Doubt Cast on Tale Of Crash Survivor
The Saturday Evening Post canceled plans to publish Lt. David Steeves’s At-day disappearance story due to discrepancies in his account. The Air Force conducts a routine investigation while Steeves, now at Bolling AFB, awaits further word as Post editors review the matter.
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Flood Control Funds Approved by Congress
Congress approved flood control funding and a compromise plan to operate the Tuttle Creek Dam for flood control and drought water supply. The measure, supported by engineers and administration, includes 16 million dollars for construction and outlines dam operations under a Creek Dam plan with both flood control and water supply aims. The conference report reflects Senate and House agreement on the funding and dam operation provisions.
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Wichita Man Dies From Collision in Missouri
Joseph M. Consor, 56, of Wichita, died in a Poplar Bluff hospital from injuries after a collision between a rescue vehicle and a gasoline transport truck. The trailer, owned by Commercial Transport Co. of Belleville, overturned spilling 6,500 gallons of gasoline nine miles east of Poplar Bluff. The truck was driven by Charles A. King of Cape Girardeau. Missouri Highway Patrol kept motorists away while the gasoline soaked area drained.
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Duties, Duty and Danger Across a Turbulent Home Front
Patrolman Robert Scheiner rushed to a wharf after hearing youths call for help. His son Richard Jr., 16, was seriously injured by a propeller and transported to a hospital. Other remarks recount wartime service, family scenes, and civilian life during the war era.
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Kansas Traffic Deaths 1957 vs 1956 Update
The State Accident Records Section reports traffic deaths in the last 24 hours with totals of 305 for 1957 and 386 for the same period in 1956, reflecting year to date figures. Included are summarized counts for the period and comparison to prior year.
VE Day 12 Years Ago Sparks Sudden Lawrence Celebration
A spontaneous postwar celebration swept Lawrence as the news of V E Day reached the city. Residents recalled where they were twelve years ago, with improvised parades, locked beer parlors, and quiet pride. People like Robert Willman, Mrs. Six, and Mrs. Hedrick shared memories of the day, while families and veterans described the end of World War II and the long road to peace.
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Mao Said Set to Step Aside as Crisis Rumors Spread
A Hong Kong report claims Mao Zedong told the Chinese people he is tired and ready to step aside. It cites a mainland source naming possible successors Chou Enlai or Liu Shao chi and notes a taped record of Mao’s Feb 27 speech urging a broad criticism campaign. Unconfirmed and opaque, the tale also mentions Liu Peng Chen and a retreat from Peiping. The article adds an odd local note about Santa Cruz New Mexico’s long legal name.
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Communist Political Bureau
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Chou Enlai
Liu Shao-chi
Supreme State Council
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Mainland
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Peng Chen
Peiping
Shanghai
Doan's Pills Offer Quick Bladder Relief
Plagued by day and night bladder discomfort Doan's Pills promise three advantages easing bladder irritations relieving back ache headaches and muscular pains and acting as a mild diuretic to support kidney function. The ad appeals for the new large economy size and claims six decades of use.
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