Fed Increases Discount Rate Across Four District Banks
The Federal Reserve Board ordered a one half percent rise in the discount rate at four district banks to curb inflation. The increase to 3% targets reduced borrowing by member banks and is expected to spread to eight other reserves. Prices have risen for 10 months as seasonal credit expansion looms with schools and Christmas buying. Separate announcements note Treasury plans to issue 18 billion dollars in 237 day bills.
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Richmound
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Millitons Power At Bat In Softball Tilt
In Clay Center the Millitons unleashed strong hitting with a double a triple and two home runs as the offense built a big lead. The rally began with a first batter homering and continued with two more players also going deep, followed by a sequence of outs and advanced runners before the inning ended.
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Erounder
Kansas Rates Increase On Some Fire Insurance
Kansas raises fire insurance rates with an eight percent hike for three year policies and one percent for five year terms, effective August 9, approved by the State Insurance Commissioner. One year policies are excluded. Extended coverage includes windstorm and hail. New and renewing policies are affected due to heavy losses and a claim that purchasers of term policies did not pay their fair share.
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Toperach
Kansas
More Helicopter Units Activated at Ft. Riley
Ft. Riley officials announce two new H21 helicopter companies will be activated at Marshall Field on September 1. Each unit will be equipped with 21 of the large helicopters, joining the Atth Helicopter Co and the 98th Field Maintenance detachment now at the field.
Kansas Traffic Deaths To Peaks In Accident Records
State traffic fatalities tallied in the annual accident records show 641 for the latest period with 298 for the same period in 1956 and 2377 in a prior year. This summary notes the state totals and year comparisons from the accident data.
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PEBKA
Kansas
Wheat Test Weight At 6 Year Low In Kansas Report
Kansas wheat quality survey cites 1957 test weight below ten year average across the state with district samples showing average test weight around six to seven pounds per bushel and protein content near statewide levels. Drought and late harvest reduced yields and quality across most counties while eastern areas posted modestly higher protein.
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Counts
Ipsui Mary O
Kansas
Ted
East Central
Sail Bank
Topeka Man Speaks at Kiwanis Meeting in Lawrence
Joseph Q C Garrison of Topeka spoke at the Lawrence Kiwanis Club about the Kansas Society for Crippled Children. He noted the society helps those who miss Kansas Crippled Children's Commission aid and highlighted financing for a $175,000 cerebral palsy building at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City. He was joined by Henry Alberg, district director for the Kansas Crippled Children's Commission.
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Henry Alberg
Wansis Crippled Children’s Commission
Jet Burns After Landing Gear Collapses at Forbes Base
RB-47 bomber burst into flames on landing at Forbes Air Force Base as landing gear failed. Four crewmen escaped injury from the mishap during a routine training flight. aircraft was destroyed.
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Topenab
Forbes Air Force Base
President Nominates Wells for Coffeyville Postmaster
Washington The President Fasenhower today nominated John K. Wells to be postmaster at Coffeyville Kansas. He spent the nomination to the U.S. Senate.
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Fasenhower
John K. Wells
Coffeyville
Kas
U.S. Senate
Pilot Says Plane Stayed Up With Help of the Good Lord
HONOLULU pilots claim faith kept a large C7 military air transport aloft with 62 aboard after two engines failed near Oahu. Pilot Samuel Tyson, a World War II and Korean War veteran from Council Bluffs Iowa, described calm actions and reliance on the Lord as crew guided the aircraft to Hawaii. Passengers endured a seven hour emergency as the landing gear failed to deploy and a wheel housing jammed. emergency hand crank lowered the gear and the plane landed safely at Travis to Wheeler? No, in Hawaii. Authorities commended Tyson and crew for successful control and safety under extreme stress.
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Chaotic community gathering noted with many names
Sunday events centered on Canters chase activities and a long list of attendees. Local gatherings included birthdays, visits to Topeka, and a Beeer Creek Schoolhouse meeting, with residents sharing meals and hosting guests from numerous families and organizations.
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Harold Lee
Raymond Tee
Noes Alin Brajans
Rayrmond Niehoals
Afred Rake
Fae Ann
Paul Sehwermmer
Puscsel
Apenerr
Charles Wagers
Rayburn Signals Support for Civil Rights Bill Compromise
House Speaker Rayburn of Texas said he would back the Senate civil rights bill if a compromise narrows the controversial jury provision. Republican Leader Martin urged defeating the bill, arguing it would encroach on federal courts. The plan discussed would limit jury trials to criminal contempt cases tied to voting merits, boosting Rayburn’s chances for passage.
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Britain seeks graceful exit from Cyprus sovereignty debate
As the UN General Assembly nears, Britain hints at relinquishing sovereignty but keeping bases in Cyprus, while Greece and Turkey demand partitions and oppose a swift settlement. Makarios remains in exile, Turkey resists Greek control, and NATO unity strains under the Cyprus crisis.
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Premiere Set at Olathe For Edd Rogers Film
Olathe hosts the world premiere of a new Edd Rogers film The Parsen ood the Outhuy set for Sept 1 in Rogers hometown. Rogers a former silent film star from Lawrence attends with Mary Pickford era profits from advance ticket sales benefiting Olatha Community Hospital.
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Birth and death notice for Chailes Aerie Smith Heanin
Chailes Aerie Smith, daughter of Albert Monroe P Heanin and Brand Frazier Heanin, was born August 17, 1900, in Greeles Cola and died August in Allan Alo. She married Tave Smith on September 2. Survived by husband Lee OC Sundhoot and many relatives. She attended Church of Christ and was a member of the Fudere Church for two years.
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