Supreme Court probes desegregation timing in school cases
Arguments focus on how and when public schools must end racial segregation led by Virginia and South Carolina. Kansas Delaware and the District of Columbia cases seek federally supervised desegregation by next fall, with southern states warning against rapid integration.
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Citadel Class Named Apostles of Peace
President Eisenhower urged The Citadel graduates to become apostles of peace to foster international understanding. He spoke to about 10,000 on campus and received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Gen. Mark W. Clark. James Byrnes attended and greeted the president.
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Nine Kansas University students return from Colorado River trip
Nine University of Kansas students completed an eight day float from Flite Utah to Lee's Ferry Arizona. Organizer Lt Tom Ryther called the journey a big success noting stunning scenery and solitude with no other people encountered along 250 river miles. The group filmed color movies during the expedition.
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No Change in Estimate For Kansas Wheat Crop
The 1955 Kansas wheat crop forecast remains at 151,186,000 bushels despite severe wind erosion and drought in the Southwest. Officials credit good moisture in January and February for offsetting losses and improving prospects outside Western areas. The figure compares with last year’s 176,208,000 and the 10-year average of 204,022,000.
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Vaccine study shows varying polio protection by type
Dr. Francis reports the Salk vaccine in dummy shot areas is 68 percent effective against Type 1, 100 percent against Type 2, and 92 percent against Type 3. He notes overall effectiveness may range 60 to 80 percent for paralytic polio, with higher confidence in placebo study populations and estimates of 69 to 70 percent for Type 1 and 90 percent plus for Types 2 and 3. Nonparalytic polio rates show no significant difference.
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Vaccine Trial Shows Polio Protection Strong Across Groups
Dr. Francis reports from 400 scientists as 1 800 000 children in a polio test yielded 1 013 cases. In areas with vaccine and dummy shots, 428 of 749 236 paralyzed, while 585 of 1 080 680 in control areas did. In mixed areas 38 vs 330, and 0 vs 11 deaths between vaccinated and observed. Vaccine reduced transmission within families and about one in three children received three shots.
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Grain verdict set aside in flood damage suit
A jury verdict of 769,522 awarded to Hart Bartlett Sturtevant Grain Co against 48 insurance companies was set aside today by District Judge Paul A. Buzard. The firm had sued for losses from the July 1951 flood in Kansas City.
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Atchison Elects A C Ferrell Mayor In New Commission
A C Ferrell was named mayor yesterday as Atchison organized a new city commission. He also serves as president of the Atchison Chamber of Commerce.
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19000 Participate In Social Security Votes
About 19 000 Kansas teachers and school employees voted in a referendum to decide if they will join the federal social security program. Ballots were sent to the state superintendent of public instruction, with results expected in a week. A majority approval would make participation mandatory.
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Salina man dies after being struck by freight train
A 64 year old Salina Kansas man, Charles L. Van Lit, a school janitor, died after injuries from being struck by a freight train yesterday. Police said the accident occurred in Salina resulting in his death last night.
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New Post Office Planned at Leavenworth Base
The Post Office Department announced plans to build a new federal post office at Leavenworth Base to replace the 73 year old building. Boston is noted as the largest state capital city in the United States.
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