Twin blasts strike Junction City motel injuring six
Two explosions at the Homestead Motel on Junction Citys north side injure six and damage 60 000 to 100 000 dollars. Fire Chief Dan Baker says a leaking gas likely caused both blasts. Several victims including Bill Willems of Ottawa and Robert Howard of Oxford hospitalised with burns. Jamies Hamilton of Wichita treated and released. military personnel and residents affected as 44 units suffer extensive damage.
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Dan Baker
Bill Willems
Ottawa
Kas
Robert Howard
Oxford
Ayith
James Tryon
Fort Riley
Tryon
Jamies Hamilton
Wichita
Falta
Tex
Marienne Standfuss
Ftley
Brice Karns
KCCK
Cules Pies
Wilson Stiff Quizzing On Korea Guard Service
A congressional session questions Secretary Wilson about National Guard members from the Korean War era and their transition to active basic training. The inquiry notes potential gaps in service records and urges proper size and status updates for Guard recruits.
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Lawrence fund raises for iron lung and school events
The Lawrence community raised 1277.96 for an iron lung project with a drive goal of 2250 as a pancake supper plans to boost funds. Lawrence High's debate team earned an invitation to compete at a Kansas event, and the orchestra set a concert for tonight.
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Lawrence High School
Kansas
John Brown
Harry Craig
Bob
High School Auditoria
Charles Kassinger
Break-In Reported At Motor In On West Street
A burglary occurred at the Motor In, 827 West Street, with only a ring of keys reported missing. The intruder gained entry by entering through the door and appears to have been timed for Wednesday night. No other details are provided.
William Allen White Foundation Lecture to Be Held Feb 1
The eighth annual William Allen White Foundation Lecture at Kansas University will feature Irving Dillard editor of the St Louis Post-Dispatch. The talk at Fraser Auditorium begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. the event follows the award ceremony recognizing the William Allen White Certificate.
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K.A
St. Loui Post-Dispatch
Chicago Dishwasher Denies Confession In Grimes Sisters Slay
Edward Bedwell testifies he did not kill the Grimes sisters and says his 14 page confession was obtained under beatings after four days of questioning. His habeas corpus hearing before Chief Justice Crowley resumes with defense seeking bail.
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Chicago
Edward
Bennie) Bedwell
Skid Row
Grimes
Bedwell
Wilbert F. Crowley
David E. Bradshaw
Grimes Sisters
Barbara
Patricia
Missouri Farmers Force Open Range Bill Rejection
Two hundred Ozark farmers overnighted in the Missouri Capitol to protest a bill that would ban open range livestock. The measure died 30-4 as a snowstorm kept drivers from returning home. Visitors slept in Senate and House lounges while legislators provided shelter and benton murals watched over the overnight guests.
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Jefferson City
Ozark
Missouri
Capitol
Senate
House
Thomas Hart Benton
Mid East Plan Faces Extensive Revision
Senate Democrats said Eisenhower's Middle East resolution will require extensive revision and at least a week more of hearings. The House passed a revised measure 355 to 61, authorizing up to 200 million dollars for military and economic aid and advance approval for U S troops to halt Communist aggression. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Gordon praised the rapid action as evidence the lower house can act expeditiously.
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Eisenhower
House
U.S
Gordon
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Government Action May Follow Oil Output Shortfall
Defense mobilizer Arthur Flemming warned that if oil firms do not voluntarily boost crude oil and fuel output for export to Western Europe, the government may take additional steps. The Interior Department urged curtailing gasoline refining to funnel 400 000 to 500 000 barrels daily to Europe to ease shortages caused by the Suez blockade and Syria pipeline sabotage.
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Diefense Mi
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Syria
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Yeaterday
Market report mixed grain and livestock futures
Local markets show wheat around 207 with corn weak on large arrivals and oats down with corn. Hogs steady to firm with tops near 19.00. cattle steady to slightly lower. soybeans weak. In New York Wall Street gains continue as steel shares rise. Teamsters threaten a labor revolt amid AFL CIO merger tensions.
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Midwest
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New York
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Bethlehem
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Youngstown
Memorial Hospital Births and Discharges Listing
Admitted include Mrs Arbutus Thomas at 1406 Oak Hill Ave and others across several streets. Discharged are Mrs Edith Smith and patients from Baldwin and Eudora areas along with barbara Oakson and Stephen Gardner. Births noted for Warren Chinn Barnett Stanley Whitbert Crook Minton and others today.
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Oak Hill Ave
Blanche Jones
E. 13Th St
Elizabeth Coffee
Sunflower
Camillia Stanley
Mass. St
Billie Marie Wibert
Ala. St
Anna Marie Crook
E. Sunnyside
Susanne Minton
Ala, St
Edith Smith
W. St
Marvin Goodman
Hill Ave
Janice Devault
Baldwin
Barbara Larsson
Tonganoxie
Mary Jane Moore
Shia St
Jean Newman
McLouth
Bertha Lucas
Murrow
Dene Selzer
Warren Chinn
Learnard Ave
Jack L. Barnett
W. 22Nd St
Lowell Stanley
Mags, St
Robert J. Whitbert
Millard Crook
J. W. Minton
Safety Forum Tonight Sparks City Discussion
A public forum on safety is held tonight at the Lawrence Municipal Building. Chaired by Harold Peile grind, state safety engineer, the event is hosted by County Health Council Federated Club of Lawrence and Crusaders Club of Lawrence with city pager Jim Wigglesworth moderating.
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Aehiserminy
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Law County Health Council
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Crusaders Club of
Lawrence
Harold Peilegrind
Jim Wigglesworth
Zoning Debate Renewed Near Ninth and Iowa
The discussion on zoning near Ninth Street and Iowa area continues with planning officials and residents weighing changes. The proposal involves a motel project tied to nearby road access and parking, drawing objections from neighbors and a public hearing scheduled for next month.
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Iowa
Accident reports list two vehicle crashes with minor injuries
Damage is estimated at 360 in an Eudera mishap. No one was injured. Drivers are Shirley Young and Grover D Johnson, both of Ludncra. Lawrence police investigated an accident on M40 Tenn St. Delores J Dunn hit a parked car, owner Douglas D Wright. Damage was estimated at 175. Police logged three other minor traffic accidents Wednesday with no injuries.
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Grover D. Johnson
Ludncra
Lawrence
M40
Tenn
Delores J. Dunn
Conn
Douglas D. Wright
Judge Downey Dismisses Suits Involving Montana Property Titles
District Judge T E Downey granted Mary Baret M Williams Melka s motion for dismissal of three civil suits yesterday. The court ruled the plaintiffs had not pursued actions vigorously. The suits were filed in Montana in 1844, 1888 and
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T. E. Downey
Mary Baret M. Williams Melka
Tereste i
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