Politicians a Play at Rotary Meeting
Lt. Gov. Joe Henkle guest speaker as Demos Henkle and Dale Saffels discussed state politics. State Sen. Cliff Hope Jr. led Republican remarks amid crossfire over House of Lords and Commons. A reference to Snow White and his 40 Dwarfs appeared in the senate as Henkle urged greater public engagement in politics.
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Annihilation the Alternate Maggie Truman Daniel Has a 6 1/2-Pound Boy
Mrs. Clifton Daniel formerly Margaret Truman gave birth to a 6 pounds 8 ounces boy via Caesarian after complications. Mother and child reported doing fine. Harry and Bess Truman express happiness at their first grandchild.
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Eisenhower backs potential total ban on nuclear tests
President Eisenhower said he would favor a complete ban on testing atomic weapons if there could be total disarmament. He noted that the United States might not join any ban unless Russia agrees, and he questioned the feasibility of future hydrogen bomb testing. He also discussed fallout risks and testimony before Congress on radiation dangers.
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Truman grandson born as Eisenhower seeks unity on fallout
A Truman family birth coincides with a news conference where President Eisenhower discusses nuclear testing fallout, calls for disarmament, and minimizes risk while defending U S policy. He also comments on Khrushchev TV exchange, Formosa riots, and US China ties. Blood drives unfold in Finney county with mobile units aiding local needs.
Eisenhower Backs Similar Trade Rules for China and Russia
President Eisenhower said Americans differ on relaxing trade with Communist China and that he may favor treating China no harsher than Russia. He noted the issue centers on whether to have one set of restrictions for both nations and suggested a move toward equal footing. He also indicated support for using forms to encourage natural gas exploration and noted consumer interests in potential legislation.
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Tragedy near Richmond: four Harpers die in truck crash
A truck careened off Missouri Highway 10 near Hardin crushing four Harper family members. Frank Harper 53, his wife 28, and their children Martha Ann 3 and Robert Lee 2 were killed. Four other Harper children Joseph 10, David 11, Sally May 6, and Mary Ann 5 were injured. Mrs Harper was expecting another child.
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Oscar Norby to Manhattan district agriculture post
Oscar W. Norby, Finney county agriculture agent for five years, is named district agriculture extension agent for 20 Northwest Kansas counties. He will move from Garden City to Manhattan on June 26 with his family and take office there. Norby succeeds Harry C. Baird, who retires July 1 after 37 years. He is an honors graduate of Kansas State College in 1942 and has worked in Crawford and McPherson counties before joining Finney county in 1948.
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Congress Wades Into Rights Fight
The House opens its long delayed battle over Eisenhower civil rights proposals to strengthen federal enforcement of voting and constitutional guarantees. A week of debate is expected as Southern opposition uses jury trial and union shop amendments while supporters rely on Eisenhower, Northern and Western Democrats. The bill is likely to pass the House but faces a tougher Senate fight with potential filibusters from Southern senators.
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Flamingoes Ordered for Lee Richardson Zoo
City officials announced the purchase of two flamingoes from Miami Rare Bird Farm for $150 plus freight. The birds are expected to arrive by air next week and will be placed in the park's small duck lagoon under City Manager Deane Wiley’s authorization.
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Senate Riled By Trial Move
U S decision to let Japan try American soldier on homicide charges prompts Senate inquiry. Defense Dept counsel summoned to Armed Services subcommittee to review if action was justified. William C Gerard of Ottawa LaSalle Illinois faces Japanese trial for the death of a Japanese woman near an Army firing range. Gerard said there is nothing more he can do and urged lawyers to handle it.
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Candy)Bueyama
Three to Trial In Bar Deaths
In Los Angeles three men Clyde Bates Manuel Hernandez and Manuel Chavez are ordered to stand trial June 24 on murder and arson counts for a flash fire that killed six in a South Central bar. A fourth man Oscar Brenhaugh was released for lack of evidence after a pretrial hearing.
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Louis H. Burke
Oscar Brenhaugh
Clyde Bates
Manuel Hernandez
Manuel Chavez
Hach
Mecca
Guided Missile Loses Way Crashes in Desert Fireball
A Navy Regulus guided missile went out of control at Edwards Air Force Base and crashed in the Mojave Desert, exploding with a blast observers described as a miniature atomic cloud. The 33 foot supersonic missile, designed for submarines and warships, carried no warhead according to a Navy spokesman.
Berry Tractor & Equipment to Buy Denney firm
A St Louis area purchase by Fred F Berry Sr and his sons Fred F and Paul W Berry will rename Sam H Denney Road Machinery as Berry Tractor & Equipment Company. The estate sale includes headquarters in Wichita and branches at Russell and the Wichita area with Gene Wright as manager. Two younger Berry brothers will run the business, which covers two thirds of Kansas.
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Williams Crist Reappointed To State Boards
Two Garden Citians are reappointed to state posts to complete terms. Allen B. Williams gets a new two year term as State branch commissioner. Mrs Wong Crist receives a four year term on the state civil service board. Also named are Florence M. McLaughlin of Atchison to the State Board of Registration for Cosmetologists and Dr L Krause of Great Bend to a three year term on the state podiatry examiners board.
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Docking
Wong Crist
State Civil Service Board
George Docking
Florence M. McLaughlin
Atchison
State Board of Registration
L. &. Krause
Great Bend
State Podiatry Examiners’ Board
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