Eden Says Oblivion Threat Dims Global Danger
British Prime Minister Eden told Congress the direct threat of aggression has decreased in the current era though dangers remain. He urged Western unity, rejecting war as sole solution and pushing friendship and freedom to raise living standards. He spoke to Senate and House after joint declaration with Eisenhower.
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Eden
Congress
Europe
Kremlin
Middle East
Asia
Senate
Washington
Eisenhower
Senate Cuts Gov Hall Office Budget in Party Row
The Kansas Senate trimmed the governor Fred Hall office budget by 8000 in a session that highlighted Republican factionalism. Amendments from J O Gunnels and J H Moore reduced salaries and operating allowances, following prior House cuts of 22000. Debate featured sharp exchanges over politics and cost, with lawmakers questioning staffing and cross-department payrolls.
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Topeka
Senate
Fred Hall
J. 0
Gunnels
Colby
J. H Moore ,Jr
Salina
House
Ways and Means
William Weigand
R-La Crosse
Moore
Paul Wunsch
Kingman
Wilfrid Cavaness
R-Chanute
Ways and Means Compritiee
Revenue
Wunsch
Don Hultso
Kansas
Hults
Film plan for ROTC recruitment faces mixed reactions
Oklahoma A&M College Air Force ROTC officers filed new flight plans for a recruitment film after a preview showed many bathing beauties. Col Clarence A Breedlove, director of the detachment, said the film would require more men for advanced ROTC. The makers shot during cadet trips to Las Vegas and other locales and intended to screen the film for civic groups.
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Okla
Oklahoma
A&m College
Air Force Rotc
Clarence A. Breedlove
Aggie Ai
Agwie
Las Vegas
Nev
ROTC
Hall-Recommended Income Tax Increase Dies In House
The Kansas House killed Gov Fred Hall’s 5 percent income tax hike 72 to 41 to balance the state budget. Lawmakers expect no new taxes this session though a budget gap could force revenue measures in 1957. Rep Max Dice moved to kill the bill and Rep John Bower urged facing realities.
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Topeka Up
Fred Hall
Max Dice
R-Johnson
John Bower
R-Mclouth
Bower
Ben Marshall
Lincoln
House
Marshall
John Morse
Mound City
Tenley Albright Wins U S Skating Sweep in Cortina
Tenley Albright, 20, conquers a polio scar to win the Olympic women's figure skating title in Cortina d Ampezzo. The United States achieves a rare all honors sweep with Hayes Alan Jenkins having won the men's crown yesterday. Carol Heiss also shines as a crowd favorite in the national triumph.
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Cortina D'Ampezzo
Italy
P—Plucky
Tenley Albright
United States
Hayes Alan Jenkins
Colorado Springs
Colo
Miss Albright
Sweden
Carol Heiss
Stone Park
N.C
Graceful Tenley
$50 000 Claim Filed For Leavenworth Death
Leavenworth resident Ormand W Leave filed a $50,000 claim in Probate court against the estate of Ellis Hill who was killed in a September 8 auto accident eight miles south of Leavenworth on U S Highway 73. Leavenworth’s W G Leavel, a noted horseman, was also killed in the same crash. Andy Hess Auto Ins VI 3 3497.
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Leavenworth
Ormand
W. Leave
Ellis Hill
Leavel
W. G. Leavel
Here
U. S. Highway 73
Parched Acreage In State Under Blanket of Snow
Kansas wheat fields lie under a heavy snow cover as storms persist. Temperatures drop to 10 below in the northwest and rise to near 15 above in the southeast. Snow totals reach 10 inches across much of the state with towns like Emporia and Iola reporting several inches. Roads remain hazardous and Lyon County schools are closed due to blocked roads.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Tomoorrow
Wernes
Dodge City
Emporia
Parsons
el Dorado
Chanute
Garnett
Salina
Garnet
Iola
State Highway Department
Lyon
Lyon County
Pratt
Goodland
Garden City
Pittsburg
Gas Prices Fall Four or Five Cents During War
Gasoline prices at local major stations dropped four to five cents a gallon as the Lawrence war entered its third day. Regular gas was 23.9 cents, down from 27.9, and premium 25.9, down from 30.3. Dealers expect the cuts to last at least another month despite heavy snow interruptions.
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Lawrence
Kansas Traffic Deaths Reported For 1956
Traffic fatalities list from the State Accident Records Section shows 46 deaths to date in 1956, 51 for the same period in 1955. A dog show is scheduled at the Community Building on February 5.
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Topeka
Kansas
Slow-Melting Snow on New Hampshire Vermont Streets
Five days of almost daily snowfall without melting clogged downtown traffic in New Hampshire and Vermont Streets. The center ridges formed treacherous ruts causing one accident and a four-block jam. City crews moved snow to street centers, but repeated storms and expense hampered full clearing.
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New Hampshire
Vermont
Kansas
City
Jim Wigglesworth
Massachusetts Street
Wigglesworth
Drennon
Haskell Ave
Vehicles Still Most Deadly U S Wrecks Toll 38 300 in 1955
The National Safety Council reports 1955 traffic accidents killed 38 300 Americans, the main cause of all accident deaths totaling 92 000 with 79 200 000 injuries and 10 300 000 000 in losses. The 1955 road toll matched 1953 as the third highest on record, with 1941 at 39 969 the peak.
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U.S
Chicago
National Safety Council Today
Los
Nickel Stogies Revive After Long Sleep
Five cent cigars rebound as makers and distributors report brisk sales and new packaging. CMA estimates 1.185 billion nickels sold, up 8 percent from the prior year, with Lawrence and Pierson firms highlighting popular names like Headline, King Edward, and Muriel.
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Curence M. Weiner
Cigar Manufacturers Association
Woh
Tis
CMA
Lawrence
A. B. Coker and Son Company
R. J. Averr
J. Pierson and Son
Muriel
Thompson
Curn‘parison
Cather Oullock
Canbimiedd Guin
Allen candidate for state senator from Fifth District
A historical notice outlines Allen as a candidate for the Fifth District state senate. It notes his early life in Douglas and Jefferson Counties, schooling at Kansas University and high school, and his athletic years on the basketball team. The piece mentions his career path through Kansas mill fields, a return to BL, and entry into the party race, with speculation about seeking rejection.
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Jults
Furst
Douglas and
Jefferson Courches
Allen
Lead
Sale Hence High School
Kansas Universit
KUL
Kansas Millfields
Tue
Pentaee UN Partiership
Ff Wilson
Ernabt
Julian Trade
Dias R
Gontidhed
Prank Car Incident Leaves Officers Blushing
Police explain a supposed prank involving a patrol car near an urban driveway. Witnesses heard a loud engine restart and the chief says the act was not planned as theft though observers question the intent. A quiet local investigation continues.
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Dadearty
At Trates
Rael
Siareis
Callieeis
Dhe
Ievoeway
Sid
GM Posts Record Net Income in 1.288 Billion Milestone
General Motors Corp reports a record net income of 1.288 billion dollars with earnings per share of 130. The results reflect growth in gross margins and payrolls. Official disclosure notes significant gains and projected market momentum for the year ahead.
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Muami
Fla
General Motors Corp. A
Harta FE Cousine Neesidant
Poe
Weather Bureau Debates Groundhog Weather Wisdom
The Weather Bureau releases its annual discussion of groundhog forecasts and seasonal weather sayings. Officials note regional differences in wind patterns and precipitation while cautioning that the tongue in cheek groundhog myth may stay accurate only in parts of the Midwest and East.
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Leon Tye Catt
Mexico
Gulf of Mesicu
Midwest
No Snowfall Predicted Despite Cold January Month
The region faces continued cold with limited snow, noting January brought minimal accumulation and February must deliver significant moisture to hit normal totals. Snow depths reached four feet on roads, delaying construction and county work. Infrastructure projects lag as frost and heavy snow halt paving and bridge work, while ground moisture remains low but welcomed for crops.
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Hiwlas
Peety
Lawrence
Ruryl Ron
Couns
Joe Fuer
Pragam
Onsas
Fisher Bridge
Taimrenee
Tuition Study Requested in Kansas Senate Resolution
A Kansas Senate resolution proposes a joint study by the Legislative Council and the board of regents to review tuition fees and other charges at state higher education institutions and to assess enhancement of requirements. The measure comes from ten senior sponsors.
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Topeka
Kansas Senate
Legislative Council
Board of Regents
Weather bulletin for Kansas and Utah regions
Weather summary noting fair conditions in the north and partly cloudy areas in the south plus a colder east with increasing clouds and possible snow in the extreme south. Friday shows considerable cloudiness with a low in the south and central regions and a general rise in temperatures in the west. Temperature readings follow.
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Goodrich
Larry Lawrence
Cortina
Andy Hess
Dog Show
Mey
Lawrence Street Department
Wee
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Bill Mayer
Shi Ba
Theo
Gane Doane
Milford
Sen Dan
Abe
al Tetris
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Seth
Eira
Val Tr
Allen Sail
Hay State
Milton P, Allen
Hog
Pacific
Mattress Sale
Miller Furn. Co
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Ade
Bey
Mary
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