Russians Agree To Take Part In London Sessions
The Soviet Union agreed to join the London conference on Suez with qualifications, backing Egypt and calling the canal nationalization lawful. Moscow urged expanding the conference to include Soviet bloc, neutral and Arab states and proposed delaying until late August. Britain postponed a major Mediterranean airlift, while Eden emphasized no desire to fight yet reserve to use force if needed. Dulles planned talks with congressional leaders and with U N secretary general Hamarskjold on the crisis. The move follows U K plans and reactions to Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal Co. and threats to Middle East oil lifelines.
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Truman hints at choosing Democratic nominee soon
Former President Truman told reporters in Chicago he will likely announce his pick for the Democratic presidential nomination before the convention meets next Monday. He added he is “getting information” and may reconsider if he lacks enough data. He voiced opposition to running again at age 72 and pressed for a specific civil rights plank in the party platform. Stevenson's aide provided notes on his civil rights stance, while Butler signaled the platform would be clear but not name the Supreme Court ruling outright. Sparkman said Southern delegates may not walk out over the civil rights fight.
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NAM warns Democrats tinkering could ruin prosperity
Chicago NAM president Cola Parker and U S Chamber of Commerce head John Coleman warned the Democratic Platform Committee that tinkering with new national policies could kill prosperity overnight. They said the economic environment has fostered growth and emphasized protecting and sustaining business confidence.
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Rainfall amounts vary widely across drought hit Kansas
An overnight cold front dumped up to four tenths to two inches of rain across eastern and northern Kansas, with Lawrence at .71 of an inch. Temperatures fell from 104 to 68, and more rain was possible tonight. Benefits to crops are limited, though pastures and late crops may gain patches of moisture.
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Explosive blast in Cali triggers arrests and crackdown
Arrivals from Cali report several arrests tied to Tuesday's dynamite explosion as authorities probe a blast that created an 85 foot crater and caused up to 40 million dollars in damage. President Pinilla calls it political sabotage while press censorship tightens and travel is restricted. no North Americans reported killed.
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Hotel Suite Privately Keeps Truman’s Call in Bathroom
The Sheraton Blackstone in Chicago unveiled a new Presidential Suite during the 1940 Democratic National Convention featuring a private bathroom telephone. Staff noted the feature at the urging of Harry L. Hopkins to allow presidents to make calls unseen, a nod to privacy in political life. The suite drew attention for luxury touches like a Missouri Waltz display, expensive wallpaper, and Jefferson portrait, though Truman preferred Mozart.
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State Canvass to Start Aug 21 in Kansas
The State Canvassing Board will meet August 21 to begin canvassing the official vote from Tuesday's primary. County boards start meetings tomorrow to review county returns and absentee out-of-state ballots, with August 14 set to count state absentee ballots and certify final county returns.
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Doomed Miners as Rescue Seals Mine Passages
MARCINELLE Belgium rescue teams seal upper levels of the Casier du Bois coal mine trapping about 30 of 260 men. Five elevator workers died when a fire melted a cable. 25 escaped before the lift failed. Nine dead and six injured recovered from upper levels. About 230 remain deeper, with hope fading for those sealed in.
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Vote Here Vital In Victory by Docking
Lawrence banker George Docking appears poised to win renomination as the Democratic candidate for governor after a close tally by the Associated Press. Unofficial results show Docking ahead of Harry Woodring by four votes, with Douglas County pivotal in both major races and the overall Republican turnout high.
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Docking Clinches Democratic Nomination in State Race
Lawrence banker George Docking led the Democratic gubernatorial contest with 76,187 votes to Harry Woodring's 76,333 after final statewide tallies. A 1,244-vote Douglas County margin decided the nomination, with about 1,100 absentee ballots left to canvass. Docking planned a Colorado rest trip with wife Virginia and two sons, noting the home vote and physical strain of campaigning.
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Hypnotism Aids Model Posing in Newcastle
Newcastle artist Scott Dobson says a trance technique makes sittings easier for his 18 year old model Hazel Moffett. He describes sitting in a dream world as time flies by.
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Fire at Safeway Nipped in Time
A late Wednesday fire at Safeway Stores 10th and Mass streets was stopped before heavy damage when assistant manager Bill Witcher spotted smoke and alerted the Fire Department. Fire Chief John Miller attributed the quick call to preventing a worse blaze from a grease on a motor in a rear deep freeze. The building is a three story structure with the deep freeze on the first floor. Earlier calls included a car back seat fire at 2233 West Street started by a cigarette, a false alarm at Kaw River rescue, a trash fire at Douglas County Cabinet Shop, and a hot box on a Santa Fe wheat car at East Eleventh Street with no damage.
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Shaw outlines campaign plans for governor race
Topeka Republican nominee Warren W. Shaw outlined his election strategy stressing an aggressive pace and early campaigning. He visited state officials and indicated George Docking would have to step up to keep pace. He favored a right to work plank and suggested Jim Fratt for state chairman as party councils prepare Aug. 28 meetings. Shaw and his family plan a Colorado vacation while Gov. Hall heads to the Republican National Convention.
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Enrollment at Kansas University to rise by 500 to 8500
Registrar James K. Hitt announced KU enrollments for the Lawrence campus and KU Medical Center in Kansas City are expected to total 8500 this fall, an increase of 500 from 8052 last year. The rise includes about 200 new students and 300 returning former students.
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Giants Beat Phillies 5-2 Behind Two Jackie Brandt Homers
New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 5-2 as Jackie Brandt slugged two home runs and Willie Mays and Bill White each homered once, snapping the Phillies six game win streak.
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Weather Summary for Kansas Region
Partly cloudy at noon with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon across east and central areas. Showers and storm chances continue tonight and Friday mostly in the southeast and west. Northwest winds increase to brisk levels. Temperature highs and lows around typical values with measurable rainfall of 0.71 inches recorded.
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