Bills and Selecting High Court Judges Are Offered Today
Topeka reports multiple constitutional amendment proposals on selecting Kansas and district court judges. Senate four and House one measure address judicial selection, with plans including lay jurors, governor appointment, and retention ballots. Also introduced were bills fixing statewide speed limits and a one percent interest charge on inactive state bank deposits.
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Unions Back Gomulka call for voting in Poland
In Warsaw the Polish trade union leaders urged their four million members to vote for National Front candidates in the January 20 parliamentary elections. They warned against striking names from the ticket, while Gomulka pressed voters to abandon their narrow freedom. Communist leaders feared the move might invite dissent from those who object to the lineup.
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Communist Party
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Canada Rail Service Returns To Normal After Strike
Canadian Pacific Railway aims to resume full service nationwide after a nine day strike that halted 7 000 miles of track and idled 70 000 workers. A temporary settlement, backed by Prime Minister St Laurent, will have a government inquiry board study the issue and report.
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Lawrence High School Debate Team Places Second at Haven Event
Lawrence High School debate team coached by Ca Capper placed second Saturday in Haven, with members Harry Craig Frank Wiebe and Madrigals from Kansas University participating. The event featured teams from Manhattan Hutchinson Dodge City and Pittsburg as the main rivals in the district contest.
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Paintings and Sculpture In Kansas U Exhibition
Abstract paintings and hammered brass sculpture by James Sterritt, instructor in the Kansas University School of Architecture, are on display in Strong Hall on the west third floor. The polymer tempered laquer paintings resemble oil works, and the Mt. Oread limestone and wood sculpture completes the show. This is Sterritt's first year at KU after teaching at Brockport and Fort Worth. The exhibit remains on display through January.
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School of Architecture
Kansas University
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Brockport
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Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth
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KU Artists Honored At Topeka Art Guild Tea
Marjorie Whitney, chairman of the Kansas University Design Department, and Arvid Jacobson, associate professor of design, were honored at a Topeka Art Guild tea. The event showcased Whitney’s watercolor landscapes and Jacobson’s 22 works, with attendees from Lawrence. Whitney teaches senior design. Jacobson heads interior design and teaches cartooning.
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Kansas University Design Department
Arvid Jacobson
Topaza Art Guild
Art Guild Gallery
Topeka High School
Miss Whitney
Jacobson
Lawrence
Tes
Eudora News Sparks Westhouse and Harris Families
Eudora and Manhattan residents spent the holiday with relatives including the Westerhouse and Harris families. Lawrence and Kansas City neighbors sold homes and moved, while church groups met, and local births, illnesses, and recoveries were noted.
Mamie Eisenhower Named One of World’s Worst Dressed
London fashion writer Anne Scott-James selects Mamie Eisenhower as a top ten worst dressed. She criticizes bangs bonnet jacket and full skirt as childish, saying the leopard print is ill suited for any non-model figure. The list also includes Greta Garbo and Anita Ekberg among others.
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Mamie Eisenhower
Anne Scott-James
Sunday Express
America
Miss Scott-James
Greta Garbo
Anita Ekberg
Owl Knocks Power Line Blown Transformer Darkens Clinton Area
An owl caused a 33 000 volt power line to fail near Clinton Missouri shutting off electricity to Clinton Deep Water Lowry City and Osceola for about 15 minutes. A burned-out transformer interrupted the supply prompting local outages and repairs.
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New Year's Supper Guests Attend Brecheisen and Mausmann Events
CAPTAIN'S CREEK reports Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brecheisen joined Mr and Mrs James Osborn of Topeka for New Year's Eve supper. Clearfield Grange held a potluck and initiation for Dee Brecheisen. Clarence Mausmann and Lorena hosted a New Year's Watch party with Henry Deckwa and families from Lawrence among guests.
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Lloyd Brecheisen
James Osborn
Topeka
Clearfield Grange
Dee Brecheisen
Clarence Mausmann
Calvin
Lorena
Henry Deckwa
Wesley Deckwa
Mary
Margaret
Paul Hausmann
Lawrence
Gene Kalb
Community social and family visits near Baldwin and Joplin
A crowded weekend in Baldwin and nearby towns featured church services, gatherings, and meals. Guests included Mrs Arch Mister, Mrs van Wreturh, and many Bracheisen and Brecheisen families from Baldwin, Topeka, and Joplin. A barn accident injured Ted Breeheisen, and multiple relatives attended meals and a basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Luke's Hospital
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Maurice Thurla
Kanas City
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Baldwin
Floyd Churchbaurgh
Lloyd Breeheisen
Ted Breeheisen
Herb Knabe
Katherine Cox
Oscar Brechinsen
James Osborn
Topeka
Herbert Knabe
Henry , Knabe
Edeerton
Bud Madland
Dale Brecheisen
Dianna
Phillip Brecheisen
Marvin Brecheisen
Roxann
Esther Brecheisen
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Desoto Obituaries and School Notices Include Welch and Search
Obituary notices for Mrs Mary J Welch of DeSoto and Warren Search of Covington appear with details of surviving family and funeral arrangements. The piece also mentions replacement and repair work at Desoto elementary and Sunflower schools, plus a notice about a district or community event and local school updates.
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Search
Edith Search
Vovington
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May Search
New Year Visits and Social Gatherings Across Town
The note details a series of New Year visits featuring Mr and Mrs, families, and friends including Mrs Holmes, Mrs Winsopode, and Mr and Mrs Cameron. Attendees named include Meade Mies and Ralph Pharttaed, with social calls at Cameron and Topol, and afternoon calls by several households.
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Holmes Cather
Nie
Wilson
Wille
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