Major Upsets absent in Ohio Indiana and Alabama primaries
In Ohio and Indiana and Alabama voters chose party nominees with no major upsets. Republican Gov. ONeill won Ohio, Michael DiSalle led a seven man Democratic field, Patterson led Alabama Democrats but faces a runoff, Bricker and Young drew no opposition, and a loyalty oath dispute hung over party control as precinct returns lagged.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Indiana
Alabama
William O'Neill
Michael DiSalle
O'Neill
Atty
John Patterson
George Wallace O'Neill
Charles P. Taft
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Cincinnati
DiSalle
Cleveland
Anthony J. Celebrezze
John W. Bricker
Stephen M. Young
Patterson
Wallace
Inventories Decline Across Sectors in March
Washington reports manufacturers wholesalers and retailers saw a drop in inventories during March. The decline indicates muted restocking demand across key sectors and may signal cautious activity ahead.
1955 GMC 350 and 1954 Ford F-800 Priced with New Tires
A 1955 GMC 350 pickup with new tires is listed alongside a 1954 Ford F-800 price offering. The catalog notes the availability of new tires on both vehicles, indicating a focus on updated condition and value for buyers.
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GMC
Ford
Durable goods drop cited by Commerce Department
The Commerce Department reports all drop occurred in durable goods. Manufacturers and wholesalers sales edged down between February and March after seasonal adjustment, while retailers were unchanged. Total inventories fell to 88.9 billion dollars from 89.3 billion, with retail sales steady at 16.1 billion. Manufacturer sales down 0.4 billion to about 254 billion and wholesalers down 0.2 billion to about 104 billion.
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Commerce Department
K U Laboratory Bids Exceed Funds in Topeka
In Topeka the mammalian genetics lab at the University of Kansas drew bids totaling 245 485, above the 208 000 estimate. Apparent low bidders were B A Green Construction Co Lawrence for general work at 146 781 Beadwall Electric Corp St Joseph Mo for electrical at 36 994 and Norris Bros Lawrence for plumbing heating and air conditioning at 61 710.
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Topeka
University of Kansas
B. A. Green Construction Co
Lawrence
Beadwall Electric Corp
St. Joseph
Norris Bros
Widow Held After Four Arsenic Deaths in Georgia
Macon police arrest 32 year old widow Annette Donovan Lyles in connection with arsenic poisonings that killed her daughter Marcia Elaine Lyles and three others over six years. Authorities report hospital tests confirmed poison in all four victims. Lyles operates a downtown Macon restaurant and denies any crime as investigators seek motive and verify details.
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Macon
Annette Donovan Lyles
Marcia Elaine Lyles
Lyles
Lyle
D. K. Gabbert
Docking Completes Action of 38 Bills
Gov George Docking has signed 34 bills into law and let two become law without his signature. He vetoed two, including a quarterly meeting bill for the State Finance Council. The legislature overrode a sales tax rise veto. Seven bills signed yesterday include installment sales and a 1 151 644 restoration grant for East Waters Hall at Kansas State College.
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Topeka
George Docking
Docking
State Finance Council
East Waters Hall
Kansas State College
Coffeyville Sets 65 Retirement Age for City Employees
Coffeyville city commission approved a retirement age of 65 for most of the city's more than 200 employees. The three day Kansas State Chapter PEO Sisterhood convention opened with over 500 Kansas PEOs and guests from other states. Pittsburg prepares for United Commercial Travelers meeting starting Thursday with about 400 expected attendees.
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Coffeyville
Kansas State
PEO Sisterhood
Kansas Peo
Pittsburg
United Commercial Travelers and Auxiliary
Navy Cuts WAVES Enlistment Terms to Three Six Years
The Navy announces a one year reduction in WAVES enlistment terms. Enlistment options are now three four or six years, with members expected to attend as required.
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Navy
Judge Gard Heads Iola Reunion At Kelley Hotel
Judge Spencer Gard will be master of ceremonies for an Iola High School reunion of graduates before 1919 at the Kelley Hotel on May 25. Facilities open from 9:30 a.m. and a dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Registration chair Mrs. Hazel Northrup reports widespread interest.
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IOLA
Spencer Gard
Iola High School
Kelley Hotel
Hazel Northrup
Registration fee allocation for hotel meal and tickets
The speaker explained that from the $2.50 registration, $2.00 goes to the hotel for the meal and room usage, while 50 cents covers tickets, postage, and stationery costs.
Finney County Tops Sorghum Producer in 1957
Finney County was the state's top sorghum producer in 1957, according to the federal and state Departments of Agriculture.
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Topeka
Finney County
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Dutch Purchase of Manhattan in 1626 for Trinkets
A historic note states the Dutch acquired Manhattan Island from Indigenous peoples in 1626 in exchange for trinkets valued at $24. The brief emphasizes a colonial land transaction and the nominal value involved.
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Manhattan
Ceramic Tile Business Listing for Dwell and Son
A brief listing notes ceramic tile services by Dwell and Son located at 201 South Santa Fe, detailing tile supply and installation offerings for residential or commercial spaces.
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Dwell & Son
S. Santa Fe
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