Mrs. Allens Slayer Executed in Missouri Gas Chamber
Arthur Ross Brown was executed in the Missouri prison gas chamber for kidnapping robbing raping and killing Mrs. Wilma Allen a 34 year old Kansas City mother of two in August He admitted the crime in federal court in Kansas City and welcomed the death penalty saying he could not live in prison with that crime on his mind Two Catholic priests attended the execution as Brown prayed Hail Mary U S Marshal Burke Dennis said farewell and James D Carter the warden triggered the lever at 12 08 am Brown died about three minutes later
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Jefferson City
Arthur Ross
Brown
Missouri
Wilma Allen
Kansas City
San Francisco
U.S
Burke Dennis
Mel
Mary Brown
Oakland
Calif
James D. Carter
Living Cost Index Drops to Lowest Since August
Washington reports January prices for food and house furnishings fell enough to push the living cost index to its lowest since August. A quarterly revision cuts wages by a penny per hour for over a million workers in auto, farm equipment, and aircraft sectors, with Ford? General Motors stating the pay cut starts after March 1 for more than 500,000 GM employees.
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Washington
General Motors Corp
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lecompton School OK on Emergency Warrants
The State Commission of Revenue and Taxation authorized Lecompton Rural High School No. 4 to issue 2678 emergency warrants to cover current operating expenses after a hearing revealed a misunderstanding of $7734 in federal funds. The district expected funds for repairs and gym equipment, but the county clerk had applied the money to tax requirements with no property tax levied.
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State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Lecompton
Douglas County Rural High School No. 4
Steam Engine Delay Hits Lawrence Paper Co. Plant
Lawrence Paper Co officials said No 1 steam engine will be out two to four months after a February 8 breakdown. A 300 horsepower electric motor is running temporarily while repairs are made after a piston blew through a cylinder head, shattering a window and prompting a one day plant shutdown with no injuries.
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Lawrence Paper Co
The
Journal-World Today
Firemen Wash Street After Fuel Spill in 900 Block
Firemen washed down the street in the 900 block on Massachusetts Thursday afternoon after a fuel up on a car came loose and spilled gasoline in the area.
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Massachusetts
Three Little Pigs and the Wolf Contract Tale
A chaotic fable-like note recounts three pigs Tom Fred and Jey with Tom and Fred lazy while Harvey tinkers at hi fi gear. A big Wolf blows down their box homes and later Harvey’s, prompting a twist about a recording contract as they reveal a hidden invention and moral about the music business.
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Tom
Fred
Jey
Harvey
Wolf
Mitch
Shaw Eyes Right to Work and Civil Service Reform
Shaw campaigns on labor issues and civil service reform in Kansas. He criticizes Governor Hall’s leadership and argues workers should freely choose union membership without coercion. Pratt backs Shaw, predicting a successful run and pledging fulltime support.
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Kansas
Topeka
Hall
Shaw
State of
Chamber of Commerce
Pratt
Warren Shaw
Births and Admits at Memorial Hospital Name List
At Memorial Hospital admitted multiple residents including Mary Arnett Sheila Dial Mary Groninger and others with addresses on La St 19th St Linwood Crestline Dr and more. Birth notices report daughters for Alvin Bailey and Charles Ewing with addresses listed. Bond forfeiture entry notes John F Basler forfeited $80 bond for failing to appear in police court on charges of running two stop signs.
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Mary Arnett
la. St
Joyce Davis
E. 19Th St
Bernita Snodgrass
Mo. St
Herett. Miner
Eudora
Ida Hendrix
Ozawkie
Mary Miner
N. J
Sheila Dial
Linwood
Mary Groninger
Elaine Davis
Crestline Dr
Etta Lloyd
W. 11Th St
Glenda Wiseman
Lake St
John F. Basler
Ky. St
Faculty Problem Is New Weather Twist Vital Murphy Says
Kansas University Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy warned alumni that attracting and keeping a brilliant faculty will be KU's greatest future challenge due to industry wages. He spoke at a Shawnee County Alumni Association meeting in Topeka, praising university progress and predicting enrollment of 8,000 to 10,000 within five years and 15,000 to 20,000 by 1970.
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Kansas University
Franklin D. Murphy
Topeka
Jayhawk
Shawnee County Alumni Association
Ck.u
K.ul
GOP Delegates Named for District Meeting in Ottawa
The Douglas County Republican Central Committee will meet during the week of March 5 to name 20 delegates to the Second District convention in Ottawa on March 19. County chair George Allen notes time is not set yet. Other district counties and delegate totals include Allen 9, Anderson 7, Bourbon 11, Franklin 12, Johnson 50, Linn 6, Miami 10, Wyandotte 70. Democratic chair Frank McDonald says no date yet and the county’s delegate count will be set after the state convention.
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Douglas County
Republican Central Committee
Ottawa
George Allen
Douglas County Gop
Allen
Anderson
Bourbon
Franklin
Johnson
Linn
Miami
Wyandotte
Frank McDonald
Democratic Party
McDonald
Lawrence Waugh scouting trip helps Ot tawa win key game
Lawrence High School principal Heard in Lawrence Neal Wherry notes how Jerry Waugh, Kansas coach, missed the Nebras ka Kansas game to scout Topeka High after which Waugh’s Ot ta wa beat Ottawa 73 72 in overtime to seize a share of the Northeast Kansas League title. Wherry hints at a possible repeat use of the strategy. Visiting hours at Lawrence Memorial Hospital reduced to one hour both shifts starting March 1 due to crowding, with new times 2 15 to 3 15 pm and 7 16 to 8 15 pm. Local dry cleaners warn about gold or silver plated nylon fabrics and provide home care tips to avoid damage to the metallic coating.
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Neal Wherry
Lawrence
Jerry Waugh
Lion
Waugh
Kansas Cageatar
Jayhawk Athletics
Nebraska-Kansas
Topeka High
Ottawa
Jerry
Wherry
Lawrence Memoria Hospital
Mary Dunden
Kunz Takes Offense Contined From Page Eleven
The pool at Jayhawk Plunge is praised for sanitation and engineering. The speaker laments uninformed remarks about a taxpayer’s recreation site while noting pools require qualified operation and that costs have risen with materials.
Deaths and Funerals Notices
Miss Hilda W. Lofgren 81 of 710 Ky St dies. services set for Monday at Funk Cooper Warren Chapel with Rev Dale E Turner. Oak Hill Cemetery burial. Estella Coates 77 of Baldwin dies after stroke. buried Oakwood Cemetery after 2 pm Sunday service at Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin. extensive surviving family listed.
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Hilda Lofgren
Hilda W. Lofgren
Ky. St
Funk-Cooper- Warren
Dale E. Turner
Oak Hill Cemetery
Estella Coates
Baldwin
Coates
Lawrence
Byron A. Coates
Tyrle Moler
Alemeda
Calif
Opal Hendry
Fredonia
Vaughn Cline
Neodesha
Gladys Mitchell
Fern Hornung
Wakita
Okla
Virgil Coates
Everett Coates
Springfield
Harold Coates
Warren Coates
Salem
Ore
E. A. Coates
Jdr
Lou Stover
Laurens
Iowa
Nettie Schwartz
Wichita
Lamb Funeral Home
Robert Craig
Ottawa
Oakwood Cemetery
Theft at Kappa Sigma House Reported
Several rooms at the Kappa Sigma fraternity 1049 West Hills Parkway were entered in the early Thursday hours with about 30 dollars missing. A suede jacket was also reported missing. Doors appeared unlocked according to police.
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Kappa Sigma
West Hills Pkwy
Smolan Cashier Faces 3 Charges in Salina Court
Salina City Court arraigned Homer Holmquist former Smolan State Bank cashier on three embezzlement counts tied to private accounts. Bond set at 20000 with preliminary hearing pending. Bank audit showed a 288500 shortage. examiner findings may add charges. Holmquist claimed commodity market involvement. county attorney cited forged notes totaling 8500 and possible more charges after audit.
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Salina
Raymond Holmquist
Smolan State Bank
Holmquist
W. 5
Norris
Jet
March & State Bank Examiners
Saline County
Salina Journal
Raymond Haggart
Edward Carlson
J. R
J. W. Carlin
Salemsburg
Hagpart
Annual Cub Scout Event Held Thursday Night
The Blue and Gold dinner for Cub Scouts took place Thursday evening at St John's Church basement with four dens decorating. Cub numbers more than doubled to 25, and awards were issued including Wolf Badges, Silver and Gold Arrow Points, Bear Badges, and Webelo advancements. Gilbert Stramel is Cult Master, with Thomas McMinn joining the 4-man pack committee. den mothers are Mrs Hill, Mrs Wickware, and Mrs Albers. Each pack received a small American flag from the American Legion.
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St John's Church
Thomas McMinner
Douglas Coffin
Jimmie Gillispie
Michael Wickware
Michael Wempe
Rhea Wickware
Michael Hill
William Hill
James Gillispie
Thomas Eberhart
James Breshears
Thomas Malone
Gilbert Stramel
Thomas McMinn
William J. Hill
George Wickware
John Albers
American Legion
GM Hikes Car Prices and Cuts Shipping Charges
General Motors announced a major revision in delivery charges to dealers and raised wholesale prices on cars and trucks. Destination charges for dealers 900 to 1,600 miles from the GM plant area will fall for several brands while wholesale prices rise, with Chevrolet up $22.80 to Cadillac $63. Ford Motors made a similar move earlier. Critics have called destination charges phantom freight.
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General Motors Corp
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Buick
Cadillac
Ford Motor Co
Michigan
Gore Urges Fast Action On Atomic Power Setup
Senator Gore of Tennessee calls Senate House Atomic Energy Committee to speed development of atomic power. He backs a bill directing the government to build six nuclear reactors to start the industry. Chairman Anderson notes rising support for either a government insured risk program or direct government construction of plants.
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Washington
Sen. Gore
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Gore
Sen. Anderson Jd-Nm
Joint Committee
Market Wire: Stocks Rise Fifth Straight Day in New York
The New York stock market advanced for the fifth straight session with broad gains as traders priced in the likelihood of Eisenhower seeking a second term and strong corporate earnings. Volume topped 2.8 million shares, a healthy tally for the year, with prices moving up about three points on many issues while losers were few.
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Whescot
Kmaa
New York
Wall Street
Eisenhower
Massive Engineering Talks Draw City Attendance
A large crowd gathered to hear speakers from multiple engineering disciplines. Notable attendees included Dick Lee from Mission Civil Engineering, Darrell Sweem from Kansas City Chemical Engineering, Marshall Brown from Topeka Geological Engineering, and Ron Frevert from Holyrood Mechanical Engineering. The event highlighted programs in Petroleum, Industrial Design, Architecture, and Mining, with names such as Max Mardick Iola and Merle Smith Minneapolis among participants.
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Pays Topher
Dick Lee
Mission
Derrell Sweem
Kansas City
Marshall Brown
Topeka
Bailly Crow
Ron Frevert
Holyrood
Max Mardick
Iola
Merle Smith
Minneapolis
Phil Colliedge
Dean Matthews
Ashland
Bill Swartz
Ted Eckert
Topeka to hear two damage suits against Donna Wiley
A Lawrence woman Donna Wiley was named defendant in two damage suits filed Thursday in District Court in Topeka. The action seeks a total of 16,379 for injuries alleged from a January 23 Marysville traffic accident when a car driven by Wiley allegedly struck the rear of a vehicle carrying Francis Garcia, a minor, and Martha E. Garcia of Pauline. Martha Garcia claims 13,391 and Francis Garcia 2,988.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Donna Wiley
Marysville
Francis Garcia
Benito Garcia
Martha E. Garcia
Pauline
Donna Whey
Martha Garcia
Burglary at 929 Ark St Targets Replogle Home
Tho ransacked Wayne Replogle residence at 929 Ark Street on Thursday. Burglars entered by a broken side glass panel and unlocked the door, taking a diamond, earrings and about $10 in cash while emptying drawers. An antique gun collection was disturbed. nothing else appeared missing. Mrs. Replogle, freshman coach at Kansas University, said inventory will wait upon his return. Time window given as 8:15 to 8:50 p.m.
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Wayne Réplogle
Ark. St
Smith to become Kansas Supreme Court chief justice March 1
William A. Smith, a Valley Falls native and long time public servant, will rise to chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court on March 1 by seniority after Chief Justice W. W. Harvey retires. Smith began public life in 1916 and was elected county attorney of Jefferson County while serving with the Kansas National Guard on the Mexican border.
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Topekam
Kansas ‘Supreme Court
William A. Smith
W. W. Harvey
Valley Falls
Smith
Ufe
Jefferre
Kansas National Guard
Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Notice
A note of thanks to neighbors and friends for cards flowers and kindness during a hospital stay acknowledges Drs Lessenden and Belot and nurses. In Memoriam honors husband and father Fred Harman who died one year ago on February 24 1955 with his family expressing they miss him.
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Fred Harman
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