Kansas Day GOP clash opens governorship race
Kansas Day rally in Topeka kicks off a heated GOP contest as Rep. Warren W. Shaw files against Gov. Fred Hall. The exchange signals a tight race with district and state conventions ahead, while National Committee man Harry Darby and the governor pledge not to influence delegate selection. Howard Pyle to speak at Kansas Day Club dinner.
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Soldier Seized For Killing Chicago Cop
Chicago police seized a 19 year old soldier from Ft Sheridan who allegedly confessed to killing a narcotics detail detective in a West Side saloon. Detective Lyons Kellther and Detective William Derrig were shot during a routine narcotics inquiry as witnesses failed to identify the youth, later named Donald Lawrence, AWOL from Camp Carson.
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No Action Advised For Social Security Move
The American Farm Bureau Federation urged the Senate Finance Committee to delay action on two House passed Social Security provisions. They would lower retirement eligibility for women from 65 to 62 and allow benefits for totally disabled personnel at age 50. Matt Triggs called for a complete outside study before further action.
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Bulganin Letter Proposes U S Soviet Peace Treaty
The Soviet Premier Bulganin writes to President Eisenhower proposing a friendship treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union to promote world peace. U S officials study the move skeptically, viewing it as propaganda and linking it to UN charter norms and noninterference. The letter, delivered in Washington, echoes past Soviet moves amid WEU and rearmament debates.
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Search Started For AF Bomber Missing Near San Bernardino
Goodfellow Air Force Base said a B25 carrying four men from San Angelo to North AFB San Bernardino is missing. A search is under way in mountain country near San Bernardino after a loud explosion was reported. Names: Capt Bill F Shotwell, Lt Alvin T Stearns, Alc Andrew Doman Jr, Alc Harold L Hill. Plane last heard from 7:25 p.m. flying at 13000 feet with fuel left for half an hour.
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George Says Russia Fear Open Conflict
Washington Senator George D Ga said Russia is not preparing for a shooting war and sees no immediate armed clash with the United States. He argued the Soviets aim for world conquest but have shifted tactics to the economic front by loaning money to neutral countries and sending engineers to work there. He noted the administration asks Congress for authority to make long term foreign aid commitments.
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Santa Fe Train Wreck Raises Toll to 30
The Santa Fe two car San Diegan derailment last Sunday night has claimed its 30th victim, Laura Bryning, 32, of Camp Pendleton California, who died in a hospital from injuries.
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Indian Police Hold 5 Who Spark Rebellions
Bombay police arrest five leaders of the Maratha movement amid riots demanding Bombay become the capital of a Marathi speaking state and opposition to central direct administration. The unrest followed calls for regional autonomy and violence in the city last week.
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Rain Welcome In State Areas After Snowfall
Moisture continues to fall over Kansas in light amounts with forecasters predicting more rain and drizzle. Fog blankets most areas while temperatures rise tonight then turn colder with snow possible in the northwest Saturday and showers likely in the southeast.
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Topeka
Kansas
Buzick Declines State Bank Commissioner Post
Buzick Jr., a Sylvan Grove banker and former state senator, announced he has declined the appointment as state bank commissioner. The offer came recently from Governor Fred Hall.
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U.N. survey shows $22 million arms to Israel and Arabs
United Nations survey through mid-1955 details arms shipments totaling 22 million dollars from 10 Western nations to Israel and five Arab states Egypt Iraq Lebanon Saudi Arabia Syria. United States and Britain accounted for portions. Belgium Denmark West Germany Italy Luxembourg and others contributed.
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California Senate Approves Free Mammoth Rain Budgets
In Los Angeles and across the state editors report heavy storms causing floods, evacuations, and school closures. Long Beach and surrounding cities battled rising waters with water speeds up to 25 mph, while authorities strengthened flood controls and advised residents to remain cautious as more rain threatened.
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Fire District Move Delayed for Month
Leavenworth County commissioners postpone action on creating a joint fire district for Tonganoxie and three townships to February 29 after protests from residents of Tonganoxie Stranger and Reno townships. Protests will be heard February 28.
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S R Brunn Co Low Bidder On Turnpike Entrances Near Lawrence
The S R Brunn Co of Kansas City was the apparent low bidder for the Kansas Turnpike service area project five miles north east of Lawrence, plus for building toll plazas at West and East Interchanges. Brunn bid 470 415 for the service area including a restaurant and service station, 59 29 for a three-lane West Interchange plaza, and 20 890 for a two-lane East Interchange plaza near U S 40 59. Local bidder Constant Construction Co submitted bids on none of the three. Brunn's bids exceed engineers estimates but stay within the 20 percent allowance, allowing the Turnpike Authority to accept.
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Kansas Traffic Deaths Brief Totals
In the last 24 hours reports show traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section. Totals to date for 1856 reach 35 and for the period up to 1955 show 16 fatalities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Press Volume Best During 1955
The Editor and Publisher reports 1955 saw the nation’s prose achieve its largest volume year. Advertising and circulation rose, with total ad revenue up over 10 percent despite modest rate increases. Daily newspaper circulation climbed by over 1 million to 56 million, the largest gain since 1946. The yearbook forecasts continued growth into 1956.
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Hults Lauded for Defense of State School Appropriations
In a Senate battle over a $48 million statewide school appropriation package, Hults drew praise for steering the defense of funds for K U and Kansas State. The debate centered on cutting salaries and library funding at Ft Hays and K State while observers noted Hults' forceful, note free arguments and the Ways and Means committee backing the full budget despite opposition.
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Bridge and paving work eyed for county roads next summer
County officials announced summer road jobs including a new Gage Ranch Bridge over the Wakarusa River and paving on Lakeview and South Haskell roads. The Gage Ranch Bridge, near Lawrence, faces steep approaches and sharp curves causing frequent accidents. The $100000 project will receive about half federal aid, with County crews handling paving of two related sections. Lakeview Road paving covers just over a mile from near the 4th and Iowa area to Riverside School, estimated at 12000 to 15000 dollars. South Haskell Avenue paving will extend two more miles south to Sibley Road, about 20000 dollars.
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Weather forecast for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma five day outlook
Five day outlook shows temperatures averaging below normal east and Nebraska and above normal west Kansas and east Oklahoma with only minor day to day changes. Normal highs 45 to 60 degrees, lows 10 to 40. Precipitation light to moderate with snow in Nebraska and mixed rain or snow elsewhere. Winds and cloudiness noted in several zones.
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