Four Men Arrested By FBI In Stolen Maps Case
The FBI arrested four men in New York in a probe of stolen top secret oil exploration maps valued at millions. The maps were stolen from Gulf Oil offices in Pittsburgh by an employee who allegedly sought to pay gambling debts to New York racketeers. Authorities recovered maps at a Bronx carpet firm and linked arrests include Odie Richard Seagraves and Emanuel Lester with others, while Gulf says the maps covered Southwest Canada and the Near East. If convicted, defendants face heavy penalties. a grand jury will review the case.
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Gulf Oil Co
New York
U. S. Tackless Corp
Bronx
FBI
Odie Richard Seagraves
Texas
Seagraves
Emanuel Lester
Serge Rubinstein
Rubinstein
John Marvin Lemvin
Orange
Tex
Edward Lieberman
Sters Jess
Lester
Archie D. Gray
Gulf
Southwest
Canada
Near East
U. S
Malcolm Anderson
Anderson
County Demos to Elect New Chairman Tonight
The Douglas County Democratic Central Committee meets at 8 tonight at Gov-elect George Docking's home to elect a new chairman. Robert Docking, son of the governor and current chairman, will resign to become bank cashier in Kansas City, while remaining on the First National Bank board.
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Douglas County
Democratic Central Committee
George Docking
Stratford Rd
Robert Docking
Yar
Arkansas City
Docking
Lawrence First National Bank
First National
Ber
Arkansas City Bank
White Christmas unlikely in Kansas weather forecast
The weather bureau said Kansas probably will not have a white Christmas with mild dry conditions expected through Monday. Lawrence may see cloudiness with fog and drizzle in Southeast Kansas through Thursday, and temperatures rose to 44 degrees by today with a low around freezing tonight.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
Lawrence
Nehru hints Chou En-lai thinking toward Eisenhower
Indian Prime Minister Nehru told a 45 minute news conference in Washington that Chou En-lai’s thinking favors a friendly U S move toward Communist China. He said U S policy is less rigid than expected and suggested possible shifts in approach to Red China. He also said the United States and the Soviet Union are not far apart on disarmament but lack confidence hampers progress. He noted post Stalin Soviet policy is fundamental and democracy may take other forms. He expressed hope Americans still held in Communist China might be released but deemed details embarrassing and for other governments to decide.
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Chou En-lating
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China
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M Nehru
Russia
Natonal Press Club
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India
Communist
Flanders urges Eisenhower invite Nasser to meeting
Senator Flanders proposed that President Eisenhower invite Egyptian leader Nasser to a Washington conference as a step toward a Middle East settlement. He contrasted this with inviting Yugoslav Marshal Tito, noting Eisenhower is considering the idea and Nehru has met with Tito and Nasser in other efforts.
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Flanders
R-Vt
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Nasser
Middle East
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Dulles
Tito
U. S
India
Nehru
Gettysburg Farm
Nixon in Vienna For a Study Of Refugee Issues
Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Vienna for a three day study of the Hungarian refugee problem. He reviewed an Austrian guard of honor and heard welcome messages from Austrian leaders and the U.S. ambassador. Nixon praised Austria for sheltering nearly 140000 refugees since Oct. 28 and said the United States hoped to determine how many refugees it should admit. The United States has promised to accept 21500 Hungarians as more flee across the border. Nixon carried Eisenhower’s thanks to Austria and sought firm recommendations on U.S. aid and admission policies. The trip includes talks with Chancellor Julius Raab and officials such as John B. Hollister and William P. Rogers.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Eisenhower
Austria
Schwechat
Leopold Figl
Adolf Schaerf
U.S
Llewellyn E. Thompson
Camp Kilmer
N.J
Guard
Guard of Honor
U. S
Hungary
United States
Washington
Julius Raab
John B. Hollister
International Cooperation Administration
William P. Rogers
William P. Rogers, Deputy To Atty
Herbert Brownell
Nasser Open to Meeting Ike If Invited
An Egyptian source says President Nasser would meet President Eisenhower in Washington if invited. The informant referred to a proposal by U.S. Senator Fremders that Eisenhower invite Nasser to discuss a Middle East settlement.
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Nasser
Eisenhower
Washington
U.S
Franders
R-Vt
Middle East
Docking Returns Home From Kansas City Hospital
Gov elect George Docking left the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City and returned to his Lawrence home today after a brief stay for a respiratory infection. Mrs Docking said he feels much better but will remain in bed another day.
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George Docking
Lawrence
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kas
Prices High Quality Shoddy Budapest Shoppers Out in Force
Budapest shoppers battle high prices and poor toy quality during Christmas rush. Queues snake through Bukoczi Street stores as crowds strain public transport and endure long waits while government curfews shadow religious observances.
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Budapest
Wilt Chamberlain Tours San Francisco Asks Autographs
Kansas University's Wilt Chamberlain drew massive crowds and constant mis identification during his San Francisco visit for a Kansas City star exposure. Fans, doormen, and even restaurant patrons sought autographs while Russell comparisons and city adulation surrounded him. Chamberlain remained patient and courteous amid the spectacle.
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Chamberlain
Kansas University
Jayhawkers
Billy Russell
U.S.F
Kansas City
Russell
Wilt
Edmond Meany Hotel
Seattle
California
Minneapolis
Placid
Road Toll Mark Seen for Nation During Christmas
The National Safety Council warned of a record Christmas traffic toll with as many as 660 deaths over the long holiday weekend from Friday evening to Tuesday midnight. Last year’s three day toll peaked at 609. The study showed 55 percent of drivers in Christmas crashes had been drinking and speed was a factor in 85 percent of such accidents.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Council
Butler stays confident Washington DC party chief defends job
Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler appeared confident his job is safe despite the November vote outcome and a dispute with congressional leaders. He addressed reporters in Washington signaling unity while facing internal questions about leadership and strategy.
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Washington
Paul
Butler
Kansas University student critically injured in pedestrian crash
Robert G Moorman 28 of 326 Miss St was struck by a car at Sixth and Miss streets in foggy wet conditions early today. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in critical condition with head injuries and a possible concussion. The driver Clifford Levi Price 50 of Perry faced a county ticket for failure to yield and posted a 51 bond for a December 26 hearing.
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Miss
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Fih
Sixth Street
Clifford Levi Price
Perry
Price
Sunflower
Moorman
Ixu
Lawrence
Dee
Judge bars linking Eisenhower name to food company
A federal judge restrained Byrd Jacoin and Costa Inc from tying President Eisenhower's name to a firm run by Marty Snyder. The SEC said salesmen used the president's name in telephoned stock pitches, and noted Eisenhower's quoted pledge to support Sgt. Marty Snyder's beef stew for the armed services.
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New York
Eisenhower
Marty Snyder
Edmund J. Palmieri
Byrd, Jacoin and Costa, Inc
Palmieri
Securities and Exchange Commission
Armed Services
SEC
Fraternity Row at KU Nearer Reality
A 17-acre tract southeast of the 19th and Iowa intersection is being studied by KU fraternities and the Endowment Association as a possible site for a future Fraternity and Sorority Row. Topographical work will lead to a tentative plat, not a sale offer, with at least four fraternities expected to be ready to start construction.
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Kansas University
19Th
Iowa Sts
K. U
Endowment Associaton
Tevin Youngberg
Association
Youngberg
Board of ‘Trustees
Strong Hall
Tthe
North College Area
Kth
la. Sis
Stouffer Place
Tthis
City Commission and Planning Board
Satch Blows Happy For London Crowd
London crowd roared as Louis Armstrong blew for a Hungarian Lef for Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 2. The Royal Philharmonic played then Satchmo returned for five encores. Noted attendees included the Duke of Kent and Earl and Countess of Harwood.
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London
Louis Armstrong
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Liszt
Royal Festival Hall
Satchmo
Duke of Kent
Earl and Countess of
New York Retailers See Holiday Sales Turnaround
New York retailers report a slow start giving way to a late surge as Christmas shopping gains momentum. Washington merchants note a sudden buying spurt last Friday and Saturday with "very strong" sales the past week, fueling optimism that the season will end strong nationwide.
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New York
Washington
Associated Press
Espana
Esys
Pittsburgh
Deadline Nears For Payment Of First Half Taxes
First half personal property taxes are due by 4 p m Thursday official Edythe Norman county treasurer reports payments streaming in. Through today 1956 tax collections reached 1 834 770 well over half of the 3 305 225 total and 68 733 ahead of 1955 pace. The office is busy and mail payments awaiting processing. A 1 per cent discount applies if both installments are paid by Thursday evening. If the first half is unpaid the full amount becomes due and interest accrues.
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Edythe Norman
Norman
Weather Five Day Forecast for Plains States
Five day forecast covers Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with mild dry conditions Wednesday night through Monday except southern Oklahoma early, rainfall around 0.26 inch and normal temperature ranges. Temperatures range from mid-30s in Nebraska to upper 40s in Oklahoma with low nights 13 to 30. Kansas mostly cloudy with light rain through Thursday and little temperature change, highs 45-50, lows 25-35.
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Nbraska
Tara
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