Transport Plane Crashes Killing 11 Aboard At Mason City
A Braniff DC3, warned not to land due to a wild storm, crashed in a Mason City pasture killing 11 of 19 aboard. Two more were seriously injured and Fred Hoffman of Atchison Kansas, 68, died. Hoffman's daughter Mrs Leo Bells of St Joseph Missouri also perished. Earlier report cited a power failure which officials said was erroneous.
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Mason City
Iowa
Braniff International Airways
Fred Hoffman
Atchison, Kas
Hoffman
Leo Bells
St. Joseph
Winchester Man Aboard Braniff Liner Crash Near Mason City
A Braniff air liner crash near Mason City Iowa claimed the life of Mrs Leo Bellis 33 of St Joseph Mo and injured her father Fred Hoffman 68 of near Winchester Kansas. Mrs Bellis traveling to Rochester Minn for medical care was accompanied by her father Hoffman a Mooney Creek farmer. Also listed are her husband daughter Nancy Ann 8 and siblings Lucille Berry Daniel and Fred Hoffman Jr. in the Air Force.
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Atchison
Braniff
Mason City
Iowa
Leo Bellis
St. Joseph
Fred Hoffman
Winchester
Kas
Bellis
Rochester, Minn
Hoffman
Mooney Creek
Nancy Ann
Lucille Berry
Hampton
Fred Hoffman, Jr
Air Force
Dayton
Ohio
Daniel Hoffman
Nortonville
Braniff Plane Crashes After Storm Near Swaledale
A northbound Braniff airliner from Memphis to Minneapolis crashed 44 miles south of Swaledale, Iowa, after a storm and possible collision with a power line. Pilot Capt. W A Pickering and copilot W B Wilde died. hostess Betty Ann Truly survived in fair condition, with debris spread over 500 feet and no eyewitnesses.
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Memphis
Tenn
Minneapolis
Braniff
Swaledale
Here
Fort Dodge
Mason City
W. A. Pickering
Parkville
W. B. Wilde
Betty Ann Truly
Kansas City
Shreveport
Dallas
Mid-Continent Airlines
Sioux City
Two Kansas Fatalities Reported In Separate Crashes
The State Highway Patrol says two weekend traffic deaths occurred in separate single vehicle crashes. Calvin F. Mallory, 25, of Seneca, died on the K 23 highway south of Seneca. Charles N. Bump, airman third class at Smoky Hill Air Force Base, was fatally injured in a crash near Salina early Sunday.
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Topeka
State Highway Patrol
Calvin F. Mallory
Seneca
Charles N. Bump
Smoky Hill Air Force Base
Salina
State Traffic Fatalities in Topeka and Kansas
State accident records show traffic fatalities in Topeka and across Kansas. Reported figures cover 43 hours ending date in 1954 and compare with the same period in 1953, listing hundreds of fatalities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Dutch Airliner Crashes Near Amsterdam Coast
A Royal Dutch KLM airliner from New York crashed into the North Sea off the Dutch coast. All 21 or more aboard are feared dead. The ship carried 12 passengers, mostly Americans, and crew. Debris and an oil slick were sighted. the plane vanished in bad weather near its final approach from Shannon.
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Amaterdam
Netherlands
New York
North Sea
KIM Air Line
Amsterdam
Ita
Shannon
Ireland
Farier
Fishing
Veseelas
Four Dead and 53 Hurt in Santa Fe Chief Derailment
The Santa Fe Chief derailed east of Lomax Illinois en route from Chicago to Los Angeles. Four people died and 53 were injured with 13 in serious condition. Locomotive and a mail car stayed on rails. remaining cars toppled and a string of refrigerator cars derailed nearby. Two victims were identified Edward Monty and Gina Guilfi. others unnamed. Coroner notes indicate immediate cause unavailable.
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LOMAX
Crack Streamliner
Santa Fe
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pasengers
Henderson County
Dean F. Beals
Edward S. Monty
Phelps
Wis
Gina Guilfi
Albuquerque
N. M
Burlington
Madison
Iowa
Mississippi River
Stamps vetoes 5 percent wage hike for federal workers
President Eisenhower vetoed a Congress approved 5 percent pay increase for 1,500,000 federal workers. He cited postal rate objections and added costs, noting the Post Office runs a large deficit. The move aims to avoid uncertainty for workers.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
Cos
Post Office Department
Seven For Induction Orders Sent For Draft Sept. 14
The Douglas County draft board has received orders to send seven men for induction Sept. 14 in Kansas City.
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Douglas County
Kansas City
Air Force Demands Resignation of Brazil President Vargas
Brazil faces a rising political crisis as the air force demands President Getulio Vargas resign. Army support remains solid though tanks were reportedly ordered but did not reach the palace. Talks with Vice President Cafe Filho were held as rumors of a cabinet shift circulated.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Air Force
Eduardo Gomes
National Democratic Union
UDN
Vargas
Varga
Caido de Castro
Renobdo da Costa
Galeno
New York
Radio Nacional
Carlos Cenda
Popular Air Force
Rueben Vaz
Joao Cafe Filho
Cafe
Gasoline price war enters fourth week in Salina
Salina WF reports independent stations are selling regular gasoline at 18.9 cents per gallon and ethyl at 20.9. Major chain stations are charging 19.9 and 21.9 respectively as the price war continues with no end in sight.
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Salina
Stock Market Closes Slightly Down on Broad Decline
New York stock index edges lower in late trading as the 60 stock P closing average slips about 0.1 percent. Investors weigh mixed earnings and economic signals amid modest volume.
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New York
Mitchell calls delay or halt to Dixon-Yates power deal
Chicago Democratic chairman Stephen Mitchell urged the Eisenhower administration to delay or withdraw the 70000000 private power plant contract with Dixon-Yates along TVA lines. He spoke at a Park Forest rally while administration officials pushed for an early start to supply Memphis area power.
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Chicago
Stephen Mitchell
TVA Way
Mitchell
Dixon- Yates
Michell
Park Forest
Memphis, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Yates
Walter von Teschow
New York
Dixon-Yates
Atomic Energy Commission
Dion-Yates
von Tresckow
Bobby Jones
Jones
von Teschow
Budget Bureau
Fusenhower
Uolty
Ike Directs Nixon to Hit Road in Campaign Tour
President Eisenhower orders Vice President Nixon to campaign for Republican Senate and governor candidates across about two thirds of the states ahead of the election. Nixon plans a three day workshop in Cincinnati August 30 to September 1 and will focus on the party's record while Allen elected Douglas County GOP chair amid fall campaign planning.
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Ike
Nixon
George Allen
GOP
Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Congress
Denver
Maine
Republican National Committee
Cincinnati
Ohio
Leonard Hall
Dixie
Kentucky
White House
George V. Allen
Lawrence Attorneys
Douglas County Republican Central Committee
S. Hults
Ethel High
W. C. Hunsinger
Julian Zimmerman
Casardas
KU Law School
Diaremian
Wellington Officer Justifiably Halts Knife Attacker
Wellington police killed a 43 year old man, Art Henry, who advanced on Officer Edward H. Johnson with a pocket knife. A second officer, Eugene Deffenbaugh, fired after Henry continued toward them, ending the incident ruled a justifiable homicide by Sumner County officials.
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Wellington
Sumner County
Atty. C
Bo Russell
Cis
W. OM
Ferguson
Edward H. Johnson
Art Henry
Henry
Johnson
Eugene Deffenbaugh
Russell
Mai
Kianehe Wilson
Navy Man From Hays Dies in East of Polio
Lt Richard Eileworth Prescrer Sh son, of Hays, died in the East after contracting polio while serving on the USS Everglades. A Baker University and KU Medical School alumnus, he is survived by his wife Beverly Millikan of Atchison and daughter Deborah Lyon. His father is pastor of the First Methodist Church in Hays. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Hays
Richard Eileworth
Rey
Chade Breaster
Norfolk Vale
Furbe
Americal
Uss Everglades
Baker Univeristy
University of Kansas Medical School
First Methodist Church
Hass
Beverly Millikan
Atch.on
Deborah Lyon 2
Pau Funecal
ATP Apo TD Es
Bees Peyer Gy Vetead
Mass Acs Reported Over Phone in Tigaese Case
A brief notice notes a reported Mass Acs in a Tigaese area, with no further details available in the readable text. The fragment mentions a phone line and a figure 42.0, but lacks clear names or locations.
Beard or Button Decree for Lawrence Men
Lawrence mayor proclaims a humorous Centennial Week rule requiring men to display facial hair or buy a commemorative button. Beards visible from eight paces earn a “Brothers of the Brush” badge for $1, shavers permit $2 for those who cannot grow facial hair. Proceeds fund the celebration. noncompliance allowed with purchase.
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Lawrence
Chris Kraft
Centennial
Brothers of the Brush
Wren
8Th
Vt. Sts
Mike Nichols
More Rain Forecast Across Kansas Tonight
Weather outlook shows additional showers across Kansas with southeast sections spared. Forecasters expect cooler temperatures with lows near 60 in western areas and moisture in southwest central and northeast portions tonight and tomorrow. Clifton reports 1.39 inches of rain weekend total. several stations around an inch.
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PSD
Clifton
Albout
Tapaarron
Nine Hurt In Four Area Traffic Accidents
Nine persons were injured in four traffic mishaps around the area yesterday. The most serious wreck occurred in the city, with four family members among the injured. Victims include Ralph Spencer, 19, and his wife Maxine, 18, plus their 18 month old daughter Linda Mae, all treated and later released from Douglas County Sheriff Office facilities.
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Te Ats
Mare Tan Pherston
Lecompton Sete
Nag Hospeaton
Cnderge Sipgmers Todas
Pratph Spencer
Lecompton
Maxine Spencer
Linda Mae
Hoiuses
Vado Ane
Official canvass reports Hall ahead in Kansas GOP primary
The official canvass from Topeka shows Lt. Gov. Fred Hall winning the Republican governor nomination over George Temptlar by a 15 790 vote margin. Docking tops Salome by 12 873 for the Democratic nomination. Hall 122 329 Temptlar 106 539 Joe Rogers 7 043 Docking 54 351 Salome 41 478 totals 331 740.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
George Templar
Hall
George Docking
William C. Salome
Templar
Joe E. Rogers
Democratic Docking
Salome
Fair at Big Springs opens Wednesday for three days
The 26th annual Douglas County Livestock and Agricultural Fair runs Wednesday to Friday at Big Springs fair grounds 14 miles west of Lawrence on Highway 1040. Livestock and 4-H entries close today with agriculture and home economics entries due by noon Wednesday. Judging starts 1 p.m. Wednesday and events include baseball, floats with prizes, horse judging, and Centennial contests culminating in a Friday program by the Kaw Valley Buckaroos.
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Douglas County
Big Springs Fair Grounds
Lawrence
Big Springs
Topeka Chamber of Commerce
Joe Slattery
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Kaw Valley Buckaroos
Holton hosts KU foreign students on Kansas weekend
Fifty five students from the University of Kansas Orientation Center spent a weekend in Holton. They visited the Pottawatomi Indian Reservation with Alex Eckert, toured Holton facilities, and joined a Rotary Club picnic. The trip gave them insight into American life and community work.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Holton
Pottawatomi
Alex Eckert
Mr. Eckert
Kansas
Univer Sae
Kot
GOP Leaders Gather for Ottawa Melon Feed Event
Ottawa event features prominent Republicans including Sen. Schoeppel and Pep Scrivner. Fred Hall runs as gubernatorial nominee with slate: state treasurer Vaherd Padeiy, state auditor Irene Robb, insurance commissioner Frank Sullian, secretary Reed Voiland, and others.
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Franklin County Renubbean Central Committee
Sen
Schoeppel
Pep Scrivner
Fred Hall
Vaherd Padeiy
Irene Robb
Frank Sullian
Paul Shanahan
Reed Voiland
Rm State Sume Pte
Ind Supreme Court
Oa Iron
Practices Start For Centennial Pageant Tonight
Rehearsals for Lawrence's Centennial pageant begin at 7 pm with four initial meetings at the Community Building. A six day spectacle opens Sept 23 at Hastells Stadium with 19 scenes and a cast of 500 to 600.
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Lawrence
Hastells Stadium
Deal Six
K.U. Memorial Union
Paul Hegga
Centennial
Douglas County
Haggen
James I. Jerry
South Park
Weather Sketches Across Kansas With Clouds and Showers
Weather bulletin for Kansas shows southeast to the west and north partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with scattered showers and possible thundershowers in the southwest central and northeast areas. Cooler northwest tonight, little temperature change Tuesday, highs in the 90s south and east, 70s northwest.
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Kansas
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K.U
U.S. Way
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