Kansas approves 18.25 million cap on elementary aid
Senate and House reach agreement on a 18.25 million ceiling for next year's state aid to elementary schools, matching the governors and Senate figure. High school funding set at 6.5 million. Legislature also funds labor department elections and real estate commission actions.
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Topekaw
Kansas
House
Senate
Ben Marshall R-Lincint
Labor Department
Interstate Cooperation Commisseion
Nsas Real Estate Commission
Lawrence readers rely on 1951 Wortt Almanac for quick facts
A Lawrence feature extols the 1951 Wortt Almanac as a affordable home reference, noting its usefulness for quick answers on size, speed, dates, and prices. The piece highlights Douglas County yields and mortgage activity, plus community items on weather, local politics, and Scout reports.
Santa Fe dedication highlights new Lawrence development
The luncheon speakers praised the Santa Fe for aiding Lawrence growth with new industrial sites near the city. Penny stressed the partnership with Santa Fe and noted the station’s role as a key taxpayer. Douglas County ranks Santa Fe as the second largest tax contributor after Kansas Power & Light. The modern new station, in use since January, followed the 1873 building, as attendees toured the facility.
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Page Iity
Irm
Penny
Addy
Zook
Santa Fes
Douglas County
Kansas Power & Light. Co
Santa Fe
Ion
Cousin of Journal-World Staffer Killed in Gun Accident
A Kansas City Kansas fireman Donald Keith Wicker im 26 was found dead near his snow covered parked car at home. Police Captain Edward Hayes said Wickersham was shot likely by a shotgun fired from his car causing a fatal discharge. Wickersham was cousin of Bill Wickersham Journal World managing editor.
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Kansas City
Kas
Donald Keith Wickerim
Edward Hayes
Wickersham
Hayes
Rge
Monkeys Watch TV in Secret Lab Study
A derailed story describes Dr Schwine r. Kitzenger keeping two monkeys and Otto the nephew in a small room with a 21 inch TV. Otto notes monkey reactions to nograms while the animals favor One Doody and cartoon blocks, all agreeing on snacks.
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Otto
Gree
Kansas University Aids Rebuilding of Stoa of Attalos in Athens
KU joins 74 other institutions in funding the Stoa of Attalos reconstruction in Athens Greece. The project total reached 1 million with contributions led by John D Rockefeller. The Stoa will open as a museum and house discoveries by the American School for Classical Studies at Athens.
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Kansas University
Stoa
Attalos
Athens
Greece
American School For Classical Studies
John D. Rockefeller
Agora
Attalos II
Pergamon
Asia Minor
B.C
K.U
James E. Seaver
American School
Raney elected Rotary District Governor in Concordia
Richard N. Raney of Osborne a druggist and longtime Rotary member was chosen governor of the 178th Rotary District in Concordia He owns a chain of drug stores including one in Lawrence and plans development at Hillcrest Shopping Center He succeeds Joe Kuska of Colby after 23 years with the Osborne Rotary Club
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Richard N. Raney
Osborne
Concordia
Lawrence
Raney
Hillcrest
Osborne Rotary Club
Joe Kuska
Colby
DeSoto Woman Faces Charge Over Late Night Tavern Hours
Mrs. Cara Mae Tietge 48 of DeSoto charged in Johnson County magistrate court with operating a tavern after midnight. She pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing and posted 250 dollar bond. Trial set for Friday.
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Cara Mae Tietge
DeSoto
Johnson County
Coi
Sunflower
Train Derails in Kokomo Injuring Crew and Passengers
A Chicago to Cincinnati Pennsy passenger train derailed in southeast Kokomo, Indiana. Eight trainmen and five passengers were injured, none seriously.
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Kokomo
Ind
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Memorial Hospital Admits and Birth Notices
A list of admissions at Memorial Hospital includes Milton Pope and Bruce Preston among others. Dismissals mention Mrs Ellen Bateson and baby boy. Birth notice records Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hazlett with a daughter born Monday.
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Milton Pope
Vt. St
Irwin Hess
Ohio St
Bruce Preston
Clarence Swanson
Hopkins, Minn
Effie McKissack
Fla. St
Dorothy Kerns
Susan Cool
N. J. St
Charlyne Haswold
Barker Ave
Emily Peterson
Sunflower
Ellen Bateson
Tonganoxie
Will Steiner
William Cox
Elizabeth Sherman
Tenn, St
George Wiseman
Lake St
Patricia Harrell
W. 23Th St
Ida Lyons
R. I. St
M. R. Carlson
Allen Zimmerman
Jacqueline Dolifka
N. 6Th St
Joan Elliott
Route 4
Mildred Davis
Stankie
Robert Hazlett
Moundview Dr
President Nearing Checkup Prompts Uncertainty Across Nation
The piece discusses how Eisenhower's health checkup looms over politics from local officeholders to Congress, with business leaders anxious about possible uncertainty. It outlines expected medical tests and the importance of the president’s own statements to doctors. Also noted is a Belvoir Beavers 4-H wolf hunt planned for next Sunday with a noon meeting and basement lunch.
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Belvoir Beavers
Belvoir School
Lawmakers Approve Sales Tax Measure
The Senate accepted the House version of a sales tax bill directing funds to counties for property tax relief and to social welfare as well as state education programs. The measure includes provisions for the State Veterans Commission and special education while prorating allocations if revenues fall short. A companion bill adjusting truck licensing laws was also sent to the governor.
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State Veterans Commission
Senate
Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area
George M Sizer 71 of 1346 N St died Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after two weeks as patient. Survived by wife Mable, sister Grace Cook Terre Haute and brothers Tyanadel Sizer Indianapolis and End Paasch Lawrence. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Church of God with burial Sutton Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Also notes on Alice Roberts Kelly funeral and William David Wilson 66 who collapsed at work and died, with service details at Antioch Baptist Church and Elmswood Cemetery.
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George M. Sizer
George Mortimer Sizer
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Richland
Mable Sizer
Grace Cook
Terre Haute
Ind
Tyanadel
Sizer
Indianapolis
End Paasch
Lawrence
Church of J God
Carl C. Williams
Sutton Cemetery
Baldwin Junction
Funk Cooper-Warren
Jim Hlubson
Deinald Walds
Raymond Shots
Ivan Percival
Charles Snedecer
Rumsey Funeral Home
Alice Roberts Kelly
Lawrente
Los Angeles
Clarence Kelly
Perry Cemetery
Pallbear
Elmer Martin
Gilbert
Francis
Charles Will
C. W. Anderson
Marry Childers
Ed, Fetty
D. Wilson
Wiliam David Wilson
Ohio St
Ollie Peters
K-10
Chanute
McLouth
Waterwell Drilling
Antioch Baptist Church
Mth and
Towarts
Mary Wilson
Arlene Ross
Ala
St. Ason
Homer C. Wilson
Billy
Mary Kathryn Wilson
Mass
Mayme Smith
J. Nichols
Halltown
George Wilson
Morrisville
Jesse Wilson
Marshall Wilson
Springfield
E.G. Wright
H. A. Manewal
Owen Spencer
Elmswood
Funk-Cooper-Warren
Mrs Nel Nichols to Speak at Matrix Table Dinner
Former Woman's Home Companion field reporter Mrs Nel Nichols will headline the Matrix Table dinner at 6 30 p m March 2 in the Memorial Union Building at Kansas University.
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Nel Nichols
Woman’s Home Companion Magazine
Matrix
Memorial Union
Kansas University
Courteous Driver El Weems Receives Safety Award
Weems stopped for pedestrians crossing Massachusetts Street near Smith Park on Sunday morning, allowing them to cross. A pedestrian fell as he reached the curb. Weems checked for injuries and declined assistance, earning a safe and courteous driver award observed by a police officer.
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EL Weems
Vt Sto
Police Department
Massachusetts Street
Smith Park
Weems
Journal-World
Former Vincent salesman sails globe with Philco ambassadors
Sherman Rush longtime Lawrence appliance seller now at Wassberg in Manhattan sails for a round the world trip with 57 other Philco salesmen chosen for 1995. The trip visits London Paris Rome Delhi Hong Kong Tokyo and Hawaii among others with daily sightseeing and rest periods.
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Lawrencian
Ile
Sherman Rush
Vincent's of
Lawrence
Rush
Wassberg’s
Manhattan
Bush
LeRoy Reawland
Conn
Philco
U.S
Tush
Wasshera's
Kansas City
Philadelphia
London
Pain
Rome
Haly
Lebanon
Neiw
State Department
New American Takes Name Harry S Truman
Polish-born Andreas Malz petitioned a federal court to change his name to Harry S Truman. Judge Irving R Kaufman granted the request and Truman stated he had long admired the former president and felt honored to bear the name in the future.
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New York .m
United States
Harry S. Truman
Andreas, Malz
Irving R. Kaufman
Truman
Harry §. Truman
Florida Man Ivan E Johnson to Speak at Kansas Art Ed Conf
Florida man Ivan E Johnson president of the National Art Education Association will give three addresses at the Art Education Conference at Kansas University. He will review Changing concepts of art in the school at 10 am Friday and speak on The art teacher and professional organizations at dinner that evening. His Saturday talk How effective is art in your school? starts at 9 30 am. All sessions are in the Memorial Union. Johnson chairs Florida University’s Art Education Department and is book editor of Arts and Activities.
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Ivan E. Johnson
National Art Education Association
Kansas University
Memorial Union
J Johnson
Florida University
Arts and Activities Magazine
Metal Worker and Wife Accused in Beating of 8-Year-Old Daughter
In Monrovia California area a metal worker Victor Podger and his wife Rose Ann Podger, both 30, are jailed on felony counts for allegedly beating Victoria Ruth Podger, 8, and confining her in an unheated backroom for three weeks. Police say the child wore ragged clothing, had little food, and managed to call for help. bond set at $2,500 each. The couple face preliminary hearing February 17. authorities seek the child’s birth mother.
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Monrovia
Cualil
Victoria Ruth Podger
Victor R. Fodger
Rose Ann
Ray Blair
Alice Wood
Victoria
Markets at a Glance Stock drift and grain prices slide
The stock market closed with lower, quiet activity as grain futures showed mixed to easy trends. Kansas City reports list wheat and corn prices with various No. grades, while livestock and poultry markets reflect steady to weaker tones. Natural gas and pipeline shares retreated after Senate passed a price control bill, with about 2 million shares trading.
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Kansas
Warner
Senate
Monaco to Celebrate Prince Rainier and Grace Kellys Wedding
Monaco plans four days of lavish festivities for Prince Rainier and Grace Kellys wedding with a garden party state banquet ball fireworks and a palace reception. A giant public reception will present Monacans to the couple and new princess.
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Monte Carlo
Monaco
Little Monaco
Rainier Thy
Grace Kelly
Plane Crash Near Japan Fatal to KU Graduate
Lt Aller A Dueen 24 of Kansas City was killed when the plane he piloted crashed into the sea off Japan. He graduated from Kansas University in 1953 and held Naval ROTC and Sigma Chi ties. He leaves his parents wife Mrs Terry Dueen and sisters Marian Belt Frances Clarke.
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Aller A. Dueen
Kanesas City
Japan
Mus
Kansas Uniersity
Dien
Kansas City
Panl Ho Duzen
Wot
Naval Rotc
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Terry Duven
San Die- Re
Marian Belt
Merriam
Frances Clarke
Iis City
Kas
Bremier
Die
Lowell
Bronxville
Noy
Three Local Men Draw Jail and Prison Sentences
Three men faced district court sentences. John Culling 47 of 310 Mall St received county jail time for petty larceny involving a verist wately theft on Oct 27. Donald Ganew TH Ir Sr was sent to the Kansas Penitentiary in Lansing for forging a check in the name Will Me Climock on Nov 15. James Franklin Barnes 17 of 1117 Ky St was sent to Kansas Reformatory in Hutchinson after forgery and grand larceny charges. his parole was revoked due to theft of a vehicle belonging to Charles Hill.
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John Culling
Mall St
Pety Darceny
Paul Ray
Donald Ganew TH Ir. Sr
Kansas
Lansing
Will MeClimock
James Franklin Barnes
Ky. Si
Kansas Reformatory
Hutchinson
Barnes
Charles Hill
Stockton Named on Approved Arbitrators Roster
Dean Frank T. Stockton of Kansas University is placed on the approved roster of arbitrators by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Stockton, director of special projects for the university, has experience as an arbitrator in several labor disputes in the central United States.
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Frank T. Stockton
Kansas University
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Stockton
Directoef Special Projects
University Intension
School of Buss
Middle United States
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New York World-Telegram
Register of Deeds
Harold Beck
Eldridge Hotel
Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia
Clifton Calvin
Lawrences
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Weaver Department Store
Fort Worth
Tex
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Royal Stonewall
Roy Anderson
Ray Libby
Stonewall
Planning Commission
City Hall
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Journal-World Managing
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Eisenhower
Wall Street
Alice Kelly
Mrs. Nichols
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NY Central
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Westy Ey Wheel
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Fred A. Bremer
Ralph Burnett
Steve Henderson
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Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance Service
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