Texas Gunfire Fatal Ends Iris Bandits Plot Near Fort Worth
Texas Rangers killed two ex-convict bandits Gene Paul Norris and William Carl Humphrey after a pursuit on a rural road near Sprinstown Parker County. The pair allegedly planned to kidnap a Carswell Air Force Base employee for a payroll robbery estimated at 255000 dollars. Officers pursued after a shot was fired during a traffic stop, leading to a car crash and ensuing gunfire.
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Fort Worth
Tex U
Wong
Gene Paul Norris
Oklahoma
Texas
William Carl Humphrey
Raimay Olen Walnut Creek
Sprinstown
Parker County
Texas Ranger
Norris
Humphrey
Carswell Air Force Base
Holy Om
Phrine Banks
Hnpln
Banks
Cara Hightower
Sherif Herrion Wert
Tanger
Johnny Blevenhaven
O. 3
Brown
Lake Werth
Hinks
Alto
Pinks
Five youths accused today of vandalism in Kansas
Five teenaged youths were arrested in Olath e Kansas in a case involving vandalism at an old Johnson County farm estate. Irreplaceable books private papers and items tied to Kans as history were destroyed. The estate belonged to Dr Joseph Dennison father of Baker University and Kansas State College. A grandson Joseph G Miller 72 of De Soto held custody of the property as officers traced the trail to the youths, one of whom tried to sell phonograph records in Lawrence. The youths were to be taken into custody today.
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Olathe
Kas
Johnson County
Bane
Ala
Kanesis
Kansas Historical Society
Maker University
Joseph Dennison
Baker UI
Kansas State College
Dennison
Joseph G. Miller
de Soto
Lawrence
Markets at a Glance and Wall Street Day Summary
Mixed equities and lower bonds across markets with widespread activity in futures and cash grain. Hogs steady to 18.50 top. cattle steady to slight gains with varied values. livestock and cash grain markets show modest shifts in Kansas City and U.S. trading posts. Wall Street ends with narrow changes after a day of limited moves and about 2.1 million shares exchanged.
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U. S
Wall Street
New York
KU student in hospital after highway collision
Robert McClure an 18 year old KU freshman from Merriam was hospitalized after a two car crash six miles east of Lawrence on K 10 He suffered a concussion facial cuts and possible neck injuries He rode in a car driven by Howard Barnum Jr 18 of Kansas City Mo The other driver Mrs Shirley Rose Lawellin 21 of Eudora was uninjured The Barnum car struck Lawellin s from behind spun it and both cars plunged into a plowed field Damages were estimated at 500 on the Barnum car and on the Lawellin car
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Robert McClure
Merriam
Kansas University
Lawrence
McClure
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Howard Barnum Jr
Kansas City
K.U
Harmim
Shirley- Rose-Lawellin
Eudora
Dale Chappell
Chappell
Barnum
Lawellin
Pi Lanellin
Cadets in Army ROTC Promote in Rank at KU
Twenty three Kansas University Army ROTC cadets received rank promotions. Cadet major honorees include Frank Pittsburg and W. I. Dye of Wichita. Cadet captains named F N Beck Lakenworth and others from Osawatomie Dodge City Blue Rapids Kansas City KS. First lieutenants include A C Hill Culver and J C Davies Kansas City KS. Master sergeants J W Powell Leavenworth and J L Baker Olathe. Sergeants first class include J C Wilson Madison Wis J F B Rodgers Paradise J L Hyson Ottawa and T M Hougan Yakima Wash. Sergeants named L L Willdermood Missions 7 I Haggard 1716 La St P J Bolen Salina and W G Rienkenbery Topeka.
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Kansas University Army Rotc
1. FE
Frank
Pittsburg
I. GL. Sullivan
Tenn. St
W. I. Dye
Wichita
F. N. Beck
Lakenworth
I. G. Coker
Osawatomie
G. C. Grose
Dodge City
R. W. Schwartz
W.H. Davenport
Blue Rapids
W.L. Johnson
Kansas City
Kas
Cnder
A. C. Hill
Culver
J. C. Davies
R. D. Wilber
I. E. Treaster
J. W. Powell
Leavenworth
J. L. Baker
Olathe
J. C. Wilson
Mattson
Wis
J. FB. Rodgers
Paradise
J. L. Hyson
Ottawa
T. M. Hougan
Yakima
Wash
L. L. Willdermood
Haggard
la. St
P. J. Bolen
Salina
W. G. Rienkenbery
Topeka
Deaths and Funerals for Infant Sherwood in Kansas
Graveside services were held at 3 pm Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery for Susan Sherwood infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross T. Sherwood Jr. of Olathe. Survivors include sister Charlotte, brothers Ross and Russell, both of the home. grandparents Mrs. Gus Brune of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. Russ T. Sherwood Sr. of Kansas City. Mrs. Rob Jones of Okmulgee, Okla.. two uncles Harold and Danny Brune of Lawrence.
Knights Templar Meeting Notion Report
Knights Templar meeting notice dated Tuesday April 30 lists Commander Brown and Recorder C O Anderson with Guy Redfean noted as Recorder. Adv indicates advertisement context.
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Knights Templar
Order Ofms Temple
Free Ul ! Brown
C. O. Anderson
C Rations in disguise on display in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia observers note an Armenian display touting C rations as banquet fare. The exhibit features a packaged dinner for 25 with a proposed menu including filet mignon, chops, succulent fowl, and beans as a standby main course.
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Philadelphia
armen _forces
Navy
Menuy Inc
Stanford planners to aid local school long range study
Four Stanford experts will conduct a long range planning study for expanding local schools. Dr. Charles J. MacConnell Dr. Raymond Schweikr Odell and Peters will stay several weeks, working with Kinisas University and local agencies to forecast needs and avoid short term mismatches. The effort follows a $320000 bond issue last fall and aims to guide future school site and construction decisions.
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Stanford
Daroes J. MacConnell
Raymond Schweikr
Odell
Peters
MacConnell
Salina
Wolfe
Kinisas
Universiy
Xehoolshich
Latina
Beatrice
Neb
Las Veo Nov
Boise
Idihos Phoenix
Aciz
On Fire Tiawatan Teresorial
Farm Prices Rise Two Percent in April
The Agriculture Department reported that prices received by farmers increased two percent for the month ended April 15. Strong gains were noted in crops and livestock as farmers benefited from rising market values and favorable demand.
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Washington
Memorial Hospital Births and Admissions Noted Across Town
Admissions include Eva Bane Tonganonie rite Coffman Route 1 Art Tonganonia and De Lu j Sunnnyside. births listed for Mr and Mrs John Drake 1316 St a son and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Laas Sunnyside a daughter. mention of Robercal Robinson and baby boy 205 Ul St and Edith Labuke Lecompton among others with multiple city addresses.
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Tonganonierite Coffman
Route 1
Art Tonganonia
de Luj Was
Sunnnyside
Charlene Bullivan
Eudora
Elizabeth Bradlex
Sunnyside
Jerry Barlow
Robert McClure
Sterman
Dole DeMosseman
Baby Boy
Ohio
Hinter Burcher
Te Soto
Larry Wand
Anola Wright
Nyouvid Carey
Tenn
Reba Dryer
Tonganoxie
Walter 'Pattengil
Linwood
Wilma Rober
Botth St
Edith
Labuke
Lecompton
Barbara Swengel
Sirths
John Drake
Kenneth Laas
Sunos Side
Mir
Williard
Sullivan
Four LHS Pupils Win News Work Honors
Four Lawrence High School pupils earned recognition in the 47th annual high school newspaper contest by the Kansas University Journalism School. The Budget won third place for service to school, with Gene Dun can first in best sports story, Rosa Lind first in best interviews, Carrie Edwards honorable mention for news story, and Sherryl Warren second for columns.
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Lawrence High School
Kansas University Journalism School
LHS
Gene Duncan
Route 5
Rosa Lind
Ind. St
Carrie Edwards
Sherryl Warren
Tenn. St
Wichita East
Washington
Cherokee County
Arkansas City
Topeka
Newton
Fredonia
Hays
Wyandotte
Dickinson
Theeatur
St. Mary's
Wichita
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Paxica
Iola
Shawnee Mission
Ottawa
Cireleville
Ellsworth
Norton
Immaculata
Leavenworth
Hutchinson
Rosedale
Kinsley
Hill City
Argentine
Noted Artist to Visit Kansas University for Festival
Arthur Kraft, renowned Kansas City artist, will visit the Kansas University campus for the Fine Arts Festival. He will speak at the Fine Arts Convocation in Strong Auditorium on Thursday at 3 p.m. and attend a faculty-student dinner at the Castle Tea Room that evening. Friday features an Art Forum at Memorial Union open to the public. Kraft is a set designer for Hans Christian Andersen, a magazine illustrator, sculptor, and mural painter with a recent mural at the Pickwick Hotel in Kansas City.
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Kansas
Arthur Kraft
Kansas City
Era
Strong Auditorium
Castle
Do Pom
Memorial Union
Kraft
Hans Christian Andersen
Pickwick Hotel
Factory Blast Kills One at Clairton Plant
A gas explosion at the U S Stent coke by products plant near Clairton killed one worker and injured at least nine others. McKeesport Hospital reported ten workers brought in. one later died. Chester G Jones of 2105 Carolina St was listed in good condition after gall bladder surgery on April 23. Bohlen ambassador nomination to the Philippines gains committee approval.
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Jones
Chester G. Jones
Carolina , St
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Douglas County State Bank
Lawrence traffic detour and paving plans near Te Pee Junction
Lawrence prepares a US 40 detour as crews rebuild the Te Pee Junction and widen US 40 59 to four lanes. North Lawrence detour routes traffic around the southeast curve while work continues north of the city. The project budget stands at 330000 dollars and also covers paving adjacent blocks.
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North Lawrence
Lawrence
Clyde Woods Jr
State Highway Commission
Te-Pee
Lincoln Street
North Seventh
Seventh
Airport Corner
Lyon Street
North Second
Elsie Folks Captures State Bowling Title in Kansas Meet
Lawrence bowler Elsie Folks won first place in the Class B singles at the Kansas Women's Bowling Assn annual state tournament. Folks posted 542 total. Lawrence teammates Marjorie Schmitt took second in Class B all events, Alta Mae Fetty second in Class D all events, and Jerry Hammig second in Class D singles. Maxine Lewis of Topeka led Class A all events with 18% in the 14th annual tourney. Garden City hosted and the final results were released after the weekend.
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Elsie Folks
Lawrence
Kansas Women's
Marjorie Schmitt
Alta Mae Fetty
Jerry Hammig
Maxine Lewis
Topeka
Garden City
Mrs John Shahan Elected President At Episcopal Auxiliary
Mrs John Shahan of 1107 Highland Drive elected to a three year term as president of the Episcopal Women's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Kansas at the annual convention held Sunday and Monday in Arkansas City. She has served as vice president for five years and is diocesan chairman of Washington Cathedral and a trustee of the National Cathedral Association. She is active in local civic organizations.
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John Shahan
Highland Dr
Episcopal Women's Auxiliary
Diocese of
Kansas
Arkansas City
Mental Health program lauded as phase two begins
Dr. Smith stresses early detection and admission for successful mental health care. He calls current buildings firetraps and urges more staff, funds, and facilities while noting a shift to outpatient treatment and shorter hospital stays. Local welfare departments are praised for cooperation.
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Menttal Health
Smith
Kansas
Quint Cecile Dionne Plans Fall marriage in Montreal
Cecile Dionne, one of the Dionne quintuplets, says she plans to marry radio technician Philippe Langloise, 26, in the fall after nursing courses finish in August. She hopes for a Europe honeymoon and to pursue her life with Langloise following graduation.
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Montreal
Cecile Dionne
Europe
Ceciille
Montreal Herald
Philippe Langtoise
Twelve KU Coeds Enter Law School Queen Contest
Twelve Kansas University coeds have entered the Miss Res Ipsa Loquitur queen competition at the Law School. The winner will be announced during Law Day celebrations. Deadline to enter is tonight with 12 candidates named from various sororities and dorms across the campus.
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Kansas University
Haskell Rodeo Planned Near Haskell Institute
The first annual Haskell Rodeo will be held at 1 30 p m Sunday May 12 a mile south of the Haskell Institute campus along Barker Avenue The program includes saddle bronc bull calf roping bareback riding and hog dressing a rodeo queen contest and ceremonial Indian war dances The Haskell rodeo team and Alumni Association co sponsor the event with stock contractor L Smith of Holton
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Haskell
Haskell Institute
Barker Avenue
Haskell Rodeo Team
L. Smith
Holton
Senate backs from bills and civil rights shifts
Washington 17 Senate Democrats shifted to the House the duty to act first on civil rights school construction aid immigration law revisions and a natural gas bill. Raymond Bills 1901 Ohio and J. was bound over to the May term of District Court for a forgery charge after a preliminary hearing. He allegedly forged a $20 Montgomery Ward check dated May 29 and was jailed after failing to post $1,500 bond.
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Senate
House
Raymond
Ohie &J
Aills
Montgomery Ward
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