Rate Increase Hearing Recessed In Kansas
The Kansas Corporation Commission recessed hearings on Peoples Natural Gas bid for an annual rate hike of 123000 dollars affecting Southwest Kansas, with Garden City and nearby communities seeking a 90 day postponement. Citizens argue Northern Natural delays and BTU fluctuations raise costs while all areas would share the higher charges.
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Kansas Corporation Commission
Peoples Natural Gas Company
Southwest Er Sas
Garden City
Ative
Southwest
Compate
Wiley
Northern Natural
Kansas
Rail Fares Hiked By Eastern Railroads Seen By ICC
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended a 15 percent increase in first class interstate fares and a 5 percent hike in coach rates for a group of Eastern railroads. The proposal follows earlier moves to raise freight charges by about 402 million dollars yearly.
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Washington
Steve
Examiner
ICC
Oren G. Barber
Rhett Butler
Charles Darnay
Francois Villot
Pullman
War foes turned business partners in Philadelphia
The piece notes two wartime enemies, W. W. Keen Butcher and Herbert Nussbaumer, forming a business in Philadelphia. It weaves in views on women and society, citing ads, TV shows, and quotes from Thackeray, culminating in a view that men still hold a place beyond mere domestic ornament as exemplified by Steve Canyon.
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Philadelphia
W. W. Keen Butcher
U.S
Herbert Nussbaumer
Germany
Afrika Corps
Manth Alaine and
Teale
George Gobel
Bob Hops
Tor
Elvis Presley
Eisen
Howev
Mrs. Klein
Steve Canyon
Thackeray
Ory
Weather and State Department notes from Washington
The forecast calls for tonight to be not quite so cold with light variable winds and mid 20s temperatures. Wednesday will be mild with southerly winds veering to northwesterly and highs near 60. Secretary Dulles stated no plan exists to reduce U.S. military strength in Europe despite questions about potential streamlining. He said Eastern Europe’s situation has not changed enough to justify reappraising dispositions, while remaining open to ideas on future status and neutrality.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Dulles
U.S
Europe
Alaska Congressmen Reach Washington In Frigid Trek
Senator William Egan and Representative Ralph Rivers plus their wives arrived in Seattle after a seven day 2300 mile journey from Alaska in 65 below zero conditions They hope statehood for Alaska will bring warmer outcomes than their trek They traveled under the Alaska Tennessee plan to press for statehood and lobby for seats in Congress upon approval Ernest Gruening former Alaska governor accompanied them The party includes Egan and Rivers who are Democrats Their grandson Dennis flew to Kansas to stay with relatives during the move They were scheduled to speak in Seattle before continuing to Washington DC
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Seattle
Alaska
William Egan
Ralph Rivers
Hood
Texas
Egan
Rivers
Sen
Ernest Gruéning
Eyans
Dennis
Kansas
Don Trowe
Wilson
Dulles Seeks Caution on Europe Force Cuts and Statehood
In a six week return to the briefing room, Secretary Dulles outlined no plan to reduce U S forces in Europe while aiming to ease Soviet fears about satellite independence. He floated inviting Tito to visit the United States, reaffirmed U S backing of a Israel Arab settlement, and noted ongoing NATO discussions and disarmament responses as part of a cautious foreign policy posture.
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Hungary
United States
Dulles
Tito
Yugoslavia
Hisen‘hower
Israel
Suez
Egypt
Eisenhower
Bulganin
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Treaty Organization Committee
Washington
Britain
France
Alaska
NATO
Maris Ble
Middle East
Congress
Egan
Comcome
China
United
Rail commissions consider multiple rail fare hikes
The ICC faces petitions from Pullman Co and Western railroads for fare increases with pending action. Eastern lines may raise freight rates 7 percent, Western lines 5 percent, following a prior freight rate decision. A Southern lines request for 7 percent is set for Jan 7. The commission approved overall hikes to cover higher wage costs from Nov 1, while some commodities receive smaller, fixed increases.
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Pullman Co
Westernailroads
ICC
Eastern Lines
Western Railroads
Eastern Railroads
Western Lines
Southern Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
World leaders Ike Nehru meet after Gettysburg talks
President Eisenhower and India's Prime Minister Nehru returned to Washington after an overnight Gettysburg stay with informal talks on global issues. James Hagerty noted the talks lasted over 12 hours and discussed economics, disarmament, and regional tensions. Nehru planned a 15 minute nationwide broadcast tonight.
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Washington
Eisenhower
India
Nehru
Gettysburg
Europe
Middle East
James C. Hagerty
White House
China
U. S
CBS
NBC
MBS
Season's Greetings on TV Window from Gardeners Display
A Gardiner Dairy ad notes a family decor project spraying snow on a picture window leaving “Season's Greetings” across the front of their TV. Two films titled Crisix and The New Story of Milk are available for a community show this week with projector and operator provided by Garden or Dairy Ice Cream Co. 1-31
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Crisix
Gardiner Dairy. & Ice Cream CO
Seasonal Casper Boy Struggles With Christmas Tree Allergy
In Casper Wyoming an eight year old boy named Gregg Carr suffers wheezing and coughing due to pine and spruce scents during the holiday season. The Carr family uses artificial trees while nearby real trees trigger his nasal reactions. Two films are listed for this week titled Crisis and The operators furnished. Gardiner Dairy and Ice Cream Co. A1 at.
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Casper
Wyo
Gregg Carr
Carr
Gregg
Swiss Break Red Spy Ring
Bern Switzerland authorities say they broke up a espionage network run by Mate Vegh former second secretary of the Hungary Legation in Bern Vegh departed last September and returned yesterday and was expelled. The network recruited Hungarian refugees by blackmail threats against their families in Hungary and Vegh could not be tried due to diplomatic immunity.
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Bern
Switzerland
Mate Vegh
Hungary
Vegh
Ting
Sean Ena i Iene
Tgerland
Rerell Elliott
Dodge City
KTVC
Elliott
Yuan Ace
Port Said
Unclear Canal Plan Boosts UN Mediation Effort
In Port Said Egypt UN and U.S. Lt General Wheeler back a plan to use British and French crews for Suez canal clearance if safety is guaranteed. British Admiral Durnford-Slater would deploy sailors in civilian clothes with salvage ships active, as Hammarskjold reviews with Nasser. Egyptian police move toward Port Said to help maintain order during troop withdrawals.
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Port Said
Egypt
Goa. Elm
U.N
Burns
Wheeler
Tn London
Dag Hammarskjold
Nasser
Adm
Burford-Slater
Hammarskjold
Britain
France
Ismailia
U.N. Hnes
Tax Deadline Looms in Finney County Taxes
Finney County residents paid 44.6 percent of their 1956 real estate and personal taxes, totaling $1,704,243.30. Taxpayers have already paid $761,441.73. The deadline to pay at least half is December 20 with a 10 percent penalty after. Those paying the full tax before December 20 receive a 1 percent discount. Second half taxes are due June 20.
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Donna Bradford
Finney County
Christmas card stamp mix up prompts postal aid in EASTON
Mrs Roy Denry in EASTON forgot stamps on 50 Christmas cards. She rushed to the post office and was advised to bring a complete list of names and addresses with stamps. A postal worker, amid the Christmas rush, sorted the cards, located Mrs Henry's, and stamped them.
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Good Housekeeping
B. J. Chute
Easton
Mass Wedding in Belgium Welcomes Eight Hungarian Couples
A local ceremony united eight Hungarian refugee couples in Belgium yesterday. The couples received a three day honeymoon trip through Belgium arranged by the local paper, marking a joint celebration amid their refugee status and arrival.
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Spa
Belgium
New Fuel Purchase Plan Aims for $70,000 Saving
Topeka agencies may save about $70,000 next year by a new plan in which the Highway Department buys gasoline for other state agencies. This will be possible after bids opened last month. contracts have not yet been awarded, administrator Martin M. Kiger said yesterday.
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Topekap
Kansas
Martin M. Kiger
Administration Department
Highway Department
Kigers
Streets Not Paved With Gold Faces New Immigrant Hopes
In San Francisco, Hungarian immigrant Jeno Egri and 150 plus families seek opportunity. Watchmakers' Union helps with tools and support after his lathe and precious tools were left in Hungary, and a new boss provides a starter check. He begins work, grateful for aid from fellow workers and the union.
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Golden
America
Jeno Egri
Seal 101
Egri
Jeno
Joseph Granat
California
Hungary
George Allen
Stuart
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