Dean Williams of Kansas State Dies in Chicago
L. C. Williams, 63, dean and director of Kansas State College extension, died in a Chicago hospital after a heart attack on a train en route to a national conference. A Lincolnville native, he joined K State after graduation, rising to dean in 1947, earning a 1954 USDA distinguished service award, and serving on several state committees. Survivors include his widow and brother Frank B. Williams of Fontana, California. funeral plans pending.
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L. C. Williams
Kansas State College Extension, Service
Chiccago
National Conference of Extension Workers
Chicago
Lincolnville
Kas
Kstate
Kansas State
Department of Agricultural ‘Spécialists
Willams
College ‘Extension
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
State Agricultural Stabilization Committee
State Soil Conservation Committee
State Farmers Home Administration Committee
Governor's
James A
McCain
Dean Williams
Kansas
Frank B. Williams
Fontana
Calif
Kansas Traffic Deaths Update From Topeka Records
Traffic fatalities tallied by the State Accident Records Section show figures for the last 24 hours and year to date. Data highlights include three deaths in the latest period with cumulative totals beginning at 1955 and continuing through the latest reports.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flooded couple recounts losses in Connecticut town
In North Grosvenor Dale Connecticut Mrs Henry Dery and her 62 year old husband describe the destruction from last week’s floods caused by Hurricane Diane. Their red brick home sits partly intact as plaster, furniture and lawn are ruined and the couple faces an uncertain future after decades of work and a closed mill job.
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North
Grosvenor Dale
Henry Dery
Dery
Cluett Peabody Mill
Grosvenor Dam Burst Forces Narrow Escape
A flood breach at Grosvenor Dam half a mile upstream sent water surging through the river and the couple fled with their lives, barely escaping catastrophic damage. The incident highlights the dam's instability and risk to nearby residents.
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Grosvenor
Wreck Claims Second Victim Near Russell
A second person died from injuries after a movar collision near Russell on Tuesday. Doyle Johnson of Hays died last night. Mrs. William Harrall, 28, of Paradise, Kas., was killed in the crash. Her husband and three of their four children were injured.
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Russell IP
Russell
Doyle Johnson
Hays
William Harrall
Paradise
Kas
Air Force pilot tops speed record over eight hundred mph
Washington Cal Horace A Hanes director of flight tests Edwards Air Force Base claims the first official faster-than-sound mark. The North American FJ Super Sabre allegedly reached 800 miles an hour during a test at the National Air Show in Philadelphia. officials cite the Thompson Trophy event and Edwards AFB as context.
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Assa Medetchiy
Fichter
Hanes
California
Will Gracie
Nertione
Philadelphia
Ryan
Col
Edwards Air Force Base
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