President Eisenhower Pledges Broad Flood Aid and Action
President Eisenhower promised extensive federal relief after touring flood damaged Northeastern states. He urged nationwide Red Cross gifts and suggested a special Congressional session if needed, with 75 million dollars sought from the emergency fund to restore devastated areas in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Val Peterson
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Atepa
Hartford
Conn
New York
Se Aghaat
Eisendhower
Rotary clubs aid flood victims across New England
Lawrence Rotary Club directors discuss New England floods and losses. They plan a $100 donation to aid Lawrence Massachusetts or more severely affected areas, recalling Texas City generosity after past disaster. The gesture emphasizes solidarity beyond directly hit communities. Pine Bluff reopening noted.
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New England
Lawrence
Texas City
Tex
Kaw
Lawrence Rotarians
Lawrence Club
Manhattan
Lawrence Rotary Club
Wwrence
Mass
Massachusetts
French Tank Plane Barrage Strikes Moroccan Rebellion
Moroccan mountains witness a punitive expedition by French armored columns and air cover targeting 4000 Berber tribesmen who raided Qued Zem. Casualties feared near 1000 in Morocco with Algeria reporting hundreds more as 3000 Casablanca mourners sing the French anthem. Reinforcements depart Rabat and Meknes, while border villages evacuate.
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Casablanca
Rabat
Meknes
Kasba
Alda
Oued Zem
Qued Zem
Morocco
Algeria
Atlas Mountains
Highway Shooting Report Near Gorham Kansas
Bill Stafford of Gorham Kansas reports two men and a woman fired several shots at his car on a highway with New Mexico plates about 449 miles south, causing his vehicle to overturn in a ditch. He escaped injury and was not struck by bullets.
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Russell
Bill Stafford
Gorham
Kas
New Mexico
Stafford
Strauss Happy Hopes for Another Atoms-for-Peace Meet
Lewis L. Strauss, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, said in Denver that the Geneva conference of scientists from 67 nations united to advance peaceful atomic energy. He noted the United States leads in civilian power but cautioned against resting on laurels, stressing no discussion of weapons occurred. President Eisenhower agreed, praising Strauss and calling the Geneva outcomes a step forward for peace.
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Denver
Geneva
Eisenhower
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Strauss
United States
Russia
Bar Association backs study of communist theories in schools
The American Bar Association adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass Rep Daniel Flood's bill to create a commission providing curriculum materials contrasting American life with atheistic communism. Walter M. Bastian urged timely review as Moscow watches.
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Philadelphia
American Bar Assny
Congress
ABA
House of Delegates
Daniel Flood
Russia
Kansas Traffic Deaths Reported in Topeka
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the State Accident Records Section show 338 deaths so far in 1955 and 350 in the same period of 1954, with Topeka figures derived from daily reports.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hiatt Action Seeks Subpoenas For Board Hearing
Eugene Hiatt asks the State Civil Service Board to subpoena 10 persons and state records for an August 29 hearing on his dismissal as state purchasing director. Named are KU dean Leonard Axe and several former state officials and buyers in the purchasing division. Records from Martin Kiger, now administration director, would also be produced.
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Dean Axe
Hiatt
Topeka
Eugene Hiatt
State Civil Service Board
Fred Ad
Leonard Axe
University of Kansas School of Business
State Department of Administration
Walter Kuiken
State’ Civil Service Board
Henry Knouff
Bud, Forbes
Ray “Warren
Cillan Tetheron
Evelyn Cropp
Roy
Sha
Piro
Vane Smith
Shapiro
John A. Brown
Albert Duree
Martin Kiger
Ase
Auto dealer blamed as thieves steal tires at lot
Walter Wilson of a Dallas auto dealer said thieves took his warning ads literally after burglars stole spare tires and wheels from five 1955 model cars. Police investigated, noting the thefts occurred yesterday in the lot.
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Dallas
Tex
Walter Wilson
Train collision in Buenos Aires kills at least 15
A fog bound express train rammed a stalled train at a Buenos Aires outskirts station, killing at least 15 and injuring 45 to 55. Passengers included students from Ward College and other locals. the crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. as both trains left Plaza Misereere.
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Buenos Aires
First SI
Ciudaela
Ward College
Plaza Miserere
John McCauley Appointed KIDC Research Chief
John E. McCauley of Topeka has been named research director for the Kansas Industrial Development Commission by Dr. John Sutherland. He succeeds Roy Johnson, who resigns Sept. 1 to join the State Chamber of Commerce as a research specialist. McCauley previously served as a chamber research associate and earlier on the Kansas Legislative Council staff.
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Topeka
John E. McCauley
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
John, Sutherland
KIC
McCauley
Roy Johnson
State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Kansas Legislative Council
Japanese Delegation Leaves for Russia on Diet Trip
Thirty eight Japanese Diet members depart via Hong Kong and Peiping headed by Rep Tokutaro Kita for a three day stay in Peiping before flying to Moscow on August 29, as part of a government visit led by Prime Minister Hatsunori Hatogamo's Democratic Party.
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Tokyo
Japan
Russia
Hong Kong
Peiping
Tokutaro Kitamura
Chiro Hatoganlo
Democratic Party
Moscow
Living Costs Rise Nationwide in July Report
The government reports July living costs rose for the second month. The consumer price index rose three tenths of a percent due to higher food and services, boosting wages for about 650,000 autoworkers tied to the index. The July index stood at 114.7 percent of the 1947-49 base, the largest gain since May 1954, with food up while meat and produce varied and housing and health costs reaching new highs.
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Washington
General Motors
Ford Motor Companies
Naval Academy Selections by Rep Hope Named
Rep Hope lists appointments to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. The slate includes Charles H Flemming Jr Scott city principal Laurin P Wilhelm Great Bend first alternate William D Munson Rutchinson second Del Wayne Nemmo Hazleton third Stanley A Stoelzing Jr Wellington fourth Steven Tudor Charles Garden City principal Larry J Harris Pratt first alternate Roland L Dickey Ashland second Donald G Atwood Offerle third. Dine A Mite Re opens Today Adv am.
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U.S. Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Rep. Hope
R-lias
Charles H. Flemming Jr. Scott
City
Laurin P. Wilhelm
Great Bend
William D. Munson
Rutchinson
del Wayne Nemmo
Hazleton
Stanley A. Stoelzing Jr
Wellington
Steven Tudor Charles
Garden City
Larry J. Harris
Pratt
Roland L. Dickey
Ashland
Donald G. Atwood
Offerle
Nine Die As C119 Crashes In Charleston Housing Area
A C119 Flying Boxcar crashed near Charleston Air Force Base, exploding and burning in a Negro residential district. Nine or more people, including airmen and civilians, were killed with five of 11 crew members missing or dead. four civilians were found among the wreckage. Firefighters said one engine was on fire as two planes approached the area around 2 am EST.
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Charleston
D. C
Charleston Air Force Base
Base Public Information Office
Liberty Park
456Th
18Th Air Force
North Charleston
David Nelson
Scram Does the Job on a Robber in Ashland Bank
In Ashland Kentucky a bank teller at the Second National Bank confronted a would be holdup man with a toy pistol and told him to scram after he demanded twenty dollars. The suspect fled through a side door and eluded police. Police Sgt Clarence James identified the scene at the window and noted the teller stood firm.
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Ashland
Gay Price
Clarence James
Price
Second National Bank of Ashland
James
Red Cross Seeks Local Gifts for East Flood Relief
Lawrence residents are urged to donate to replenish the National Red Cross disaster fund after floods in the East. E. Roland Harriman estimates 8,000 families need aid and about $5 million is required to restore normal life. Local chapters in Douglas County seek offerings at the Community Building and Red Cross offices.
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Douglas County
Red Cross
Blackwell
Okla
Udall
National Red Cross
E. Roland Harriman
American Red Cross
Lawrence
Nes
Lecomp
John Peters
Eisenhower
Scattered Showers Forecast Across Kansas Cities
Weather update notes scattered showers in southeast Kansas with more possible in faith central and southwestern areas tonight. Independent reports show small rain amounts in Independence Oswego Belle Plaine Ripley Wichita and Salina with temps near 60s to 70s and highs in the upper 80s to near 90s. Forecaster Tom Arnold projects mild cooling tonight and a five day period of temperatures about 8 degrees above normal and precipitation under 0.10 inch on average. Stock market index gains noted for New York with a closing average up 1.8.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weathe Bureau
Faith Central
Independence
Oswego
Belle Plaine
Ripley
Wichita
Salina
Tom Arnold
Russell
Wamego
Goodland
Pittsburg
Arnold
FBI Hints Lead From $20 Bill Found In Minot In Greenlease Case
Indications rise FBI has a real lead in the Greenlease ransom mystery after a $20 bill was found at Minot North Carolina. Agents widened their search focusing on movements of individuals tied to the ransom case as the FBI pursues leads across several states and the局.
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ST. Louis
FBI
Minot
N. C
Federal
Bobby Greenlease
Kansas City
Carl Austin Hall
Big Springs County Fair Opens Amid Heavy Entries
The Douglas County Live stock and Agricultural Fair starts Wednesday at Big Springs, running through Friday night with heavy dairy and beef entries from a wide area. Premiums total about 2700 dollars. Judges announced include Mrs. Bill Ramson Williamsburg for foods, Mrs. Jerome Seck Gardner for clothing, C. T. Hall Olathe for livestock, Harry Duckers Kansas City for crops, and Ernest Dowell Topeka for horses. Entries close at noon opening day. livestock judging begins at 10 a.m. Friday features sheep and cattle. Trail Riders perform Friday at 7:30 with square dance, then a ball game and various events. Officials: President William Henry Jr, Vice President Charles Worthington, Secretary Max Bahnmaier, Treasurer Willis Colman.
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Bill Ramson
Williamsburg
Jerome
Seck
Gardner
C. T. Hall
Olathe
Harry Duckers
Kansas City
Ernest Dowell
Topeka
Judy
Avestock
Lawrence’ Chamber of Commerce
Jed Starkey
Alan Vaughn
Tiny Tilman
Topeka Chamber of Commerce
WIBW
Trail Riders
Douglas County
Wil
Wedney
Wiliam “Henry Jr
Charles Worthington
Max Bahnmaier
Willis Colman
Four Additional Nuclear Subs Planned by Navy
The Navy discloses plans to build four more atom powered submarines. Two will be built by General Dynamics at Groton Connecticut one at Mare Island California Naval Shipyard and the fourth at Portsmouth New Hampshire Naval Shipyard.
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Washington
Navy
General Dynamics
Groton
Conn
Mare Island
Calif. Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth
N.H., Naval Shipyard
Five Day Weather Outlook for ER Kansas and OK
A weather summary shows near normal temperatures across Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with slight changes today through Friday. Thunderstorms likely this afternoon or tonight in the south central and extreme southwest, with temperatures around the mid seventies to mid eighties in many areas and cooler overnight.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Cen
Associated Press
U. S
Chicago
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