Kansas platforms spark talk after council sessions
In Topeka the Republican platform calls for considering a severance tax on oil and gas if needed. Democrats oppose right to work but avoid severance tax mention. Governor Docking and party leaders push repeal of part of the sales tax. Clyde Reed reaffirmed support for a severance tax amid the debated platform wording.
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Topeka
Clyde ‘Reed
GOP
George Docking
AFL- Cio
Kansas
Docking
GOP Party Council
Reed
State Supreme Court
Memorial service held for Strijdom in ETOWN South Africa
A memorial service for Prime Minister Johannes G. Strijdom was held today in ETOWN, South Africa, following his Sunday death. A state funeral is planned in Pretoria on Saturday.
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ETOWN
South Africa
Johannes G. Strijdom
Pretoria
Rogers says states must cooperate to desegregation order
Attorney General Williams P. Rogers told the American Bar Association that states have a solemn duty to avoid hindering desegregation and to keep order so court rights are protected. He cited the 1954 ruling as law for all and urged no need for federal action if states comply.
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Los Angeles
Williams P. Rogers
Rogers
American Bar ‘Assa
Little Rock
Central High School
Supreme Court
Hoover to use pension for charity and public service
Former President Herbert Hoover said he will dedicate his $25 000 a year pension to public service activities or charity. He praised President Eisenhower for backing the pension and noted any after tax residue would again go to public purposes.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Eisenhower
America
Hoover
Congress
Harry S. Truman
Independence, Mo
Experts warn of red submarine missile threat to U S cities
A panel of experts told Congress that by the early 1960s Soviet subs capable of firing 1800 mile Polaris missiles could devastate American cities. They urged rapid build up of undersea warfare, separate Polaris funding, expanded attack submarines, boosted undersea R D and greater use of universities and industry.
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Washington
Seaa
House
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
United States
de Tenge
National Security Council
Navy
Letter Carriers Parade Moves Through San Francisco
AP reports 5000 National Assn of Letter Carriers members attend a convention in San Francisco. A 214hour parade along Market Street and daily marches and bands through downtown are planned for the remainder of the week.
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San Francisco
National Assn. of Letter Carriers
Fim
Market Street
New Records Shattered By July Turnpike Profits Rise
Turnpike tolls and gross revenues hit record highs in July led by Kansas Turnpike, with toll revenue at 433 724.47 and gross revenue 505 352.55. Net revenue from all sources stood at 396 057.300, while seven month totals show double digit gains over 1957 figures, according to Gale Moss.
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Kansas Turnpike
Gale Moss
Turnpike
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