Population and local crime and budget notes from Southeast Kansas
The Iola census shows Iola added 59 residents to reach 17 412 in 1946 but 1955 counted 17 353 with Iola down to 6 898 from 6 991. Humboldt up 87 to 2 352. Elsmore 144. Savenburg 146. Dayton E Herron booked for intoxication twice in Pittsburg. Coffeyville budget 3 091 447 68 for 1957 ahead of 1956 by over 500k. Peggy Barnard wins Independence Saddle Club shoedoo queen. Nella Mae Morrow second. Barnard from near Humboldt.
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Iola
Allen County
Stanley Kirk
Humboldt
Elsmore
Savenburg
Coffeyville
Denver Hargis
C. O. Dobbins
Independence
Peggy Barnard
Independence Saddle Club
Warren Shaw Proposes Permanent Probe Group
Warren W. Shaw, a Republican candidate for governor, pledges a permanent legislative investigation committee if elected. He criticizes Gov. Fred Hall for referring highway paint contract awards above the low bid to the attorney general for delay or whitewashing. Attorney General John Anderson Jr. plans to issue a statement on the investigation this week.
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Hutchinson
Warren W. Shaw
Shaw
Fred Hall
Legislative Council
Highway Commission
John Anderson Jr
Neint
Rush Schedule For Congress
Congress faces long days as both chambers plan daily sessions this week. Senate action targets Sobeloff's federal judge nomination and a Social Security bill while the House focuses on civil rights legislation and a slate of remaining bills including atomic energy financing and a flood insurance program.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Eisenhower
Simon E. Sobelof
Atomic Energy Commission
House Rules Committee
Reds Accuse Dulles of Poisonous Seeds
Pravda labels Secretary of State Dulles as sowing poisonous seeds behind the Iron Curtain and plots revolts in Communist nations. It cites unrest in Poznan Poland and warns of U S efforts to split the Soviet Union from its allies.
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Moscow
Pravda
Dulles
Soviet Communist Party
U. S
Poznan
Poland
Soviet Union
Hog and Cattle Prices Higher in Kansas City Markets
Kansas City livestock listing shows hogs up to 50 cents higher, cattle and calves steady to modest gains, with steers near 21 to 22.50 and hogs 25 to 50 higher than Friday. Parsons and regional figures note steady cattle and variable weights, while produce and grain markets indicate price movements across eggs, butter, and Chicago grain.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Parsons Livestock
Parsons
Chicago
F.o.b
Kansas City Grain and Hay Receipts Report
Kansas City market data shows wheat with 1 406 cars up 2 642, corn 65 cars with mixed movement, soybeans 2 46 to 2 52, and mile maize 2 63 to 2 65. Hay receipts list 1 car alfalfa and 3 prairie hay, with weekly and yearly comparisons.
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Kansas City
Prairie
Prayer Services Held For Blindness Of Small Boy
Orlando Baptist churches hold special prayers for 4 year old Mike Sibole who will lose his sight in a planned operation to save his life. Rev. James M. Sibole, Mike’s father, leads Forrest Hill Baptist Church and cites faith while describing the family’s difficult choice amid sympathy and criticism.
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Orlando
Fla
Mike Sibole
Forrest Hill Baptist Church
James M. Sibole
Sibole
Mike
Joshua
God
State Civil Service Exams Here August 9
Kansas civil service exams for social welfare and employment positions will be held in several cities this August including Chanute on August 9. Vacancies exist for eight positions with more possible soon. Other classes include Interviewer I, Veterans' Employment Representative I, Welfare Director, Case Supervisor I, Child Welfare Worker I and II, and Fiscal Officer III. Exams in Hays August 3, Salina August 4, Wichita August 10 and 11, and Topeka August 18.
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Topeka
Kansas
Chanute
Veterans’ Employment
Hays
Salina
Wichita
Kansas State Employment Service seeks applicants by July 27
The Department of Administration in Topeka invites completed applications for a position, details available through State Employment Service offices. Applications must be returned to the Personnel Division by July 27.
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Harrison, Topeka
Kansas’ State Employment Service
Civil Defense Drill To Run Seven Days Nationwide
A seven day nationwide civil defense drill will begin Friday testing recovery from a simulated atomic attack at 76 industrial and military centers. President Eisenhower and top officials will evacuate Washington offices to secret relocation centers in a dozen states to rehearse restoring a shattered economy and war effort amid projected massive destruction and up to 20 million first day casualties.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Demos Split Over Aid Appeal and Campaign
Democrats differ on potential political gains from Eisenhower’s promised vigorous foreign aid campaign. Sen. George argues many may support the program after consideration, while Sen. Ellender predicts voter opposition to the “give away” policy. Sen. Humphrey cautions that the President’s rhetoric may affect opinions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen
George
D-Ga
Ellender
D-La
Louisiana
Humphrey
D-Minn
Campaign notes recount party members’ support gaps
Humphrey says in campaign remarks that many party members in Congress have not followed his suggestions and have let him down. He notes that Democrats generally support the foreign aid program.
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Congress
Relaxation Best Restorer of Hair Says Van Pelt
Dr. S J Van Pelt of the British Society of Medical Hypnotists tells bald men that relaxation dispels tension and gives hair a chance. He notes raising hope may even raise hair and advises avoiding doom about baldness.
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London
S. J. van Pelt
van Pelt
British Society of Medical Hypnotists
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Excelsior Institute
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S. Santa Fe
Silvertone
Letai
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Mae Os
Turgon
Texas
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Newton
Miss Rollow
R. H. Rollow
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Mu Phi Epsilon
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University Symphony
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