Students Shattering Segregation Ideas at West Point
A mixed group from the University of Kansas and a Presbyterian minister spend a two week work and study visit at Mary Holmes Junior College in West Point Mississippi. They perform manual labor without pay and examine racial relations and local social economic conditions. They mingle with Negro faculty and students and live on campus while conducting seminars and visiting nearby counties. The group plans to continue to other Presbyterian missions in Kentucky and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point, Miss
University of Kansas
Mary Holmes Junior College
Presbyterian Church
Br. John Patton
Th Presbyterian
Kansas University
West Point
Patsy Jo ‘Ells
Kangas
Nancy Petersen
Mary McCoy
Bovg
Robert, MacLarlane
Don Fisher
Lawrence
Patton
T Patton
Fuse
Kentuc
Tennessee
Meeker-Amid Merger Expands Local Beverage Firm Reach
President George L. Meeker announced Shurtz-Meeker Beverages Inc is updating its name to Meeker and broadening activity. The firm will use part of its West Fulton building for Wea contract storage while continuing production of Shanta and Coria Pop soft drinks. Canning shifts are being adjusted to cover a night schedule as the company restructures after the name change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shurtz-Meeker. Beverages Inc
George L. Meeker
West Fulton
Wea
Shurz-Meeker
Meeker-amid
Catholic vote warned against in Belgium and Kansas
In Edmond Oklahoma Catholic leaders in West Europe warn against voting Liberal or Socialist parties as Belgian Cardinal Van Roey deems non voting gravely illicit. In Kansas Hugoton sergeant at arms W F Hubbard is improving after a heart attack, remaining serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Okla
Oklahoma
Charles R. Rich
Brussels
Belgium
Johoma City
van Roey
Rich
Socialist Parties
Jon
Charles BR. Rich
Qualalantinns
West
Europe
Germany
Cardinal van Roey
Belgian Congo
Billy Graham draws crowds as tavern trade slumps in New York
In New York near Madison Square Garden, bars report empty stools during Billy Graham sermons. Tavern managers blame the evangelist for a slack season though crowds fill streets before and after services. Some staff layoffs follow as patrons buy Bibles and watch the crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ifi
Madison Square Garden
Billy Graham
Joseph Crotty
Graham
Victor Scimeca
Sth Avenue
Frank Goldner
Goldner
Christ
Hong Kong
China
Ceity
Charles ‘J. eCarthy
Ohni
Alexander
Glenidale
J. Calif
Shanghai
Metropolis
Fom
McCarthy
Gaid
Father Houle
Scott City
Finney
Imperial Oil
Roth Weldey News
Cswsw
Wildcat
Scott
County
Welle
After 4 Years Freeing Two Priests Sparks Relief
After four years the release of two priests eases strain for Americans still detained in Communist China. Three priests are under house arrest in Shanghai and three others are believed imprisoned in the Peiping Tientsin area as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist China
Shanghai
Peiping-Tientsin
Communist China Frees Two American Missionaries
In 1953 two American priests, Father McCarthy and Father Houle, were released from custody as their four year sentences were completed. They, along with three other priests, had been detained since June 15 on counterrevolutionary and spying charges. Redmond Wagner, held for life, was hospitalized for asthma treatment. The released men expressed relief and gratitude, and planned to tell friends and relatives about their experience.
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Father McCarthy
Father Houle
McCarthy
Stanghal
John P
Ney
Pittsburgh
Joseph P
McCormack
Ossining
N.Y
Hugh F. Red
Yonkers
Red
Shanghai
Wagner
Rumors lift Nab anticancer drug stock on NYSE
Rumors of a promising anticancer compound sent a New York Stock Exchange surge as investors speculated its potential. Company officials later warned the drug remains in early clinical stages and demands further study to prove practicality. Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp shares hit a 1957 high before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Olin Mathieson, Chemical Corp
E. R. Squibb & Sons
Drug rumors push New York stocks higher amid early drug trial claims
News wires report NY stocks rose to 58.50, up 4.62 after market close as firms confirmed a steroid compound under study but denied it as a cure. Spokesmen called it a promising but early palliative contender possibly useful in certain cancers and cautioned against premature conclusions. University of Miami and NIH panels cited ongoing studies with mixed results. one Miami researcher noted some breast cancer patients showed improvement after months of treatment.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
University of Miami Medical School
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda -Midh
Muum
Miami Herald
University of Miami
I See by the Telegram Juanus DeCamp Enrolls at Fort Hays
Juanus DeCamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard DeCamp 711 Evans enrolled as a junior for the summer session at Fort Hays State College. A law firm Calihan Green Hopkins Calihan has withdrawn as counsel for the plaintiff in a 151542 lawsuit against Mr and Mrs Enill Salyer. Plaintiff Richard Harper of Hugoton filed May 28 seeks 151,542 for injuries from a fall at the Salyers home pool two years ago. Continental Airlines received the National Safety Council highest citation for 1956 with no fatalities and a perfect safety record since start. Workmen string lead to the Warren hotel side to add an antenna for lobby television set. Louis E. Rodwell deputy regional Boy Scout executive in Kansas City improved after a heart attack Sunday. Tax residue coming topeka 12.5 million to be mailed to county treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanus DeCamp
Willard DeCamp
Evans
Fort Hays State College
Calihan, Green, Hopkins & Calihan
Enill Salyer
Richard Harper
Hugoton
Wichita
Salyers
Louis E. Rodwell
Kansas City
Rodwell
Santa Fe Trail Council
Garden City
Market grain futures and local market notes
Kansas City wheat and Chicago soybeans show mixed quotes with near term declines. Local receipts list wheat, corn, eggs and produce from Hutchinson to Wichita, with Garden City grain market changes and farm elevate notes.
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Vote & Carkener, Inc
Kansas City
Tully Wise
Chicago Corney I.e
E- Dee
E- Chicago
Chicago
Hutchingson
Wich
Ita
Omaha
Amarillo
Enid
Salina
Ft. Worth
Lindh Gos A
Garden City
CHANG
Market Bulletin Mixed as Stocks Slip and Livestock Steady
A light profit-taking session followed three days of gains as New York stocks edged lower in late trading. Volume was about 2.1 million shares with modest declines in key issues. In Kansas City, cattle and hog markets showed limited activity with steady to strong tone for barrows and gilts and lambs trading around 20 to 22 dollars.
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New York
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
U. S
Wheat Rallies as Rain and Winds Boost Futures
Wheat futures firmed on the Board of Trade with modest gains as rain in winter wheat areas and high winds in Kansas slowed harvests. Rye and other grains followed. soybeans showed weakness. Old style wheat rose, new style slightly, corn and oats mixed. A damage suit was filed in district court by Nelson Schwartz of Dighton against Juan Valdez for 924.55 after an Aug 12 collision near Holcomb. Dr M P Reeve of Garden City was named to the State Board of Veterinary Examiners by Gov Docking, replacing Dr Olin Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Harlich
Horace C. Henry
Holmes
Garden City
Orville V. Nanninga Et Ux
Midwest Investment Co., Inc
Nanninga
Key Menke
Alon ‘Viet
Horda
Walter J. Arnold
L. J. Heinemann
Harper's
Colony
Dorothea Browne Dauneretux
Keith L. Rising
Secion
Township
District ‘Court
Nelson Schwartz
Titan
Chicago
Board of Trade
Dighton
Juan Valdez
Schwartz
Holcomb
Reeve
M. P. Reeve
Wag
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
George Docking
Olin W. Morris
Parsons
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John Patton
Euto
Starkville, Migs
Esa
W. F. Hubbard
Haskell County
Sublette
Hubbard
124Th
Hugoton Hermes
Communist
Marianne Miller
Deseld
Carla Smith
Burnside Drive
Mary Katherine Vanderre
James King
John Herrera
Taylor
Phillip Lee Plumb
Lakin
Ellis Marey
Alfredo Garcia
Donald Hyelskamp
al Bes
Brenda Joyce Smith
St. Catherine
George Robinson
Ulysses
Cara
Joseph Wasttger
Leonard Lu
Tusing
6Th
Maple
Wasinger
Trank G. West
Emil William Salyer
N. Main
Lupe Bermudez Alcaraz
Aribes
Tering Institute For Cancer Research
Continental Airlines
National Safety Council
Warren
Tom Mahar
Topeka
Jay Crook
Telegram State New
Lee Richardson
Kansas
Kiwanis Club
Gladys Pounds
Charles Peebles
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Oln Mathieson
E. R. Squibb
Squibb
Kannas
Texas
Kansas City Wheat
Kansas City& — Wheat
Fankhauser Drug
Standard
Pete's Standard Service
Stevens and
Pine
Garden City, Kansas
Lucas & Son Standard Service
N. Malin
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