Ike Asks Authority To Use U S Troops Amid Explosive Legislature
Turmoil surrounds a conflicted New York state legislature as Republicans push to empower the governor with military authority. Joseph Henkle named as presiding officer, but Senate rules move duties to a committee. Controversy over appointment, power, and procedure fuels a tense political landscape.
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Ike
U.S
Qyire
Republicins
Senate
Ruverntor
Joseph Henkle
Henkle
Heiress Shaken by Tumultuous Transatlantic Flight
Barbara Whitton, described as a Montreal heiress, disembarked pale after an Atlantic flight on a KLM airliner with 48 aboard. The plane circled the airport for an hour to fix a landing gear defect while fire trucks stood by. The Baron Gottfried von Cramm remained calm as the crew resolved the issue. The baroness said she feared for her life during the ordeal.
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Montreal
Barbara Whitton
Baron Gottfried = von Cramm
Miss Hutton
KLM
Six Die in Bus Truck Crash Near Virginia Town
A Greyhound double decker collided with a parked tractor trailer north of Lexington Virginia killing six people including three from one Scranton family and injuring 34. The bus driver Scherer Sutliff 48 Roanoke and other victims included Regina Marie Bell Jackson 21 Scranton Edward F E Jackson Jr. 11 and Nelle Mae Craft of Baltimore in critical condition with fractures and lacerations. Sixteen injured were admitted to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
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Lexington
Shenandoah Valley
Scranton
Greyhound
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Nellie Mae Craft
Baltimore
Craft
Scherer S._ Sutliff
Roanoke
Milton Barker ‘Raggers
Rockbridge County
Studebaker
Regina Marie Bell Jackson
Edward FE. Jackson Jr
Joe 8. Jackson
Wyetheville
Vas
Kenneth Tyacke
Washington
Stude ‘Reaper S. W
Wilt Jays Tackle MU In Cage Battle Tonight
Kansas University opens its 1957 Big Seven season at Allen Fieldhouse facing Missouri in a highly ranked showdown. Wilt Chamberlain leads with 14.0 scoring average over nine games, aiming to boost KU as 15,000 plus fans expect a bright crown.
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Wilt
Jays
Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
Missouri
Lawrence High School
Ottawa
Haskell Institute
Holton
Jayhawkers
Wilt Chamberlain
Hopes for Suez settlement dim after Egypt rejects talks
United Nations reports dimmed hopes for a Suez settlement as Egypt refuses discussions with France. French Foreign Minister Christian Rinera is expected in New York, with talks involving Britain and the UN secretary general. Egypt seeks pressure on Israel over Gaza and Sinai while the first Suez convoy to pass is planned for early March.
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United Nations
N.Y
Suez Canal
Suez
Israel
Gaza Strip
Sinsi Desert
Hammarskjold
U. N
Hammaarskjok
Lop
Andrew Cordier
Oklahoma Governor gifts western hats to governors
Governor Raymond Gary marks Oklahoma’s 50th birthday by sending each fellow governor a Western hat accompanied by a letter. The note describes Oklahoma as the “broad brimmed hat of the Southwestern cowboy” and a symbol of frontier determination.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Raymond Gary
Okla
Eisenhower asks Congress to authorize troops for Middle East defense
President Eisenhower asked Congress to authorize advance military action and 40 million dollars in economic aid over two years for the Middle East to deter Communist aggression. He urged a regional program of military assistance and cooperation with nations seeking such aid, while linking Soviet aims to power politics in the region. Congress may take weeks to decide on the request and language changes.
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Senate
House
Usenhower
Middle’ East
Congress
Eisenhower
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
Middle East
Woman paints sign blaming "a man" after series of crashes
For 40 years Mrs. Nila Burge age 58 drove without an accident. In two months her car was involved in three crashes. After the last collision a male motorist ran a red light and damaged her right front fender. She painted a large black sign on the fender reading a man did this.
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Denver
Nila Burge
Marie McDonald Found Dazed After Desert Abduction
Marie McDonald, missing from Encino, was found wandering near Cactus City in night attire with facial bruising and two cracked front teeth. Deputies report she described being forced from a car by two young men during a high speed desert ride and said a Los Angeles truck driver helped her to Coachella Valley Hospital where she remained in mild shock but not seriously hurt.
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Indio
Calif
Monde Marie
Balso McDonald
Los Angeles
Ilomne
Encino
Riverside County Sheriff's Deputies
Richard D. Corn
Cactus City
India
Corn
Coachella Valley Hospital
Allan Fisher
Miss. McDonald
Miss McDonald
Ernie Johnston
Bar Group Debates Court Selection Change in Kansas
Kansas Bar Assn committee met to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment to adopt a Missouri plan style where Supreme Court and district judges are nominated by a governor from an attorney layman panel. Judges would face noncompetitive retention votes at term end unless districts opt out. The measure aims for submission to the 1957 Legislature.
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Topeka
Kansas Bar Assn
Supreme Court
John Shuart
Fred Hall
Missouri
Local Teen Ex-Athlete Dies in Slippery Hill Truck Crash
John Westey Sides 27, an ex athlete from a Kansas high school, was killed when his truck overturned on a slippery hill near his home in Densmore. The incident occurred about ten days ago.
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Norton
John Westey
Densmore
Kas
Holidays Boost Pike's Receipts
Holidays boosted the Kansas Turnpike Authority revenues by 166139 during a 1 21 day period from December 21 to January 2 with daily averages of 12780. December income totaled 28019587 while Christmas day revenue reached 1678. A comparison shows October 28 traffic at 31899896 as the peak. Concessions and food service were still ramping to full volume by January. The board honored Sen Bert Collard of Leavenworth and rescinded a December vote to spend 25000 on water tower signs while planning improved highway routing signs and noting Provida Turnpike opening invitation.
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Wichita
Symes
Inecame
Bert Collard
Leavenworth
Wethr
WTA
Senate
Highways Committee
Fhedway Commission
Tapeki
Box of Old Shells Leads to Surprise Live Grenade
A garbled story recounts an incident involving a box of old shells found near Dallas. The box allegedly contained a live grenade and rifle with a man claiming to be a dealer or operator. The text is highly unreadable but suggests danger and an investigation.
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Dallas
Riubin Colstein
Wun
Tnekfie Operateu
Valle
Perm
Faye
Ceyhy Crspyagen Det Imight Succeed At Meet
A cryptic note references a cay ceshin meet with Pipetipats and Tefoy 28 ceyhy crspyagen. The fragment hints at possible success tied to E. MuMien and EL Dns amid uncertain details.
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Sianihes
E. MuMien
Weather May Boost Fieldhouse Throng For Tonight's Game
Weather conditions forecast for tonight's Kansas at Missouri Big Seven clash at Allen Fieldhouse may push attendance toward 17 000 with pregame ticket sales suggesting a crowd exceeding 15 000. Wilt Chamberlain stars for Kansas as crowds anticipate cloudy but dry conditions and rising temperatures before tipoff.
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Kansas ‘Power & Light Co
Lawrence
Kansas
Issouri
Seasday
Journal-World
K.U
Allen Fieldhouse
Topeka
K. U
Wilt
Chamberlain
Nelson
Dnes
Noo
Dave
Zehabi
Atomic-Powered Planes Poised for U.S. Air Power
Reports from a House committee and Air Force officials suggest development of atomic powered aircraft is underway. Details remain scarce as officials discuss timelines and feasibility amid wartime and policy considerations.
Advisors Begin Operation for Democratic Opposition Role
Washington reports a Democratic Advisory Committee forms after the election led by figures such as Harry S Truman and Adlai Stevenson. Eleanor Roosevelt will serve informally. The panel aims to present new programs to the party and provide a year round collective voice for Democrats in and outside Congress.
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Washington
Harry S
Congress
UN group in Budapest studies revolt needs under secrecy
A United Nations delegation led by Philippe de Soyner arrived in Budapest to assess revolt needs in Hungary while the government of Jans Kade restricts information. The four member team descended amid official secrecy, with Hungarian officials inviting calm and promising cooperation.
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Budapest
Hungary
Jans Kade
Tw Clarke
Fouramin
Philippe de Soyner
U.N. Andersegrenary
Lawrence 1956 paving and sewer programs set record totals
Lawrence 1956 saw a record paving total of 75 000 square yards, nearly five miles, and higher overall improvement activity. The annual year end report by Guy Engineer E J Allison notes a drop in total cost to 585 527 dollars, down more than 10 percent from the prior year, with most costs covered by special assessments rather than city taxes.
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Lawrence
Uar
Guy
E. J. Allison
Weather forecast for Kansas with warmer spell ahead
The forecast predicts a warmer spell this afternoon and Sunday with occasional light rain or drizzle on Sunday. Expect cloudy skies Sunday, with a low tonight near 20s and a high on Sunday around the low 70s. Northwest winds around 20 and southeast around 30.
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Kansas
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