Nervous Ex Bandit Loses First Round to Texas
Leavenworth Kansas crowd watched former Southwest gang member Floyd Hamilton fail in his bid to avoid return to Texas. Denied habeas corpus by County Judge Kenneth Harmon, Hamilton faces possible immediate appeal from custody after serving 18 years of a 10 year term for bank robbery, assault and Dyer Act violations. Deputy Sheriff John Massey extradited him from federal custody. Hamilton claimed he was not a fugitive and said he would appeal within 30 days.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Floyd Hamilton
U.S
Texas
Hamilton
Kenneth Harmon
Barrow
Southwest
Harmon
John Massey
Dallas
U. S. Depty
Kansas
Fred Hall
Oklahoma Driver Dies in Kansas Road Collision
Orville D. Peters, 19, of Ski ntook Okla, killed when his car struck a culvert six miles south of Winfield. Peters, stationed at Ft Riley, and Pvt. Robert T Belk 18 also from Sidatook were returning home for New Year. The Kansas traffic toll reaches 675 this year with multiple earlier fatalities, including Joe Rees 71 of Fowler and Vernon Leroy Roberts 13 of Wann Okla.
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Topekam
Kansas
Pio
Orville D. Peters
Skintook
Okla
Winfield
Peters
Ft. Riley
Robert T. Belk
Sidatook
Kaneax
Joe Rees
Fowler
Kas
Vernon Leroy - Roberts
Wann
Okle
Pratt
Statehood for Alaska Hawaii Is Doubtful
Rep A L Miller of Nebraska ranking member says statehood for Alaska and Hawaii looks doubtful next session. He previously supported both admissions but cites opposition from Senate hearings and Alaska’s proposed delegation actions as weakening their chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep
A. L. Miller
Nebraska
House Interior Committee
Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
Miller
Senate Internat Security Committee
World traveler Irby Hughes recalls globe trek during KU days
Irby Hughes, a KU senior, just returned from a six month 45000 mile world trip ending in Lawrence. He recalls meeting rich and poor families, witnessing riots near Singapore, and stresses how fortunate Americans are. He favored Australia as a future home and notes friendly ties with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Irby Hughes
K. U
Lawrence
Los Angeles
Hughes
U. S
B. Q. Hughes
Ohio St
New York
Florida
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Denmark
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
Greece
Egypt
Lebanon
Syria
Jordan
Iraq
India
Thailand
Singapore
Australia
Fiji Islands
Ike
Chioce
U. 5
New York City
Middle East
Divorce suit filed in District Court for Shirley A Martinez
A divorce suit has been filed in District Court by Shirley A Martinez against Mario M Martinez. The report notes the action and names the parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley A. Martinez
Mario M. Martinez
Man Forces Wife To Be a Burglar
Chicago police detained a young couple linked to 29 burglaries across Oak Park River Forest and Forest Park since last August. Lawrence Griffin 20 admitted coercing wife Ann 22 into crime claiming a forced escape may have caused their premature baby born Christmas Day weighing 3 pounds 3 ounces now in an Oak Park Hospital incubator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawrence Griffin
Ann
Oak Park Hospital
Griffin
Oak Park
River Forest
Suburban Forest Fark
Resignation of Douglas County Sheriff Jones echoed in heated era
In a violent era between Free-State and Proslavery factions, Sam Jones, Lawrence’s sheriff and Proslavery leader, resigned his post a century ago this week after leading a prior raid that burned the Free-State Hotel and dumped newspapers’ equipment. Proslavery papers praised him while Free-State voices mocked the praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sam Jones
Douglas County
Jones
Lawrence
State Historical Society
Lecompton Union
Lawrence Herald of Freedom
Memorial tribute to Oscar Coffin former UNC journalism chief
Raleigh obituary honors Oscar Coffin a cantankerous yet influential journalism educator who retired last June after 30 years guiding UNC students from the journalism school. Coffin mentored many reporters and editors shaping careers, emphasizing accuracy concise writing and the value of plain language.
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Oscar Coffin
Raleigh
N. C
University of North Carolina
O. J. Coffin
Carolina Daily
Coffin
The Journalist's Mentor and a Love of Miss So and So
A reminiscence portrays a cantankerous editor, O J, as a central clearinghouse of newspapers from Baltimore to beyond. He assigns work early in the week, reviews perilous Friday runs, reads aloud with mock sarcasm, and mentors interns who fall under his spell while thrill of journalism fuels a romance with a named girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asyhime
Baltimore
Coffin
O. J
Cubs
S A
Kansas coach Sparky Stalcup jokes about Wilt cap craze
Missouri basketball coach Sparky Stalcup suspects who is in charge at Kansas University. He notes Ivy League caps worn by Jayhawkers during the Big Seven tournament and quips Wilt Chamberlain would be running the school when Chancellor Franklin Murphy and athletic director Dutch Lonborg wear them. The piece also mentions TV football and bowls week ahead and holiday repair woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sparky Stalcup
Kansas University
Lawrence
Mike Nichols
Wilt Chamberlain
Jayhawkers
Kansas City
Stalcup
Franklin) Murphy
Dutch
Lonborg
Wilt
Marriage Licenses Issued From Probate Court
The list shows pairs of names and ages for marriage licenses issued in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Notable entrants include George Alexitch and Joan Eibel, both 26, of Prairie Village and Lawrence respectively, with several other couples from Lawrence, Lecompton, Duluth, St. Joseph, and Williams town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alexitch
Prairie Village
Joan Eibel
Lawrence
George Willard Beers
Irene E. Burress
Duluth
Mrs Crown Hospitalized For Major Surgery
Mrs John Crown was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for major non emergency surgery. She is reported to be doing well today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crown
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Hospital Admissions and Births Include Area Residents
Memorial Hospital reports admissions for Velma Loney Este Fyne Louise Dorang Irma Crown Ava Cramer Susan Cool Frances Andrews Ima gean Gregory and others in towns such as Eudora Jarbalo DeSoto and Desoto. Dismissals include Benjamin Shore and Charles Lane plus David Hemphill Florence Feverly and baby boy Ronald Walbridge and Donald Walbridge baby boy James Arlene Teeple and Doris Snow with baby girl. Birth notices announce a daughter for Harold Anderson and a daughter for James F. Fyne both Friday.
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Velma Loney
la, St
Este Fyne
Louise Dorang
Irma Crown
Iowa St
Ava Cramer
Tenn. St
Susan
Cool
N. J. St
Frances Andrews
Vt. St
Imagean Gregory
Eudora
Benjamin Shore
Sir Charles Lane
Dakota St
David Hemphill
Learnard Ave
Florence Feverly
Jarbalo
Ronald Walbridge
DeSoto
Donald Walbridge
James
Arlene Teeple
del. St
Doris Snow
19Th St
Textbook Program Aims For Better Quality At Lower Cost
Gov George Docking and state superintendent Adel Throckmorton push overhaul of Kansas textbook program to cut costs and improve quality. Plan to include incentives for districts to establish rental systems and possible changes to adoption laws. Only small fraction of districts use rental system despite long history.
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Topeka
Ernct
George Docking
Adel F. Throckmorton
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Throckmorton
Docking
Kansas
Norton County Alumni Banquet Draws KU Attendees
About 60 Jayhawks including alumni students and prospective students attended the Norton County Alumni Banquet at the Norton County Club. Frank C. Foley geology professor spoke on Kansas water resources. Also present were KU officials Fred Ellsworth Maurice Barker and Norton mayor state senator elect William B. Ryan presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Unity
Norton County
Norton Country Club
Frank C. Foley
State Geological Survey
Water Resources of
Kansas
Fred Ellsworth
K.U. Alumni Association
Maurice Barker
Greater University Fund
William B. Ryan
Norton
Henry Henry Listed Just Fair After Emergency Ear Tumor Op
Henry Just Fair Today Donald Henry associate professor of physical education at Kansas University is listed as just fair after an emergency operation at K U Medical Center in Kansas City Kas He entered Thursday for tumor removal in the inner ear and suffered a relapse early this morning making the operation necessary
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Donald Henry
Kansas University
K. U. Medical Center
Kansas City
Kas
Henry
Chappell Returns From FBI Classes in Topeka
Sheriff-elect Dale Chappell has returned from a two day FBI sponsored police school in Topeka. The program covered fingerprinting accident investigation search and seizure arrest techniques and roundtable discussions led by Percy Wiley of the FBI. FBI agents conducted the classes and the Topeka Police Department will host a 0 day school inviting local agencies to attend any or all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Chappell
Topeka
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Percy Wiley
FBI
Kansas City
Chappell
Rosewall Signs $65,000 Tennis Contract in Australia
ADELAIDE Australia Ken Rosewall 22 year old Davis Cup ace signed a $65,000 contract to join Jack Kramer’s professional troupe. The deal includes a five percent bonus of the gross gate a $25,000 renewal for another year if he defeats Pancho Gonzales and 25 percent of all receipts over $300,000.
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Adelaide
Australia
Ken Rosewall
Jack Kramer
Rosewall
Pancho Gonzales
Overland Park Visit and Christmas Dinner Reflections
Mrs Harriet Scott spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Overland Park with Mr and Mrs Virgil Benton and family. Mr and Mrs Howard Caviness hosted a Christmas dinner. A tale recalls writers Phil Russell and O J Coffin, noting a harsh yet cultured blend of critique and impractical pranks. The passage ends with a nod to Phillips Russell and the departed figure’s imagined fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Scott
Overland Park
Virgil
Benton
Howard Caviness
Christmas Gatherings and Hospital News In Lawrence Area
Multiple local families exchanged gifts and hosted Christmas gatherings from Kan sas City to Seymour Iowa and Detroit Mich. Hospital notices list several patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital including Mrs Frank Roe and Mr Charles Baecker after strokes and heart issues. A string of births from Elvis Malone Billie Willimson and Joe Lewis are noted along with various travels and visits around mid December.
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Wayne Vitt
Geiert
Gabriel
Lawrence
Jack Schehrer
John Vitt
Henry Caviness
Tonganoxte
Howard Cavinass
Gary Lawellin
Debra
Chester Baecker
Katherine
Howard Price
Kansas City
Ralph Blann
Gene Browhardt
Terry
Seymour
Iowa
Lewis French
Janice
Hmma
Randel
Arthur Mathia
Detroit
Mich
Ross Smith
Noel Griffin
Edna
Walter Brecheisen
Tom Foster
Don’ Simons
Hays
Sid Simons
Budora
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Frank Roe
Ethel Clarkson
Charles Baecker
Elvis Malone
Billie Willimson
Joe Lewis
Lewis
Betty Jean Gilbreth
Ronnie Young
California
Jerry Harris
Virgil Young
Deaths and Funerals of Fred C. Stanley Ward in Crossnore
Fred C. Stanley Ward, formerly of Flanders New Jersey and a Lawrence resident during World War II, died at about 42. Survived by widow Anne and daughter Donna, services and burial set for Tuesday in Crossnore North Carolina. Also notes Kentucky milk yield rose to 4210 pounds per cow in 1955 from 4100 in 1954.
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Fred C. Stanley Ward
Fred C. Stanley
Flanders
N. J
Lawrence
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Anne Stanley
Donna Stanley
Crossnore
N. C
Kentucky
Market News Grain and Livestock Prices Report
Kansas City market report shows grain prices for wheat corn oats and sorghum with soybeans and barley listed. Livestock numbers cover cattle hogs and sheep with USDA commentary on feeder steers slaughter calves heifers and sows, plus quotes for lambs and feeder lambs and various butter egg and poultry rates.
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K. C
U. S
Powder Blast Destroys 17 Buildings in Fuchu Japan
A powder magazines explosion at a fireworks factory in Fuchu Japan killed one person and injured three others as six magazines blew up leveling 17 buildings in the area. Fire officials restrained further details pending investigations and casualty updates.
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Japan
Fuchu
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Card of thanks from Mrs. Robert Guntert and family Mr. and Mrs. Emil Guntert Mrs. E. J. Heck and families expresses gratitude for flowers cards and deeds of kindness after the loss of their loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Guntert
Emil Guntert
E. J. Heck
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Dolph C. Simons, JR
Melbourne
Warren Hodges
A. T. (Buck) Hodges
Col. Hodges
Mughes
AP Rede On
Man
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Charles Hanna
Channel 4
Galen Wahlmeier
San Francisco
Wahlmeier
Bob Handa
Morris Kay
Municipal Auditorium
Michigan State Basketall
Ferddy Anderson
Anderson
Muark
Michigan State
Bradley
Colorado
C.C
Sheriff's Office
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Miami
Pasadena
Calif
Memorial Hospital
Harold E. Anderson
James F. Fyne
Jayhawks
Hamlet
Ana
Skipper
Gertrude
Wilson
Phillips Russell
Dr. Russell
Phil Russell
F.o.b
Beltsville
Pete's
America
B. P. O. Elks
Fred Frey
Christmas Club
Lawrence National Bank Rtn
Massachusetts
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