John Flees Back to Reich After Switch to Reds
Former West German security chief Otto John, who defected to East Germany 16 months earlier, has returned to West Germany and is being questioned by the West German Supreme Court prosecutor. Secret flight details remain undisclosed. Adnanauer’s coalition leaders reacted with laughter to the news.
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United Nations Security Council Eyed Over Israel Syria Clashes
A United Nations Security Council meeting is urged by Security Group United Nations and Syria to hear complaints about fresh clashes on the Israel Syria border. The appeal comes as tensions rise with no final resolution announced.
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Eisenhower 1956 bid eyed as health returns prompt talk
Congressional leaders and governors weighed Eisenhower’s eligibility as he recovers from a heart attack. Senate Democrat Lyndon Johnson and others expressed hopes he could run, while GOP leaders Halleck and Arends said he will seek the nomination if health permits. Kefauver and Stevenson signaled campaigns amid security program criticisms.
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Government Is Sued Over Dixon-Yates Case
The Mississippi Valley Generating Co. filed in the U.S. Court of Claims for 3,534,278 dollars recovery of expenses tied to the canceled Dixon-Yates private power plant contract in the TVA area. E. Dixon, MVG president, said the litigation started with confidence in its result.
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Eisenhower Reviews Vital Programs With Congress Leaders
President Eisenhower met with congressional leaders from both parties to discuss foreign and defense programs. Democrats gave at least a partially favorable reaction while officials kept details undisclosed. Senate Armed Services Chairman Russell said the defense program looks good but will require detailed committee review before action. Hagerty thanked leaders for bipartisan contributions during the session.
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Estranged mate killer strike kills Dallas mother and infants
In East Dallas a mother Mary Calhoun and her three infants died after estranged husband Buford Calhoun shot them before being wounded by Police Sgt. G E John. Calhoun, captured after a gunfight, claimed he used a saber and a public safety item in the attack. John Warren, son-in-law, was critically wounded.
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Nationalists blast UN membership plan as illegal and immoral
The Chinese Nationalist delegate Dr. Tsiang denounced the proposed UN membership package as illegal and immoral and urged Security Council to reject it. He pressed for a separate voting procedure for the 18 applicants, challenging a Western-Soviet agreement as surrender to the Soviet Union, while urging delegates to show courage against Moscow.
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Nationalist Chinese air strike sinks five Red gunboats
Nationalist fighter-bombers attacked a concentration of Red Chinese gunboats near Formosa and reportedly sank five. The air force headquarters in Matsu Yeien was cited as a reference point for the operation amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Dozens of Lawrence residents contributed to a Christmas fund by subscribing to the Journal World, with a riff card included with each donation.
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Joseph Recalls Angel’s Message In Bethlehem Stable
A weary Mary and Joseph find shelter in a stable with animals as their newborn Jesus lies in a manger. An angel’s dream to Joseph foretold the birth, and the guiding words echo the Nativity message of great tidings.
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Ford Foundation Gifts 500 Million to Private Colleges and Hospitals
The Ford Foundation announced a 500 million dollar program distributing grants to privately supported colleges universities and hospitals across the United States and territories. Grants range up to five million to New York University with Harvard University University of Chicago and Yale also receiving multi million gifts. Hospitals receive donor awards from 250 000 to 10 000 000 with medical schools grant totaling 90 million not yet itemized.
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Ottawa U and Baker Named on Ford Foundation List
Ottawa University and Baker University in Lawrence join 618 colleges nationwide sharing a half billion dollar Ford Foundation gift. Baker's award listed at 108700 dollars and Ottawa's at 115400 dollars with officials uncertain if it is a grant or endowment.
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Doubled Award In Douglas Turnpike Condemnation Appeal
A Douglas County jury in a fast one day trial doubled the appraisal in a Kansas Turnpike condemnation case. The Richardses of Lecompton won 7000 dollars for 15.63 nerves from a field nine miles northwest of Lawrence, with 34140 for the right of way and 3155.50 for damage to remaining land.
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Dog Dies Saving Family From Fire in DXBOW
Fire Chief says a family escaped a blaze that gutted a two story home after their dog barked to wake Mr and Mrs Isaac Casey and six children. The pet died in the flames as portions of the building burned. Ages of the children are given in the damaged text.
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Turncoat in Hong Kong Reacts to Germ War Claims
Hong Kong news conference with Richard Roger Tenneson a 22 year old former POW who refused repatriation. He says he is not for or against communism but accepts Chinese claims of U S germ warfare in Korea and believes evidence exists. He expects hostility at home and compares his stay to a postgraduate course.
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Weather Forecast for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma
Five day outlook across Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma shows temperatures about 4 degrees below normal with colder midweek conditions and a gradual weekend warmup. Normal highs in the 30s to 40s and lows around 18 to 30, with light precipitation mainly tonight and over the weekend. western sections expect little or no precipitation. Kansas notes cloudiness and colder trends with light snow flurries in the northwest and central areas, gusty north winds tonight and Wednesday, and highs near 20s to mid 20s.
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Port plan gains support from C of C in Lawrence airport talk
Lawrence city commissioners heard favorable comment from the Chamber of Commerce on a proposed municipal airport plan. The 100 acre site, leased from Kansas University since 1928, faces a $200 000 to $250 000 upgrade to pave a runway and remodel facilities with a 30 year lease option. The project follows prior failed bond issuances and lease attempts, but C of C directors urged improved airport facilities to support future growth and economic activity.
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