Brief Sessions And K C Trip Set For Legislators Today
Topeka brief morning sessions and a trip to Kansas City were planned by the Kansas Legislature today. Lawmakers would visit Johnson and Wyandotte counties to study local problems to guide upcoming bills. A seven man Republican committee was named to gather data on former Gov. Fred Hall’s appointees for Senate confirmation.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Kansas
Johnson
Wrandotte
Fred Hall
Senate
George Docking
Docking
Paul Wunsch
Kingman
Senate looks at Hall appointments for merit not party ties
Sen Don Hults states over 50 Gov Fred Hall appointments must be judged on merit. A seven man committee led by Paul Wunsch will investigate qualifications and report to Republican and Democratic senators. Confirmation rests with the full Senate later. Some GOP chairmen oppose a quick five minute briefing by Docking aide Goodrich on proposals and possible committee bills.
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Don S. Hults
Journal-World
Hall
Fred Hall
Senate
Paul Wunsch
Gov. Hall
Kansas
Senate Gop
Jack Goodrich
Docking
Capture of Mad Bomber Hints at Late Relief for Victims
New York journalist Lloyd Hill, among the 18 injured by the bomber’s devices, expresses mixed feelings after George Metesky’s arrest. Hill, nearly 75, recalls the Feb 21 1956 penn station blast that mangled his head and foot while clearing a clogged drain. He says he bears no ill will, recognizing the bomber’s illness.
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New York
Lloyd Hill
Hill
Pennsylvania Station
George Metesky
More Revenue Possibility It Tax Loopholes Are Plugged
Tax policy notes discuss closing loopholes to boost revenue. Officials describe anticipated gains and redirects of funds to public programs. The piece highlights potential impact on businesses and individuals and cites projected timelines.
Los Angeles Grand Jury Ends Without Indictments
The Los Angeles grand jury adjourned today without indictments in the body case. Jurors believed a serious era may be involved but could not reach the required 12 to indict. The panel urged continued police work as the actress described a 24 hour abduction from her Encino home and release on a desert highway 150 miles away.
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Los Angeles
Lane
Des Angeles
Sue
Cen
Aritess
Marie Vine Morden Mcbonarhy
Tia
Gauss
Marie
Foretar Prep Thorne
Encino
Laborite Claims Deceit On Port Said Attack
Dr Edith Summerskill a Labour MP accused the British government of deceiving the nation over reports of the Port Said attack. She said the Commons was misled to believe only military targets were hit and cited civilian casualties. She estimated civilian deaths and injuries at just under 3000.
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London
Edith Summerskill
Labor
Port Said
House of Commons
Summerskill
Port
French Assembly Approves Economic Negotiations
A fragmented report indicates the French Assembly voted to approve negotiations on economic terms. The fragmentary text mentions lawmakers and possible references to legal or diplomatic actors, with unclear details about scope or dates.
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French Assembly
Actress Tina Swanson Chosen for This Is Your Life Tribute
The silent screen star Tina Swanson will be the subject of NBCs This Is Your Life tribute. Ralph Rewards notes she knew she was to be the subject and explains she pieced together her invitation from two hints.
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Tina In
Swanson
Ralph Rewards
Two
Bya
NBC
New York Stream Flooding Slowed by Cold Blast
Cold air across New York slowed high water levels on the state’s streams. The rapid freeze reduced runoff and lowered flood risk in several counties as crews monitor weaker ice and rising rivers.
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N.Y
Renga Family Dinner Honoring Husbands Featured
The Rena elured Wednesday basket dinner honored husbands with Mrs Ros Baird and Mr and Mrs Mitta Foster among those attending. A business meeting followed the meal led by local organizers.
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Ros Baird
Pos Vindershee
Deve Sanding
Mitta Foster
Farals
Alanerin & Lowshoy Tall
Rena
Mmeeting
Ron Pisater
Local Reno News Notes And Socials With School Highlights
Community notes record social events and family visits in Reno area. Highlights include birthday anniversaries for Mrs Hemphill and others, bridge gatherings, and visitors from Lawrence Kansas City and Colony. Also mentioned are school notes, art displays by Mrs Puckett's class, patient at St Luke's in Kansas City, and a stray remark on horse domestication dating to the bronze age.
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Avrostrons
Hickmanie
Othal Wiley
AO Ketterman
Bonewemkerth
Sirard
James Baker
Charles Hemphill
Ciildren
Lawrence
Lata Winslay
Me. Decker
Cot
Reno
Walters
Tiweatha
Rhos Helin
Susie Vanderstion
Beverly Hovwman
Marion Conner
Xenia
Earl Conner
Margaret Ruth White
Lena White
St. Luke's Hnspital
Kansas City
White
Ben Couch
Colony
Britain doubts Yemen cease fire talks as propaganda gesture
The British Foreign Office questioned Yemen’s offer to begin cease fire talks in the Aden protectorate saying the move may be a propaganda gesture. Yemen replied it does not object to talks if aimed at a cease fire in both free and occupied Yemen and negotiations toward solving the whole problem.
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London
Yemen
Aden Protectorate
Britain
Free
Budget Cut Tips Sought From Secretary Humphrey
The House Appropriations Committee asked Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey for guidance on possible reductions in President Eisenhower's budget proposals. Humphrey warned of a low mood that would worsen if spending is not curbed and said substantial cuts could be made but declined to specify items.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Eisenhower
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