Governors Seek Expanded Federal State Roads Program
Kansas news notes fair skies and warm later this week as western areas see showers and higher highs while Topeka reports cooler nights. Governors at the 47th annual meeting call for a greatly expanded federal state highway program, urging more automotive excise tax revenue for road funding beyond the current 75 million dollar annual U S contribution, with debate over bond financed road building and the scope of new highways.
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Beverly Hills Robbery Targets Aircraft Official and Socialite
Beverly Hills police report an armed robbery of $23,100 in furs jewelry and cash from Frohman Anderson aircraft firm owner and his companion Serelyn Kellard as they arrived at the Beverly Hilton after a charity ball. Three men were arrested hours later and detained on suspicion of armed robbery. two suspects Eugene McCroskey 38 and Anthony Cambiano 34 along with Raymond Wagner 57 of Long Beach have prior prison records.
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Soldier Battalion Loss in German Crash Claims Lt Col Frank Little
Soldiers recover from a fatal crash at a German site as Lt. Col. Frank Little of the engineer battalion based in Central City Nebraska dies. The average soldier age was 21 with many newly arrived in Germany. Memorial services are planned at Phillips barracks Farbuste with families given options for overseas burial or return of bodies to the United States.
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Murphy Return Today After Extended European Trip
Chancellor and Mrs Murphy resume duties at the University after a long European tour with Dr George Murphy. They left New York June 30 and were to arrive in Kansas City today before reaching Lawrence. Murphy is expected to resume his duties Monday.
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Tokyo quake felt near center amid aftershocks
A brief earthquake report from Tokyo indicates a light quake registered around 1:09 p.m. local time, with the epicenter estimated about 70 miles northeast of a central area. No damage or injuries are reported in the fragmentary note.
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Doodles 4003 Be Egyptian Floor in a Cairo Dime Store
A fragmentary note describes a Cairo dime store scene where a lotus flower on the ear and a punched hole in a stem become a fashion symbol. It mentions button ideas and evolving styles tied to clothing and strange adornments, with garbled references to buttons and anchors.
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No title provided for hurricane damage report
Severe damage along the southern North Carolina coast from a major storm includes smashed piers, waterfronts, cottages, and boardwalks. Over 2,000 evacuated. high tides eight feet above normal. heavy rains flood Philadelphia and New York. at least five deaths reported in New York area.
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Girls Found After Losing Way on Hike in Colorado
A group of 11 to 13 year old Girl Scouts and two counselors lost their way during a hike in the Wet Mountains near Prieblo Colorado and spent a night in a meadow before rescue. Deputies volunteers Civil Air Patrol and firefighters conducted air and ground searches. all were unharmed. Nancy Simms a 19 year old counselor said they mistook Ophir Creek for St Charles River and followed the wrong trail. The party from Lazy Acres Girl Scout Camp included three Kansas girls Karlene Reiger Newberry and Carolyn Tillotson.
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Deaths and Funerals Multiple Obituaries and Memorials
William C Cranston 70 formerly of Reno County died at home in Richmond California. Survived by two daughters two sons a brother in law and a sister in law. His wife Nellie Williams died in 1929. Graveside services Monday 2 PM Oak Hill Cemetery. G Lindberg Ward noted death of R C Lindberg Portland Oregon father of Mrs Albert G Parke of Lawrence. Memorial services held in Portland. Rev Parker and daughter Kathy visiting. Benjamin Frank Jeffries 63 died at Veterans Hospital Kansas City Missouri funeral Sunday 2:30 PM Christian Church Fayette Missouri interment Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Born 1892 Linn Creek Missouri farmer WWI veteran served in A Battery 130th Field Artillery 35th Division. Served on Howard County Selective Service Board. Survivors wife Beryl Jeffries two sons Jeff Warren Jeffries Vallejo California Charles McMillan Harvey Louisiana two daughters Mrs James Blakemore Lawrence and Mrs Harvey Alkire North Kansas City four grandsons two brothers Melvin Jeffries Hallsville Missouri Burley Jeffries Fayette Missouri and sister Mrs Jeanette Lawler Los Angeles California. Charles H Hornville 78 died today at summer home near Spooner Wisconsin from heart attack grandfather of Mrs Charles D Stough. Former assistant purchasing agent for Santa Fe Railway Chicago. Funeral Monday in Chicago time and place unknown. Survived by wife Mary Symons Hornville. Mrs Stough to leave for Chicago Saturday. Noted Houston reference appears unrelated.
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Farm Expert Sees Return From Dream World Prices
West Millbury mass farm economist Den Paarlberg told a farmers field day postwar farm price declines reflect a shift from a dream world to normal economy. He said critics misread prices, noting Congress acted to cushion readjustment and that current prices sit between postwar boom and 1930s depression. He praised Eisenhower admin for efforts to bolster income via price support, disposal, credit, and research while granting farmers broad freedom.
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Missile Goal Set For Cancer Fight at Geneva
Atomic scientists at the 72 nation Atoms for Peace conference outlined a cancer treatment concept using a guided missile approach. Substances would home to cancer cells and deliver radioactive material to destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Dr W F Bale and Dr L L Spar of the University of Rochester described early animal experiments and the idea that body tissues may contain specific antibodies to target disease.
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Ex-Escapee From County Jail Granted Clemency
Ex escapee Janie Barrett among 53 Kansas penitentiary inmates granted sentence commutations today by Gov. Fred Hall. The 1949 jail break involving Barrett, Tonini and escapee Nolan Johnson led to a long pursuit before capture. Barrett faced burglary and grand larceny charges, later sentenced 15 to 51 years by Douglas County district court.
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Memorial Hospital Admits and Birth Announcements
At Memorial Hospital admitted list includes Mrs Mary Ridgway and Mrs Fay Harding among others with several addresses. Dismissed are Mars Mrs Charlotte Krebbiel and baby girl and Mrs Benita Tankersley with baby boy. Births reported for Mr and Mrs Jewell Huckaby and Mr and Mrs Richard Golf with new son today.
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Markets Climb Ahead as Stocks Advance on Quiet Session
Wall Street extended a recovery for the third straight day with modest gains across sectors. Trading remained thin with about 1.6 million shares. advances were led by chemicals, farm implements, aircraft, rubber, and airlines, while copper slipped despite the overall upbeat tone.
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Kansas plans to expand parks near every resident
Thompson cited Oklahoma data showing over 3,300,000 visitors to state parks last year and said Kansas aims to boost tourism with new recreational facilities. The Kansas authority seeks parks within a three hour drive of every resident by next summer as part of the 1955 Legislature.
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County votes on fall plan for large opera program
Discussion centers on issuing bonds up to 100 million for a private traffic office project and a state funded feasibility backed venture. Officials claim only a lack of vision could derail a first class operation similar to Oklahoma. Nearby, Farm Bureau picnic scheduled for Sunday at East Nineteenth Street 4-H Fairgrounds with basket dinners and drinks provided. Carroll Gerstenberger leads program. talent winner to appear from CPA picnic events.
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Traffic Department Moves Into New Quarters at KU
Heard in Lawrence reports the Traffic Department at Kansas University has completed moving into Robinson Gym. The office is open for business as usual and occupies half the space formerly used by the athletic ticket office now in Allen Fieldhouse. The other half of the old ticket office is being used by the Department of Physical Education.
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Which Richmond Is The Main One On The Map
Col. Lester H. Kyle, retired, argues Richmond, Va may be the main Richmond but cites Richmonds in 17 states. A motorist asked for the address on an envelope and the colonel reveals it is Richmond, Maine. The visitor then heads north in surprise.
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