Market surge after Eisenhower decision to run again
New York trading surged as President Eisenhower announced plans to seek another term. The day saw heavy activity with about 4.6 million shares traded, the strongest since late September during the Eisenhower health scare. Prices rose 1 to 3 points at times but mostly fluctuated within about a point. The tape moved with delays up to 19 minutes on the NYSE floor.
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Kansans React To Eisenhower Second Term News
Kansans from Republicans to Gov Fred Hall and former officials praised President Eisenhowers decision to seek a second term. Leaders like Darby Landon Arn and Woodring hailed the move while party chairmen predicted unity and national support across Kansas.
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Eisenhower
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Truman Says Demos Can Beat Anybody
Former President Harry S. Truman told reporters in Kansas City that Eisenhower seeking a second term would not alter Democratic campaign plans. He stated the Dems can beat anybody and that every citizen has the right to run for president.
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Republicans React to Eisenhower Announcement in 1952
Washington reports mixed reactions as Republicans hail Eisenhower’s second term while Democrats call it pressured. Prominent voices include Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver weighing the campaign, policies, and potential paths to November victory.
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County Fair Directors Named at Douglas County Meeting
The Douglas County Free Fair directors were announced at the County Commissioners meeting. Appointments include Max Bahnmaier Kanwaka Le compton Raymond Ice Grant Clyde Husted Eudora Louie Kin dred Willow Springs Lester Schwarn Marion Lestr Demeritt Clinton Wayrie Parks Wakarusa Roy Lawson Palmyra and E B Zook Lawrence. The commission kept the policy of no carnivals on fair grounds.
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Murray Divorce Settled in Oklahoma City
Mrs. Willie Murray is awarded about $70,000 in cash and assets in a district court decree granting her a divorce from former Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray. Judge Clarence Mills cited incompatibility as the reason for the divorce.
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Abilene Responds Calmly To Ike Second-Term News
Abilene residents reacted with calm approval as President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced he would seek a second term. Town leaders planned no immediate celebration, but banners and buttons hinted at future acknowledgment while praising his leadership and national stability.
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Spring Busts Out All Over In Lawrence Weather
Residents in Lawrence enjoyed a dramatic weather swing with 68 degree temperatures by 2 pm and a forecast of similar warmth Thursday. Tuesday set a record for temperature variation in a day since 1954 with 71 degrees cold snap to 57 degrees by afternoon and ground nearly dry.
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Lobby Probe Planned on Dixon Yates Contract
Senator Bridges announces a plan to push an inquiry into lobbying activities tied to the canceled Dixon Yates contract. He says the proposal will be reviewed by a new Senate inquiry committee.
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President Eisenhower to address nation on run for second term
President Eisenhower plans an informal nationwide TV and radio address at 9 p.m. CST to announce his decision to seek reelection. White House officials secured a half hour. Hagerty noted the speech might be shorter and would be given from notes. Mrs Eisenhower may join briefly but will not be shown on camera.
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Plymouth Group Plans New Wing for Congregation
The Plymouth Congregational Church secured a $180,000 permit for a north side Fellowship Wing as part of a two phase building plan after the parish hall fire last September. Rev. Dale Turner said the plans are tentative pending tonight’s congregational vote and potential building fund contributions. Work on the wing would begin next summer, with the project avoiding new zoning rules until the ordinance takes effect next month.
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Commission Weighs Four Parking Proposals Here
Lawrence commissioners debated four parking ideas including meters on two unmetered blocks downtown Vermont and New Hampshire Streets and a new lot in the 900 block. They asked manager Jim Wigglesworth to compile costs and consider a pay as you go meter plan while studying curb and traffic changes along Central Park.
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Leap Year Angles in Romance and Ancient Customs
This column recalls Leap Year lore and historic laws allowing women to woo or fine men who refuse marriage. It cites Caesar's calendar, 1288 Scottish law, and later French Genoa Florence practices, framing Sadie Hawkins style legends and bachelor dilemmas.
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Lawrence High to switch from NEXL to Sunflower League
Lawrence High School is expected to leave the Northeast Kansas League and join the Sunflower League, becoming its fifth member alongside Topeka Wyandotte Shawnee Mission and Washington High Schools. Principal Neal Wherry was in Chicago for a meeting and could not comment. The move would begin at least on a part time basis next year with football adjustments noted for 1957.
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