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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

5

Gray at polls as crash kills five in Florida

Andy Gray and Georgia Neeser Gray participated in the Kansas primaries while a separate air disaster near Fort Lauderdale left five men dead. The Charter Airlines crash trapped crew members inside the burning aircraft as investigators began identifying victims, including pilot Charles William Das and copilot Ray M. Howie.

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Close Battle For Fifth District Nomination in Kansas

In a tight GOP contest for the 5th District seat, State Sen. John Crutcher led State Rep. Jay Berryman with 21,603 to 20,648 as 545 of 562 precincts reported. Crutcher led in Reno and Barton counties, while Berryman held Morton and Sumner areas. Democratic candidate Rolla Breeding led with 11,687 votes in early results. Other districts showed incumbents and several Republicans advancing in their races.

Topeka Clifford Hope John Crutcher Hutchinson Jay Berryman Ashland Comanche Morton Stafford Kingman Harper Berryman Crutcher Reno Rice Barton Riee Sumner Ford J. Floyd Breeding Rolla Farmer Breeding Morris Coover Kinsley Z. Arthur Nevins Jack Shaw Galena Errett P. Scrivner Kansas City Ed Rees Emporia William Avery Wakefield Howard Miller Hiawatha Allen Engler Denver Hargis Coffeyville Henry Smith St. Paul Leo Mahoney Porlance Max Jones Goodland Newell George John D. Montgomery Junction City

Weather for Other Areas Shows Mixed Conditions

The nation saw little overall change with showers across the Rockies to the Mississippi. Most of the eastern third remained fair, while the western Rockies to the Pacific Coast stayed mostly clear. Late yesterday storms hit the plains with 40 to 50 mph gusts along the Missouri River and funnel clouds reported in southern South Dakota and western Iowa.

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Chemical Corps Burns Napalm Bombs at Arsenal

In Denver the Chemical Corps began destroying 30,000 napalm incendiary bombs at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Colonel William A. Johnson said the process will take about two years. Twenty 500 pound bombs burn per day in a large pit, as steel casings are sold for scrap.

Denver Rocky Mountain Arsenal William A. Johnson Army Chemical Corps

National Phone Drive To Aid Chandler Campaign

FRANKFORT Ky A coast to coast telephone campaign to enlist delegates for Gov Chandler drew praise from Lt Gov Waterfield acting governor who said many delegates would vote for Chandler If he fails to win the Democratic nomination this year Waterfield suggested Chandler would try again in 1960 at a news conference

Frankfort Chandler Harry Lee Waterfield Waterfield Al 80 A. B. Chandler

Five deer die from arsenic poisoning near Richmond Park

Rangers reported to Police that five deer from a 700-head herd owned by Queen Elizabeth I died of arsenic poisoning. Investigators have not determined the source of the poison. Also note Japan has seven people per arable acre of land.

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Tucker Debunks Drama Schools Learn Life Through Experience

New York gossip and interview with Forrest Tucker, TV and film star, arguing acting comes from concentration and personal hurt rather than schools. He recalls burlesque as a college, cites mentors, and shares views on acting truth, plus assorted society notes and quips from Earl Wilson.

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Political Future Bright Despite Loss in Primary

Topeka dispatch notes Gov. Fred Hall's aides predict a bright political future despite his primary defeat. Executive secretary Dave Pansir forecasts Hall could become president or vice president someday. He also predicts Warren Shaw will win the November governorship as the Wes Roberts Ann Shaw machine again governs Kansas.

Topeka Fred Hall Dave Pansir Hall United States People of Kansas Fred Wall Panging Warren A. Shaw Wes Roberts-Ann-Shaw Shaw

Stockholm and Doria Owners Clash Over Sea Collision Blame

The Stockholm and the Andrea Doria clash sparked disputes over fault for the July 25 collision south of Nantucket. The Doria alleges Stockholm made a swift unsignaled right turn in front of the oncoming liner. Stockholm's backers say the Doria suddenly turned left. Damages run into millions as court actions loom. Fifty two dead or unaccounted for. Doria sank but 1,600 rescued. Stockholm returned with a crushed bow for repairs.

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De Gaulle heads to South America on unofficial tour

Gener al Charles de Gaulle, leader of Free French forces in World War II, flies to French Guiana in South America. The exiled leader holds no government post and is making an unofficial move to strengthen ties between France and its overseas territories.

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Crutcher Appears Victor In Fifth District Race

John Crutcher of Hutchinson led the Fifth District race for the Republican nomination for the U S House seat, according to unofficial returns. The Hutchinson News-Record reported Crutcher with 22 077 votes to 21 171 for Jay Berryman across 53 counties, dominating Reno Rice and Barton counties.

Topera John “Crutcher Hutchinson Clifford R. Hope Hutchinson News-Flerald Crutcher Jay Berryman Ashland Cruther Reno Rice Barton

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