Boy Sends $5 Request for Kitten to Chicago Police
A 7 year old Brian Soncrant and 4 year old Kathy Brown sparked a Christmas tale in Chicago when Brian mailed a note to Police Commissioner Timothy O Connell asking a policeman to buy a cuddly gray kitten for Kathy. He enclosed $5, noting travel costs for a kitten would be high. The police began coordinating to fulfill the unusual plea.
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Chicago
Brian Soncrant
Kathy
Toto) Brown
Brisa
Birmingham
Mich
Brian
Timothy O'Connor
Eisenhower in Paris for West Meeting with Youngsters
President Eisenhower arrived in Paris to attend a NATO summit and address Western alliance vitality. He met Captain Leroy Steffens and Patrolman James Bes Palets presenting a kitten plan to Kathleen Brown, then spoke at Orly Field about freedom, partnership, and resisting Soviet despotism. The scene included a brisk wind, gray skies, and a formal welcome by French officials.
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Paris
Kathy
Leroy Steffens
James Bes Palets
Misty
Brian
O'Connor
Steffens
Town Hall
Kathleen Brown
Bes Palets
Anti-Cruelty Society
Eisenhower
Columbine
France
Rene Coly
Felix Gaillard
Orly Field
Art
U.S
Elvef
Europe
Coty
Cory
Gaillard
Mild Weekend Forecast Keeps Temperatures Warm in Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence posts a Friday high of 61 degrees and expects a similar rise today. A record high for December 14th is possible, with morning lows around 28 degrees and noon readings near 43. Sunday forecast includes a low in the 30s and a high near 60.
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Lawrence
Mundt Details Senate Probe Of UAW Improprieties
Sen Mundt says the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee is examining reports of improper activities by the United Auto Workers and the Kohler strike violence as part of a broader inquiry. He rejects AFL-CIO charges of bias and notes committee aims for an objective probe. Mundt names Walter Reuther as UAW leader and references other committee members.
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Washington T
Mundt
R-Sd
Senate
United Auto Workers Union
UAW
Kohler Co
Wisconsin
Walter Reuther
Sen
Curtis
R-Neb
Afl-Cio
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
Death Toll Rises to 1,287 in Western Iran Quake
Tehran reports the Western Iran earthquake has destroyed Fargang village near Sehneh with 210 bodies recovered and a total death toll in the quake zone reaching 1,287. World-wide tremors were noted in Greece and Mongolia, with no Turkish casualties reported. Food and tents rushed to mountainous areas as authorities describe the Fargang loss as near the center of the disaster.
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Tehran
Iran
Ministry of Post and Telon
Ito
Fargang
Farsang
Caspian Sea
Etela
Sehneh
Shah Pass
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Tass
Outer Mongolia
Mongolia
Soviet Union
China
Sinkiang
Tokyo
U N Moves Toward End of 1957 Session
United Nations General Assembly neared the close of the 1957 session as delegates hoped to finish over the weekend. A top committee vote on East-West coexistence could shape the outcome while Cyprus loomed with possible new wrangles. Greek-backed Cypriot self-determination resolution passed 32 to 20 in a committee, short of the two-thirds needed for final approval.
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United Nations
N.Y. Wm
U.N. General Assembly
Assembly
Cyprus
General Says Army Missile Work Hurt By Funds Shortage
The Army's 1500 mile missile program faced at least a year delay due to funding shortages, Maj. Gen. John B. Medaris testified. He said initial 1954 plans sought a 1500 mile capability but got a go ahead only in October 1956 after a Killian committee review.
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Washington
Wfr
John B. Medaris
Army
Medaris
Senate Preparedness
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Huntsville
Ala
James R. Killian
Eisenhower
Redstone
Atomic Ener Commission
ANC
Kansas Traffic Deaths Topeka Record Summary 1957
State accident records show a tally of traffic fatalities in Topeka and statewide. The brief entry notes counts for 1957 and mentions numbers related to recent hours, with references to Stover's Candy and Rexits. The fragmentary text gives little context beyond numeric fatality notes and local entities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Longtime Douglas County Resident Dora Crider Van Neste Dies
Mrs Dora Crider Van Neste aged 86 longtime Douglas County resident died Friday in Saxhetha where she had lived since August She was born in Del Rey T and was the youngest daughter of WB Crider Her education included Rehodls Grand Prairie Seminary Onarga TE and the Academy of Music She married TG Van Neste who earlier studied in the Commercial Department They came to Kansas March 1 1898 and lived on a ranch in the area Later they moved to Miekman Mills and Kan sas City MO joining Crider Brothers Commission Co They returned to Douglas County and had one daughter Page This obituary notes family ties and local business connections.
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Dora Fla Crider van Neste
Douglas County
Saxhetha
van Neste
Minois
WB. Crider
del Rey T
Grand Prairie Seminary
Onarga
The
Academy of Music
TG van Neste
Mitchell scoffs at Texas job reports for Kansas coach post
Kansas University football coach Glen Mitchell denies reports he sought Texas A&M’s post for 140000 a year. He says he’ll stay at Kansas, has a five year contract worth 150000 annually, and notes he has no intention of leaving Arkansas-born family man plans to move to Fayetteville while remaining Kansas bound.
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Kansas
Kansas University
Waitisia
Fayetteville
Ark
Mitchell
Ramees
Texas A&m
Tov
Kansan
MR Gill
Dakeaty
Dans Ary
Fayettesle
Joon Banetheough
Vane Gas
Tanberg
Cager
Journal-World
Kans
Arkansas
Arkan
Mark
Arkansas City
Jeanne
Lawrence
Fayettesville
Bunting
Bear Bryant
Alabama
Duffy Daugherty
Michigan State
Unbeaten Lions Jays In Cage Tilts Tonight
Lawrence High School hosts Manhattan High in a WI league clash as the unbeaten Lions seek a third win. tip at 6:50 pm with the B team at 6 pm. KU Jayhawks aim for fifth straight victory at St. Joseph's in Philadelphia at 7:30 pm.
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Lawrence High School
Manhattan High
Kansas University
Adopt a family for Christmas weekdays ad
Community drive invites participation to sponsor a family for Christmas. Volunteers coordinate through Ph D VI 34551, with weekday hours from 9 to 12 a m at Adv. to arrange donations, gifts, and delivery details for those in need.
Law Officers Warn Local Shoppers Of Holiday Criminals
Law officers warn shoppers to beware of holiday criminals targeting wallets and purses. Police note con artists use decoy schemes and counterfeit items to lure victims, urging vigilance at checkout lines and busy aisles during the seasonal shopping period.
Local shoppers urged to visit Christmas shoppe tonight
Larry Lawrence promotes early shopping to avoid weekend rush. He notes downtown area offers gift options and frames a festive holiday scene. He mentions K U Vespers Sunday attracting attendees and highlights the city’s holiday program as beautiful and unique.
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Tao
R Aod
K. U
America
No Settlement Reached Friday in CFCA Strike
CFCA strike talks between cooperative arm Chemeal Association and the ostercig union failed to resolve differences Friday. Officials reported both sides discussed wage and benefit proposals, but no agreement was reached and the walkout continued with about 2,000 workers affected. Negotiations paused while federal mediators reviewed proposals and set a fresh bargaining target for Monday, with no immediate settlement in sight.
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CFCA
Mttienits
Chemeal Associations
Ostercig
Soropot
Airman Slain in Wichita Police Investigate
An airman stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita was killed in an incident. Reports indicate another airman is in custody with Air Police officers taking statements as investigators review the case. The names and exact unit details remain unclear in the fragmentary OCR text.
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Wichita
Tomimiy
Taylor
Penn
McConnell Air Force
Ofe
Lirtis
Air Police
Weather Notice With Sparse Readable Fragments
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Ady and Fritz with a Saturday event. Weather note hints at toys and opening time, but details are unclear. This card records an incomplete item lacking concrete entities or a clear action.
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NATO Alliance
Soviet
Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U.N
Gene Doane
Ady
Christies
Massachusetts Street
Helen Teskine
9Th and
Mass. Sts
Journal-World Photo
Leonsre Haeun
Stover
Gconmueda
Andy Hess
Texas
Earl Morey
Journal-World Spoke
Miami
Fla
Preston Fieldx
Barbara Mann
Florida
Fesag
Kroupa
Tineke
Frauser
Rome
Erreur
Bert
Larry Lawrence
Renner
Bos International
Asati
Enna Atonday
Keaston
Myer Todbes Thipotiah
Lie
Toys
Fritz
Gos High
Stanion
Chicaga
Denver
Parc North
al Tavre Mont
Kansas City
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