Manhattan approves plans on water fluoridation
Manhattan becomes the 25th Kansas city to fluoridate its water with about 200000 residents including Lawrencians in 25 communities under the state health board. Dr. Willard R. Bellinger notes all public water supplies contain some naturally occurring fluoride and recalls Lawrence began in 1952 amid controversy.
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State Board of Health
Willard R. Bellinger
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Dental Hygiene
Kansas
Lawrence
Richland Jail Plot Foiled by Letters and Escape Attempts
In Richland Kansas authorities thwarted an escape plan after discovering letters hidden on Louie D. Young Jr. from Dallas. Prisoner John Victor Felton of Wichita attempted suicide twice after the plan surfaced, with wounds from self harm noted as guards moved him to another cell. Felton’s acts followed supposed ties to a bank robbery and a separate rape case.
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Johnson County
Louie D. Young Jr
Dallas
Norman D. Williams
Young
Richland, Kas
Georgia Neese Clark Gray
United States
John Victor Felton
Wichita
Felton
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Young Couple and Baby Die in Chicago Apartment Fire
A young couple and their two year old son died in an extra alarm blaze sweeping a four story North Side apartment building. Over 100 residents fled into freezing air from the 44 small units as firemen battled smoke filled halls.
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Chicago
Stair collapse victims reported after burning debris shower
After a stair collapse four workers suffered halation and first and second degree burns as debris rained down. Authorities identified the victims and began investigations into the incident.
Adlai Stevenson Challenged to Drop Mask in New Hampshire Vote
Kefauver backers press Stevenson to drop the mask in the March 13 New Hampshire primary while Stevenson supporters say he will not enter the contest. Arguments range over running a delegate slate to avoid voter frustration and to show support for Stevenson in Concord with over 100 supporters present.
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Adlai Stevenson
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Kefauver
D-Tenn
New Hampshire
Stevenson
Ilinois
Thomas J. McIntyre
Laconia
William L. Dunfey
Durham
McIntyre
Dantey
Differences in rulings on Army prisoner's fatal shooting
At Pacific Missouri a coroner's jury ruled justifiable homicide in the fatal shooting of Pvt. Albert Lee Kesterson by Sgt. J C Walter Alberti Jr. during an attempted escape en route to Ft. Riley. Army authorities favored an accidental shot due to pistol range limitations and bullet drop at 100 yards.
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Pacific
Albert Lee Kesterson
Springfield
Ft. Riley
J.C
Walter C. Alberti Jr
Missouri Military District
E. H. Stevens
St. Louis
Stevens
Moen Named AP Topeka Correspondent Replacing Lawson
Frederick W. Moen is named in charge of the Associated Press bureau in Topeka effective March 11, succeeding James E. Lawson who resigns after eight years in the post. Moen, an AP employee for nine years, has covered legislative and capital city news and previously worked in Bismarck and Kansas City bureaus. he is married with a 16 month old son. Lawson declines to discuss future plans.
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Frederick W. Moen
Associated Press
Topeka
Frank J. Starzel
Moen
James E. Lawson
Kansas Capital
Bismarck
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Sioux City
Iowa
Tribune
Bismarck Tribune
Kansas City
Lawson
St. Louis
Movie on Korean Martyr Will at Assembly of God Church
A 7:45 pm film "Dead Men and Furlough" tells of Korea's invasion and a Korean martyr who died for his beliefs. Dr. Bob Pierce of Portland produced it with Los Angeles Korean residents acting. the martyr’s real name is withheld for safety. World Vision, Inc. provided Bible aid and relief funds. admission is free and the public is invited.
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Assembly ‘of God
Bob Pierce
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
Smartyr
Tsi
Pierce
World Vision, Inc
Kansas Traffic Fatalities Reported in Topeka Area
State Accident Records lists traffic fatalities in Topeka and nearby areas for the latest 24 hours. The report compares current figures with the same period in 1955 and 1956, noting trends and changes.
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Topeka
Kansas
Cdate
Hall Proposes New Body for Criminals
Gov. Fred Hall outlines a plan to create a new state corrections authority to rehabilitate offenders. He calls for smaller medium and minimum security facilities and urges statewide probation to reduce first-time offenders sent to prison.
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Kansas’ Correctional Authority
Fred Hall
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Kansas
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It Hall
Ex-Philippines President Quirino Dies at 65 in Manila
Former President Elpido Quirino dies at his home outside Manila at 6 p.m. after suffering from high blood pressure. He leaves a daughter Victoria Gonzales and a son Tomas Quirino. Quirino became president after Manuel Roxas’s death in 1948 and later lost to Ramon Magsaysay in 1953.
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Philippines
Elpido Quirino
Quirino
Victoria Gonzales
Tomas, Quirino
Manuel Roxas
Ramon Magsay-say
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