Estimates Vary On New Highway Bill's Cost for Motorists
Washington reports estimates for a proposed federal highway bill vary from 10 to 18 billion dollars over 13 years. A one cent increase in the gasoline tax is considered, with potential added levies on diesel fuel, tires and tubes, and ad valorem tax hikes for large trucks. House leaders, including Speaker Rayburn, indicate agreement on the need for a highway program and new revenue, with Boggs expected to introduce the tax bill and hearings to follow.
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Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Rep
Martin
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Boggs
Women’s Kansas Day Club elects Mrs Hazlett president
Mrs Emerson Hazlett of Topeka, former Lawrence resident and ex-vice president Betty Ewing, was chosen president at the 49th annual Women’s Kansas Day Club meeting in Topeka. Officers include Edna Peterson Chanute and Lucile Rose Manhattan, with Dr Edward H. K.U. Medical School faculty guest speaker on pioneer doctors and medicine.
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Emerson Hazlett
Topeka
Lawrence
Wo Man's Kansas Day Club
Toka
Hazlett
Harry Chaffee
Topekas
Lance
Betty Js. Ewing
Kansas Day Club
Edna Peterson
Chanute
Lucile Rose
Manhattan
Paul Wedlin
Wichita
Steadman Ball
Atchison
C. W. Spencer
Sedan
Edward Isern
Ellinwood
Lloyd Graces
Caney
Edward H, Hinger
K.U. Medical School
School Board Meeting Deliberates Next Year Plans
The Board of Education met in extra session after a junior high cafeteria fried chicken supper. Officials discussed next year’s items pending state aid for high schools, teacher salaries, schedules, and retirement. The next meeting is rescheduled for February 8.
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Board of Education of the
Mary Lu Hill
Esta White
Lauren Hunt
Fragmented cryptic note on international debate idea
A garbled text fragment mentions a crack idea for the United Nations, a free of charge debate, and an interior concept of Love with a delegate comparison to Clark Gable, suggesting a stray, unclear thought about international discussion.
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United Nations
United
Clark Gable
Lawrence News Roundup: Crime, Weather and Events
Law enforcement bulked up after a bank robbery in Richland with Capt F F PB Manamau directing the search alongside Troopers Curlins Jacek Majors Ernie DeGraffenreid and Dee Montgomery Sheriff Hodson Undersheriff Irimondson and deputies Dup Chappell Ben Way John Miter Buck Jones receiving rapid promotions In Lawrence a Beagle named We corporal helped the Gray family deny sleeping through the incident Local Lions Club hosts a March of Dimes supper at the Nuine Economies Building with Harold Emick presiding Funds will cover hospital chapel, tickets available For Douglas County researchers a donation drive collected 164.70 from Mrs Wanda Gray at Haskell Institute The Future Career Girls campus drive reported strong student participation KU campus snow days logged no major accidents safety praised by campus police Joe Skillman praised cooperation of motorists and Grounds crews Enrollment planning for second semester underway Strong Hall basement and Memorial Union Ballroom being used for registration, permits and fee payments scheduled February 13 16 Temperatures rose briefly to 46 in downtown Lawrence but fell again with a forecast low of 15 to 20 and more cold days ahead A U S Olympic team feature in Journal World photos highlighted Lawrence Jaycees fund work at KU Washington State game Local Jaycees national recognition for Pan American Games drive in Mexico City Topeka hosted Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas contest Joan Sherar of Paola Kansas University won 50 U S savings bond for winning speech Kansas the Happy Mixture Pang
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Charles Irimondson
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A. Boos
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U. S
Journal-World
Rich Clarkson
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K.u-Washington State
Mexico City
Kansas Cities
Shot Wounds Policeman After Hutchinson Chase
A Hutchinson police officer Lt. Shelby Comstock was wounded in the abdomen after forcing a stolen car off the road during a two mile chase. He fired as the occupant fled, the gunman escaped. Newton and Lyons officers joined the search after a masked holdup yielded 90 dollars. Comstock was listed in good condition at a hospital.
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Hutchinson
Shelby Comstock
Comstock
Newton
Lyons
Holiday Inn Motels Planned for Lawrence Soon
Local officials praise the project as a boon to Lawrence tying in with Kansas University and the Chamber of Commerce. The Holiday Inn will feature Kaehum’s own dressing and bath, a front sign with motel data, and expected double room rates near eight dollars. The location is praised as ideal, three miles south of the Kansas Turnpike interchange. Officials formed a local committee last spring to push the motor hotel, citing anticipated boosts in convention business and visitor facilities. University officials and athletic leaders express optimism that more visiting teams will base in Lawrence, easing space constraints and attracting notable events.
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Dickey
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Topeka
Post Offices to Report to Wichita District Manager
Local post offices in Douglas Wyandotte Franklin Bourbon Allen Linn Miami Anderson and Johnson counties will report to a Wichita district operations manager starting Feb 6 under a federal decentralization plan. U S Representative Errett P. Scrivner says the change removes bottlenecks and enables local problem solving for better service and economy. He notes the move follows Hoover Commission recommendations.
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Post Office Department
Washington
U. S
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Kansas Second Congressional District
Journal-World Today
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Wyandotte
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Bourbon
Alien
Linn
Miami
Anderson
Johnson Counties
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Limited Promise Continues From 1952 Eisenhower Supporters
An original 1952 Eisenhower backer rejects conditional announcements from the President and expects him to decide decisively. Payne says Democrats may press health issues if he runs again and joins Republicans in condemning Newberger’s ill advised suggestion of propping up the President with drugs during the campaign.
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Payne
Hisen- Nower
Sen. Newberger
Local Woman Injured In Car And Bus Collision
Sophia Snowden a 70 year old passenger was injured in a crash at 20th and Ky Streets when a car driven by James Francis Rea collided with a Rapid Transit bus driven by Bobby D Pearson. She was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released. Police put damage at 650 dollars to the car and 50 dollars to the bus. Also noted is a No 6 School District meeting about consolidating five districts Barker Siegel Kanwaka Brackett to discuss plans next Tuesday at 8 pm. Marriage licenses were issued for several couples in Probate Court including William Mann Randolph and Maria Teresa Osma and Ervin D Eklund with Enid Elaine Spielman.
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Tenn. St
James Francis Rea
Bobby D. Pearson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rea
Richard Funk
Barker
Siegel
Kanwaka
Brackett
William Mann Randolph
Charlottesville
Maria Teresa Osma
Lawrence
J. A. Lavery
Hilda A. Strickter
Kansas City
Ervin D. Eklund
Coffeyville
Enid Elaine Spielman
Entry to Close Monday For Lawrence Dog Show
Entry closing Monday noon for the Jayhawk Kennel Club Dog show in Lawrence. By far 117 entries received, said secretary Mrs. John W. Brand. The show will be Sunday Feb 6 in the Community Building. Not restricted to club members. Unusual breeds include Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Dandie Dinmont, and Husky.
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John W. Brand
Uutch
Hospital births and marriages noted in district report
Memorial Hospital lists multiple births including a baby girl for Mrs. Mary Miller and a baby for Mrs. Helen Richards. Marital notices show today’s births for Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Shoemaker and Mr. and Mrs. James Nitchall among others. Thelma Taylor was granted a divorce Friday in District Court from Mansfield Taylor.
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Baby Byo
Me. St
Katherine Brown
Murrow
Clyde Bigger
Ohio Stason
Ignatius Shoemaker
Sunnyside
James Nitchall
Eudora
James Topping
Lawrence R. San
Tonganoxie
Jony
Jack Click
J. St
Thelma Taylor
Mansfield Taylor
Kansas City man hurt when car overturns on highway
Bob Clow, 53, of Kansas City Kansas, sustained minor injuries Friday after his 1955 car rolled about 400 feet on Highway 2440, near Lawrence. He told deputies a right front tire blew out before the vehicle left the road and overturned. the car was a total loss.
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Bob Clow
Kansas City
Kas
Lawrence
Clow
Sheriff's Office
Woman fires at intruder in failed burglary at home
Mrs. Louise Withers reported hearing a noise at 738 A. 1, St and shot at a man trying to force entry. Police noted a pried storm door, and the intruder fled. A second burglary at Varsity Theater on Mass. St. yielded coins and merchandise missing from the concession stand and storeroom. entry method undetermined.
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Focal
Louise Withers
A. 1
Withers
102 Year Old Inventor Of Chicle Gum Dies
Somerville New Jersey Hora tio M Adams aged 102 died at home yesterday. Adams with father Thomas and brother James experimented with chewing gum after the Civil War unable to make synthetic rubber from Mexican chicle. They found that when flavored with horace the substance was superior in taste and chewing qualities to cherry and spruce gums. The Adams family obtained a patent in 1871 and started gum production. They merged in 1899 with the Chicle Co. into the American Chicle Co.
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Somerville
N. J
Horatio M. Adams
Adams
Thomas
James
The
Chicle Co
American Chicle Co
Algebra teacher punched by 11-year-old student in Amarillo
In Amarillo Texas a seventh grade algebra teacher who failed a 11 year old pupil for the third time was punched in the nose by the student who reportedly told the teacher it was seen you bonehead. The incident highlights tense classroom discipline as staff seek to protect students and maintain order.
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Amarillo
Tex
Bonehead
Market News KC Livestock Market Mixed Week Across Commodities
Kansas City livestock reports show steer and heifer prices mostly weak to down, but vealers and some prime lots up to 3.00 for the week while bulls and slaughter calves hold steady. Hog prices rise 2.25 to 2.50 with top for week 15.11, aided by wholesale pork cuts gains. sheep and lambs show mixed moves, with wool higher and slaughter lambs up to about 1.10. Local egg and poultry quotes posted. student incident noted as school investigates.
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Jesdas
Avery Names 8 Kansans As AF School Nominees
Rep Avery announced eight Kansans named as cand dates for admission to the Air Force Academy. From Topeka are Alfred Raymond Christian Jr. and Fred Irving Steele. Leavenworth is home to Peter Kevin Curran Louis Adolph Klemp and Alfred J. Tayrien. Highlands yields Duncan J. Ward. Manhattan provides Ralph T. Wareham. others include James Marvin Vredenburg.
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Ai Force Academy
Kansas
Congress
Air Force Selection Board
Alfred Raymond Christian Jr
Topeka
Peter Kevin Curran
Leavenworth
Louis Adolph Klemp
Fred Irving Steele
Alfred J. Tayrien
James Marvin Vredenburg
Duncan J. Ward
Highland
Ralph T. Wareham
Manhattan
Eisenhower Says U S Reservations On Soviet Friendship Pact
The New York Herald Tribune reports President Eisenhower has sent British Prime Minister Eden a message outlining important reservations about a Soviet American friendship treaty reportedly proposed by Bulganin. Ellen is en route to the United States for conferences with the President.
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New York
New York Herald Tribune
Eisenhower
Anthony Eden
U. S
Lawrence pupils compete in Class AA debate tourney
Six Lawrence students John Brown Alan Coombs Rob Driscoll Ray Nichols Raymond Ippert and Bob Shahan form three teams at the Class AA high school debate tournament at Kansas State College campus in Manhattan. The event, featuring Tekane? Newton Pittsburg Russell Emporia Hutchinson and Great Bend, runs Friday and concludes this afternoon.
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Kansas State Collegeampus
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Alan Coombs
Rob Driscoll
Ray Nichols
Raymond Ippert
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Teneka
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Pittsburg
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Emporia
Hutchinson
Great Bend
Card of Thanks for Homer Sellers hospital donors
We thank Bill Had and VEW boys for blood for Homer Sellers at KU Medical Hospital, and for cards flowers and fruit. Mr and Mrs Clyde Sellers thank friends for visits flowers gifts and cards while I was in the hospital. Thanks to Dr Frink and the nurses for their care. Howard Caviness.
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VEW Boys
Homer Sellers
K. U. Medical Hospital
Clyde Sellers
Dr. Frink
Howard Caviness
California Woman Dies in Mishap Near Ottawa
Mrs Hazelrene Davis 47 of Bijou California was killed when her car collided with a truck. Her companion Mrs Mariel Folander 46 of Placerville California was reported in fair condition at a hospital. The crash happened 15 miles southwest of Ottawa on U S Highway 50S.
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Hazelrene Davis
Bijou
Calif
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Placerville
Here
Hall Choice Approved For State Highway Director
Topeka approval of Fred Hall's recommendation places Frank Harwi of Topeka as state highway director. Harwi, assistant director since last summer, will succeed Walter Pigen Ellinwood, who resigns February 2.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Frank Harwi
Highway Commission
Harwi
Walter Pigen
Ellinwood
Highland Presbytery Session at First Church
About 150 persons are expected for the annual Topeka Highland Presbytery meeting from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Albert G. Parker will speak and officers for the new year will be elected. Maurice Lungren and wife served as treasurers this year.
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Topeka Highland
Truck Stolen From Home In Oklahoma. 1951 Green Chevrolet
Walter Schultz of Rt 4 reported a 1951 Green Chevrolet pickup stolen from his home between 1 and 8 a.m. today. The Oklahoma license reads 06-430 and the motor number is JBA 559729, with the theft investigated by the Sheriff's Office.
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Walter Schultz
Rt 4
Sheriff’s Office
Oklahoma
JBA
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