Eisenhower Signs Nation's Largest Tax Cut Into Law
President Eisenhower signs a monumental tax revision totaling 1.363 billion in its first year and promised broader cuts to follow. The measure, the biggest in history, aims to help individuals and nearly all businesses while closing over 50 loopholes. Concrete provisions include dependent child rules, extra credits for retirees, income exclusions for sick-benefit pay, and expanded deductions for medical costs and child care.
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Eisenhower
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Bobten Oe
Wayne Harper Injured in Riverside Stadium Racing Mishap
Wayne Harper 22 from Lawrence was burned in a midget race main event at Riverside Stadium in North Kansas City. A radiator hose burst spraying steam and scalding his feet and legs. He managed to stop the car and, after exiting, pulled himself back in and was taken to Providence Hospital by ambulance. Mrs. Harper and friends stayed at the hospital as the full extent of injuries was determined. He is the son of Clifford and Frosty Harper of Monaco and Monreal, Canada.
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Providence Hospital
Kansas City
Riverside Stadium
Harper
Lawrence
Clifford (Frosty) Harper
Monreal
Canada
House approves anti red bill to outlaw Communist Party
Washington reports the House approved a bill outlawing the Communist Party and stripping rights from Communist dominated unions by a 305 to 2 vote. The administration endorsed a White House substitute for a Senate passed measure. The bill states it does not repeal the 1950 internal security act and drops penalties for party membership.
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Goan Demonstration Against Portugese Far Short of Goal
Indian and Portuguese police limited Goan demonstrations seeking Goa merger with India on independence day. About 50 border-crossers reached the Portuguese enclave, 1,200 Goans detained, and demonstrators directed into trucks and later released. Nehru urged nonviolence and promised liberation of foreign enclaves.
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India
Goa
Portugal
Subcontinent
Bombay
Damao
Praja Socialist Party
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Associated Press
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Palem
Terekhol
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Dagnao
Nehru
Britain
Plane crash kills 46 evacuees in Indochina river
A twin engine cargo plane evacuating Vietnamese refugees from Hanoi crashed in the Se Done River near Pakse in southern Laos yesterday, killing 46 persons. Most of the dead were women and children. Three of the four French crewmen and a Vietnamese woman and child survived.
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Indochina
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Se Done
Pakse
Laos
Stock Market closes higher on 60 stocks index
The New York closing average for 60 stocks stands at 134.7, up by 0.1 points. Investors watched minor gains across leading issues as trading ends.
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New York
Action Promised On McCarthy Censure Study
Washington Senate seeks a rapid censure report on McCarthy with a six member bipartisan committee aiming for October 1. Watkins says progress depends on cooperation while Knowland and George push for early action before re election campaigns. Flanders agreed to testify if recalled. McCarthy questioned Flanders timing.
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Demos Reelect Licert Coffeyville Leader
Montgomery County Democrats reelected T. Richard Licert Coffeyville attorney as chairman. Other officers include Mrs. Evelyn Faulkner Independence vice chair E. C. Gore secretary and Milton Brown treasurer.
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Montgomery County
T. Richard Licert
Evelyn Faulkner
Independence
E. C. Gore
Milton Brown
State Traffic Deaths Topeka Report 1954 Update
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section show figures for the last 72 hours and up to date totals. In the last 72 hours eight deaths. to date in 1954 three hundred twenty nine. For the same period in 1953 five hundred ninety five deaths.
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Topeka
Kansas
Eisenhower to Vacation in Colorado Advance Guard Deploys
The White House sends an advance guard and 26 supply boxes to Denver to set up offices at Lowry Air Force Base for President Eisenhower’s Colorado vacation. A seven member staff led by Wayne Hawks travels by the Columbine. Eisenhower’s son Major John Eisenhower and family head to Glenview, with children expected to stay near Fort Sheridan before his Fort Leavenworth assignment.
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James C. Hagerty
Congress
Debt boost clears as House sends debt limit bill
Washington The House approved and sent to President Eisenhower a bill temporarily raising the national debt limit from 275 to 281 billion dollars by a standing vote of 193 to 31. The measure, deemed temporary, must revert to 275 billion by June 30 next year after Senate action last week.
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Eisenhower
Senate
Syndicate in Philly Fights A's Transfer
Philadelphia businessman Harry Sylk heads a 15 member group that offered 2.5 million dollars for the Philadelphia Athletics and would keep Roy Mack and Connie Mack on the staff as well as allow all Macks to buy stock. The group would spend 2 million more to refurbish the ballpark and hire a new general manager like Bucky Harris, asserting the A's would stay in Philadelphia despite possible moves to Kansas City.
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Light Showers Bring Slight Relief to Northeast Kansas
Scattered thunder showers and relief from 100 degree heat are forecast for parts of Kansas. Light precipitation from the weekend will linger in the north and south central tonight, with cooler conditions in the north and northeast tomorrow. Skies mostly fair tomorrow except in the northeast, with lows from the 60s north to 70s south and highs 85-90 northeast to 98-102 southwest. Salina reached 108 yesterday, tied for the nation's high with El Centro. Russell 106, Hutchinson, Emporia, Chanute and Newton 105, Garden City and Concordia 100.
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Menuhin Prepares Fall Tour with Yogi Exercises
Violinist Yehudi Menuhin sharpens his routine in Gstaad Switzerland by practicing yoga inspired exercises at his mountain chalet as he readies a vigorous fall and winter concert itinerary.
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Yehudi Menuhin
Dentist Dr Wm Shellhart Ad in Mass.-Adv
Dr William E Shellhart, dentist, announces professional services. Office at 1101 2nd Mass Avenue, phone 421. Public notice highlights available care and contact details.
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March of Dimes Push Shifts to Bank Donations
Larry Lawrence says the emergency March of Dimes will mobilize people to donate at three city banks instead of a door-to-door canvass. Residents encouraged to bring gifts to banks for collection.
Joint Committee Compromises on Ike's Farm Bill
Washington reports a Senate House conference panel reached a compromise on a farm bill to implement most of President Eisenhower's dairy and price support aims. The deal lowers daily support to 75 percent of parity, ending a House Senate deadlock. final approval still required from both chambers.
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Baruch Defends McCarthy Cautions on Criticism
Bernard Baruch praised Senator Joseph R McCarthy for raising awareness of communism but warned he might be critical if matters go too far He spoke in advance of his 84th birthday citing health and past regrets including Refusing Wilsons Treasury offer as a cabinet post, Baruch said he avoids unpleasantness on his birthday.
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Bernard Baruch
Joseph R .McCarthy
Woodrow Wilson
Treasury
Gemmell's Cafe Mass Shut Aug 17 Seeks Sept Reopen
Gemmell's Cafe in Massachusetts closes August 17 with plans to reopen September 1. Advertisement indicates temporary shutdown and return date.
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Gemmell's Cafe
Violent Wind Storm Hits Southeast Douglas County
A twisting wind and driving rain struck Southeast Douglas County on Saturday evening, damaging barns sheds and a combine near Vinland. Dale Nichols reported the storm hit his mother’s farm at about 6:30 pm, with debris blown up to 200 yards from the barn and roofing pieces found half a mile away. Rainfall totaled at least .4 inches locally, with seven inches for the month, and temperatures reached 104 in recent days.
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Lawrence
Wilson Returns to K State as Standout Spark
Gene Wilson, the Negro basketball star and sophomoric standout, comes back to Kansas State College this fall after army discharge in July. Eligible for two more Big Seven seasons, coach Tex Winter says Wilson could be a valuable asset if he regains form and stays in good shape, offering the spark that might ignite next winter's campaign.
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Gene Wilson
Kansas State College
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Gene
Tex Winter
K-State
GOP Farm Program Draws Hall Defense Attack by Mitchell
Chicago reports two party leaders clash over farm policy at the American Bar Association meeting. Democratic chair Stephen A. Mitchell says farmers still lose income under the Republican plan, claiming four billion dollars annual shortfall and lower earnings. Republican chair Leonard Hall lauds the Eisenhower farm bill as improved, noting courage and farsightedness.
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Lawrence Centennial Queen Contest reviews qualifications
The Lawrence Centennial queen selection committee will meet tonight to screen nominees. Fred Cooper, chairman, notes nearly 100 nominations. final cuts and a second review will occur at the Wren Building. A Friday party at KU Memorial Union precedes the judging, with ten finalists and titles Miss Lawrence Centennial and Duchess of Douglas County. They reign during Centennial Week and participate in a Haskell Stadium pageant prelude and the parade float ride.
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Kansas Coaching Clinic Opens at Wichita Campus
More than 200 high school and junior college coaches began the 22nd Kansas coaching clinic at the University of Wichita. The five day event, sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Assn., features lectures on athletic injuries and football and basketball coaching by a roster of university and college figures from Kansas and neighboring states.
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Kansas U
Jack Mitchell
Wichita UL
Forrest C.phog Allen
Frank
Bucky) O'Connor
Iowa State U
Tex Winters
Ic-State
Ralph Miller
Wichita U
Reuben Schleifer
Chester Neh
Named probate judge to Kansas county appointed
Governor announces Roy B. Darlington of El Dorado named probate judge for Butler County. He will serve until a successor to the late Ralph B. Ralston is elected, with El Dorado as the chairing community and ongoing election plans.
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Peka
Roy B. Darlington
el Dorado
Butler County
Darlington
Ralph B. Ralston
Fairgrounds bustle as 24th 4H and Vocational Fair opens
Work is underway at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds for the 24th annual 4-H and Vocational Agriculture Fair to run Wednesday through Friday. About 500 participants from Lawrence High School and local clubs will set up exhibits in the six livestock sheds and display building. The new 54 by 100 foot judging pavilion, costing about 6000 dollars, provides space for two show rings with seating for 400 and a possible stage for a style revue. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday for home economics entries and booth displays with judging to follow.
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Lawrence
Community Chest
Alfred H. Bromelsick
A.m
Canoe trip brings two Poles ashore in Bornholm for asylum
Two Polish youths completed a 60 mile Baltic Sea crossing in a canoe to the Danish island of Bornholm. They landed exhausted and hungry last night and sought asylum, prompting Danish authorities to initiate processing.
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Denmark
Baltic Sea
Bornholm
Nepal Flood Deaths Reach Hundreds Across Nation
Reports from Kathmandu state that between 600 and 800 people have died in floods and landslides across Nepal over the past month, with Katmandu reporting the toll as the disaster continues.
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New Delht
India
Katmandhu
Weather forecast for Kansas with scattered thundershowers
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight in Kansas with cooler northeast tonight. Tuesday mostly fair elsewhere. Scattered thundershowers east and south central this afternoon and evening. Lows 60s to the north and 70s to the south. Highs Tuesday 64 to 90, northeast to 98 in some areas.
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