Rotary tour of Sunflower Ordnance Works near Lawrence
About 60 Lawrence Rotarians toured the Sunflower Ordnance Works east of Lawrence, guided by Col. Don Hoffman and George Ripley. The visit included a cafeteria stop, a ballistics range rocket firing, and a drive across 12,000 acres with extensive piping, rails, and a large water system. The plant, observing its 10th anniversary, employs about 3,400 with a $1 million monthly payroll.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Don M. Hoffman
George Ripley
Hercules Powder Co
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Kansas City
Kaw
C. Messer
Lawrence Paper
Employer Payroll Taxes Show Drop for Kansas
Kansas employer payroll taxes fell 27 percent since 1948, a Kansas state official reported. The drop contrasts with a 32 percent average increase in the other 47 states in the same period. The taxes fund unemployment compensation and apply to firms with eight or more workers. rates depend on unemployment benefit payouts and layoff levels. Morrison cited strong employment opportunities and a balanced Kansas economy as reasons for the reduction.
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Morrison
Philippines Seeks Washington Trade Revision
The Manila Times reports President Quirino aims to send a trade mission to Washington to renegotiate U S trade terms before year’s end, seeking a revised agreement with the United States.
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Connecticut and Los Angeles showcase traffic safety efforts
Connecticut with over two million people recorded 92 traffic deaths in the first half of 1952, about 2.6 per 100 million vehicle miles, a rate that has fallen since 1944. William Green cites energy as a fourth factor. Los Angeles cut lethalities from 303 in 1946 to 269 by 1949 through aggressive enforcement and street hazard reduction, earning National Safety Council awards. police issue about 350,000 citations yearly, with deaths dropping as tickets rise.
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Traffic Deaths Decline Amid Rising Tickets In US
Nationwide traffic fatalities total about 37,300 last year with 16,820 deaths in the first half of this year, a three percent rise from 1951. Officials credit safety engineering, education and enforcement, urging uniform laws, stronger courts, and more funds to improve road conditions and reduce tolls. Rural fatalities outpace urban ones, prompting calls for better enforcement and nationwide standards.
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Oakridge Home Demolition Group Meeting at Mrs Nehrbass
Oakridge Home demolition group enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs Marl Nehrbass s home with two guests and a corhos ess. Roll call featured Practice of Economy recipes. Plans for Achievement Day were made and projects discussed. Mrs C ate Hayden led an afternoon lesson on Your Food Dollar and literature was shared. Recreation was presented by Mrs J R West. Guests included Grace Elkin and Mrs M R Ben schoter. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Char enjoyed a picnic Sunday park in Kansas.
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