Mystery skeleton found in Casper home linked to missing wife
In Casper Wyoming a skeleton found in a basement at the East Casper home of James Alexander leads to a tangled case. Rose Alexander, James’s former wife and current wife of Barbara’s husband, claims Barbara’s death was accidental amid a web of family ties. Investigators say Barbara Alexander disappeared nine months before her death, with no charges filed yet.
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Casper
Wyo
B Barbera Alexander
Natrona County
Ray Whittaker
Rose Alexander
James
Whittaker
Alexander
Barbara Alexander
Alexanders
Barbara
Hardin, Mont
Wilt Chamberlain Chooses Kansas For Education Not Fame
Wilt Chamberlain and his parents were impressed by Kansas University’s education and culture, more than basketball. He says he is happy at Kansas, likes the people, and chose here for education but admits a misjudgment about avoiding publicity. The NCAA watches the situation.
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Wilt
K. U
Guesees
NCAA
Chamberlain
Kansas
Warmer Temperatures Briefly Reach Kansas Northeast
Today the northeast portion of Kansas sees warmer temperatures, but forecasters expect a quick drop. The Weather Bureau predicts a turn to colder conditions in the northeast and north central regions tonight, with continued cold weather there on Thursday.
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Pekaw
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Aaid
City weighs steps to curb drinking at public events
Commissioners debate enforcement of the no drinking rule in public buildings. Weatherwax proposes a three point plan requiring local sponsors, a $100 bond, and a policeman at all parties, but the motion fails. Mayor Crown says firm enforcement could stop violations, and the commission authorizes the city manager to act to end the problem.
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Douglas County Christian Temperance Council
City Commission
Temperance
Kraft
John Weatherwax
Weatherwax
John Crown
Lawrence Weather Prepares for Cold Wave and Mild Spells
Lawrence forecasts a cold wave with lows around 12 to 15 degrees tonight as highs struggle in the 20s Thursday. In other local news the Kansas cigarette tax check arrives totaling $10 165 with distribution to county funds and four cities. University Theater opens Gammers Gorton's Needle at Fraser Theater with Jack Brooking directing and performances tonight through Saturday.
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Lawrence
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Topeka
Edythe Norman
Obituary notices for Mrs. Sarah Shobe and Miss Leta Allen
Mrs. Sarah Shobe 87 mother of Floyd Shobe of Lawrence dies at a daughter s home in Bonner Springs after 11 years there following her husband s death. Surviving children include Esther Huyette Lorena Armstrong Arthur Lee Roy and Grant LaRue plus 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Funeral today in Waverly. Miss Leta Allen 48 formerly of Lawrence dies in Topeka with services Thursday at Penwell Gabel Topeka burial Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Sarah Shobe
Sarah
Wilmina Shobe
Floyd Shobe
Lawrence
Don Kirby
Bonner Springs
Waverly
Esther Huyette
Puyallup
Wash
Lorena Armstrong
Wichita
Arthur Shobe
San Juan
Tex
Lee Shobe
Ottawa
Roy Shobe
Denver
Ora Mannscherck
Lottie Borrell
Burlington
Grant LaRue
Leta Ailes
Leta Allen
Topeka
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home
Memorial Park
Roswell City Treasurers Sign Stolen
Roswell officials reported that the citys new tabulating machine arrived without the dollar sign. A rush order was sent for two revised keyboards to restore the symbol and resume city treasurers duties.
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Roswell
N. M
Dutch Naylor
Inspector Praises Lawrence National Guard Unit in Annual Inspection
Lt. Col. Dean H. Finley praised Co. H 137th Infantry as the best looking National Guard troops seen in years during the annual armory inspection in Lawrence. Capt. Karl Reber credited hard work and noted expectations for another excellent rating and a repeat Metcalf Trophy bid. Finley planned further inspections in the Second Battalion this week before leaving for Council Grove.
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Lawrence
National Guard
Co. H
137Th Infantry
Dean H. Finley
Fifth Army Headquarters
Chicago
Karl Reber
Col
Finley
Col. Finley
Council Grove
Metcalf
Kansas
Reber
Notable Birth and Name Listings From Memorial Hospital
A Memorial Hospital notice lists numerous residents and relatives with addresses across towns, noting births and family announcements. Entries include new babies born to Mr. and Mrs. Artie Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zook, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Broers, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wulfkuhle among others.
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Orville Matthies
Ind. St
Leonard Zook
Vth St
Bert Broers
Wellsville
Donald Wulfkuhle
Route 2
Bell Application Okayed Extends Service to Lawrence
Kansas Corporation Commission approves Southwestern Bell Co. to extend service northeast and south of Lawrence, enabling about 15 additional families to receive telephone service. Journal World ad suggests gift subscriptions for Christmas.
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Topeka
Kansas Corporation ‘Commission
Southwestern Bell Co
Lawrence
Harry Snyder Jr
KOC
Telephone Company
The
Journal-World
Adv
Docking Weighs Kansas Governor Bid Again
George Docking, president of First National Bank in Lawrence, says he is considering a gubernatorial run in Kansas. He has made no decision and would work with the party’s chosen leader if he runs. Docking previously won the 1954 Democratic primary but lost the general election to Fred Hall.
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George Docking
First National Bank
Lawrence
Kansas
Marvin A. Harder
Docking
Kansas Democratic Committee
Topeka
Harder
Wichita University
William C. Salome
Wichita
Fred Hall
Twelve cited in police court traffic cases in Lawrence
Twelve persons were cited in police court sessions for traffic violations. Delmar Gravitt faced a suspended six month probation and $10 fine for failure to yield. Others include Peter Whitenight with two stop signs and $30 fine, Norman Brandt for failure to yield with $10 fine, and more motorists facing fines, suspensions, or license forfeitures.
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Delmar Gravitt
Conn. St
Peter Alan Whitenight
Miss. St
Norman T. Brandt
Vt. St
Pat J. Norris
Tenn. St
Lawrence
Lois Ann McClure
Edward A. Gartner
Mich. St
Hattie Fortson
Maple St
Hickory St
John Philip Howell
Oread Ave
N. H. St
Jerry J. Wiggins
11Th St
Hollywood mourns and honors Dean in LA tribute
The crowd observed a moment of silence for Dean, Jennifer killed at 24 in a highway crash two months ago. Natalie Wood won an award and emcee George Murphy urged a tribute. In Lawrence polling Grace Kelley led, with Jack Lemmon and The Blackboard Jungle noted locally.
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Natalie Wood
George Murphy
Hollywood
Dean
Lawrence
Peggy Ae
Cate
Tab Hunter
Mr. Roberta
Jack Lemmon
Jennifer Jones
Grace Kelley
Drunk Driver Cornelius Green Sentenced in Police Court
Cornelius F Green of 744 North H and J was fined 100 dollars and given a 30 day suspended sentence for driving under the influence of liquor in police court today.
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Cornelius F. Green
Gopher Prank Sets Fire Blazing Haystack Shelter
In Las Vegas Nevada farmer Paul Thomas tossed a concussion bomb at a gopher that pushed the device. The fuse lit and exploded igniting a hay pile. firemen saved the house and barn but about 12 tons of hay were destroyed. Thomas says the gopher still peers from the hole.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Paul Thomas
Thomas
Vents on Gas Appliances The Monday Hotel Eldridge Talk
An expert will discuss proper venting of gas appliances from 7 30 to 9 30 p m at the Grill Room Hotel Eldridge in Lawrence Norman Partridge will present pictures and answer questions The session follows recent gas venting incidents and aims to inform sheet metal contractors plumbers gas companies builders fire officials and the public
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Eldridge
Norman Partridge
Lawrence
Kansas Public Service Co
Adult Education Department
Board of Education
State Department of Vocational Education
City council approves street lighting upgrades and park beautification
The commission, citing a general operating fund of about 19 234 plus carryover, authorized metal street light poles on New Hampshire Street and approved several ordinances. Annexations include Homewood Gardens and Brookdale Addition No 2. They levied paving assessments and vacated five feet of Twelfth Street right of way. A $1000 expenditure from parking meter funds will buy a sign printing machine to renew and create traffic signs.
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Harold Fisher
New Hampshire Street
Seventh
6Th and
Mass, Sts
Homewood Gardens
Nineteenth Street
Haskell Avenue
Brookdale
Learnard and
Johnson Avenues
Twelfth Street
Louisiana Street
Alpha Omicron Pi
Jim Wigglesworth
KU Adviser Receives Nationwide Traineeship Award
Mrs. Freda Congello, adviser to Kansas University occupational therapy students, won one of four traineeship grants from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Washington. The grant covered her expenses to attend a national workshop on homemaking activities for the disabled during Thanksgiving in New York with participants from occupational therapists physical therapists home economists and nurses.
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Freda Congello
Kansas University
Office of
Washington
Congello
New York
Sultan Swears In Morocco's First Representative Government
In Rabat Morocco Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef today swears in Morocco s first representative government with Mohammed Bekkai as premier.
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Rabat
French Morocco
Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef
Morocco
Mohammed Bekkai
Markets At a Glance Mixed Stocks Rails Sag
Markets at a glance show mixed stocks with rails under pressure and bonds sliding. Strong wheat, mixed corn, hogs and cattle steady to down, and Kansas City cash grain quotes showing declines overall. The Day in Wall Street notes a mixed session in New York with modest price changes and higher rail and aircraft leadership. Santa Fe fell after directors sidestepped action while approving a higher dividend.
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Cash Grain
Kansas City
Uh — Wheat
Milo Alse
Kefir
Wall Street
New York
Moet
Santa Fe Railroad
New Evidence on Cancer Reported by Sloan Kettering Institute
New evidence on cancer cell formation is reported by Sloan Kettering Institute, a leading cancer research organization, highlighting fundamental findings uncovered in the last two years. The release emphasizes significant advances in understanding cancer development.
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New York
Sloane Kettering Institute
Cancer research group cites rational approach to control
A cancer research team stated yesterday that there appears to be good reason to believe a rational approach to cancer control is now possible. The remark signals cautious optimism about future strategies and ongoing scientific progress in combating the disease.
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Cancer Research
Students burn effigy of Georgia dean after threats
About 1,000 University of Georgia students gathered in Athens and burned an effigy of Dean of Men William Tate after threats against students. Police fired tear gas as crowds milled on the two-night protest linked to Gov. Griffin and Georgia Tech’s Sugar Bowl eligibility amid a Negro player dispute.
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Athens
University of Georgia
William Tate
Tate
Marvin Griffin
Georgia Tech
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Board of Regents
University System of Georgia
Tech
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