Two Peace Attempts Move Ahead Today
President Eisenhower announced the United States will suspend nuclear weapons tests for one year starting Oct 31 if the Soviet Union maintains its ban and agrees to negotiations toward a permanent ban. Britain will join under the same conditions. The move marks a major shift in U S policy as talks proceed on an international controls system and year by year suspensions. Negotiations are to open by Oct 31 with Russia and other nations.
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NAACP Takes Case To Supreme Court Over Desegregation
The NAACP plans to ask the U S Supreme Court to overturn a barrier blocking Negro students from entering Central High School in Little Rock. Gov Orval Faubus readies a special legislative session if the appeals court ruling remains in force, while Little Rock's board proceeds as if the school will be all white at opening. Registration begins today and Negro applicants would be directed to Horace Mann High School.
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July Consumer Price Index Rises 0.2 Percent in U S
Government reports July cost of living up 0.2 percent to 123.9 with rises in transportation food and medical care. Index up in 21 of 23 months and no decline since August 1956. Bureau predicts little change soon though clothing and new model autos may offset food drops. Gasoline, used cars, pork eggs and milk cited in price shifts. Factory worker take home pay for three dependents average $75.88 weekly.
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Ewan Clague
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Rocket Visible Tonight Over Kansas City
A Russian produced rocket carrier of Sputnik II will perform over Kansas and Missouri tonight. A time around 8 28 p m is expected and the craft should stay in view until about 8 38. It appears near the Big Dipper and moves north northwest to south southeast.
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Britain offers conditional join in year long nuclear test ban
Britain proposes joining the United States and the Soviet Union in a one year moratorium on nuclear weapons tests. London suggests a three-power conference in New York on October 31 to work out practical arrangements for a worldwide test ban system.
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Senate probes link between Baker and Gibbons in St Louis strike
Senate Rackets Committee hearings focus on 300 pound Teamster organizer Robert Baker and Vice President Harold Gibbons. The probe covers the 1953 St Louis taxicab strike and Baker's alleged role, with McClellan accusing Baker of perjury while Kennedy warns more testimony to come. Baker denies the accusation as hearings move to Gibbons' activities.
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Barney) Baker
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Americans ‘For Democratic Action
Auto Worker Walkouts Slow Amid Contract Talks
Detroit AP reports slowdowns in 1959 auto production as about 4,000 United Auto Workers walkouts spread across five plants in Michigan Ohio and Illinois. AFL-CIO pledged support to the union and approved financial and manpower aid for potential strikes to back demands as contracts expired last Memorial Day weekend.
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U N chief Hammarskjold to lead Arab peace mission
Dag Hammarskjold prepared to depart for the Middle East on Monday for talks in Amman Cairo and with leaders Nasser and Hussein after the UN General Assembly unanimously approved an Arab backed peace plan. The mission aims to safeguard Jordan and Lebanon while urging withdrawal of foreign troops and planning regional economic development.
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Russia
Norway
Education Bill Ready for Action in Congress
AP reports an 800 million dollar education aid bill born from U.S. concerns over Soviet scientific advances. The compromise four year program provides 295 million for college student loans and 59.4 million for fellowships totaling about 900 million over four years. A conference committee omitted scholarship grants. The Senate had planned a 1.3 billion program with scholarships and loans. the House favored a 0.9 billion loan bill with no scholarships.
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Crown Jewels Burglary Alarm Test at the Tower of London
London AP report. Brigadier Leslie Wieler, governor of the Tower of London, said Scotland Yard’s test alarm worked extremely well as it warned of intruders, prompting a swift royal jewel response. The episode recalled historic thefts and defenses of the crown jewels, with guards and police racing to protect the treasure.
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KU Buildings and Grounds workers protest parking fee rise
About 133 employees in the University of Kansas Buildings and Grounds department sign a petition to remove a $2 raise to $4 for parking during work hours. They cite wage and cost of living concerns and the ending of a hospitalization agreement. Ray Nichols notes the Board of Regents approved the increase after a cost study, with Lawton away and actions pending.
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University of Kansas
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Chicago polio cases end for first time in 49 years
Chicago health officials report no polio cases by mid August marking the first such period in nearly half a century. The city credits its comprehensive Salk vaccine program and wide inoculation coverage across communities and age groups.
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Stock Market Closes Up Slightly Amid Mixed Volume
The New York stock market finished with the closing average for 60 stocks at 184.5, up .2. The page also lists dining and real estate entries including Fresh Sea Foods, Steaks and Chicken Dine A-Mite, Andy Hess Real Estate and the reference VL 3457 mAdv.
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Andy Hess
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Warm weekend forecast with clouds and possible storms
Weather outlook shows warmer temperatures with mid 80s to near 90 by Saturday. Cloud cover moves in tonight or Saturday, bringing possible scattered thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon. Morning readings hovered around 80 after a high of 83 Thursday afternoon and a dip to the mid 70s overnight.
Drastic Need For Faculty Pay Hikes in Big Eight
Kansas City AP reports Big Eight conference presidents demand drastic measures to raise faculty salaries as current pay lags behind rival universities nationwide. Governors Blair, Docking, and Anderson attended, alongside university heads Ellis, Murphy, McCain, William, Hardin, and Hilton, highlighting cross-state concern over competitive compensation.
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Nebraska
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James A. McCain
Kansas State
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Oklahoma State
Clifford Hardin
James H. Hilton
Towa State
Former KU Extension Head Harold Ingham Dies at 71
Harold G. Ingham, 71, longtime director of the Kansan University Extension and beloved figure nicknamed Mr Extension, died after a heart rupture at the Medical Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday at Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev. James W. Ewing presiding. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Rumsey’s Funeral Home until 9 p.m. Saturday. Ingham, a Milton College graduate, joined KU in 1916 to direct the Bureau of Correspondence.
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Football Fever Builds At KU For 1948 Season
Kansas University football excitement rises by about 30 percent over 1947 as practice starts. Coach Jack Mitchell plans Sept. 1 workouts with Sept. 7 picture day and Sept. 20 opening vs Texas Christian. Season-ticket sales surge. home slate includes Texas Christian Colorado Oklahoma Tulane and Nebraska with homecoming Oct. 8. Jayhawks expected to be 1 5 with strong defense and fresh sophomores.
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Jays
Fashion Event Tops Off 4H Fair Here
The final event and climax of the Douglas County 4 H and Vocational Agriculture fair is the Styla Revue and awards program at the grandstand on East Nineteenth Street. Exhibits ended this morning and the only remaining scheduled event, besides tonight's program, is a tractor and car driving contest. Winners of the Share the Fun talent contest will be announced tonight with several blue and red ribbon performers identified.
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Weather outlook for Kansas area turns warmer with showers
The forecast indicates cloudy skies and warmth persisting in Kansas with a warmer night and Saturday highs in the middle 60s. A five day trend shows temperatures 2 to 5 degrees below normal, with light to moderate rainfall, showers or thunderstorms, and one inch or less totals through Wednesday.
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