Florida Cold Wave Extends Into Eighth Day With New Records
Florida endures its longest stretch of below normal temperatures in 16 years as the cold spell continues. Miami records 39 degrees the lowest Jan 14 on file. Biscayne Gardens shows 29.6. Warming trend forecast but most of the state stays much below normal through next Wednesday. Frost threatens farming areas. Tampa sees its coldest start to the year since 1918 with a high of 49.
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Slayer of Girl Friend's Mother Executed at Sing Sing
OSSINING New York William Byers 19 was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison for the murder of his girlfriend's mother Anna Gresh 43 in Manhattan in March 1954. The youth chewed gum and showed no emotion as he entered the death chamber. Theresa Gresh 15 at the time is serving 20 years to life for aiding the killing. Mrs Gresh was stabbed and bludgeoned in her tenement, body hidden in a tub after a string of drinking parties amid the crime.
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Cello Major K. U. Plans Wednesday Recital
Richard Maag a cello major from Arkansas City will give a senior recital at 8 p m Wednesday in Strong Auditorium Kansas University The program includes Beethoven and Kodaly sonatas and Lalo D minor Concerto Maag has soloed with the Kansas City Philharmonic and won the 1953 Kansas Federated Women's Club cello prize He studies under Raymond Stuhl and belongs to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Pi Kappa Lambda and University ensembles He will be accompanied by Janice Mason and Sue Gewinner of Webster Groves Mo
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Winter drought grips Missouri crops and lawns
ST LOUIS reports the worst winter drought in state history as wheat fields risk damage and woodlands become fire targets. Less than an inch of rain in 100 days. St Louis area saw only .08 inches on Dec 2. Farm agent Barnard calls the outlook very serious and notes winter drought harms spring grain and topsoil.
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German pianist Gieseking out of hospital after crash injuries
Walter Gieseking, Germanys leading concert pianist, was discharged from a hospital in Stuttgart today. He will cancel his U tours next month to recover from injuries suffered in the Dec 2 bus crash near here that killed his wife and a U S soldier and wounded 17 others.
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K U Business Students Tour Kansas City Firm
Nine Kansas University students visited the Busi nessmen's Assurance Co plant in Kansas City Missouri this week. Participants included three Lawrence students Robert Snawsen James Baird and Ronald Todd plus Don Ross Merriam Bev Buller Richard Heeney Dave Cooper Dick Raynolds and Carl Anderson from Wichita Hutchinson Brattle and Emporia.
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Welles to Attempt Lear in Wheelchair
Orson Welles plans to perform King Lear in a wheelchair at the New York City Center Theatre after a week of injuries from a fall. He read excerpts from the play with his ankle in a cast and later sprained his other ankle backstage. About 2,000 spectators faced the choice to stay or exchange tickets as he works through the onstage readings. He expected to try Lear on wheels that evening despite the setbacks and received a standing ovation after the session.
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Topeka Bids for Western League Baseball Franchise
Topeka's new baseball corporation will bid for a Western League franchise at a Lincoln meeting tomorrow. Phil Gibson, chair of Topeka Community Baseball Inc., will post a 10001 franchise deposit and seek 50000 stock to raise by Feb 1. Hutchinson and Rapid City reportedly eye the franchise after Wichita's withdrawal.
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New Rain Threat In Northern California
Weather Bureau warns of heavy rainfall in northern California from Stockton to San Francisco and northward through tonight and Sunday. Rivers north of San Francisco and Sacramento may reach dangerous levels as a series of storms forms near Hawaii. The Christmas week floods caused 62 deaths and about 500 million dollars in damage.
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Spellman Sees No Lians Of Less Red Aggression
New York Cardinal Spellman returned from a round the world trip reporting no indication that Communist aggression is lessening anywhere. He added higher authorities than he to judge the matter are President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles. He called the trip most wonderful, noting stops in Alaska Korea and Japan Formosa the Philippines Viet Nam and Italy where he met the Pope and said the pontiff looked well.
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Oil Drilling Slows in Kansas This Week
Oil and gas activity in Kansas eased this week with 78 new wells started and 80 completions, including 40 oil wells. Open‑flow estimates show 3,410 barrels daily and 48,328,000 cubic feet per day from 7 gas wells. There were 31 dry holes and one salt water disposal well, plus 24 old wells tested at 5,928 barrels daily and 7 gas wells at 6,380,000 cubic feet daily.
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Papas Talks About Capri Starlet Irene Papas
New York gossip column recounts Irene Papas, a 26 year old Greek actress, discussing her start in Greece, her early screen contract with MGM, and her views on Hollywood posing versus genuine acting. She mentions Simone Silva, Jimmy Cagney, and Ava Gardner comparisons while sharing personal boundaries with reporters.
Burns in Trailer Fire Fatal to Wichita Baby
A Wichita infant died in a trailer fire caused by a gaswater explosion as J J Smath cleaned a typewriter with gasoline near a heater. The child’s grandfather, J J Smath, and the parents Mr and Mrs Nathan L Pettieord escaped serious harm.
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Kansas university radios and television courses expand
Kansas University plans a new radio and television program introduced by A Linton and De Arave to replace the prewar sequence. Ten courses will form a core and elective options in radio and television study, including basic introductions and production, with World War II era restrictions fading as the program grows.
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AEC Hunts for Data On Accidental Atom Blasts
Las Vegas reports the Atomic Energy Commission aims to determine whether or not ore weapons can be detonated accidentally. The agency seeks tests and data to deter mine the risk of accidental atom blasts and ensure safety measures.
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State editor saved Manhattan Ras 4 Darre Miller named
Ras 4 Darre Miller of Pontesas named editor today at Kansas State Cal imoan, student slated for spring semester. Betty These of Independence Mosas named business manager.
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