Ex-Communists Can Hold Union Office in UAW Ruling
The UAW Public Review Board ruled that former Communists may hold union offices, upholding lower union tribunals in cases involving ten members. Five Detroit area locals used the Fifth Amendment amid questions by the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee and two Chicago international reps admitted past Communist membership. The seven member board, including educators and clergy, said conclusions align with President Reuther’s letter and AFL-CIO ethics code. decisions are final.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Public Review Board
UAW
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Communist Party
UAW International
Chicago
Public Review Board
Walter P. Reuther
Afl-Cio
Missile funding climbs through early Cold War years
The text traces missile program spending from fiscal 1951 through the 1950s and into 1985, noting jumps amid perceived Soviet jet capabilities. It cites figures peaking at about 4.638 billion dollars for the current year, with fluctuations in earlier decades and no spokesman yet on yearly missile obligations versus military requests.
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U. S
Sheenbowes
Mondlay
Congress
Chewing Tobacco Production Falls to 30-Year Low
The Agriculture Department reports this year’s chewing tobacco output at about 73 million pounds, the smallest since records began over three decades ago. Production decline reflects shifts in farming and demand amid market changes.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Death Notice for Wealthy MacGregor in San Diego
Wealthy MacGregor died December 21 after a long illness in San Diego. She visited here frequently with sisters Helen MacGregor of 1201 Dread Ave and the late Mrs. M. E. Rice.
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Wealthy MacGregor
San Diego
Miss MacGregor
Helen MacGregor
Dread Ave
M. E. Rice
Clarence E. Cressler dies at 70 in Kansas City area
Clarence E. Cressler 70 of Hoxie died Thursday in Bethany Hospital Kansas City. He lived in Lawrence years ago and worked as an agent for Standard Oil. He retired in 1982. Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Porter Chapel Kansas City, burial about noon in Maple Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Alice Cressler and a brother in Neosho Missouri.
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Clarence E. Cressler
Hoxie
Bethany Hospital
Kansas City
Kas
Lawrence
Standard Oil Co
Porter Chapel
Maple Grove
Alice Cressler
Neosho
Funeral notices for Mrs Frances Sheets and Dr Byron Williams
Mrs Frances Sheets formerly of Lawrence died December 16 at her son Clarence Sheets Jr. in Springfield Missouri. Funeral services and burial were held in Springfield. Dr Byron E Williams 51 of Oklahoma City and a 1933 KU Medical School graduate died December 24 with end funeral services at 2 PM in Oklahoma City.
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Frances Sheets
Lawrence
Clarence Sheets Jr
Springfield
Byron E. Williams
Oklahoma
KU Medical School
Oklahoma City
Williams
Byron Williams
Willem Ave
Local man dies on Christmas Day in Taviorville
Funeral arrangements under the care of Mark Rohead Funeral Home. Burial plans are expected, with services in Taviorville for the 57 year old resident whose death occurred on Christmas Day.
New Year Traffic Death Toll Estimate 130
The National Safety Council estimates 130 Americans will die in traffic crashes during the New Year celebration. Predictions show 180 fatalities on streets and highways during Christmas, with a total of 225 for the period. Since World War II, New Year tolls have been lower than Christmas due to less long-distance travel.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Rural district and city team up on trunk sewer project
Landowners weigh costs as rural district funds trunk sewer now to serve future growth. Ed Farmer of Black and Veatch notes joint benefit for Lawrence as expansion proceeds northwest. City gains capacity in relief sewer while rural district covers trunk sewer costs. Riverside Seers District formed to serve new industries and potential residential growth.
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Black & Veatch
Ed Farmer
Lawrence
Two 22YearOld Men Admit Burglaries in Kansas
Wichita police say Harvey E. Kiger and John Bel She admitted seven burglaries in Dodge City and Satanta. They acknowledged a December 1 safe burglary at the University of Wichita Field House, netting $800. Both face preliminary hearing in Wichita Common Pleas on charges linked to a Wichita trailer sales firm burglary Saturday night.
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Wichita
Dodge City
Satanta
John Judge
Harvey E. Kiger
John Belshe
University of Wichita
Kiger
Belshe
Wichita Common Pleas
Overbrook Tower Project Begins on Bell Relay Site
Construction starts on a Bell Telephone relay tower east of Overbrook to handle increased traffic reroute from St. Louis and St. Joseph. The concrete structure measures 59 by 79 feet and will operate 24 hours with nine staff across three shifts.
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Overbrook
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Explosion tears through First State Bank in Odessa
An explosion, likely gas caused, ripped through the First State Bank of Odessa. Two female employees suffered facial and arm burns as the blast tore the vault top and ceiling, shattering windows on the two story bank building.
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Odesa
Tex
First State Bank of
Odessa
Births Reported at Memorial Hospital
At Memorial Hospital the credit line lists multiple individuals and addresses in a terse birth notice: Judith Brown of Eudora, Cheryl Seaver of McLouth, Mrs Statler of 761 Elm St, Mrs Hein of 1725 Nt St, kos DeSoto, ce Bonner pine Mrs Vivian Wetkel of 1037 Ky 8t, Mrs Mamie Tuttle of 2964 Vt 9t, Mr and Mrs Edward Shaw of 721 R I St, a daughter. Also Childe Bonner Springs and Mr and Mrs Murphy Route 3, a daughter Thursday.
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Judith Brown
Eudora
Cheryl Seaver
McLouth
Statler
Elm St
Hein
Nt. St
Kos
DeSoto
Bonner
Vivian Wetkel
Mamie Tuttle
Edward Shaw
R. I. St
Childe
Bonner ‘Springs
Murphy
Thuretey
Device Picks Up Tiniest Murmur
Warren Michigan report on a new heart sound detector that hears minute murmurs undetectable by standard tools. Developed by Dr Dale Groom of South Carolina Medical College and GM Technical Center staff, the device uses a capacitance pickup and no direct chest contact. It sits on the chest skin and converts sounds into electrical signals for analysis on an oscilloscope.
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Warren, Mich
Dale Groom
Medical College‘ of
South Carolina
Yro T
General Motors Technical Center
Medical College Hospital
Charleston
D. C
Homicide Charge Filed In Street Brawl Death
New York husky laborer Monroe Gideon, 28, was charged with homicide for the Christmas Eve street brawl that killed Broadway actor Gerald Sarracini, a Canadian star of Romanoff and Juliet. Sarracini died from a brain concussion after a single punch outside a tavern near Broadway and 64th Street. Also felled was ex-welterweight boxer Tommy Bell, 34, who initially said he and his friend were attacked by several men.
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New York
Gerald Sarracini
Monroe Gideon
Sarracini
Broadway
64Th Street
Romanoff and Juliet
Peter Ustinov
Tommy Bell
Bell
Local Choir Plans Open Rehearsals Amid Worship Services
Around 3,000 people are expected to speak during daily morning worship services and will join a 200-voice choir in seaside celebrations. No further details are clearly legible.
Pay TV Form Filed Washington
The Federal Communications Commission filed a form from the Philadelphia Beverage Co Inc, reported in Washington as part of regulatory notices.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Philadelphia Beeoteanting Co
Ins
Long Weekends for Plane Workers at Torrance Firm
In Torrance California Longren Aircraft Co announces extra long weekends for 500 employees without pay or production loss. Cards show a calendar with holidays and state the first Monday off monthly with a following Saturday off. Mrs Christina Wentworth an officer remarks the plan will boost goodwill and worker happiness.
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Torrance
Calif
Longren Aircraft Court
Valiue
Christina E. Wentworth
Frech Ask Support For Assembly
Paris leaders in the French Cabinet seek National Assembly backing for a plan to curb the cabinet crisis. Premier Felix Gaillard’s government, backed by center parties, votes on censuring the government rather than confidence. The plan would dissolve the assembly if failed, blocking Cabinet turnover.
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Paris
National Assembly
Felix Gaillard
Court Rules Libel Fine is Deductible Tax Item
The court held that a libel judgment paid by a business is deductible as a business expense under tax rules. The ruling stems from a case where the IRS sought to collect on the tax item.
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Washington
U Tex
Internal Revenue Service
Salina Boy Hospitalized After Arrow Incident
A fourteen year old Salina boy was treated after an arrow pierced Jimmie’s ear during an incident involving canoes. Authorities reported the youth “knows where now” and the event prompted medical care and an inquiry into the handling of the injury.
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Salina W
Viervie Opten
Jimmie
Salina
Integration Ruling Reversed by Court
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district ruling on school integration, directing a reasonable delay to allow schools to meet their primary duties. It ordered a full hearing if further disputes arise and stated the district court’s judgment was reversed. In Arkansas, Gov Orval Faubus urged delaying orders and referenced Little Rock central high school integration proceedings.
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New Orleans
Circuit Court of Appeals
Dist
William Atwell
Dallas
Ao Appeal Court
Richard’ Rives
Huntsville
Ark
Orval Faubus
Little Rock
U. S
Topeka Woman Writes On Despite Furious Honking
Topeka headline recalls a chaotic scene as a lone woman writes undeterred amid furious honking from drivers. Police officials note the incident drew attention but dignity and safety remained the focus of bystanders and authorities.
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Topeka
Chavez Predicts A Budget Battle
Chavez warns of a clash over the new budget as Congress faces rough going. He attacks unspent funds redistribution and opposes extending the reciprocal trade program and White House plans to cut water pollution programs.
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White House
Speen
Congress
Chavez
Aden
Ida Naval Hospital
Senate
Lawrence Sharpshooter Outfoxed by Coyote Prankster
Local chatter notes a Lawrence sharpshooter briefly outfoxed Thursday by a antics sparked prank involving a coyote in a culvert. The shooter, known for quick comebacks, failed to respond as spectators laughed. Mr and Mrs W J Adriance were listed as patent winners for Christie home lighting. Lawrence reports three traffic accident free days marking a positive term start.
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W. J Adriance
Christie
Mr. W. Wair
Lawrence
Moon drone reconnaissance cuts risk to pilots
A new pilotless drone performs photographic reconnaissance over enemy terrain, capturing images without risking pilot life. The device, described in contemporary reports, can fly over hostile areas and transmit night pictures, aiding strategic assessment.
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Moon
Eraf
Fte
Fisres
Sn Dent
Bae Pictures
TheFy
Eciriat
Accure
Villa Eden and Local Social News Summary
Topeka residents Alfred Jo Lea and Carl Kurtz Jr hosted at Rudora after a driving incident involving Pettengill near Tonganoxie. Freida Reetz returns from Hammond Ind visit. many local gatherings reported including Grange Hall, Happy Hour Club, and a Santa visit with 17 in roll call. Lawrence guests and family visits noted. yearbooks distributed for 1958.
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Alfred Jo Lea
Topeka
Carl Kurtz Jr
Rudora
Pettengill
Hazel Ridge
Tonganoxie
Freida Reetz
M. Self and Family
Hammond
Ind
Alfred Torneden
James Toyne
Melvin Dealer
Charles Davids
Santa Claus
Ed DeLoy
Baldwin
Lloyd Douglas
Tweed
Lawrence
Marie Seele
L. J. Milleret Sr
Henry Milleret
Dennis
George Milleret
Hal Jenbeck
Dick Wise
Ffamily
Nevejor Nation Is Largest American Indian Tribe
A fragment notes the Nevejor as the United States largest tribe with about 73,000 people living on a New Mexico reservation. It remains part of a broader description of federally recognized groups and their distribution across reservations nationally.
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Uited
New Mexico
Mars Sputnik II Visibility Across United States
Cambridge reports that Sputnik II will be visible over much of the United States tonight, offering stargazers a rare early spaceflight sighting as astronomical observers prepare telescopes and residents look skyward for the historic satellite.
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Cambridge
Mars
United States
Douglas County Kansas seeks bids for gravity sewer project
Douglas County Kansas invites sealed proposals by January 17 1968 3 00 pm central time for complete gravity sewer work in two sections including pipe manholes and related materials. Specifications available from Hughes County Kansas offices via Black Veatch. Bonds deposits and nonresident fees apply. Bid opening and award rights reserved by the county.
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Lawrenee
Jenotic
Bonatas
Kansa
Vitvy Smwars
Bendre
Douglas County
Kansas
Aingie
Ithea
Otle
Mere of
Hughes County
Artis of’ Black & ‘Veatch
P.O
Kankes Cleeve
Missouri
Denispiand
Ted. In
Serratia
Netics
Enish
Uniry
Mireney Ragint
Ict Fan
Ite Ter
Oan
Raven Otte
Eee
Contencion
II Fle
Wea
Douglas
Kaneas
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Schouten Rave
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Trudie
Rave
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Schouten
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Veronica
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Simantha
Agatha ‘Schouten
Husky
Frech Ask
Coyote
Villa Eden
Monuments Lawrence Memorial Co
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