Red Cross mass feeding class to highlight annual meeting
The Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p m in the Community Building. A mass feeding class of 50 students will demonstrate meal preparation and service for a hypothetical disaster, with a second session for Civil Defense two days later.
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American Red Cross
Civil Defense Organization
Frank R. Burge
Kansas University Memorial Union
Frank T. Stockton
Red Cross
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Smmual
Dean Stockton
Glenn Rapp
Kansas City-Jackson County
The
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Warren Paramore
Topeka
Board of Director
City Planning Actions Tackle Zoning Near Virginia Inn
Planning Commission recommended business zoning for three West Sixth Street lots near the Virginia Inn and deferred a sign rezoning for Town Manor at 611 W Sixth. It also disapproved a request for business zoning at the George Hildebrand Jot and approved Woodland Park Addition No 2 final plat. Preliminary approval was given for Belle Haven South residential plat west of Louisiana Street.
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Planning Commission
Virginia Inn
West Sixth Street
J. B. Young
6Th St
George Hildebrand
Twenty Third Street
Quidahl Road
Woodland Park Addition
Twelfth Street
Summit Street
Prairie Avenue
Belle Haven
Louisiana Street
Twent- Third
CAB Blames Pilots For Grand Canyon Crash
The Civil Aeronautics Board attributed the June 30 Grand Canyon collision to pilots failing to spot the other airliner in time. Four planes were in the air four miles up, killing 128 aboard, marking the worst civil air accident on record. The board cited possible cloud interference above 21,000 feet and noted preoccupation with passenger sights as possible factors.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Grand Canyon
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Divorce suit filed in District Court Holt versus Holt
Darlene M Holt files for divorce in District Court against Joe R Holt. Also a meeting notice for a Scottish Rite Masonry event. Thursday Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. Masonie Temple. Birch speaker. Masons of 18 degrees or more welcome. Wm V Combs, W M. O Wright, Secy.
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Joe R. Holt
Masonie “Temple
B. Birch
Wm. V. Combs
W.M
O. Wright
MIT unveils inertial guidance for missiles and aircraft
MIT scientists reveal a self contained inertial guidance system using a four inch gyro that operates without magnetic compass radio radar sun stars or earth reference. It is claimed to guide any craft or missile to a target and resist jamming, with potential space flight applications.
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Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Los Angeles
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Earth
Space
Open House Planned at Salsbury Floor Covering Co
The Salsbury Floor Covering Co at 0 Mass. St. announces an all day open house this Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ed Salsbury say the store has been remodeled with new lighting and display counters. Door prizes will be offered to attendees.
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Salsbury Floor Covering Co
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Topekan Hurt As Truck Overturns West Of Here
Paul E. Carver 35 of Topeka suffered a neck injury when his truck overturned about nine miles west of Lawrence on U S Highway 40. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with a later today condition described as satisfactory. Fog reduced visibility at the time, and damage to the truck was estimated at 400 dollars.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Lecompton U. S. High Way
Carver
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Highway Patrol
Carverer
U. S. Highway 10
NATO Eyes 2000-Mile Guided Missile Range in Decade
Field Marshal Vil' Joommt' Montgomery stated NATO defensive plans rely on a guided missile with a 2000 mile range becoming operational within ten years. The remark emphasizes North Atlantic security aims and strategic deterrence.
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Paris 8
Vil' Joommt’ Montgomery
North Atlantic
Ike Leaves for Golf Vacation in Augusta
President Eisenhower departed at 10 22 a m CST for a golf working vacation in Augusta Georgia. He travels with Mrs Eisenhower and plans to stay about ten days at the cottage on the Augusta National Golf Course.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Augusta
Augusta National Golf Course
Topekan 18 Fined for Drunken Public Highway Charge
Leslie H. Reedy of Topeka was fined $50 and costs in county court after being found drunk on a public highway. The article notes California leads state PTA membership, with Ohio second at 657.29 (unclear figure).
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Topekan 18
Leslie H. Reedy
Topeke
California
Parents and Teachers Assn
U.S
Ohio
Sandelius to Head Constitution Body
Gov George Docking announced the creation of a commission led by Dr Walter Sandelius to study revision of the 95 year old Kansas Constitution. The group will report to the 1959 Legislature or Legislative Council and examine legislative organization reapportionment and a potential short ballot plan.
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George Docking
Docking
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Francis Heller
K.V
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U.S
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Marty Woodring
Clifford R. Hope
Walter G. Thiele
Supreme Court
Hugo Wall
Wichita University
Roljin Clymer
el Dorado
Wiliam Morland
Ft. Haye State College
Memer
Local Births and Admits At Memorial Hospital
Admission list from Memorial Hospital shows Edra Brown of Oskaloosa and Doris Henton of 608 West 6th Street among several residents admitted. The birth section notes a daughter for Ernest Felchini at 90 Tennessee Street and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Charles Lacey at 2030 Barker Avenue.
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Edra Brown
Oskaloosa
William Robson
St. Terr
George Graham
McLouth
Doris Henton
W. 6Th St
Bessie Haug
Ohio St
Anne Templeton
Tenn. St
Ruth Anne Lacey
Barker Ave
Paul Carver
Topeka
Catherine Farney
Learhard Ave
Ware
William Duyer
Valene Krebs
Perry St
Edith Lambert
Ky. St
Carl Strong
Laura Ave
Jane Hull
Miss. St
Linda Yother
Donna Doss
E. 23Rd St
Linda Noll
DeSoto
Fred Smithmeyer
Tenn
Mary Wood
Conn
Ernest Felchini
McCormick Templeton
Charles Lacey
Engineering groups honor students at joint Kansas dinner
The Eastern Kansas and Topeka chapters of the Kansas Engineering Society will host a 6:30 p m Friday dinner at the Kansas University Memorial Union Kansas Room. Guest speaker Garvin H. Dyer, president-elect of the National Society of Professional Engineers, will address the group as eleven students receive honorary memberships, including Gail Harris of Lawrence Gail Muchner of Lawrence and Paul Peters of Topeka among the honorees.
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Kansas Engineering Society
Kansas University Memorial Union
National Society of Professional Engineers
Garvin H. Dyer
Independence
Missouri Water Company
Lawrence
Gail I. Harris
Vt. St
George R. Muchner
R. I. St
Paul E. Peters
Ala. St
Jerry C. Davies
Kansas City
Kas
Gary Griffith
Ronald D. Herman
Gary Kinemond
Rushton
Dean Smith
Kenneth J. Vaughn
Yates Center
Maurles W. Wildin
Hutchinson
Max Mardick
Ola
United States backs limited open skies plan with Russia
The United States said it would back a limited aerial inspection under Eisenhower’s open skies proposal if Russia agrees to expand the scope later. Harold E. Stassen conveyed the willingness to the United Nations Disarmament Subcommittee, with expansion tied to future progress. Moscow’s reaction was not reported.
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London
United States
Eisenhower
U. N
Doolittle Raiders Gather for 15th Reunion at Eglin
About 40 surviving Doolittle Raiders are meeting at Eglin Air Force Base for the 15th reunion of their Tokyo raid. The group, led by Lt Gen James H. Doolittle, honors the April 18 1942 mission from the Hornet, which launched 16 B 25 bombers and hit Tokyo Nagoya and Kobe before retreating over China.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Fia
Tokyo
Eglin
James H. Doolittle
Aieutenant
Reunion
Nagoya
Kobe
United’ States
Lawrence Cancer Fund Drive Receives Donations and Letters
The Lawrence Cancer Fund Drive collected 55 letters and $234 from donors including Dr. H P Jones J A Tuggle and Kansas United Commercial Travelers Council 46. The city total reached 3102 toward a 6000 Douglas County goal. A Lawrence resident marks an anniversary recalling the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. A pheasant appears at Mrs. Alice M Ericsson’s yard near Mass Street. Kansas Relays HQ sign at KU Memorial Union features seven foot clearance. Hosting table opens today 5 to 9 pm and weekend hours. KU staff and coeds will assist visitors and coaches with information and messages. Gerard Kuiper to speak on Evolution of the Planet Earth at Sigma Xi in Bailey Auditorium tonight.
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H. P. Jones
J. A. Tuggle
Lawrence Council
United Commercial Travelers
Douglas County
Lawrence
R. EB. Bratton
Mass.St
San Francisco
Bratton
San Fancisco
Kansas University Memorial Union
Kansas Relays
K. U
R. U
Keith Lawton
Gerard Kuiper
Chicago University
Bailey Auditorium
Kansas University
Bus Study Deliberates Public vs Private Transit Roles
City officials, merchants, and residents weigh the future of bus service with options including municipal ownership, fare increases, and service cuts. Citizens cite student and worker reliance while critics warn of downtown impact if service ends.
Market at a Glance Mixed Grain and Livestock Notes
Midwest markets show mixed action with cotton quiet and wheat easing into holiday liquidation. Cattle and hogs trend lower, veal and sheep active. Kansas City reports volume in grains and eggs, while Wall Street ends modestly higher with Lukens Steel and airlines among notable movers.
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U.S
Cash & Grain
Kansas City
Wall Street
New York
Lukens Steel
Aluminum Ltd
Getty Oil
United Air Lines
Eastern Air Lines
Douglas Aircraft
Youngstown Sheet
Zenith
Johns-Manville
Theis Lambasts GOP Statement In Topeka Row
Theis Lambasts GOP Statement in Topeka accusing Rep. James Pratt of self praise for legislative gains. He says Old Guard aims to extend the 1958 election campaign and criticizes anti kickback bill and delayed decisions by Republicans against Governor Docking.
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Topeka
Frank Theis
James Pratt
Colby
GOP
Pratt
Theis
Eis
Docking
Old Guard
Divorce Granted to Wilbur Criss from Wilma Criss
A District Court has granted a divorce to Wilbur Criss from Wilma Criss. The ruling ends their marriage and dissolves their legal union. No other details were provided about property or custody.
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Wilbur Criss
Wilma Criss
Canadian Secret Agent Report On Norman Questioned
Ottawa said a 1950 RCMP report from a secret agent cast doubt on Herbert Norman’s Communist ties. Pearson noted the U S Senate subcommittee used an unfounded claim, while RCMP said the original information was mistaken or unconfirmed. Norman’s death in Cairo followed the Senate remarks and sparked Canada wide criticism.
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Ottawa
Lester Pearson
U.S. Senate
Herbert Norman
Pearson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
U.S
Norman
Robert Morris
Internal Security Subcommittee
Communist Party
RCMP
Cairo
Morris
Senate Subcommittee
Canada
Senate
Theis Sees No Conflict If He Becomes Counsel
TOPEKA The Democratic state chairman says he sees no conflict of interests if he is hired as special counsel for the State Corporation Commission Frank Theis who also holds the post of Democratic National Committeeman from Kangas told newsmen yesterday he believes it is generally recognized that I am a competent lawyer and I can see no conflict of interests because I am state chairman and a general counsel He said the fee he will charge will be on standards determined by the bar.
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Topeka
State Corporation” Commission
Frank Theis
Kangas
Theis
El Dorado Names New Mayor Arthur G Thomas
El Dorado selects Arthur G. Thomas, a hardware merchant, as its new mayor. The appointment follows local political shifts and signals a centering of small business leadership in city governance.
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New EL Dorado
EL Dorado
Arthur G. Thomas
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