Thurmond Filibuster Ends as Civil Rights Bill Passes
Strom Thurmond's 24 hour plus filibuster stalled the Civil Rights Bill and aimed to boost a 1960 bid. The vote passed 60 to 15 as Thurmond drew Southern and party interest, with governors and delegates watching for long term political leverage amid regional splits. Thurmond carried Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and South Carolina for 38 electoral votes plus Tennessee.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Tennessee
K State Accused of Trying to Lure Missouri Prospect
The Columbia Daily Tribune reported Kansas State College coaches made a determined effort to recruit William Richardson, a Missouri scholarship recipient from Douglass High School. Bus Mertes acknowledged offering train fare to Manhattan after Richardson showed interest, saying no rules were broken and noting Frank Broyles might object to recruiting in Missouri.
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Columbia Daily Tribune
Kansas State
University of Missouri
George Brooks
Douglass High School
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Bus Mertes
William Richardson
Manhattan
Mertes
Brooks
K-State
Richardson
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Town State College
Mel West
Jefferson City
Missouri
Towa State
West
Ames
Kansas City
Reeves Peters
Iowa State
Frank Broyles
Senate adjourns as 83rd Congress ends its first session
Southwestern Bell requests permission from the Kansas Corporation Commission to raise rates in Lawrence and 12 other cities. Proposed increases include 28 cents for residential one party lines, 75 cents for business one party lines, 50 cents for measured business lines, 60 cents for semi public phones, and 25 cents for rural customers. Pay phone periods would be reduced. The company cites Lawrence radiating into a higher rate group due to growth and a modern dial system.
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Lawrence
Kansas Corporation Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Bill Collison
Kansas
Collinson
Junior High Enrollment Tops 1100 At Noon
Lawrence Junior High School enrollment reached 1,112 by noon with a half day remaining in the enrollment period. Principal Orvel Criqui noted the figure may not be exact and that many students from last spring’s city system may have moved or left. Classes begin Tuesday with a half day Wednesday and the full day afterward.
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Criqui
Kansas Non-Farm Jobs Climb to 564,700 Mid July
Kansas non-farm employment reached 564,700 in mid July, up more than 3,000 from June. Unemployment was estimated at 24,500, according to the Employment Security Division of the Kansas Department of Labor.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Department of Labor
Senators Okay Measure After Long Session
Washington reports the civil rights bill passed Congress by a 60 to 15 vote after a 39 hour Senate session ending with Thurmond’s 24 hour 19 minute filibuster. The bill grants broad federal voting rights enforcement with a federal injunction mechanism and creates a new civil rights unit in the Justice Department plus a bipartisan two year study commission. Eisenhower is expected to sign despite not meeting all requests.
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Justice Department
Feller Joins Kansas Grid Squad After JUCO Fame
Don Feller, 1956 All American junior college fullback from El Dorado, visited Kansas University to take biophysical exams ahead of 1957 grid drills. Voted top player in the 1958 US junior college all star game, he joins KU with two years eligibility. He could compete at fullback or right halfback, boosting a backfield that includes De Witt Lewis, Larry Carrier and Jerry Baker. Feller also shows track potential, possibly entering the decathlon at the 1958 Kansas Relays, with pole vault around 13 feet.
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Don Feiler
el Dorado
Kansas University
K. U
Feiler
U. S
California
Chuck Mather
Journal-World
Feller
Mather
Houston
Texas
Jayhawk
DeWitt Lewis
Larry Carrier
Jerry Baker
el Doradoan
Kansas
el Dorado Juco
Uprneur
Pinball Machines Burned After Local Raid
Twenty two gambling pinball machines seized in a June 19 raid on ten local and county establishments were burned at the city dump on East Eighth Street this morning. A spot check across local businesses showed many machines still in operation, with most continuing to function despite the loss.
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Douglas County
Jodky
East Eighth
Journal-World
East Eighth Street
Dread Today for Exams Feller Goon Play Raid Burned Machines
A raid by local and county authorities under the state attorney general led to destruction of 22 machines tied to gambling operations. The $6,600 value reflects $300 per unit, with higher purchase costs noted. Evidence gathered over several days, including cash payoffs to winners, preceded today’s controlled burn under county officials.
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Ross
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Mass. St
Hearings Scheduled For Youths Charged In School Vandalism
Preliminary hearings set for Sept. 3 in County Court for two youths charged in vandalism at six rural schools and three Lone Star sites. A third teen waived hearing and was bound over to District Court. Bonds set at 1500 each. all in county jail. Prosecutors plan hearings for others involved. cases include breaking and entering and grand larceny. Destruction occurred Thursday night last week following Sheriff's Office investigation.
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Lone Star Caching
Monroe Lee Jones
Pa. St
Elmer
Hargrove
Prairie Ave
Garry Allen Pringle
Fany
Juventés
Hamm Construction Co
Perry
Charles Rankin
Stassen Flies to Washington for Top-Level Disarmament Talks
Harold E. Stassen cut short his London visit and sped to Washington for urgent talks with Secretary of State Dulles on the Western powers and Soviet disarmament impasse. He aims to return to London for UN disarmament subcommittee meetings while hoping for a possible shift in Soviet positions after Valerian Zorin rejected the Western 11-point package.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
London
Russia
Stassen
Dulles
United States
Valerian Zorin
Zorin
Weekend Heat Expected With Limited Rain Chance
The forecast calls for hot, sunny Labor Day weekend with little rain. City Hall closes Saturday through Monday, with public offices closed Monday except Fire Department and police. Downtown hit 96 degrees Thursday and again by 2 p.m. today.
U S Claims Counter Weapons in Soviet Missiles Report
Washington reports say Russia fired at least four long range missiles since June and tested many shorter range ones. Intelligence notes Moscow timed Monday’s announcement to aid a new Soviet diplomatic offensive against the West. The U S Army believes a proven counter weapon may be ready for production, a shorter range missile to hit Soviet targets from advance bases, though officials doubt a 5 000 mile warhead model is ready for operation. The Jupiter IRBM, tested from Cape Canaveral, is cited as a possible production weapon within 30 days.
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Army
Lawrence Bond Votes Set for September Ballot
Larry Lawrence notes two bond propositions on the September 10 ballot and urges residents to ensure registration. City Clerk’s Office remains open until 10 pm for those not yet registered, stressing the importance of every vote in democratic government.
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Lawrence
Highway Fatalities Sweep Holiday Weekend Outlook
The National Safety Council estimates 420 people will die in traffic crashes during the 78 hour Labor Day period from 6 p.m. today to midnight Monday. Motorists were urged to exercise caution as the nation’s highways are expected to be heavily crowded.
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Perry
National Safety Council
Why No Cut in Water Rates With City's Extra Funds
Editorial note discusses why not using extra revenue from the Water-Sewer Department to cut rates. It explains that skipping the 1 million dollar expansion bond would curb future extensions, risking housing, commercial, and industrial growth and overloading current facilities, with uncertain economic effects and potential city-government attitude shifts.
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Commission
Kansas University
Continard
K U Sororities Rush Week Plans Underway at KU
Rush Week at Kansas University nears with 12 houses, 350 actives preparing skits and housing displays. The Panhellenic Council met to finalize rush files, registrations, and party plans as 12 rush counselors and house presidents coordinate events for a three day fraternity rush to follow.
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Panhelledic Council
Rush
Sharon Bevan
Mission
Carol Barker
Independence
Alpha Chi Omega
Mary Sanborn
Chapman
Loretta Jones
Arrington
Alpha Delta Pi
Janetha Schmalzried
Dighton
Sandy Sutton
Chanute
Alpha Orcron Pi
Betty Lou Douglas
Kansas City
Kas
Dee Daniels
Beloit
Alpha Phi
Jere Glover
Satina
Mary Gallaher
Chi Omega
Mary Jo Pugh
Ferguson
Nancy Shaver
Delta Delta Delta
Dona’ Seacat
Emporia
Sheryl Davis
Wichita
Connie Jordan
Topeka
Barbara Parker
St. Joseph
Megan Lloyd
Hutchinson
Arlene Abel
Leavenworth
K. U
Stock Market Index closes up as 60 stocks rise
The closing average of 60 stocks stands at 175.7, up 2.7 points, reflecting overall gains in the market. Investors shifted toward higher value shares while several leading names contributed to the rise.
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Heat and Sunshine
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies through Saturday with continued warmth. Tonight’s low near 70 and Saturday’s high in the 80s followed by 50s overnight. Five day outlook shows above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall with limited precipitation. United States observations list highs and lows from Chicago to Los Angeles and Kansas City to New Orleans.
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