Christmas holiday traffic deaths set new national record
The National Safety Council reported 605 traffic fatalities during the Christmas holiday period, with 68 fire deaths and 105 from other accidents, totaling 778 all-accident deaths. The three-day count ran 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, marking the first time motor vehicle deaths surpassed 600.
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National Safety Council
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Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Warming Trend Foreseen For All Kansas Regions
Statewide temperatures are slightly above normal tonight with a forecast of warmer conditions across Kansas. A colder turn is expected in the northwest by Friday with likely snow by Wednesday evening, as southerly winds shift and cloudiness increases.
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Topeka
Kansas
Etern
Weather Bureau
Tom Arnold
Arnold
Oklahoma POWH Hawkins May Return to U S Soon
Mrs. Carley Jones, mother of Pfc Samuel David Hawkins, says a secret source reports her 22 year old son, a former Oklahoma City prisoner of war who refused repatriation in Korea, wants to come home. He is in China under constant watch and no longer attends Peiping University.
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Oklahoma City
Pfc
Samuel David Hawkins
Carley Jones
China
Hawkins
Korea
Red China
Peiping University
Guard
Kansas Traffic Deaths 1955 Report
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the State Accident Records Section cover the last 72 hours showing 579 to date in 1955, with 604 in the same period in 1954. Includes one earlier fatality not previously reported.
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Topeka
Kansas
U S Communist Party Described as Russian Backed Conspiracy
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee calls the Communist party of the United States a Russian inspired Moscow dominated anti American quasimilitary conspiracy. The 100 page handbook aims to expose communism and quotes SACB findings that the U S party is substantially directed by the Soviet Union.
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Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Communist Party of the
United States
Soviet Union
Eastland
D-Miss
Communist Party
U.S.A
SACR
House Committee On Un-American
Floods Devastate Humboldt County California Area
Associated Press dispatch from Eureka describes ten days of heavy rains washing out Klamath and Klamath Glen, leaving 2000 homeless and 50 million dollars in damage. Bridges broken, roads undermined, homes destroyed, and communities like Klamath suspended. The report notes numerous fatalities and widespread ruin.
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Bill Chambers
Humboldt County
Redwood Country
California
Chambers
Associated Press
Eureka
Klamath
Klamath Glen
Klamath River
Soviet Delegates Praise 1958 Budget With Defense Cut
In Moscow delegates to the Supreme Soviet spent six hours praising the Kremlin budget promising a cut in defense outlays. Hours more speeches were set for tonight as some MPs complained of prices shortages and late deliveries. The budget outlined 568.8 billion rubles in expenditures and 591.9 billion in revenues with defense at 12% of outlays, roughly 18 percent of total.
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Nicolai Bulganin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
India
Burma
Afghanistan
Bulganin
Khrushchev
Zverev
Golfing Husband Delays Home. Three Golf Balls Found in Hash
N Lew Luquire a textile worker from Biscoe North Carolina known for golfing late promised to return home for a family movie. He arrived late and ate warmed over turkey hash discovering three well cooked golf balls his wife had gifted for Christmas.
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Biscoe
N. C
Lew Luquire
Doctor Pettyjohn named to four year state alcoholism panel
Dr W J Pettyjohn, a Russell physician, was appointed by Gov Fred Hal to a four year term on the State Commission on Alcoholism. He succeeds the present chairman Dr Karl E Voldeng of Wellington who asked not to be reappointed.
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Topera
W. J. Pettyjohn
Russell
Fred Hal
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Pettyjohn
Karl EF. Voldeng
Wellington
Eisenhower Illness Tops 1955 News Poll
The year’s biggest news story is President Eisenhower’s heart attack and recovery, prompting questions about his health and 1956 election prospects. The coverage notes his Denver illness, medical care, and subsequent recuperation at Gettysburg farm amid political uncertainty.
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Eisenhower
Associated Press
Republican Party
Gettysburg
Flooding Shifts Threat to Delta near Stockton
The flood danger moved to the San Joaquin River delta near Stockton as tolls rose to 41 dead with 19 more missing. Army engineers warned danger spots across the delta while high tides threatened. Yuba City saw easing as Feather River flow dropped. The disaster risk spread toward the Tich delta east of San Francisco Bay with potential $150 million in damage and Red Cross aid planned for 4,000 to 5,000 families.
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San Joaquin
Ellsworth Bunker
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U S Sergeant Missing In Russ Berlin Sector
An American sergeant from Paris has disappeared in the Soviet sector of Berlin after an automobile crash. M Sgt Mike Kliman of Brooklyn was last seen being taken from the scene and a preliminary inquiry is ordered. A request will be sent to the Russians to locate him.
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Tod Ay
Army
Mike Kliman
Brooklyn
Cate Kliman
Vaccine progress and perils tied to early Salk batches
The article notes scientists' confirmation that the Salk vaccine is broadly effective, but early spring batches contained live virus causing disease in some children. Officials say manufacturing was exceptionally challenging as the process balanced safety with efficacy while a few batches posed major risks.
State of Union Message to Congress on January Fifth
President Eisenhower will deliver the State of the Union to Congress on January 5 as he continues recovery from the September heart attack. The White House said clerks will read the message this year. Officials discussed world disarmament and atomic test issues in separate talks with Secretary Dulles. The president may also travel south per doctors’ advice, with Key West as a possible destination.
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Key West
Fla
Quiet Kansas University Campus As Work Resumes After Holiday
After a three day Christmas vacation KU offices reopen with light activity. Construction on the south campus landscaping and Bailey Hall remodeling continues as classes resume January 4 and final exams begin January 19. Only essential staff and a few researchers are on duty while major conferences are absent this year.
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Association of American Law Schools
Health authority Dr Francis Franczak dies in Buffalo after 36 years
Dr Francis E. Franczak longtime Buffalo city health commissioner for 36 years and an international authority on public health and preventive medicine died today at age 82. He led city health initiatives and influenced national health policy during decades of service.
Patrol chief to supervise New Year traffic safety by air
State patrol will deploy on Colorado highways for New Year weekend but patrol chief Gilbert Carrel will not ride with them. He will oversee operations from a patrol plane over Pueblo Colorado Springs Denver and Greeley areas as traffic deaths reach a record 418 this year.
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Colorado
Gilbert Carrel
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Greeley
Carrel
City Returns to Normal After Quiet Yale Weekend
Lawrence resumes work after a quiet Christmas weekend marred by a severe traffic accident near Lawrence on U.S. Highway 59. Clement Welsh is in critical condition with head injuries. John Scott is in FAIR condition with head injury and a broken arm. Traffic was light as KU students were away. Fire calls included a cat rescue and a shed fire. multiple burglaries occurred including at Dine-A-Mite Inn and Kraft Appliance. Local courts hear cases on a tavern shooting spree and drunkenness offenses.
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Boone
Iowa
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Welsh
U.S. Highway 59
John Irving Scott
Ames
State Highway Patrol
Kansas University
Ohio St
A& Grace
Lincoln Street
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la. Sty
Kraft Appliance
Mass
Fritzel Service
Soden Garage
Mars
Mild Local Weather To Remain Awhile
Lawrence enjoys a spell of mild weather with highs around 60 expected Wednesday as a warm spell continues. Temperatures rose to 50 in downtown and a 67 degree peak last Saturday marked the warmest day of the month. A change to snow and cold is forecast for northwest areas late Wednesday as winds shift.
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Lawrence
Rece
Joe Murray to Retire as J W's Managing Editor
Joseph W. Murray who has led the Journal World news and editorial department for forty years will retire January 1. Bill Mayer, longtime staffer, will become managing editor with Jack Zimmerman promoted to news editor and Earl Morey named sports editor.
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