Dozens of GOP hopefuls spark possible Eisenhower withdrawal doomsday
The Lawrence Daily Journal World reports a potential Republican nominating fight if Eisenhower cannot head the ticket. Nixon, Knowland, and a dozen others loom as contenders, with Herter Knight Stratton and Thornton named as possible rivals amid a wide field and talk of vice presidential focus.
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Chicago Polio Toll Near Halfway Mark Amid Epidemic
Chicago faces a polio surge with 609 cases and 13 deaths, edging toward the epidemic halfway point. Health officials accelerate inoculations as clinics prepare for a late summer peak while the Public Health Service notes 1,330 cases signals an outbreak threshold.
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Overbrook Fair Targets Record Crowds and Events
Overbrook Fair officials plan three large evening crowds for August 9 10 11 with a nightly network show and bleachers at the park athletic field. Friday features 4 H judging and a talent show plus king and queen. 4 H entries and a parade promise a record turnout. Saturday offers an annual homage show as Frank Garrett tallies support and Mother Nature aids celebration.
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Two-Vehicle Crash Damages Massachusetts Street Site
Damage estimated at 295 dollars from a two car collision on Massachusetts Street Tuesday. No injuries reported. Involved drivers were Raymond LeRay Hunt, 16, Fadora, and Larry Hale, 22, Browning, Missouri.
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Kansas City Rejects Daylight Saving Measure
Kansas City voters defeated an amendment to adopt daylight saving time with 414 percent against and 347 for. Unreported precincts and strong labor opposition noted as workers on duty during the shift would lose pay. Local officials indicated no immediate daylight saving changes.
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Aviation Man of the Year honors ex-Lawrence resident
Sustin J. Bowersock, former Lawrence resident and aviation editor for the Kansas City Star, earned Aviation Man of the Year honors from a city and Kansas City Chamber committee. He will receive a plaque at the Airlines Ball in the World War II building in Kansas City. Born in Iowa, Bowersock's work spans aviation reporting and industry interest.
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Oldest Civil War Vet Near Death at Home
FRANKLIN Texas Walter Williams 113 oldest surviving Civil War veteran is seriously ill today in his isolated east Texas farm home The 113 year old expressed fear that he may not last long indicating his frail condition in the final weeks of his life.
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Kansas City Votes on Earnings Tax Plan in November
Kansas City Mayor Roe Bartle backs a straight one half of one percent earnings tax to be decided by voters in the November 3 election. Council pushes a simple tax proposal while other ideas for higher levies on real estate utilities personal property and cigarettes are opposed by a majority. The piece notes historical census costs and odd remarks about an Englishman and an automobile fender.
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