King Saud of Saudi Arabia Parade of Wealth and Squalor
An profile of King Saud Ibn Abdul- Aziz ibn Rashid portrays him as an eastern potentate ruling seven million subjects across a vast desert kingdom. He amasses income from oil royalties estimated at 200 million dollars yearly while his people endure dire poverty. The piece notes Mecca and Medina within his realm, his lavish lifestyle, and contrasts royal riches with widespread Arab hardship and slavery.
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Abdul- Aziz Ibn Rashid
Mecca
Medina
Israel
Amarillo Tightens Hold On Second Place In Western League
Amarillo solidified second place by twice defeating Topeka 6 2 to 9 2, with Jim Johnson and Hugh Blanton on the mound. Lincoln beat Albuquerque 8-2 to maintain an 8 2 percent lead. Pueblo edged Sioux City 3-2 as Des Moines swept Colorado Springs 1-0 and 11-6. Topeka led the league briefly before losing ground to Lincoln and Amarillo.
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Topeka
Lincoln
Albuquerque
Pueblo
Sioux City
Des Moines
Colorado Springs
Jim Johnson
Hugh Blanton
Police Arrange Shifts to Give More Protection
Kansas City police switch to 12 hour shifts placing 200 officers on streets at night to curb rising crime. After two nights major crimes dropped 24.9 percent versus a year ago and officials expect to deter trouble spots with constant patrols.
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Bernard C. Brannon
Might Brannon
Brannon
Kansans Follow Parties Lines on Postal Hikes
Washington report notes House passage of a postal rate increase with Kansans voting for the bill Avery Rees Scrivner Smith and against Breeding. George did not vote. Missouri delegates Jones supported while Bolling Brown Cannon Carnahan Christopher Hull Karsten Moulder Sullivan opposed. Curtis did not vote.
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Jones
Elmdale Bank Burglary Fails. No Cash Stolen
The Peoples Exchange Bank in Elmdale Kansas reported no cash missing after a Monday night attempted burglary. A locksmith opened the battered vault door, and Cashier George T. Dawson said the burglars were driven off by tear gas released when the door was disturbed.
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George T. Dawson
West Talks With Soviet Delegate
Western disarmament delegates met with Soviet spokesman Valerian Zorin in private to clarify Moscow stance after his sharp UN speech. Western officials said his words implied two different positions, complicating hopes for a first step treaty.
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Valerian Zorin
Russia
Zorin
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United Nations
Germany
Gas Service Co to Buy Missouri Central West Properties
Kansas City reports the Gas Service Co plans to acquire the Missouri properties of the Central West Utility Co. The purchase would affect 4,300 customers in Liberty, Smithville and part of Gladstone. Gas Service serves Greater Kansas City while Central West operates in Bonner Springs, DeSoto and central Kansas.
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Bullet Wound Interrupts Proposal in Kansas City
In Kansas City Kansas, 17 year old Robert Clifton Fielden collapsed from a bullet wound while in his sweetheart's front yard offering an engagement ring. He said he shot at himself after a breakup with Patricia Ann Hoover. He was in good condition at the hospital.
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Kansas City Athletics Hire Gleeson as Coach
Kansas City Athletics hire Jimmy Gleeson, former scout and NL outfielder, as coach effective today. He replaces Harry Craft, who moved to manager after Lou Boudreau was fired. Gleeson played for Cleveland Indians in 1936, Cubs in 1939, and Cincinnati in 1941. He was a scout for the A's last year. Pinball rehabilitation in Denver uses seized machine for patient therapy after court order.
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Chicago Cubs
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Baseball results and standings from early schedule week
Brooklyn and Milwaukee clash, teams like New York Chicago St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh post results. Wednesday schedule lists New York at Boston with Robe Ford and Baltimore at Washington. American League standings show New York Chicago lead, Kansas City Detroit Cleveland and others in midseason push. multiple league scores include New York 4 Brooklyn 2 and Chicago 6 Philadelphia 0.
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Israeli sailor released after Suez Canal seizure
Israeli sailor writer freed by Egyptians after seizure of the Danish freighter Birgitte Toft on July 22 as it passed through the Suez Canal en route to Israel. The incident involved the vessel and its crew during transit through regional waters.
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Birgitte Toft
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Israel
Lawrence Residents Perform In Emporia Summer Theater
Two Lawrence residents Millard Denny and Larry Sneegas participated in the Emporia State Summer Theater, which closed its third season with an original musical revue. Enrollment reached 45 students in 1957, the highest across three seasons. Eight plays were staged over five nights each as classroom sessions run through August 23.
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Millard Denny
Larry Sneegas
Emporia State Summer Theater
British say revolt in Muscat reduced to a flicker
British officials reported the rebellion in Muscat and Oman dwindled to a flicker as two more towns held by rebels yielded to the British led forces under the Sultan. Spokesmen cited improving security and ongoing suppression of Iman Ghaleb ben Ali's movement.
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Bahrain
Muscat
Oman
Iman Ghaleb Ben Ali
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