Hall asks 50 percent hike in Kansas income tax
Gov. Fred Hall urged the Kansas Legislature to raise the income tax by 50 percent to fund state services next fiscal year. He projected an $8.6 million gain from individuals and $1.3 million from corporations, plus other revenue measures to cover an $15.97 million 18 month need.
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Unclear Budget Session Brings Uncertain Fronts
A garbled fragment from a Kansas budget story hints at ongoing wrangling with no clear outcomes. The piece notes confusion among lawmakers over who will hold key posts once negotiations settle.
Unseasonable Cold Grips Southeast. Penitentiary Plans Debated
Unseasonable cold affects Florida and the Southeast with record lows and fog. storms threaten New England floods while Kansas Gov Hollis seeks larger penitentiary funds for Lansing and Hutchinson upgrades, including security, education, and new facilities.
Weather Bureau Not Ready To Give Florida All Clear
The Weather Bureau says the freakish five day cold spell in Florida isn’t over. Miami dipped to 47 with 50 forecast for the city, while statewide lows range from 30 to 40s and the Keys near 60. Strong northerly winds eased briefly before returning, and damages to crops are estimated at 10 million dollars as wholesale bean and pepper prices rise.
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March of Dimes drive reaches 2200 in Douglas County efforts
Douglas County March of Dimes totals reach 2200 with a $852 60 Lawrence High School collection from a Tuesday assembly boosting the fund. Robert Charlton says hopes remain to match last year’s 10300 despite three polio cases needing support. A benefit sale Sunday at Oak Ridge Community Club, organized by Mrs J F Dwyer, solicits food, poultry, used furniture and baked goods to replenish funds.
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Kansas highway budget to top seventy three million in 1957
Kansas Governor Fred Hall projects highway department spending of 73,467,606 in the 1957 fiscal year beginning July 1. The plan keeps the current five cent gasoline tax, expects higher fuel use and more federal funds, and includes 44,636,707 for new construction and 13,693,678 for maintenance plus local road funding.
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Dr Sam Sheppard Wins Review of Murder Case
Ohio Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of Dr Samuel H Sheppard for the murder of his pregnant wife Marilyn Sheppard. He is serving a life sentence at Ohio Penitentiary for the bludgeoning at his Bay Village home near Cleveland on July 4 1954.
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Governor Stratton Plans Eisenhower at Illinois Primary
Springfield reports Gov. William Stratton said he will enter the name of President Eisenhower in the Republican presidential preference primary on April 10. He has not consulted Eisenhower but stated this is our way of saying we hope you run again.
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Eisenhower Gains Positive Health Report From Doctors
Washington three doctors reported President Eisenhower’s health as excellent after a White House examination. The medical team led by Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder said the president’s physical condition is excellent and recovery progresses satisfactorily. officials noted the final decision on another term would wait until February after a full presidential brief.
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Five Missionaries Missing in Ecuador Jungle Rescue Efforts
Five Protestant missionaries are missing after their Piper Cub failed in the Amazon region of northeastern Ecuador. Air Force and Army helicopters join the search near Shell Mera as reports indicate the aircraft was found stripped with signs of violence. Names include Nat Saint Huntingdon Valley PA Harvard McCrdly Milwaukee James Kelliat Portland OR and Roger Youderian Billines MT. A fellow missionary John Keenan reported seeing canoes and unusual activity while radioing the lost party.
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Johnston criticizes administration over security program evidence
Sen. Johnston says the Eisenhower administration failed to show any Communist on the government payroll at power. He spoke as the Civil Service subcommittee he chairs reviews the employee security program begun in May 1954. The subcommittee cites about 41 percent of workers listed as fired or resigned were hired under Eisenhower, while 59 percent were from prior Democratic administrations.
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Peronists Clash as Rally Near National Congress Catches Fire
Pro Peronist elements disrupted a large rally supporting Provisional President Pedro Arruiburu government. Police arrested 57 troublemakers after the event in front of the National Congress Building. Several spectators were injured by missiles during the incident.
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Kansas Tragic Deaths Reported in 1956 Local Register
A brief 1956 Kansas notice lists several sudden deaths over the past 24 hours as recorded by the State Avenue records section. It compares to the same period in 1953, noting a slight change in numbers.
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Jump in Chattel Mortgages Highlights Past Year Figures
In Douglas County the Register of Deeds notes a sharp rise in filed chattel mortgages on personal property such as cars and appliances over the past year. The total, while still modest, shows a significant increase from prewar levels, with dollar values and counts reflecting broader credit activity and economic shifts.
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Porgy and Bess A Huge Hit in Moscow Review
The Moscow production of Porgy and Bess draws strong crowds, with audience cheers and acclaim for the first American opera presented in the city since before the 1917 Balchewik Revolution.
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City Commission approves initial 1956 annexation
Lawrence commissioners passed the first 1956 annexation action Tuesday. The 47 acre irregular area east of Barker Avenue between Fifteenth and Nineteenth Streets was approved along with rezoning near University Drive and a Pi Beta Phi sorority house site on University Drive. One commissioner abstained and a protest by Hugh Crawford was filed but voiced objections were few.
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Longest City Dry Spell Since 1954 in Lawrence
The city records a month with no measurable precipitation, the longest dry spell since 1954. Last measurable moisture was five inches of snow ending December 11, with light sprinkles and brief snow today not sufficient to count. No drought-breaking precip is forecast through Thursday. Temperatures dip to around 15 tonight and reach the 30s Thursday.
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Weather Outlook for Kansas Northeast and East Regions
Partly cloudy in the northeast area with general fair conditions elsewhere. Limited temperature shift anticipated with lows around 14 degrees in the east and around 206 in the far east. Thursday highs expecting 30s in the east and 60s in the far extreme.
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