NATO approves U.S. base missiles for Europe
NATO ministers at Paris endorsed in principle the U S offer to base medium range missiles and nuclear warheads in Western Europe to counter Soviet space age threat. The plan advances as heads of government meet, with Norstad named to pick which countries receive deployments.
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NATO
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Franz Josef Strauss
Reich Against Missiles Opposes West German Weap ons
German Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss said West Germanys military chiefs oppose equipping forces with intermediate range ballistic missiles. He said the opinion is based on the view that West Germanys forces are in the vanguard of Western defense and that the heaviest artillery should not be placed in front lines.
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Franz Josef Strauss
West Germany
Renee
Atlas Missil e exceeds expectations on long flight
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla The Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile flew over 600 miles over the Atlantic on its first long distance test reaching 80 miles high. Officials said the mission surpassed goals and performed near perfectly. Congressmen Scrivner and Osmers praised the test emphasizing defense funding to move the program toward operation.
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Atlantic
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Rep
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R-Kas
Ike's Health Spotlighted By Concern of Newsmen in Paris
Paris reports describe the tense attention of newsmen at the NATO summit to President Eisenhower’s health. The White House physician and press secretary repeatedly say he is fine or very fine. Observers note moments of fatigue and alternating appearances during summit discussions.
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Paris
Eisenhower
Howard M. Snyder
White House
Presse
James C. Hagerty
NATO
Hagerty
Dulles
ICC Rules Common Carriers May Not Bargain Away Duty
Washington ICC ruled that common carriers cannot use labor contracts to abandon their obligation to serve. It found nine motor carriers acted unlawfully by refusing shipments via Galveston Truck Corp of Houston to Oklahoma City. The panel ordered them to cease and desist from practices violating their operating authority.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma City
Galveston Truck Corp
Houston
Tex
ICC
Johnson urges united effort in space and missile race
Sen Lyndon B Johnson urges Americans to work nonstop to outpace the Soviet Union in missiles and space science. He warns the U S space weapons inquiry shows a Pearl Harbor like risk and calls for immediate action, while subcommittee hearings note funding cutbacks slowed Thor and other missiles.
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New Hampshire
Bernard A. Schriever
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Army
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Curtis LeMay
Mass Migration Of KU Students Starts Unofficially Friday
KU students begin leaving Friday ahead of Christmas break with most classes resuming January 6. Campus offices reduce operations while the library hospital and Memorial Union run limited schedules. Security and parking rules shift with holiday exodus and a large Methodist conference arriving December 27 31.
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Hospital
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Joe Skillman
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Ku-Kansas
Whittier Named Veterans Administrator in Massachusetts
Sumner G. Whittier a former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts is appointed veterans administrator. The notice lists Andy Hess Fire Insurance contact number VI 3 3457 and Ady.
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Washington
Sumner G. Whittier
Massachusetts
Andy Hess
Ady
Train on South Park brings festive fun for kids
Larry Lawrence promotes the Journal-World Christmas Train visiting South Park on Thursday through Saturday. The train operates 2 to 3 50 p m and 7 to 9 50 p m each day, free for all children.
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Journal-World
South Park
Weather shifts bring clearing skies and drizzle later
A dry air surge clears fog in the Lawrence area this morning while clouds increase tonight. Temperatures rise three to eight degrees above normal with drizzle or light rain likely Thursday. Record highs and lows from past years are noted, with today’s range around 42 to 44 degrees.
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Kana
Lawrence
Paddock Chosen As City Police Judge In Lawrence
James W. Bill Paddock named city police judge succeeding Jack Maxwell who resigns. The change takes effect January 1 after appointment by City Manager Harold Horn. Paddock, current city prosecuting attorney, will be replaced by Ralph King. Maxwell has served as police judge since April 1953. Paddock has practiced law in Lawrence since February 1956 after Kansas University Law School graduation.
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Bill) Paddock
Lawrence
Jack Maxwell
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Paddock
Harold Horn
Ralph King
Maxwell
Kansas University Law School
Conzemius to Take Over at Sunflower When Jones Leaves
Second Lt. Robert J. Conzenvus will assume command of Sunflower Ordnance Works as Maj. Richard R. Jones retires December 31 and moves to a Food Machinery and Chemical Corp post in Lakeland Flat. Conzemius arrived at Sunflower July and was named executive officer September 18, succeeding Capt. Stewart. Jones, ROTC 1956 grad from North Dakota Agricultural College, previously led Maumette Ordnance Works and served in World War II and Korea, earning the Bronze Star and other honors. Plans call for Sunflower personnel reductions next summer amid Clothballing efforts at the 10086 acre site east of Panereence.
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Similiser Ordnance Works
Monda
Conmeemiius
Secor
Richard R. Jones
Food Machinery and Chemical Corp
Lakeland Flat
Sanday
Mal Jones
S,ow
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Catherman
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Sunflower
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Stewart
North Dakota Agricultural Callere
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Lawrence
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Korea
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Sunflever
Panerenece
Christmas Special Train Visits Lawrence With Free Rides
The Christmas Special train returns to Lawrence Thursday at 2 p m with a cargo of local children. It runs Thursday Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 30 p m and 7 to 4 30 p m daily. No charge for rides, hopes to top 5000 riders, and will feature model Santa Fe Union Pacific and Rock Island engines.
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Journal-World
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County Tax Deadline Near for 1957 Payments in County
Douglas County treasurer reports 1957 personal and real estate taxes ahead of 1956 pace with a one percent discount for full payment. Taxpayers face deadlines Friday and must mail checks or pay in person to avoid penalties. Total expected tax intake surpasses $35 million. first half due now, second half due later, with new law affecting payment timing.
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Weather outlook for northeast Kansas and region
The forecast calls for increasing clouds tonight with light rain or drizzle developing Thursday. Highs around 50 Thursday, lows near 40. Temperatures will run 3 to 5 degrees above normal into early next week with little or no precipitation west and scattered showers Friday and Monday.
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