Phantom Sniper Captured After Detroit Spree
A PSA phantom gunman terrorized suburban north Detroit since Christmas. Neonea hours after the first shot fired, Gary Addison Taylor, 20, of Southfield Township, was captured after a police chase. He allegedly told prosecutors he was the phantom sniper and was held without charge. The spree wounded a 19 year old girl and targeted women at bus stops and windows, with shots fired across Bloomfield Hills Royal Oak and nearby areas.
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Detroit
Neonea Oo
Gary Addison Taylor
Southfield Township
Oakland County Asst
William Lang
Taylor
Lang
Shirley Bland
Bloomfield Hills
OalWtland County
Fred
Royal Oak
Vincent McCarthy
Carol Ann
New RAF Jet Pilot Named Secretary at Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh appointed Squadron Leader Henry Chinery, an RAF pilot, as stopgap secretary to the palace after Michael Parker resigned amid a possible divorce. Chinery joins from royal service and will be in place until a permanent secretary is named. Parker’s exit sparked tabloid scrutiny of palace life.
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London
Duke of Edinburgh
Henry Chinnery
Adr
Michael Parker
Palace
Ikely
Chinnery
Britannia
Royal Air Force
Rene
King Palace
Parker
Rassment
Daily Mirror
Kansas Traffic Deaths Reported In Past 24 Hours
State accident records show 1 traffic fatality in the last 24 hours. For the year to date 1957 the toll stands at 43, compared with 56 for the same period in 1956. This brief notice summarizes fatalities from the department’s daily tally.
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Topeka
Kansas
Appeals Court Upholds Army Lt. Col. Fleming Conviction
The Court of Military Appeals today sustained the conviction of Army Lt. Col. Harry Fleming for recording propaganda for the enemy while a Korean War prisoner of war. He was sentenced by a court martial to dismissal, plus total forfeiture of pay and allowances.
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Washington Uy
Army
Harry Fleming
Fleming
Rift Rumors Grip Britain Over Queen and Duke
The Baltimore Sun reports London society is abuzz over a rift between Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. A Sun correspondent cites whispers of the Duke’s supposed interest in another woman and a plan to leave the country. The couple, married in 1947, have two children, Charles and Anne.
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Baltimore Sun
London
Case Society
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Duke of Edinburgh
Sun
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Jmowvit Alls
Baron
Gibraltar
Britannia
the Sun
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Prince
Charles
Anna
U S Slows Down Its Atom Plane Project
The Pentagon disclosed the atom powered plane program is being stretched for technical reasons and some guided missiles may be pared back. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development Clifford Furnas said weight and radiation shielding hinder airborne reactor use. He noted no revision of the U S lead over Russia in weapons tech.
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Pentagon
Cllfard C. Furnas
Sen
Symington
D-Mo
Defense
Furnas
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Russia
Eisenhower and Saudi King Agree On Five Year Dharan Use
President Eisenhower and King Saud announced a full agreement to continue U S use of the Dharan Air Field for five more years and to extend military and economic aid. The White House released a communique stressing Saudi Arabia's vital regional role and cooperation within the United Nations framework. The talks also covered strengthening Saudi armed forces, equipment, services and training, and potential economic facilities to align interests.
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Washington
Eisenhower
King
United States
Dhahran
A &Word
White Haws
Elainhower
Sead
Middle East
Saud
Dharan
Russia
Esenhower
Reds Await Okay Over Disarmament
United Nations dispatch reports Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vassily Kuznetsov proposed using foreign ministers for the next U.N. disarmament round. The letters were sent to heads of the United States Britain Canada and France who had not yet replied. Kuznetsov accepted a British plan to resume private talks in London on March 1.
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United Nations
N. Y
U.N
United States
Britain
Canada
France
Vassily V. Kuznetsov
Russia
Kuznetsov
London
GOP lawmakers back probe committee to study state efficiency
Republicans plan a new joint House and Senate probe committee to examine state agency operations and seek efficiency and economy. Governor Docking questioned the process while a GOP draft bill would define the panel’s duties and powers for later caucus approval. The panel would likely begin after the session and report during the 1988 budget period.
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Toperash
House
Senate
George Docking
Eday
Docking
Commission of Revenue and’ Taxation
GOP
Supreme
Ind
KU, Haskell, Lions in action as night basketball stacks up
KU trackmen seek a second win against Pittsburg Teachers at Allen Fieldhouse after a 1-0 start. Haskell High aims to clinch the Jayhawk League title by hosting Wamego at 8 p.m. Lawrence High must beat Ottawa at Ottawa to pull even for the NEKL lead.
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Kansas University
Haskell
Lawrence High
K. U
Pittsburg
Allen
Haskell High
Jayhawk
Wamego High
BP. m. Lawrence
Ottawa High
Ottawa
Lions
27 Nation Bloc backs sanctions for Israel withdrawal
The 27 nation Asian African bloc urged the United Nations to use effective measures including sanctions in response to Israel not withdrawing from Egypt. Abdul Monem Rifai of Jordan pressed for a General Assembly meeting by next Tuesday to consider a resolution embodying such measures. Britain signals preference for constructive moves over sanctions. Israel remains firm on Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba until Egypt guarantees peace.
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United Nations
N. Y
U.N
Israel
Ftrom
Egypt
Jordan
Abdul Monem Rifa’i
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Hammarskjold J
General Assembly
Rifa
U. N. Withhold J
Bata
Britain
Gaza Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
Jerusalem
Real Rain Chance Forecast After Drizzle Spell
After two weeks of light moisture the area may see real rain Saturday as fog lifts this evening and showers arrive Saturday afternoon. February totals stay low at about .25 inch while normal is 1.36. Temperatures rise from 40s overnight to mid 50s, with highs near 52 by 2 p.m. today and 40s to 50s Saturday.
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West Lawrence
Kansas
Iowa Street
Rence
Journal-World
Bil -Snead
Lawrence
Clash Today in Madrid Protests High Cost of Living
Police clash with university students in Madrid amid a citywide boycott of public transit. The protest targets the high cost of living and disrupts buses street cars and subways across the capital.
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Madrid
Spain
Turbulent Kansas sheriff bid for governor ends in murder
In 1857 Douglas County Sheriff Willer Sherrard allegedly attempted to assassinate territorial Governor John W. Geary. A Lecompton confrontation led to Sherrard firing on Geary’s supporters, a clash with Geary’s party, and ultimately Sherrard's death and Geary's political downfall as Proslavery tensions roiled Kansas. The account references a Journal-World feature and historic society sources.
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Kansas
Douglas County
de Apne Eae
Ecattalt
Willer Sherrard
San Jones
Lawrence
John W. Geary
Territorial
Sherrard
Frank Walter
Lacomp
Ton
Lecompton
Journal-World
Geary
State Historical Society
Herald of Freedom
Dri Gihon
McAllister
Supreme Court
Council
House of Representatives
Wiliam T. Sherrard
John W. Jones
Jones
Douglas
Docking Will Speak At Civic Affairs Dinner Next Week
Lawrence citizens will hear Gov. George Docking discuss state finances as guest speaker at the Civic Affairs dinner hosted by the League of Women Voters on Wednesday February 13 at 6 30 p m in the Hotel Eldridge. Reservations and details by calling Mrs. Cliffore Ketzell by Monday.
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Lawrence
George Docking
League of Women Voters
Eldridge
Corp
Cliffore
Ketzell
Ruling on Brodrick Case Patterns in Kansas City
The Kansas City Star reports from Washington that the Civil Service Commission ruled Lynn R. Brodrick must relinquish one of his two offices or violate the Hatch Act. Brodrick serves as Democratic National Committeeman for Kansas and as director of the Kansas Highway Commission.
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Kansas
City
Kansas City Star
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Lynn R. Brodrick
Brodrick
Kansas Highway Commission
Perle Mesta style dinner hosts 400 with wild game
New Mexico state Rep Tom Bolack hosted an informal wild game dinner for about 400 guests mainly legislative colleagues and friends. The event featured moose caribou white Alaskan sheep and other game from Alaska Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico. Bolack, 38, an oil and gas figure, has a history of hard times and a recent oil boom outlook. He began these dinners about a dozen years ago, starting with the Elks Club in Winfield Kansas, and last month served 600 at Farmington New Mexico.
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Santa FE
N.M
Tom Bolack
New Mexico
Perle Mesta
Bolack
Alaska
Wyoming
Colorado
Baybury
San Juan
Congress
Elks Club
Winfield
Kas
Farmington
Annual Newsman Luncheon and Lincoln Holiday Observed
Annual Newsman luncheon and lecture are held each February 10 to mark William Allen White's birthday. This year the Lincoln birthday holiday falls on a Sunday, with the Bank of Lawrence closed Tuesday February 12 in observance.
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William
Allen White
Banka of Lawrence
Lincoln
Water Hauling Bill Reaches Area Total of 75000
A 1950s district bill for water hauling reaches about 75 000 in the area. The figure reflects charges for water transport services in the region, with officials noting past bills and ongoing demand.
A Jow 5 in 1939 and 1941 weather note
Weather obeli from Kansas City to Savelex Miami Oklahoma Washington Stover's Ady records unclear. Readable fragments mention dates 1939 and 1941 and locations but lack coherent events or outcomes.
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Atsachated
U. 9
Kansas City
Tos Savelex
Miami
Oklahoma
Washington Stover’s
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U.S
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K.U
Tribe
American Legion
Perle
Western States
St.outs Newsman
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