Senate Creates U S Probe Unit Over Case Campaign Gift
The Senate formed a four member special committee to investigate a $2,500 contribution offer to Sen. Case during the gas bill fight. Case was summoned to testify publicly as the panel prepares to report by March 1.
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Washington
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Case
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Neff
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D-Gap
Hayden
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Bridges
RNH
Thye Ur-Minn
Johnson
GOP
Knowland
Callft
Thye
Gruenther as Possible Ike Replacement Highlighted
Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin called Gen Alfred M Gruenther a strong successor to President Eisenhower if he does not run again In a Lincoln Day speech in Annapolis McKeldin praised Gruenther as a capable leader and noted his NATO leadership and stature as both statesman and soldier Actress Judy Garland ends divorce bid and returns home to reporter Lil Lautt notes Mattress Sale at Miller Furn Co 741 Mass
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Eisenhower
White House
Alfred M. Gruenther
Theodore R. McKeldin
Anne Arundel County
Maryland
Gruenther
Isenhower
NATO
Europe
Washington
America
Bisenhower
Senate approves natural gas bill and sends to Eisenhower
The Senate passed a bill to free natural gas producers from federal price controls by a 53 to 38 vote and sent it to President Eisenhower. Supporters said long term benefits include greater exploration and gas supply. opponents warned higher household bills. The tally showed 31 Republicans and 22 Democrats for the bill, with 14 Republicans and 24 Democrats opposing. A conflict over a campaign donation disclosure did not alter the outcome.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Eppathony
House
Commerce Committee
Francis Case IR SD
Case
Coast Train Wreck Ruled an Accident
A coroner's jury of 30 businessmen ruled the Santa Fe two car diesel crash an accident with no criminal responsibility. Engineer Frank B Parrish testified he blacked out for 10 to 30 seconds before the 70 mph train on a 15 mph curve Jan 22. The crash killed 30 passengers and injured 130. Parrish sought no blame.
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Los Angeles
Frank B. Parrish
San Diego
Rain and Snow Forecast Across Kansas State
Precipitation is forecast with snow in the northwest and rain in the southwest and south central regions. Tomorrow may bring additional snow to the northwest and showers with scattered thunderstorms to the east and south. Temperatures will drop, with lows from 25 to 32 and highs from the 30s in the northwest to the 40s in the southeast.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sath
Rature R & Mn
Neotheeh Adari
Sutin
Magi Min
Prijiepoth
Tunisian Exile Arrives in Tripoli for Asylum
W-Salah ben Youssef former leader of the Tunisian Nationalist Neo-Destour party has arrived in Tripoli to seek political asylum in Libya.
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Tripoli
Libya
W—Salah Ben Youssef
Birmingham declares National Nothing Week whimsy
Birmingham mayor James W. Morgan proclaims March 3 as National Nothing Week inviting citizens to enjoy a week of no discord. He jokes about other titled weeks like National Gold Plated Diaper Pin Week and National Pickle Wart Week.
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Birmingham
Ala
James W. Morgan
Alabama mobs drive Autherine Lucy from UA classes
Autherine Lucy a 26 year old Birmingham woman and the first Black student at the University of Alabama was excluded from classes under a 48 hour reinstatement threat. mobs and police violence marked days of protests before the trustees acted.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
UPA
University of Alabama
Arthur D. Shores
Autherine Lucy
Birmingham
Alabama
University Board of Trustees
Lucy
United Nations raises world population estimate to 2.655 billion
The United Nations in New York boosts its mid-1954 world population estimate by 129 million to a record 2.655 billion. The increase reflects China's reported 582.6 million population in mid-1953, replacing the earlier Nationalist China figure of 463.5 million from 1948.
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United Nations, N. Y. i
U.N
Red China
U. N
China
Corn Allotment For County Cut By 19 Per Cent
Douglas County sees a 19 percent cut in the 1956 corn allotment, totaling 79 963 acres, with reductions mirrored in neighboring areas. County ASC manager Eben Farley explains shifts due to more counties entering the program and outlines the appeal process and expected price supports around 1.48 per bushel pending final figures.
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Roynties
Kansas
Farley
State Committee
ASC
Malone Calls for Immediate Recall of U.S. Forces
Senator Malone urged pulling all U.S. troops from overseas and basing defense entirely in North America. He proposed a Monroe Doctrine style declaration vowing to destroy the war-making capacity of any nation attacking the United States or its allies.
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Tiles
Russia
United States
Dulles
Pacific
North America
Europe
Duuies
Washington
Sen
Malone
R-Nev
Area Farm Couple Named State Award Recipients
A Douglas County couple Mr and Mrs Adement E Preston were named one of seven Kansas couples hosts MiEco Mapracys the Miapeter Farm Homemakers for 1998 in Manhattan. The Prestons received a Master Farmer medal and a Master Farm Homemaker pin for community service and long residency in Southern Douglas County. Other 1985 class members include couples from Franklin Republic Marion Leon Pratt and Harvey counties. The program honors farm couples for joint achievement since the 1920s with a 1955 shift to emphasize teamwork over individual wealth.
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Douglas County
Adement E. Preston
Mieco Mapracys
Miapeter Farm Homemakers
Kaglas Mariner Miggaaie
Manhattan
Baldwins
Raymond E. Gilkeson
Preston
Dougts County
Prestons
Marold Staadt
Franklin County
Marvin Johnson
Republic County
George
Jost
Marion County
Toward
Paul Griffith
Miss Man Baird
Seader
Kansas State College
Dirk Mann
Florence McKinney
Kansas Farmer
Mann
Premier Mollet Opens Algerian Talks Amid Unrest
In Algiers Premier Mollet meets veteran groups after a violent arrival by colonists demanding no concessions to Moslem Nationalists. Catroux resigns under pressure as protests push for military reorganization and continued French sovereignty in Algeria.
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Guy Mollet
France
Mollet
Premmier
Georges Catroux
Algeria
Catroux
Committee of Public Safety
Aleghera
Governor reports moonshine still found at La Grange Reformatory
Kentucky governor's office confirms a moonshine still was found at La Grange State Reformatory. Authorities described the discovery as part of ongoing security checks.
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Prankfort
la Grange State Reformatory
Kansas Traffic Deaths Highlight Fatalities Rising
A 1956 Kansas traffic report notes a surge in fatalities over the last 24 hours and references statewide accident records. The fragment references multiple names and a pattern in fatalities among sisters and other individuals amid ongoing recordkeeping.
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Riga
Kansas
Eisenhower Nears Personal D Day in a Nation Waiting
The United States watches as President Eisenhower approaches a pivotal personal decision on a possible second term. A February heart checkup and medical tests frame a climate of heightened speculation and anxious debate across Washington and the nation.
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Hoiutous
Kinenhower
Washington
Eisenhower
Local VFW Collects Gifts for County Family in Need
VFW members gather and accept donations after Sheriff Hodson refused eviction of a family behind on rent. Contributions pour in from Saturday with plans for pickup daily after 4 pm and mail options. The family recently moved to a nearby farm home in Johnson County while awaiting new housing.
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Alford
Callec
Bill Hodson
Hodson
Evietan
Savery
VFW
Hess
Joma
Ald-Ouse
Johnson County
Gardner
Journal-World
Bodson
Mia
Santee
Sergio
Charles Relmandser
Hudson
Crop Prospects Bright After Recent Snow
The weekly summaries from the lat eral and state departments report improved wheat outlook after recent snow. Timely moisture is noted as key to favorable development, with optimism that coming months will bring better conditions for crops.
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Topeka
Ages Culture
Gratitude Shown To Santa Fe For Local Progress
Lawrence businessmen and civic leaders filled a Santa Fe Railway Co luncheon at the Hotel Kidridge to thank the company for community progress. A 2 pm dedication marked the new $140 000 station at 415 E 7th St with over 175 attendees. A Landreth led speech praised Lawrence growth and future expansion as the company bought land for industrial development nearby. The mayor and chamber officials stressed Santa Fe’s role in local progress and continued partnership.
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Santa Fe Railway Co
Railway Company
Santa Fe
Kidridce
7Th St
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Wawa
Moon
Penny
Chamber of Commers
Jus Zook
Chamber
Cite
Landreth
Crown
Five Day Weather Forecast for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma
The forecast shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal in western and northern Nebraska and near to slightly below normal in southern areas from Wednesday through Sunday. Oklahoma highs near 50s. eastern Nebraska upper 30s to 40s. lows 15 to 17 in Nebraska and 20s elsewhere. Light western and northern Nebraska precipitation. higher totals southeast Kansas and southeast Oklahoma up to .75 inch. Expected recurring rain and snowy mix Thursday through Friday and again over the weekend.
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Kansas
Okla
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