Gales and Blizzard Lash Across Europe Kill Nine More
London reports gales across the British Isles and western Europe killing nine more people. Four die in Britain, five in Germany, with Sweden hit by a third blizzard in 14 days. Austria digs out after snow avalanches killing 130, while Dutch dikes withstand the storm.
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London
British Isles
Europe
Britain
Germany
Sweden
Holland
Scotland
Hemnoversch-Mienden
Two Bandits Sought After 500000 Gem Theft in Detroit
Police hunt two professional diamond thieves suspected of staging a half million dollar gem theft that followed jewelry salesman Anthony Seaton from New York. Inspector Gary Falk notes the bandits knew what was in the room and when. Seaton says 11 pieces were taken and seven valued at 150000 remained in the hotel safe before he freed himself to call for help.
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Detroit
New York
Gary Falk
Anthony Seaton
Artonville Galleries of
Seaton
Local births and addresses listed in community notices
A fragmentary birth and family notice lists names and addresses including Mrs Geneva Crowder 940 Ind St John Wafferkamp Route Mrs Shinley Brown 1204 Almira Sir and several others. It notes Sunflower birthplace with a daughter Friday and mentions Mr and Mrs Merlin Muller and Mr and Mrs Rey Bowers with a son Friday.
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Geneva Crowder
Ind
St. John Wafferkamp
Shinley Brown
Almira
Martha Tuttle
Mark Tuttle
Baselior
Nettie Turner
Vt. St
C. Ti Larcom
Merlin Muller
Albert Pippert
Rey Bowers
Murrow
Russia pushes trade to expand Soviet bloc links
The article notes Moscow's push to use surplus butter and oil purchases to widen trade with non Communist nations. It details reciprocal pacts in 1953 with India France Finland Iran Sweden Norway Denmark Iceland July Greece Argentina Egypt and similar deals by Czechoslovakia and China. It adds Western surpluses drive buyers to east markets while the Soviet bloc weighs strategic goods and long term access as it industrializes.
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Soviet Union
Moscow
Conner Mourdal
Sewer
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
U. R
India
France
Finland
Iran
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Iceland
Iuly
Greece
Argentina
Afghanistan
Egypt
AUS.S.R_s
Czechoslovakia
Indonesia
Ceylon
Italy
Netherlands
Brazil
Bolivia
Far East
Europe
Latin America
Asia
Us.s.r
Britain
England
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
U.S
United Nations
Soviet Bloc
East
China
Stalin
U.S.S.R
Murderer of Judge To Face Trial Soon
Norman Moon, 26, of Connellsville Pa , is to stand trial for the murder of Judge Allison D Wade, Warren Pa presiding judge. Moon was wounded in a throat shooting during a police pursuit and is recovering in hospital. Dr William Cashman expects release in 10 days to two weeks barring complications. Prosecutor Myer Whornfelch pledges a speedy trial as authorities classify the case as deliberate murder.
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Moon
Kornreich
Wade
Warren and
Forest Counties
French Say 30 Commies killed in Area Mop-Up
French Vietnamese forces report 30 Vietminh killed and 100 captured in mop ups across the Red River delta. Near Phat Diem seven miles southeast of Hanoi Vietminh units raided a market. 21 rebels wounded or captured. Tanks and armored cars pressed a broad cleanup thrust as Vietminh ambushed patrols at Dien Bien Phu area with no confirmed casualties.
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Hanoi
Indochina
UA - French
Red River
Phat Diem
Dien Puen Phu
Vierminh
Kansas Market Cattle Decimated by Drought
Kansas reports about one percent of cattle on feed for feed lots, down from last year as drought bites. The Agricultural Marketing Service and state officials note the five-state average shows a decline, while routine farm notices and sheriff reports detail a party fatality in Parks with Leon Franklin Douglas dead from a head injury after an argument.
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Topeka
Niceheht
Kansas
Eine Ee Teanate
Howard Sr. Parks
Parks
Leon Franklin Dougfae
Samuel Smith
Orville Heudasheit
Sheriff's Office
Douglas
Morris K. Traviss
Anderson Weighs Governor Bid Reentry After Outspoken Bid
Kenneth Anderson, long active with the party, announced he is weighing another run for governor. He plans to decide after consulting party members and supporters. Internal Revenue director Lyon Brodrick will not run, clearing no wait for a crowded field.
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Kenneth F Anderson
Eavrine Anderson
Sanders Anderson
Lyon Brodrick
Internal Revenue
Kangas
Rae
Brodrick
Divorce Granted in District Court Case
District Judge Floyd Coffman grants a divorce involving Nellie Ghare Pawns and Janes Rhyans, with Uraeh CN Seestershay listed in the action as a party from Janes. The ruling names Nellie Ghare Pawns and Janes Rhyans in the dissolution proceeding.
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Floyd Coffman
Uraeh
CN Seestershay Ti
Janes Rhyans
Nellie lGhare
Divorce suit filed by Clara Mae Gallawas Kany Strealliway
A divorce suit has been filed in district court involving Clara Mae Gallawas and Kany Strealliway. The case details were recorded in the court docket and initiate a legal proceeding for dissolution of marriage.
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Clara Mae Gallawas
DDT Resistant Flies Show Distinct Behavior Says KU Scientists
Kansas researchers Dr. Robert Sokal and graduate student Preston Hunter report DDT resistant fruit flies diverge in pupation, preferring edge or nail-areas of the nutrient vial while susceptible ones stay center. They linked pupation site to heredity in strains selected for resistance, noting broader insecticide study implications.
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Universiy
Kansas
Robert Sokal
Preston E. Hunter
Tonganoxie
Sokal
Hunter
Office of Naval Research
Army
EAU
Charles DB
Michener
Entomology Department
E.U
Injured in Car Crash Near Lawrence on K-10
Lenore B. French, 48, Route 2, was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for a back injury after a total collision at the east edge of Lawrence on Highway K-10. She and Bobby J. Henry, 21, of Shawnee, were westbound when Henry rear ended French. Damages were about 300 dollars to Henry and 250 to French.
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Lenore B. French
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Douglas County
Earl McClure
Miss French
Bobby J. Henry
Shawree
Henry
McClure
55 Year Old Woman Dies In Ohio Electric Chair
In Ohio Penitentiary a 55 year old grandmother Mrs. Davie Blanche Detitr died in the electric chair. Convicted of poisoning her husband to claim a $27,000 estate, her four month marriage ended with his death near Owensville on August 22 4952. Her final hymn request was denied. Rev C W Wilsher delivered a different hymn instead.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Davie Blanche Detitr
Stray Bird Dog Found in Franklin County Society Care
The Franklin County Humane Society has held a liver and white pointer with a white facial streak for five days. Found near Ottawa, the dog wears a collar but has no identification and is valued at about 150 dollars. Mrs Beatrice M Peck, president, described the dog and custody details.
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Franklin County Humane Society
Ottawa
Beatrice M. Peck
Society
Six KU students from India to meet and honor nation
Six Kansas University students from India and their guests will attend a 7 30 tonight gathering in the Jayhawk Room Memorial Union Building to observe India's independence and discuss its republic status. The group represents five states and five languages while studying economics engineering entomology and chemistry.
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Kansas University
India
Jayhawk
Memorial Union
U.S
Aml
K.U
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court in Ivan Vi
In Ivan Vi Probate Court, Standley 21 and Darlene LaVerne Foster 17, both of Hillpernd, and Val dene Tachardsan 22 of Mountain View Ark with Bonita Boyer 17 of Greeley Calg were issued marriages.
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Ivan vi. Standley
Darlene LaVerne Foster
Hillpernd
Valdene
Tachardsan
Mountain View Ark
Bonita Boyer
Greeley, Calg
Sunflower Village Faces Ongoing Police Shortfall
Sunflower with 4800 residents lacks a steady police presence. Sheriff's reports cite funding limits, though a roving sergeant covers Sunflower area. Budgeted 1954 gains aim to add seven deputies and one patrol car, while regional police units may ease local strain. Residents hope continual patrols deter crime more than post hoc action.
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Sonnson County Sacrat
Norman Williams
Sunflower
H. L. Docker
Sunflower Village
DeSoto, Gardner
Edgerton
Decker
Johnson County
Westwood
Fairway
Rooland Park
Mission
Mission Township
Merriam, Shawnee
Prairie Village
Sheriff's Office
Deaths and Funerals for Margaret Booze in Topeka
Mrs. Margaret Booze, 50, sister of Fred Johnson of Lawrence, died last night at her Topeka home. Born at Humboldt, she had lived in Topeka seven years. Survived by husband Willard, two sons, mother, three sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren.
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Margert Booze
Margaret Booze
Fred Johnson
Lawrence
Topeka
Humboldt
Willard Booze
Zoning Ruling Appealed By Acme Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Acme Laundry and Dry Cleaners seeks a building permit to expand into 1109 Mass St, appealing the city building inspector Carl Sneegas’s denial due to zoning constraints. The 1109 space, formerly Alamo Cafe, was moved to LeRoy by its owners.
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Acme Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Board of Zoning Appeals
Ads
Mass, St
Mass
City Buildey
Carl Sneegas
Sneegas
Mass. St
Alamo, Cafe
LeRoy
Doe and
Hina Rar
Burglars Enter Grover's Market on 78th Street
Arland Grover, partner, said entry was gained by kicking out a back door glass at Grover's Market located at 78th and La Sts. They failed to open the cash register and took about a dozen cartons of cigarettes. Loss is insured.
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Grover’s Market
la. Sts
Arland Grover
Inday
Delicatessen Owner Sol Shapiro Finds Second Career in Art
Milwaukee musician Sol Shapiro, owner of a delicatessen for eight years to supplement income, embraces painting as a second career at near sixty. Former violinist and orchestra leader, he stayed in Milwaukee for a life he loves, says painting lets him revisit pieces on canvas. He advises others to take up oils or charcoal to let hours pass and frustrations fade.
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Milwaukee
Sol Shapiro
Sol
Lve
Hollywood
Editorializing New Taipenm in Formosa News Week
An American news magazine with Mao Zedong on its cover is on sale in the capital of Nationalist China. Each copy bears a stamped word across Mao’s face reading bandil, signaling censorship or protest.
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Taipenm
Formosa
Newsweek
China
Mao Tse-tung
Nationalist
Mao
State traffic deaths to date in 1954
State accident records report 23 fatalities so far in 1954 and 31 in the same period of 1953. The item notes daily counts over the last 24 hours and year to date figures. It presents a brief statistical update from the state records section.
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Peka
Girl Is Flying Teacher But Doesn't Drive Cat
Peggy Lawrence of Montreal, a 20 year old flying instructor with no car license, holds an instructor's license after logging over 300 hours and qualifying for a commercial license. She works as a part time instructor, previously grease monkey and dispatcher, and hopes airline companies will hire women pilots. Kansas City livestock and produce market notes follow, detailing cattle, hogs, sheep, eggs, butter, and local prices.
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Montreal
Peggy Lawrence
Quebec
Miss Lawrence
Ibig
Sicense
Kenneth Lawrence
K. C
Kansas ‘City
USDA
Colorado
String Quartet Concert at University of Kansas
The University of Kansas string quartet presents a free concert tomorrow at 4 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. Faculty members Raveena Cerf first violin, Karel Blass viola, Raymond Stuhl cello, Milton Steinhardt second violin. Steinhardt is new this year. Program includes Quartet in G major Op 4 No 5 The Lark, Quartet in F, and Beethoven Quartet Op 18 No 4.
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University of Kansas String Quartet
Raveena
Cerf
Karel Blass
Raymond, Stuhl
Milton Steinhardt
Steinhardt
Rietthand
Beethoven
Es State Newsman Resigns at Emporia College
A. C. Rose aged 28 resigns as director of public relations at Emporia State Teachers College. Dr. John E. King announces Rose will join the American Petroleum Institute industry information committee as district public relations representative for Kansas and Oklahoma. Headquarters will be in Tulsa and duties begin in four to five weeks.
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Emporia
A. C. Rose
Emporia State Teachers College
John E. King
Rose
Kansas
Oklahoma
of Industry Information Committee
American Petroleum Institute
Tulsa
Child boards NP train in Billings on solo world tour
A three year old boy from Billings climbed onto a Northern Pacific train in Billings and rode 238 miles to Butte. Butte police met the train and the child said I got on all by myself. my iather's name is daddy. His father was identified as Vincent Quinlan of Billings.
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Butte
Mont
Billings
Northern Pacific
Daddy
Danny
Vincent Quinlan
Encouraging Signs In Western Road Death Scene Of 1953
An Associated Press survey shows 2,691 deaths across eight western states in 1953, one fewer than 1952. Colorado, Utah and Arizona reduced fatalities, while Nebraska matched its worst year. Kansas reports about a 2 percent rise in deaths despite higher traffic, with tourist travel noted as a factor in New Mexico and Arizona.
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Colorado
Utah
Arizona
Nebraska
Kansas
New Mexico
Montana
Inah
Wyoming
Tte
Harald Pellegrino
Soviet to free 6143 Germans in East Germany
Soviet authorities announced in East Berlin on Saturday that 6 143 Germans sentenced by Soviet military courts in the East zone since World War II would be released. The release excludes political opponents and those against the Red regime.
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Berlin
East Germany
East Zone
Coty Installed as French President in 1954
Rene Coty, a one year old lawmaker from Le Havre, succeeded Vincent Auriol as President of the French Republic on Saturday. Auriol warned Coty that the presidency faces threats to its authority, independence, and state efficiency.
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Rene Coty
le Havre
Vincent Auriol
Coty
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Holidays
Mrs. Sarah Cavender thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during the holiday season including cards letters and gifts that made things seem cheerier. Your kindness will always be remembered.
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Sarah Cavender
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