Eden Warns Middle East Blazes Could Trigger World War
Prime Minister Eden warned at a Conservative rally that the Middle East holds dry tinder for a broader war and that the nuclear deterrent remains essential. He rejected Russia’s call to end hydrogen bomb tests, saying Britain will proceed with its own H bomb. The speech aims to restore government prestige amid inflation and Soviet gains in the region.
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Bradford
England
Middle East
Eden
Middle Eaast
Russia
Britain
Reckoning Day Marks KU Finals Week On Mt Oread
About 7 400 students at Kansas University face final exams from today through Jan 26, the first semester’s end. After tests end, enrollment runs Jan 23 to Feb 1, second term starts Feb 2, and a spring recess runs March 31 to April 9 followed by eight weeks of classes and exams leading to May 31 final close and June 3 Baccalaureate before commencement.
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Kansas University
K. U
Oklahoma A and M
Search of Ship Salem Maritime Investigates Missing Seamen
A search planned on the oil tanker Salem Maritime as investigators and refinery workers expected to board the charred deck today to locate the remains of more than 26 missing sailors after an explosion. A spokesman for Cities Service Oil Co. said the on deck search would begin once the flames subsided as anticipated.
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Lake Charles
Salem Maritime
Cities Service Oil Co
Droodle Fable of the Ant and Elephant Friends
A short fable features an Ant and an Elephant who are friends. The Ant, though smaller, wins games by clever plans while the Elephant grows proud and loses. The tale ends with the Ant claiming it’s better to be cunning than merely smart.
Budget Gap Fears At Kansas University Officials Warn
Topeka officials warn that sales tax and general fund expenditures may exceed income in the next fiscal year. Gov Hall proposes taxes and budget revisions to cover a potential $40 million deficiency, with university and medical center funding under review and possible cuts needed.
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Hon Grollers
Fred Hall
Faul Malone
Counei
Didos Ballaiee
Mahone
Sprite
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Aula
HP Dpraiars
Vax Osea
Malone
University
Murphy and Nichols
I. U. Medical Center
Kansas City
Gov. Hall
Workers Flee Fire In Office Building In Muskogee
A fire at an office building in Muskogee Oklahoma forced workers to flee through two upper floors. One worker Tony Gaddy died after smoke inhalation. Dozens were seen at windows or using outside fire escapes, with firefighters bringing the blaze under control.
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Muskocee
Okla WA
Uecessory
Barnes
Tony Gaddy
Crueture
Sminke
Uas
Aj Unie
John Criswell
Deaths and Funerals At Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital lists admitted and discharged names including Gertrude Quisenbaris Tonganasie Leliuy F. Willkins and Deborah Silkes. Births note Edward Chesler Petterson a son to Howard Mehlineer and wife. Dr E C Petterson, longtime Plainview physician, dies following a heart attack. services held in Plainview with burial there.
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Tonganasie
Leliuy F. Willkins
Sn Sonn
Lee Bard
Badia
Deborah Silkes
Undia
Laren Williams
Satdaeuy
Florence Losin
ist?Tenn
Ola Allen
IEW
Betty Churet
Lincoln St
E. C. Petterson
Edward Chesler Petterson
Howard Mehlineer
Kansas University
Ohio
Wernesdar
Anna Davis
Donald Lakke
Titoute
Plainview
Rooks County
Petterson
Beloit
K. U. Medical School
Colorado
Barnard
Paleo
Davis
C. I. Johnson
Mainview
William Petterson
Washington, D. C
Yugoslavia
Connie Petterson
Oklahoma City
Te Sucret Hort Church
Plaineview
March of Dimes flight to visit Topeka and Lawrence
Thirty planes piloted by Flying Farmers will land at the airport Saturday afternoon as part of the Flight of Dimes over the state. Signals greet visitors in Lawrence with refreshments and a combined effort in Topeka to raise funds. A dime sign fundraising scheme reports strong local participation and a completed sign equaling 66 dimes.
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Paret
Violet Hill
Jelon Farmer
LaVone Hitchenek
Mabel Olson
Lila Grayson
Belle Kinnary
Evan Sanders
Lona Finch
June Snow
Emma Seymoire
Sybil Sehroyer
Alberta Snow
Dora Rage
Orva Dodgson
Lillian Snow
Bessie Westergren
Topeka
Garfield Park
Lawrence
John
Crown
Chamber of Commerce
Charlton
National Foundation For Infantile
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Survey Finds Decline in Cattle on Grain Feed
TOPEKA Kansas survey shows a sharp drop in cattle on grain feed for marketing. Federal and state agriculture departments estimate 182000 cattle in this category on dan 1, down from 227000 last year and below the five year average of 251000.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Chaos in Kansas hiring tied to political pressure
Frances Vaughn, longtime Kansas Board of Review chairwoman, resigned accusing pressure from Al Becker and Gov Hall in state civil service staffing. She says a chairman dictated hires, including a bookkeeper, and demanded replacements without consult, threatening to resign from the board.
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Frances Vaughn
Journal
World Today
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Bonner Springs
Chaoy
Wyandott
al Becker
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Vanehn
Topeka
Flatt
Spector
Becker
Kierian
Simeon
Approval Sought On Building Plan For Military Installations
The Defense Department asks Congress to approve a 1957 worldwide military building program totaling 2 012 283 000 with the Air Force receiving over half. The plan funds 292 US installations and 42 sites abroad plus eight foreign areas and includes 180 million dollars from surplus farm products sales to help finance overseas housing. Kansas sites include Ft Leavenworth Fort Riley Forbes AFB Topeka McConnell AFB Wichita Smoky Hill AFB and related allocations.
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Congress
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West Virginia
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Truman faults Chiang Kai-shek over China reasonings
In Life magazine Truman argues Chiang Kai-shek refused a peaceful settlement with the Communists and cites Marshall's 1946 peace mission. He says Chiang's wage of war and resistance to conciliation helped the Communist rise, while extremism on both sides hindered a coalition.
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Truman
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Lsimo
Life
Out
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George C. Marshall
Marshall
Foreclosure drive targets tax delinquent tracts in county
Lawrence reports that 150 to 200 summonses will be issued Friday in district court for the county's first judicial tax foreclosure on property since 1948. Eleven tracts are involved as taxes have been unpaid for four years or more. Owners may redeem by paying taxes and costs before the public sale. Tax deadlines for vehicle tags prompt early shopping, with Feb 15 as final date and a 50 cent monthly penalty thereafter.
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Norman
Mary Dunden
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Internal Revenue Service
Lawrence
Topeka
Damage trial opens in Osage County suit over traffic accident
A district court jury is hearing a $15,300 damages suit filed by Ada Vincent of Overbrook against Cheater Disque Route 2 for injuries she says she sustained May 23 1954 on a rural road south of Overbrook in Osage County.
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Overbrook
Cheater Disque
Route 2
Osage County
Markets at a Glance: Stocks Fall as Bonds Mixed and Grains Firm
Across commodities and cattle futures a broad market tilt emerges with stocks slipping after a sharp selloff, while bonds show mixed moves. Cotton and wheat rally, corn firm, oats mixed, hogs steady to higher, cattle steady with top prices around 22.00. Kansas City grain prices list various futures. cattle and hogs volumes noted. The Wall Street day closes in a broad selloff following Eisenhower remarks on primary eligibility, with volume around 2.5 million shares.
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Kansas City
K. C
U. S
Wall Street
New York
Eisenhower
Liquor Tax Proposal Sparks Dealers Brochure Clash
A Kansas Wholesale Liquor Dealers Assn brochure opposes a proposed liquor tax hike and urges repeal of a law allowing two quarts of liquor to enter the state tax free. The governor’s revenue advisory committee cited a 50 percent hike as a potential new revenue source, estimating about $900,000 annually.
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Kansas
Legalized Betting Bill Introduced in House
A Kansas House proposal would legalize wagering on horse and dog racing by constitutional amendment. It requires two thirds House and Senate approval before submission to voters, with sponsor Rep. Joseph Mikesle estimating potential annual revenue above five million dollars.
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Topeka
Kansas House of Representatives
House
Senate
Joseph Mikesle
D-Kansag City
Big Springs social circle gathers for annual fair and family visits
The 33rd annual Fair Association banquet was held at the Roof Garden in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Willis Colman and other couples in attendance. Host families welcomed dinner guests including Mrs Ora Baldwin, Gus Hartman, and relatives from Topeka and nearby towns, sharing birthday and weekend visit news.
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Raymond Ice
Bill Henry Jr
Max Bahnmaier
Jayhawk Hotel
Topeka
Harley Milliken
Williamburg
Ora Baldwin
Gus Hartman
Hartman
Ray Cree
Melvin Walter
Sylvia
Glenn Cree
Cyril Bahnmalter
Bahrmaier
Delores Mueller
W. P. Henry
Gein Mesenhimer
Elmer
Arthur Johnson
Carbondale
Orvill Baldwin
Wright Bertchsinger
Familly
Harold Bertchsinger
New York
N.Y
Dwight Henry
Karen
Lawrence
William Henry Jr
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