Progress Report On Equalizing Tax Assessing In State
Gov. Fred Hall says the State Commission of Revenue and Taxation has made substantial progress toward equalizing tax assessments. The commission assigned a railroad valuation pioneer, added a fourth field man for real estate, and is studying motor carrier property valuation. Aimed at closer state and local government contact, annual valuation, better forms and records, and improved knowledge of industrial properties.
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Topeka
State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Fred Hall
Hall
Kansas
Tax Commission
Statehouse
Commission
Drunkenness Sentences for Haskell Institute Pupils
Several Haskell Institute pupils were sentenced Monday in police court for drunkenness. Leon Lee Joe received 10 days, Thomas Lee Benally 1 day, John Yazzic 30 days, and Egbert At tson 10 days, with a fifth pupil sent to juvenile authorities. The Panama Isthmus has alternated below sea level in geologic history linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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Haskell Institute
Leon Lee Joe
Thomas Lee Benally
John Yazzic
Egbert Attson
Panama
Pacific
Graduation Mission Opens For Applicants
A program invites applicants aged 19 to 26 years who hold a high school diploma and are single to qualify. The call emphasizes eligibility thresholds and the mission offered upon graduation.
Fluoridation of Water Cuts Tooth Trouble in NY Study
A New York health official reported a 10 year comparison in Newburgh and Kingston showing fluoridated water reduces tooth decay without harm. Dr. Herman E. Hilleboe cited the Newburgh Kingston results and a Brantford Canada study as supporting evidence.
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New York W
New York
Herman E. Hilleboe
Newburgh
Kingston
N.Y
Brantford
Canada
Wage Boosts for 750000 Nonoperating Rail Workers Pending Acceptance
A federal fact finding panel proposed an additional 16 cents per hour plus health benefits for 750,000 non operating rail employees. The recommendation, filed at the White House, awaits acceptance by unions and railroads. Unions sought 27 cents more, railroads offered 10 cents. current pay averages $1.78 per hour.
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Washington F
White House
Threeman
Eisenhower
UN Probes Israeli raid casualties amid conflicting figures
UN truce observers pressed their investigation into an Israeli raid on Syrian posts along the Sea of Galilee amid disputed casualty tallies. Israel reported 55 Syrians killed and 29 captured with 4 Israelis dead and 12 wounded. Syria claimed hundreds dead or missing, while a Damascus radio tally cited up to 100 Israeli casualties. U N commander Maj. Gen. Burns expressed regret over the stalemate and loss of life.
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Jerusalem
U.N
Israel
Sea of Galilee
Syria
Damascus Radio
E. L. M. Burns
Burns
KU Professor Pozdro Aids Louisiana Musicians This Spring
Kansas University's John Pozdro will assist Louisiana musicians this spring as an assistant professor of music theory. The collaboration aims to deepen ties between KU and Louisiana musical communities.
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Annia Louisiana
Lafayette
Northwestern
Evanston
Peka
Chicago
Louisiana
John Pozdro
Proessor
Kansas University
Ike Receives 40-Pound Christmas Turkey from Kansas
President Eisenhower to receive a 40 pound Christmas turkey from J. J. Hartman of Kansas. The turkey was shipped yesterday via a rail line and is expected to reach Washington Wednesday. Captain Arthur W. Gilliam Jr. appointed assistant professor of Air Science at K U.
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Elmo
Kas
Eisenhower
Kansas
J. J. Hartman
Washington
Arthur W. Gilliam Jr
Air Sciens
Public Information Officer Joins KU ROTC Training Program
A new campus unit building for Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. at 1722 W 9th opens Friday. The remodeled garage becomes the campus unit housing a small group of Kansas University business students receiving specialized insurance training alongside their college work.
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A Sores Insurance
Kansas University
Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co
W. 9Th
K. U
U S Air Force Seeks Enlistments for Cadet School
After seven months of denial the U S Air Force resumes accepting applications for admission to Aviation Cadet Officer school. Accepted cadets will receive training in navigation bombing rocketry and radar operation and will be commissioned as second lieutenants.
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U.S. Air Force
Aviation Cadet Observer School
Local Provident Mutual unit builds training and counts graduates
Supervisor Rankin says the unit has trained well on several campuses and four full time agents have graduated. The local unit previously operated in the Standard Life Building with Chester Ledford as regional manager, along with Ray T. Wright and Wesley C. Whitney. Training participants include Robert M. Hubbard Roger A. Jones William B. Korth William R. Lyons William H. Nieder and Max A. Thayer. The average U S dentist earns about 11000 annually.
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Lewis Rankin
Standard Life
Chester Ledford
Provident Mu
Tual
Rankin
Ray T. Wright
Wesley C. Whitney
Robert M. Hubbard
Roger A. Jones
William B. Korth
William R. Lyons
William H. Nieder
Max A. Thayer
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