Bolivia Crash Toll Rises to Fifty Nine
Bolivian aviation disaster in the Andes near Cochabamba claims 59 lives with a lone survivor dying en route to hospital. Among the victims are seven Americans including John Manning, an oil executive, and his wife and son.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Jenny Escobar
Cochabamba
Lloyd Aereo Boliviano
Andes
U.S
John Manning
Manning
Delta Exploration Co
Jackson
Miss
Ruston
John
Jack Reynolds
Dieth Klein
Gerardo Halken Jager
Cochabama
Deaths-Funeral for John William Early at 89 in Baldwin
John William Early 89 of Baldwin died Friday in an Ottawa nursing home where he had been a patient since October. He would have celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary next March 21. A retired carpenter and First Methodist Church member, he is survived by his wife, two sons Edwin Baldwin and George Kansas City Kan, one daughter Ruth Sloan Oxnard Calif, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday 2 pm at Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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John William Early
Baldwin
Ottawa
Early
First Methodist Church
Mark Rouch
Oakwood
Edwin
George
Kansas City
Kan
Ruth Sloan
Oxnard
Calif
Graveside services for William Thornton
William Thornton 90 of Clinton died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Clinton Cemetery. Rev. W. S. Simsine officiating. Survived by a brother Joseph Thornton of 515 Fila St. Bowser-Lee Mortuary handling arrangements.
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William Thornton
Clinton
Topeka
Clinton Cemetery
W. S. Simsine
Oae
Jone Survi
Joseph Thornton
St. the Bowser-Lee Mortuary
Mrs. Charles Owen 89 Died in Prescott Ariz Funeral in Arizona
Mrs. Charles Owen aged 89, longtime Lawrence resident, died Friday at her Prescott Arizona home. Survived by daughter Mrs. Garl Sneegas, son Arthur Owen, six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial planned in Arizona.
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Charles Owen
Lawrence
Prescott
Ariz
Garl Sneegas
Yowa St
Arthur Owen
Aurora
Arizona
Obituary notices for Manuel Snavely and Virginia Teter
Manuel R. Snavely 46 of Route 3 died this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Max Thomas in charge. Survived by two daughters Dana Dowd and Mrs. Richard Mc Coy, four brothers, three sisters. Virginia Teter 78 died Thursday afternoon at her home 1612 N. H St. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. She belonged to First Baptist Church and lived most of her life in Lawrence. Survived by a son Francis Teter of Bronxville NY.
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Manuel R. Snavely
Route 3
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumsey
Oak Hill Cemetery
Max Thomas
Dana Dowd
Cadet St
Richard McCoy
E. 13Th St
William Snavely
Pa. St
Elgin Snavely
Route 4
Jack Snavely
Sioux Falls
S. D
John Snavely
San Bernardino
Calif
Jessie Prismeyer
Kansas City
Ella Gibba
Minnie Taylor
Stover
Virginia Teter
Cooper-Warren Chapel
N. H. St
M. C. Allen
Memorial Park Cemetery
First Baptist Church
Lawrence
Francis Teter
Bronxville
N. Y
Bomb Hoax Halts Topeka High School Show
A bomb hoax at Topeka high school interrupted a Friday night musical, evacuating about 2,400 spectators while police searched the auditorium. An unidentified caller claimed a bomb would explode at 9:14 p.m. and then the crowd returned for the remainder of the performance.
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Topeka
Slough resigns as KU Law School dean to focus on writing
KU law dean Slough, 40, announced his October resignation to step down from administrative duties while remaining on the Hill. He plans to write a case book on evidence, teach later, and continue involvement with law groups. Slough joined KU in 1946 and became dean in 1957 succeeding Moreau.
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Kansas
KU Law School
Moreau
Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbia University
Indiana University
School of Law
Indianapolis
Lawrence
United Fund
Douglas County Mental Health Association
Adele Bernero
Topeka
St. Marys
Westwood Dr
Navy
Lakehurst
N.J
Naval Air Station
Amphibious Forces
Pacific Fleet
KU Law
Iran
Wisconsin
Wisconsin University
Madison
Wis
Idaho University
William L. Burdick
Endowment For Law School
la. St
Finch Confession Reveals Violent Family Struggle
Finch describes a chaotic confrontation in which he wrested a pistol from his wife after an argument about a rifle taught to Marie Ann. He says he struck his wife and pushed toward a doorway where Miss Lidholm was struck, blood, a skull fracture feared, and a pistol discharge followed as Barbara fled the scene. He pursued Carole but could not locate her.
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Marie Ann
Miss Lidholm
Barbara
Carole
Finch
Mrs. Finch
Atomic weapons policy and allied rights under review
In a Wednesday press talk President Eisenhower suggested loosening laws to let allies share atomic weapons. The piece warns that wider distribution could expand global risk and spark an arms race, urging continued bans and safe inspection.
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Eisenhower
U.S
United States
White House
America
Jamboree Tonight Draws 800 to 1 000 Square Dancers
The third annual Jayhawk Jamboree runs 8:30 to 11 pm in the KU Student Union ballroom with 800 to 1 000 dancers expected. Frank Lane of Lawrence calls the dances, sponsored by the Lawrence Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club.
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Kansas University Student Union
Frank Lane
Lawrence
Lawrence Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club
J. R
Hawaii
Pulliam
Merry Mixers
United States
England
Europe
America
Cub Scout Marc Linton's good deed earns dual credit
Marc Linton nine, son of Dr and Mrs Bruce Linton of 900 Hilltop Dr, did breakfast dishes for his mother and earned Cub Scout credit. He also spotted a robin in the yard, the first sign of spring reported in Lawrence this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Linton
Bruce Linton
Marc
Lawrence
Movie cost comparison across eras shows big gap
Cost of a modern movie spectacle runs around six million dollars while a similar 1920s Classic film required about 245000. This illustrates the substantial rise in production budgets and changing industry economics over time.
NFO Group Names Douglas County Officers at Meeting
The National Farmers Organization elected temporary Douglas County officers Emil Heck Jr chairman Delbert Steele vice chairman Homer Altenbernd treasurer and I J Stoneback secretary at Clinton Township Hall. N D Yost explained collective bargaining aims and farmer contracts as about 30 attendees heard plans for weekly county meetings with roughly 40 NFC members currently.
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National Farmers Organization
Douglas County
Clinton Township
Emil Heck Jr
Delbert Steele
Homer Altenbernd
I. J. Stoneback
NFC
National Organization
N. D. Yost
Non varsity intramural debate on participation and fitness
The piece argues that barred students may still attend games, losing exercise while schools push for excellence over physical activity. It calls for returning to the core task and improving student engagement with sports and health.
Memorial Hospital Births and Dismissals List
Memorial Hospital records show births and dismissals including Arthur Shaw and wife at 637 Ohio a daughter today. Individuals listed with addresses include Hazel Mayhugh Glen Smith Louis Campbell Edith Abbott Ronald Colson and others with noted babies.
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Hazel Mayhugh
Prairie
Glen Smith
Haskell
Louis Campbell Sr
Summit
Edith Abbott
Brook
Ronald Colson
Allen Gilmore
N. Std
Jean Shaw
Ohio
Beverly Goebel
Seabrook Pl
Wesley Shepard
Elm
Marilyn Taylor
Arthur Shaw
Andrews Granted Stay of Execution
Former Kansas University sophomore Lowell Lee Andrews was given an indefinite stay of execution by the State Supreme Court pending appeal and until further order. He was sentenced to death for the murder of his parents and sister. his April 18 hanging was postponed.
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Kansas University
Lowell Lee Andrews
State Supreme Court
Andrews
Harry G. Miller Jr
Wyandotte County District Court
Lansing
Kansas City
Lawrence
Two Special Recognitions Planned at First Presbyterian
Sunday services at the First Presbyterian Church include the Eagle Scout award for Andrew Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs Fred Montgomery during the 9 05 a m service for Boy Scout Sunday. At the 11 a m service Rev Alfred S Wakefield will be introduced as the new director of Christian Education.
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First Presbyterian Church
Andrew Montgomery
Fred Montgomery
Montgomery
Lawrence High School
T 59
Order of the Arrow
Valley Forge
Kankakee
Ill
Gregory
Vicki
Hillview Rd
Albert G. Parker III
Wakefield
Three More Bills Becomes Law In Kansas
Three additional items in the Republican legislative program became law without Gov. George Docking's signature. One bill increases state emergency aid to grade and high schools by 3.9 million dollars per year with a per pupil payment rising from six to fifteen dollars for the next school year. Other measures provide nearly 500 thousand dollars for brucellosis control and 100 thousand dollars for industrial development.
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Topeka
George Docking
Lincoln Day Banquet Tickets Sell Fast at Plymouth Church
Douglas County Central Committee reports ticket sales exceed expectations for the Lincoln Day Banquet to be held at Plymouth Congregational Church. About 350 seats are available with most sold. precinct committeemen urged to turn in remaining tickets. Limited sales at Hunsinger Motor Co. and through Mrs. Ethel High. Sen. Andrew Schoeppel to be featured speaker.
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Douglas County Central Committee
J. D. King
Central Committee
Plymouth Congregational Church
King
Hunsinger Motor Co
Ethel High
Andrew Schoeppel
Local Explorers Plan Jubilee Scout Activities
Local Explorers led by 225 adult Scouters and 65 district leaders oversee 547 Cubs 422 Boy Scouts and 35 Explorers in Douglas County Pelathe District totaling 1004. A tree planting demo on Feb 27 ties to conservation good turn 1960 with nurserymen donating to a special fund for each tree planted.
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Pelathe
Douglas County
Scouts Plan Year of Events in County Program
Scouts coordinate a busy schedule directed by civic and school officials. March 12 13 hosts Junior Leader Training at Camp Naish sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega KU. April 22 23 Scout-O Rama in American Royal building Kansas City MO. April 23 May 1 conservation field program on Robert Peterson farm west of Lawrence. May 27 28 Order of the Arrow conclave at Camp Naish. Camp Naish season runs June 12 to August 13. July 20 Lawrence Scouts travel to National Jamboree July 22 28 in Colorado Springs returning July 26. Jubilee achievement program to honor sharing advancement fitness and service.
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Camp Naish
Bonner Springs
Alpha Phi Omega Scout Service Fraternity
Kansas University
American Royal
Kansas City
Robert Peterson
Lawrence
Order of the Arrow
Order
Colorado Springs
Card of Thanks to named friends and family
We thank Dra. R. Reed B. Walters L. Zimmer and our many friends for kindness gifts cards food and flowers during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs E A Watson Sr Mr and Mrs Woodrow Moora Mr and Mrs Erna Bouchard Mr and Mrs Edward Watson Mr and Mrs John Watson Grandchildren
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Dra. R. Reed
B. Walters
L. Zimmer
E. A. Watson
Woodrow Moora
Erna Bouchard
Edward Watson
John Watson
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