Byrd Rules Against Colleagues On Atomic Retaliation Policy
Senator Byrd of Virginia contradicted fellow Democrats over President Eisenhower’s plan to cut ground forces and rely on massive atomic retaliation. He defended the defense concept, arguing it preserves defenses with lower costs, while others questioned consultation and risks. Defense Secretary Wilson echoed similar views, stating the Army could fulfill its mission if a major land war arises, even with reductions.
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Byrd
Senate Armed Services Committee
Eisenhower
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
Sen. Knowland
California
United
Moscow
Kremlin
Wilson
Pentagon
Continental United States
Oldster Turns 101 After a Lifetime of Work and Plans
Joe Talbott aged 101 in Hutchinson, a Brooklyn Iowa native who arrived 80 years ago. He once ran a livery stable and owned a grocery for 40 years, and served on the Kansas State Fair staff. Once planned by the year and month, he now faces days at a time after a hip fracture and hospital stay.
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Hutchinson
Joe Talbott
Grays
Talbott
Brooklyn
Iowa
Local Birth and Guardian Notices From Memorial Hospital
Mary Garcia of Lake Street, Hazel Cole Route 1, Donald Martin Eudora, Helen Hays N Y Street, Clyde James Sunflower, Melvin Davis Haviland, Georgia Burlingame 1630 W 6 Street, Lillie Keech Sunflower, Mary Jane Housworth 1300 E 15th Street, Olive Woodhead and baby boy 1339 Haskell Ave, Farrell Dean Michael Overbrook, Rachel Vanderwerf and baby girl Owens Lane, Juanita Blackwell and baby girl Tonganoxie, Roger Lee Fry Sunflower, Julia Ann Ray 1327 Brook Street, Mr and Mrs John Harris 1645 Mess St a daughter Friday, Mr and Mrs Alvie Tate 634 Walnut Street a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Crittenden
N. Y. St
Mary Garcia
Lake St
Hazel Cole
Donald Martin
Eudora
Helen Hays
Clyde James
Melvin Davis
Haviland
Georgia Burlingame
Lillie Keech
Mary Jane Housworth
E. 15Th St
Olive Woodhead
Haskell Ave
Farrell Dean Michael
Overbrook
Rachel Vanderwerf
Owens Lane
Juanita Blackwell
Tonganoxie
Roger Lee Fry
Sunflower
Julia Ann Ray
Brook St
John Harris
Alvie Tate
Alnut St
Todas
Commencement at Kansas State College in Manhattan
Commencement exercises for 231 Kansas State College students will be held here Saturday. James A. McCain, president of the college, will deliver the commencement address.
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Manhattan
Kansas State College
James A. McCain
Callewa
Meeting Notice for Lawrence Lodge 6 A F and A M
Special communication announced by Lawrence Lodge No 6 A F and A M for Monday January 25 1954 at 7 00 p m. Work in the first degree. Visitors and sojourners invited. W M Glenn L Harris and Secy Adv George W Mole.
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Lawrence Lodge
Glenn L. Harris W. M
George W. Mole
Fence on California canal may not stop drownings
Washington reports that barbed wire fences along California's Contra Costa Canal will not fully prevent drownings. A 33rd death tally is questioned as data shows eight victims died elsewhere and several were soldiers under influence. Dexheimer notes fencing helps some, but is costly and may hinder rescues. district action would require local funding.
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Washington
White House
Contra Costa Canal
California
Warren Anderson
Martinez
Calif
Eisenhower
Joe Anderson
Dexheimer
Bureau
Camp Stoneman
Lawrence Library Adds 16,000 Economics Books to Big Collection
Kansas University Library expands its economics holdings with about 16 thousand volumes weighing sixteen tons, stored on the Science Building’s top floor until space is cleared. The books form roughly half of a 30 thousand volume purchase from Chicago’s John Crerar Library. Meanwhile Lawrence endures cold weather with temperatures rising from 18 to 36 degrees and no moisture yet this year.
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Kansas University Library
John Crerar
Chicago
Fire destroys Regal Theater in Kansas City
A fire swept through the Regal Theater on Saturday virtually destroying the 500 seat venue. Nine fire companies responded as E. S. Sutter, the theater’s general manager, estimated losses between 25 000 and 30 000 dollars.
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Kansas City
Regal
E. S. Sutter
Bogomolov to Move From Czechoslovakia to Italy
Soviet ambassador Alexander Bogomolov, who has led relations with Czechoslovakia since 1952, is slated to become ambassador to Italy. The Kremlin announced the transfer on Friday night but did not specify his new duties.
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Rome
Alexander Bogomolov
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Kremlin
Bogomolov
Teamsters Launch $200,000 Drive in Kansas Missouri Region
The AFL Teamsters Union opened a $200,000 organizing campaign to boost members in Missouri and Kansas. Fifteen organizers will join the staff as the drive targets automotive and brewery sectors, building and construction, freight, warehouse, and chauffeurs. The Missouri-Kansas conference backed support for Wichita taxi drivers on strike for six weeks and will seek civil rights reviews.
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St, Louis
AFL Teamsters Union
Missouri
Kansas
Teamsters
Harold J. Gibbons
Wichita Kas
Wichita
Deaths and Funerals Notices For Jesse Drumm and Annie Johnson
Jesse Drumm died Thursday morning at his Stella Nebraska home. He was the son in law of Mr and Mrs Lee Yoder and brother in law of Mrs Ray Roberts Mrs Roy Peaslee Mrs Ross Moon and Jona Yoder of Lawrence. Funeral services are today at 2 at Stella. Annie Jane Johnson died last evening at age 73 at her home 733 Mich Street born in Clay County Missouri to Jacob Washington and spouse Samuel Johnson died in 1944. Survivors include five nieces and one nephew. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at Ninth Street Baptist Church Rev Harry L Smith and Rev H H Brookins officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Jesse Drumm
Stella
Neb
Lee Yoder
Ray Roberts
Roy Peaslee
Ross Moon
Jona Yoder
Lawrence
Annie Jane Johnson
Clay County
Jacob Washington
Samuel Johnson
Bernice Peterson
Bessie Georgia
Frances Logan
Phoebe Watkins
Carrie McKissick
Booker Williams
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Harry L. Smith
H. H. Brookins
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Conrad Jesperson dies in Bartlesville burial set
Mrs. Conrad Jesperson former Lawrence resident dies at 1400 Osage Ave Bartlesville Ok Funeral services are set for 10 a m Monday in Bartlesville and she will be brought to Oak Hill Cemetery for burial Monday afternoon Surviving are a husband and son Donald Jesperson both of Bartlesville, and former daughter in law Mrs Donald Jesperson Elnora Eudaly daughter of E L Eudaly of 1331 Vt St Kansas University alumni links noted.
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Conrad Jesperson
Lawrence
Osage Ave
Bartlesville
Oklo
University of Kansas
Donald Jesperson
K. A
Elnora Eudaly
E. L. Eudaly
Vt. St
Jesperson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Larcom Charles Henry 85 dies at Lawrence Memorial
Charles Henry Larcom 85 a retired building contractor died last night at Lawrence Memorial Hospital He lived at 345 Md St Born in Dubuque Ia he came here 37 years ago from Kansas City Mo Surviving are a daughter Mrs Lorena Crumpley two sons L N Larcom and R M Larcom a sister Mrs C E Williamson a brother Louis Larcom six grandchildren and five great grandchildren His wife died in 1946 10 30 am Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev G H Woestemeyer in charge Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Williamson
Kansas City
Louis Larcom
Washington State
Rumsey Funeral Home
G. H. Woestemeyer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Doctor’s Cardiovascular Vacation Card Puzzles Psychiatrist
Arthur Hanna, radio director, shares a story about a psychiatrist friend who received a playful post ecard from a patient on vacation. The message reads, Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here to tell me why. The note hints at underlying personal tension amid sunny escapes.
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Arthur Hanna
Parental Problems Will Be Topics for Classes
PTA officials announce parent child relations program for junior and senior high students. Two meetings per consultant cover material and discussion on job college military service, adolescence conflicts, and parent child relations. No charge. registration second week in February. library cooperation and waiting list.
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PTA
Logsdon
Kansas City
Lawrence Public Library
State Board of Vocational Education
New Kansas Coach Sets Goals on Arrival at KU
New KU coach Mather and his wife outline three goals for fall as they settle in. They plan a meet and greet with the athletic family at 5 30 p m Sunday in the Kansas Room Memorial Union attended by the Athletic Board staff admin and Regents members. The couple will return to Massillon before completing the Lawrence trip once arrangements are set.
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Mather
K. VU
Kansas Room
Memorial Union
Athletic Board
Board of Regents
Massillon
Lawrence
Local suspects plead guilty in district court
Delbert Dean Smith, 20, of 617%4 Me. St., pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received an indeterminate term at Kansas State Reformatory Hutchinson for stealing four tires and wheels from Duane Chiles in Lecompton. William Luther Gibson, 21, Ardmore Okla, and Lionel Joseph Gagnon, 22, Lowell Mass., also pleaded guilty to felonious assault and were sent to Hutchinson for indeterminate terms after beating Douglas County deputy sheriff John Miller in Eudora.
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Delbert Dean Smith
Me. St
Kansas State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Smith
Duane Chiles
Lecompton
William Luther Gibson
Ardmore
Okla
Lionel Joseph Gagnon
Lowell
Mass
Hutchison
Gibson
Gagnon
John Miller
Douglas County
Eudora
Jailbreak duo surrender after car escape in Gove County
Delbert Clinke, 23, who broke from the Gove County jail in a stolen car Thursday night, surrendered Friday and returned the vehicle. Leslie Hudson, 40, who escaped with Clinke, remains at large. Both men face bad check charges.
Newton Cage Marks High School Basketball Record
Newton High School's record book released notes PM Newton and Mark Newton as part of a storied program. Since 1914 the team has 12 state championships and 25 Ark Valley titles, with 763 victories and 145 defeats over 39 years, averaging .840.
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Newton
Ark Valley
Kansas Traffic Deaths Report
State accident records show traffic fatalities for the last 24 hours at 0. To date in 1954 the total is 30, compared with 39 for the same period in 1953. Official counts reflect incidents across the state with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peka
Kansas
Wolf Using Television Dodge Finds Cops Get Picture Too
New York artist Dorothy Paris says a man posing as Mr Crow from WHMI TV Chicago used a TV prize hoax to gain entry and measure her for lingerie. A detective hiding in her apartment arrested 31 year old Robert Lane as he prepared more measurements, claiming he sought a thrill.
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Wolf
New York
Dorothy Paris
Mr. Crow
Whmi-Tv
Chicago
Baldwin Community News Highlights and Obituaries
The Baldwin column reports travels of Rev Orlando Sample and Charles Story visiting Kingman and Texas, and notes the death of Alva D. Chubb near Baxter Springs at 79. It covers family ties, church activities, a Prescott funeral for Mrs George Porter with thirteen surviving children, and various local club meetings and upcoming events at Baker and First Methodist church.
Pheasant Caught in Sacramento Alley by Lloyd Fuller
Lloyd Fuller spotted a pheasant in an alley and caught it by hand as the bird could not gain altitude to escape the confined space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Lloyd Fuller
Greek Artist Stratos Tea Dilemma During Capital Visit
Mrs Dora Stratou who leads the Royal Festival Company of Greece drew praise in Washington yet struggled to get tea with lemon. Her 23-member troupe plans extensive U S and Canadian stops while Stratou, a Athens native, is linked to modern Greek history and arts.
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Washington
Dora Stratou
Royal Festival Company of
Greece
Jemon
Sin
Detroit
Manchester
N. H
Boston
Miami
Pittsburgh
Cuba
Straton
Athens
Europe
United States
Stratou
Nicolas Stratos
Andrea Stratos
Annual Election Held At First National Bank
The First National Bank of Lawrence held its annual election of directors and officers. All directors and officers were reelected to their posts. Directors include George Docking, Kelvin Hoover, E. B. Martin, Robert Docking, H. C. Brinkman, George J. Kirchhoff, Chris Kraft, J. B. Mack, R. C. Miller, C. C. Stewart and M. S. Winter. Officers are George Docking president, Hoover executive vice president, Martin vice president and trust officer, Robert Docking cashier and assistant trust officer, George Dunkley assistant vice president, Georgianan R. Graves assistant vice president, Harold Van Gunten assistant cashier, H. D. Flanders assistant cashier, and Joseph Kelly assistant cashier.
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First National Bank of
George Dunkley
Georgianan R. Graves
Harold van Gunten
H. D. Flanders
Joeph Kelly
Third graders clash over smocks at Mystic Public School
In Winchester Massachusetts a third grade painting class at Mystic Public School objected to wearing smocks saying they do not want to look like sissies. Teachers suggested using an old shirt from a father’s wardrobe as a makeshift smock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mass
Mystic Public School
Daddy
French Kill 109 Reds in Hanoi Mop-up Action
Indochina forces backed by tanks and mobile units reported killing 109 Vietminh and capturing 181 more in mop-up operations in the Red River delta on Saturday, according to high command brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Indochina
Red River Delta
It Happens Every Day Says Working Clothes Aren’t Shaming
A columnist urges normalcy in daily labor and welcomes friends dropping by in work attire. It frames casual appearances as no disgrace and invites readers to avoid apologies for ordinary life.
GOP Governorship Race To Dominate Meeting
A Kansas political gathering outlined for January 29 features GOP veterans and party clubs planning activities including a Kansas Day Club dinner with remarks by Gov. Dan Thornton of Colorado and Indiana Gov. George N. Craig. The Kansas Republican State Committee breakfast will be hosted by Roy W. Cox and Mrs. O. E. Josserand, with past Kansas Day Club presidents attending.
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Ptage
Kansas Day Club
Native Sons and Daughters
Kansas Republican Veterans
Kansas Women's Republican Club
Dan Thornton
Colorado
George N. Craig
Indiana
Republican Veterans
Republican State Committee
Roy W. Cox
O. E. Josserand
Army Pvt Busse arrives in Germany with 40th Battalion
Pvt Donald L Busse has arrived in Germany assigned to the 40th Tank Battalion at Fries burg He is the son of Mrs Edith Busse 1220 Tenn St in service since April 14 His address follows Pvt Donald L Busse US55373585 Co B 40th Bn APO 39 care of Postmaster New York N Y Also Mr and Mrs Fred Bignall 1117 Conn St have word their son Pfc Robert W Bignall landed in Korea Jan .7 His address Pfc Robert V Bignall 1409427 USMC Co 207 1st Reg Bn Ground DED care of Fleet Post Office San Francisco Calif
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Donald L. Busse
Germany
40Th
Friesburg
Edith Busse
Tenn. St
Fred Bignall
Conn. St
Robert W. Bignall
Korea
Robertv. Bignall
USMC
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Calif
Jury Called From Eudora for February Court Session
Four men from the Eudora area are summoned for jury duty at the February term opening at 9 30 a m Monday February 1 at the Lawrence Court House The panel includes Field Holmes Clarence Hausman Floyd Ott and Dwight Sheard. Mrs Herman Bohnsack accompanied her son in law Herbert Weidensaul to Eureka Saturday and stayed with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Irwin Crawford until Tuesday. Mr Weidensaul was in Wichita on a business trip over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Earl Jameson and their baby girl from Pittsburg attended the Circle No 2 dinner at the Methodist Community room Monday night and stayed with Mr and Mrs Archie Jameson. Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday January 27 Circle No 1 holds an afternoon meeting with Mrs Lena Wilson and Mrs Sam Neis as co hostesses, Archie Jameson to entertain Circle No 2 at 2 p m assisted by Mrs Leland Massey. Circle No 3 has a 12 30 lunch econ with Mrs Frank Page and Mrs Walter Morley assisting. Society executives hold a business meeting at 4 p m Wednesday January 27 at Archie Jameson’s home after Circle No 2. Mr and Mrs J D Adams spent Tuesday in Topeka. The Basketball League Tournament will be held in Eudora School gym January 27 29 and 30. Mr and Mrs Bob Durr and Mr and Mrs Marvin Jordon Baldwin visited with the Brecheisen family Sunday. they drove to Gardner Sunday and saw Wes Brecheisen.
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Orlando Sample
Kingman
Paul Selzer
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Charles Story
Big Springs
Tex
Arthur Story
Veteran's Hospital
Story
Billy
Ottawa
Baldwin
Alva D. Chubb
Baxter Springs
Chubb
Baker
James S. Chubb
Methodist Church
Grand Island
Neb
Sam Hedrick
Boston
Tommy Hedrick
Baxter
George Porter
Prescott Ariz
Mt. Zion Church
J. M. Jones
Oakwood Cemetery
Porter
Arizona
O. L. Porter
Lloyd D. Porter
Ross R. Porter
Earl D. Porter
Helen Porter Smith
Frances Porter
Dorothy Porter Everett
Prescott
Ariz
Ralph van Porter
Odessa Porter
Los Angeles
Calif
Juanita Porter Johns
San Diego
Nadine Porter Emery
Dover
Okla
Maxine Porter Maupin
Evansville
Ind
Laura Forter Perkins
Wichita
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
J. E. Mertz
Frank Barnett
California
Barnetts
C. W. Schwartz
A. E. Tunin
Otto Spitzli
Tom Hill
Gilbert M. Gander
Nelson P. Horn
Founders Inn
Cooperative Board of Peo
Kansas Room
Union Building
University of Kansas
Chapter CE Future of Higher Education
Horn
John W. Heaton
Clare Hayes
W. A. Saucier
Robert Mitchell
Lou Kerns
Grace Irwin
WSCS
Karl Spear
George Malicky
Stanley Flickinger
Charles Coldsmith
Zella Donald
Violet Club
Herman Brown
West High St
Southside Country Club
Ernest Christy
Laverne Kalb
Raymond Deay
South 8Th St
Irvin Greer
Indiana St
Hugh P. Stouppe
Topeka
Wilson Counts
Dale Masslander
Cc. C. Clarridge
Eudora
Lawrence Court House
Field Holmes
Clarence Hausman
Floyd Ott
Dwight Sheard
Herman Bohnsack
Herbert Weidensaul
Eureka
Irwin Crawford
Weidensaul
Earl Jameson
Pittsburg
Methodist Community Room
Archie Jameson
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Circle No. 1
Lena Wilson
Sam Neis
Circle No. 2
Leland Massey
Circle No. 3
Frank Page
Walter Morley
J. D. Adams
Bob Durr
Marvin Jordon
Ted Brecheisen
Noel Griffin
Gardner
Market summary from Kansas City livestock and grain prices
Wheat 2.05 dollars, corn 1.48, oats 0.85, soybeans 2.60. Poultry prices vary by weight and class. Hogs 24.50. Cattle and sheep futures and current week cash bids show mixed to higher demand and varied gains across steers heifers cows bulls vealers and calves with weekly receipts light and prices on several classes advancing.
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Livestock Weekly
Kansas City
M --Usda
Nobody's Home Ever At Cute Little House
A San Bernardino report describes a house with a green lawn and bright window shutters where a doorbell rang and no one answered. Inside the stucco home a city water well is operated, with several houses like it. Water officials note handbills and free samples left on porches, while a passerby woman visits to buy the “house.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Calif
Water Department
Tron is About Four Percent of Earth Crust
A concise note states that Tron comprises roughly four percent of the Earth's crust, indicating a notable mineral or element claim within geological context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Card of Thanks for flowers, cards, and visits
Mrs Opal Gallagher expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for the lovely flowers and cards, and to visitors, Doctor Mahan, and the nurses during her stay at Memorial hospital.
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W. A. Dexheimer
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Anderson
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Harris
Matheuw
Harrises
Papa
REDS
Teamsters Union
Kansas-Missouri
K.U
Gove
Escpaee
First National Bank
K. C
Decker-Coy Agency
Warren Decker
Bud Coy
Fred W. Rumsey
Oscar B. Rumsey
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