New GOP Chairman Outlines 1954 Program
Wesley Roberts, named GOP chairman at $22,500 a year, laid out goals to grow the Young Republican Federation and elect enough Republicans in 1954 to gain solid control of Congress. The GOP executive committee, meeting Feb 28, will oversee planning, with McIntyre Faries named vice chairman. Roberts sees the South as fertile for recruiting Republicans after Eisenhower’s win.
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Poland accuses U S of aggressive spying in Warsaw note
Poland's Communist government charged the United States with aggressive spying against Poland and with plans to destroy the Polish nation in war. A note delivered to the American Embassy and published Sunday claimed the U S aims to deprive Poland of its independent existence and subordinate it to American monopolies, demanding an end to the alleged spying.
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Two saboteurs parachuted into Poland on November 4
The report alleges two saboteurs landed in Poland by parachute on November 4 and accuses the Americans of broad espionage and diversionist activities. U S Air Force planes are mentioned and the charge that the agents were dropped is described as a fake by American officers.
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Pet Bear Rampage Mauls Child in Tulsa
A 200-pound black bear escaped its cage at a Tulsa zoo on Sunday and severely clawed five year old Priscilla Brown while her unarmed father, zookeeper C E Brown, wrestled the animal to save her life. Priscilla suffered face and head gashes requiring 22 stitches, but her condition improved from critical. Brown escaped unharmed after wrestling the bear from his daughter three times and tossing the child over a fence before attendants prodded the animal back into its cage.
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Kansan on Revised List of Air Crash Casualties
A Kansan is named on a revised U S air force list of casualties from a C 54 crash near Harmon Air Force Base Newfoundland Friday night Airman 20 Delbert D Ball son of Mr and Mrs John R Ball Rantoul Kans listed as a passenger The total victims rise to 14 with one name added to the list released Saturday night in St John s
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Weather Outlook for Capital Washington Tuesday
Cloudy and cool forecast for the capital with a 40s temperature. Officials predict overcast skies as inaugural events proceed tomorrow.
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Heavy Weight Drawers and Accessories List
Heavy Weight Drawers elastic waist long leg sizes 30 32 34 Heavy Weight Underhirts sizes 38 40 42 Men's Unions short and long sleeve sizes 36 38 40 Men's Dress Gloves Men's Ties Women's Light Weight Overshoes priced at 1.00 and 1.00 for three dollars notes fragmented stock list of garments and prices.
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Wilson to Check Security in U S
Secretary design ee Charles E Wilson said he would reexamine the nation's basic security plans including NATO commitments and Western Europe. He indicated he might urge Congress to act on a streamlined Defense Department if necessary and outlined policy intentions in a luncheon speech to business leaders.
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Planning to speed security reforms at Defense Department
Wilson urged rapid action to improve defense security by streamlining the organization clarifying responsibilities and creating effective cooperation channels among staff and line units and between civilian and military sides.
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Ike Relaxes on Last Day as Private U S Citizen
President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower enjoyed a quiet Monday in the Hotel Statler, reading papers at breakfast on the eve of his oath as the nation’s 34th president. He and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived from New York by special train Sunday night.
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Average debt climbs under Democratic rule, says Speaker
House Speaker Martin of Massachusetts claims the average national debt per person rose tenfold during two decades under Democratic rule. He cites a figure of about 21 billion dollars when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president.
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College Debate Champs Shine At Pittsburg Event
Fourteen schools competed as Pittsburg State Teachers College hosted a weekend college debate tournament. In the senior division Pittsburg im Springfield Wa State College and Central State College of Edmond Okla won titles while the University of Kansas and Edmond claimed junior division victories.
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