Chairman backs Saffels in Kansas gubernatorial race
AP reports state Democratic chairman John T. Montgomery endorsed Dale E. Saffels for the Democratic nomination for governor in Kansas. He praised Saffels as a bright spot and urged support while avoiding mention of rival George Hart. Hart, speaking in Wichita, accused current leadership of seeking party control and federal patronage.
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Junction City
John T. Montgomery
Dale E. Saffels
Montgomery
George’ Hart
Saffel
Wichita
Hart
Democratic Party
Kansas
Black Death: Germ Warfare Lab Scientist Dies in Wiltshire
Health officials identified the illness of George Bacon, 44, a senior scientist at Britain's top secret germ warfare lab in Wiltshire, as pneumonic plague. Bacon’s wife and two daughters were quarantined as investigators weighed accidental infection versus outside risk.
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London
Britain
War Office
George Bacon
Wiltshire
Bacon
Building and remodeling costs listed for several addresses
A directory style listing shows construction and remodeling bids at multiple addresses including 1108 Sunset, 8323 Lawrence, and 2434 Iowa. Amounts range from 500 to 29,000 dollars for dwellings and add ons like garages and carports.
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Sunset
Herren & Weaterhouse
Lawrence
Orvil Beer
Harvard
Hird, Inc
West 9Th
Newetie A. Roberts
Iowa
New Gasaneca
C. Uilts
Eeutelara
Don Wilson
Ohio
Harry Wells
University Drive
Otis Murray
New Jersey
Roy Blosser
Lake
N. B. Kasum
Arkanzax
Owen Medgar
Loonn
Merle Melviney
Harold Stowe
North Street
Fred Farrier
Michigan
Kred Perkins
Hrendt & Bryant Construction
West 20Th
Gleason Gregory
Indiana
Diebolts
S&s
Massachusetts
Frank Mayhugh
Missouri
Walter Lemon
William Stevens
Rhode Island
Contest Open for Douglas County Fair Queen
Entries close Thursday August 9 for the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Queen contest. Eligible are single women 17 and older living in the county who will sell fair tickets worth 1000 points each. winner reigns Aug 30 31 and Sept 1. Alpha Upsilon of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosts a tea Aug 10 and ticket booklets Aug 11. funds benefit the Institute of Logopedics in Wichita.
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Douglas County
Alpha Upsilon Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Traffic signals change at Lawrence intersections
Eastbound drivers on Sixth Street at Massachusetts Street may turn right any time. A green arrow remains on, with caution for merging traffic. No Left Turn signs at 9th and Mass will be removed. new traffic directors will guide southbound Kaw Bridge flow. Signs cost about 75 dollars each.
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Sixth
Massachusetts Street
9Th and
Mass. Sts
Kaw Bridge
George Williams
Massachusetts
Williams
West Berlin Status and UN Ambitions Highlighted
The report notes Russia's stance on West Berlin and suggests he may raise the issue at the United Nations General Assembly in the fall. He claims Western occupation threatens war and asserts demands must be met to avoid conflict.
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West Berlin
United Nations General Assembly
Water hazard added at Lawrence Country Club near 16th fairway
Lawrence Country Club builds a small lake near the 16th green that will serve as a water hazard in golf season and an ice skating area for members and guests in winter. Co chair Al Hack says the feature will beautify and energize the course and aims to be ready by September for the state senior men’s golf tournament.
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Lawrence Country Club
16Th Fairway
al Hack
Greens Committee
Hack
Lawrence
Milligan siege ends as officers subdue pipefitter
Chief attorney Moore and officer Rodriguez overpowered Milligan after he seized a pistol during a hostage hearing. Prisoner reactions ranged from fear to calm as Milligan faced assault with a deadly weapon and sanity investigations. Milligan was led away and reporters staged a mock interview with the officers.
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Moore
Milligan
Rodriguez
C. Blaine Dunford
Commission
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Leo L. Tuveson
Loren G. Shelley
Shelley
Anderson backs aide amid conflict of interest questions
Gov. John Anderson defended George Gagel a state highway commissioner amid criticism he sells heavy equipment to contractors. He said any conflict would trigger removal and noted Gagel offered resignation. Democratic rival Dale Saffels pressed for Gagel ouster.
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Topeka
John Anderson
George Gagel
Anderson
Gagel
Ron Kull
Statehouse
Topeka Capital Journal
Ing
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Dale Saffels
Saffels
Johnson County
Thalidomide Mother Plans Law Action for Compensation
London AP reports Pat Lane, mother of an eight month old with facial deformities from thalidomide, will lead a fund to pursue a test case against drug makers or authorities for compensation. The drug was withdrawn last year amid widespread birth defects. The story also covers thrombosis risks linked to an oral contraceptive and views from the British Medical Journal and Dr. Edwin De Costa.
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London
Pat Lane
Julie
Bristol
Lane
British Medical Journal
United States
U.S.A
American Medical Association
Edwin J. DeCosta
Chicago
de Costa
Bacon and Mushroom Skewer Brunch Bite
Skewer bite alternates bacon pieces with mushrooms and is broiled. Serve alongside scrambled eggs for a simple brunch dish.
Sherri Finkbine Cancels Flight to Sweden
Actress Sherri Finkbine and husband cancel their SAS flight to Stockholm. They consider going to Japan for an abortion after Finkbine fears a drug caused birth defect. The airline said they are undecided and seeking a Japanese visa. Abortions are legal in Sweden and Japan but not in Arizona except to save the mother's life.
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Los Angeles
Sherri Finkbine
Sweden
Japan
Scandinavian Airlines
Stockholm
Phoenix
Robert Finkbine
Finkbine
Beverly Hills
Arizona
Summer Students Leave KU Today
The summer session at Kansas University ends as most students depart. A few remain for unscheduled work on Saturday while Mt. Oread prepares for fall and a projected record enrollment of nearly 10,800 students on the Lawrence campus.
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Kansas University
Mt. Oread
Lawrence
Officers Search For Dayton Commissioner Missing After Meeting
Dayton police hunted for 26 year old city commissioner David Pottinger after he vanished Wednesday night following a commission meeting. His red station wagon was found with blood on the gearshift and control panel. He reportedly carried about 2100 dollars in cash, suggesting a robbery motive.
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Dayton
Ohio
David Pottinger
Commission
Pottinger
Stars and Chargers look to show strength in Chicago
Major league interest drives coverage as Hadl, Coan, Bukaty, and Saxton figure in Chargers and AFL NFL exhibition plans. Curtis Hadl heads to Atlanta for a Dallas Texans tuneup while Bert Coan seeks recovery from injury. Bill Orwig praises Hadl’s versatility amid rain threats and a projected 65,000 crowd in Chicago.
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Curtis
Atlanta
Dallas Texans
Hadl
San Diego
San Diego Charger
Syracuse
Davis
Swift Lance Alworth
Arkansas
Alworth
Texas
Jimmy Saxton
Dodes Williams Night Set by Democrats in Lone Star
Demos will honor Dode Williams Tuesday with a Night in the Crystal Room of the Hotel Eldridge. Roger Dode Williams, 80, longtime precinct committeeman and party leader from Lone Star, will be guest of honor at the election watch gathering hosted by County Democratic chairman Frank McDonald. Williams retires this year after decades of service including roles as postmaster and state official.
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Dode Williams
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Lone Star
Roger (Dode) Williams
Frank McDonald
Williams
Baker University
Jonathan Davis
Board of Administration
Dade
McDonald
Ben Bella Wins Major Battle in Algeria’s Fight for Power
Ahmed Ben Bella arrives in Algiers after a major political victory in his bid to lead a leftist Algeria. A Thursday compromise between rival factions may give him a dominant role in shaping the country’s future.
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Algiers
Ahmed Ben Bella
Algeria
Ben Bella
CARD OF THANKS FOR MRS BARBARA DOWDELL
Barbara Jean Dowdell was called away August 3 1961 one year ago today We miss you dear but we worry not for we see you safe in Gods right hand No power can part you from his care So we will keep faith for we know that God is everywhere Sadly missed by Family
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Barbara Jean Dowdell
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