Greenspun Cleared of Inciting Murder Charge
Hank Greenspun, Las Vegas Sun publisher, is acquitted by a Nevada jury in a five day trial over a column allegedly tending to incite Senator Joseph McCarthy's murder. Jurors cited no threat to McCarthy’s life and upheld press freedom as vital.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Hank Greenspun
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
Pblisher
Lasegas Sun
Gail Andres
Greenspun
Edward P. Morgan
Washington, D.C
Morgan
McCarthy
Douglas County Welfare Spends 29007 in March
The Douglas County Welfare Department reports 29007 spent in March vs 29270 in February. March disbursements cover old age assistance 17830 aid to the blind 1065 aid to dependent children 1466 aid to the disabled 1759 general assistance 2173 convalescent home 3366 administration 1791.
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Douglas County
Mildred Watson
Lapidary Class Enrollment Open With Recreation Commission
Enrollment remains open for a lapidary class sponsored by the Recreation Commission and the Rock and Mineral Society. Limited spaces are available for interested residents seeking instruction in stone cutting polishing and gem work.
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The
Recreation Commission
Rock and Mineral
Edwin C. Stimpson
Kansas teachers back social security plan referendum
Topeka Kansas school personnel overwhelmingly approve placing teachers and employees under federal social security. The state Department of Education reports 16,849 in favor and 311 against. A simple majority of 9,276 eligibles is needed.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Department of Education
Lawrence High crops team wins East Central Kansas contest
Lawrence High School crop judging team placed first among 20 teams at the East Central Regional Kansas meet in Council Grove. Members Cliff Chamney Chuck Broadwell Alden Bradley earned top points among 90 vocational agriculture students. judging covered beef cattle sheep and swine and included farm power machinery carpentry concrete welding and soil conservation.
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Lawrence High School
Kansas
Council Grove
Cliff
Chamney
Chuck Broadwell
Alden Bradley
Edward Chamney
Broadwell
Paul Pierce
Cropp
Lyndon
Doolittle Raiders Urged To Embrace Bravery In Peace
Howard Pyle told Lt Gen. James H. Doolittle and 80 surviving air crewmen in Los Angeles that America needs their consecrated citizenship. He cited a telegram from President Eisenhower praising the raid and urged inspiration for prayer and peaceful duties.
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Los Angeles
Howard Pyle
Eisenhower
Doolittle
America
Pyle
Arizona
James H. Doolittle
Japan
Hornet
Air Force
New York
Cancer screening push from the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society says 85 percent of skin cancers are cured today but 95 percent could be cured with regular physical examinations. Early detection through routine checkups may prevent cancer deaths.
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American Cancer Society
Lawrence High Wins State Speech Festival Title Tie
Lawrence High School claimed the unofficial state speech title after tying Newton High School in first places at the Kansas University festival. Lawrence edged ahead by runner-up counts as the festival concluded, with winners including Ray Nichols and Alan Coombs. Capper led 80 students in debate in his first year as coach.
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Lawrence High School
Kansas University
Lawrence
Newton
Ray Nichols
Alan Coombs
Allarn Robb
Judy Allen
Raymond Pippett
John Brown
LHS
Marty Craig
Ed Christensen
Victor Capper
Manhattan
Atchison
Topeka
William Chrisman
Kansas City
K U School of Business Receives Maytag Scholarship Grant
The Kansas University School of Business is one of eight institutions selected for the Maytag Co Foundation engineering and commerce scholarship program. The Maytag Scholarship will award $200 to a senior entering next fall, with selection based on class rank, character, leadership, and need. Other recipient schools include Iowa State College, Iowa University, Pitt University, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
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Kansas University School of Business
Maytag Co. Foundation
Inw
Newton
Towa
Leonard H. Axe
K. US
Maytag
Bryce
Tey State College
Towa University
Pittdia University
Minnesota
Missouri Nebraska
Wisconsin
Teens Paroled After Juvenile Larceny Sentences
Three teen age boys who were sentenced to jail for petty larceny in police court have been paroled from the jail sentences by Judge Jock Maxwell. The youths are Clifford M. Treland N. J. St Leroy L. Barnes and Jimmy Franklin Barnes both of UT Ky St.
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Jock Maxwell
Clifford M. Treland
N. J. St
Leroy L. Barnes
Jimmy Franklin Barnes
Gobel Roasted and Praised by Pros in Masquerade Tribute
Gobel faced a roast and praise from notable entertainers during a Hollywood Masquer’s tribute. The event featured performances honoring veteran performers including Leon Amos Gene Au Preston Fosty Joe Frisco and others as part of a celebration in Hollywood.
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Gobel
Pros
Hollywood
Fieties
Taneinkee
Leon Amos
Gene Au- Preston Fosty
Joe Frisco
Peabody Award Honors TV Comedian of the Year
Jack Slater Don Hartman Alan Mowbray Pat O'Brien Edgar Bergen Walter Brennan Wally Pure and many more great oldtime names attend as Gabel flies to New York to accept the Peabody Award for television's comedian of the year with Stan Laurel and Jack Mulhaul among readers.
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Jack Slater
Don Hartman
Alan, Mowbray
Pat O'Brien
Edgar Bergen
Walter Brennan
Wally Pure
Raves Williams
Stan Bauret
Jack Mulhaul
Gabel
New York
Helevision
New SDX Officers Chosen At Kansas University
Sigma Delta Chi elects new officers including Harry Elliott of 1511 Haskell Ave as officer and editor of the Son Owl. Other officers named are Theodore Blankenship Hamilton president John Tivrrington vice president Dee Richards secretary and Louis Heil treasurer.
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Harry Elliott
Haskell Ave
Rielony
Sigma Delta Chi
Malien
Ffevernity
Kansas University
Mlott
Son Owl
Magawri
Theodore Blankenship
Hamilton
John Tivrrington
oTopeka
Dee Richards
Autehin- Uson
Louis Heil
Topeka
Missionary Dr Leonard Oechsli Dies at 69 in Los Angeles
Dr Leonard Oechsli 69 former Baker University and Boston University Theological School graduate and missionary in Singapore Sumatra Hawaii died Friday at his Los Angeles home. He was superintendent of Methodist Missions in Hawaii before retirement. Survived by wife Lula and three daughters and a son.
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Leonard Oechsli
Los Angeles
Frank Oechsli
Kan
Baker University
Boston University Theological School
Singapore
Sumatra
Hawaii
Lula Qewisli
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