Adenauer backs new arms plan and inspections
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said Germany favors U S Russian inspection of West Germany defenses and denies blocking disarmament. He spoke to 30 000 supporters at the CDU campaign launch in Dortmund and defended his stance on inspection zones and the London talks. NATO allies were briefed in Paris as a new inspection framework was being devised to avoid dividing Germany.
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Harold E. Stassen
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House Acts For Broke Agencies In 1958 Budget Quick Push
Washington The House sped a stopgap emergency bill to provide temporary funds for agencies lacking 1958 appropriations. The measure passed by voice vote with no debate and goes to the Senate for swift action. Agencies described as broke include Defense, Atomic Energy, TVA, and ICA, plus smaller bureaus. Senate action on Agriculture and Treasury money bills pending.
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Texas
Jeader
Lynn Padan Scores Ace On No 2 At Local Club
Lynn F. Padan of 105 Mound View Dr. Sunday became the first golfer of 1957 to ace hole No. 2 at Lawrence Country Club. He used a five iron on a 145 yard shot and is employed by Hercules Powder Co. and Sunflower Ordnance Works. He has been married about six years.
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Moundview Dr
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Lawrence Country Club
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Hercules Powder Cos
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Robber Makes Night Attendant Count To 100 In Men’s Room
Detroit police heard Lonnie Taylor a 25 year old night attendant recount a robbery in which a lone robber forced him into the men's room and ordered him to count to 100 before Taylor could sound the alarm. He said he counted to 20 then left to raise the alarm and the robber remained in the room threatening to kill him before Taylor returned to continue counting at 21.
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Business As Usual For Kansas Village Despite Flood Today
In Tescott Kansas Saline River rose after nearly 2 inches of rain flooding two to three feet on all streets. About 450 residents stayed, with rescue boats and National Guard trucks nearby. A crest around 30 feet was expected, while locals insisted on continuing daily business despite the high water. Thunderstorms and two reported tornadoes affected central Kansas with no damages reported.
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Journal-World Photo
May Die On the Roads Over Holiday
The National Safety Council warns that 535 Americans could die in traffic accidents during the 102 hour Independence Day period from Wednesday 6 pm to Sunday midnight. Last year’s holiday saw 413 deaths. NSC president Ned Dearborn urged extra caution to avoid a new high beyond 491 set in 1950.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
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Ned Dearborn
Church resigns over Negro pastor appointment in Los Angeles
The entire active membership of the Normandie Avenue Methodist Church and its board of trustees resigned in protest after Bishop Gerald H Kennedy appointed Pastor Harold B Higgins. Board Chairman J H Sealan announced the action, saying the move followed no consultation with the board or parish members.
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Normandie Avenue Methodist Church
J. H. Seal
Harold B. Higgins
Gerald H. Kennedy
Debris of Hurricane Yields More Bodies
Lake Charles workers probing Cameron debris uncovered many additional victims. Estimates rise well past 350 with Sheriff Reid listing 246 bodies on hand and many more incoming. Gov. Long warns the count will exceed 400 as mass burials begin. Health risks loom with typhoid shots low and pestilence threats, while Red Cross reports 47,000 homeless in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas. President Eisenhower’s reps call it a major health crisis with animals and humans affected.
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U S Considers Nuclear Test Ban with Russia Pact
U S signals readiness to suspend hydrogen weapon tests for 10 to 12 months if Russia agrees to negotiate controls on nuclear production. Stassen revises terms to seek a limited East West disarmament accord with Allied backing. Britain and the U S would join Russia in a declaration never to use nuclear arms except in self defense.
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Fireworks Legal Today In Lawrence Amid Fourth Of July
Fireworks are legal today in Lawrence through Friday with city limits fireworks stands reporting brisk business. Police report fewer complaints this year as Chief Cox credits the Junior Chamber of Commerce program and city enforcement. Officials caution parents and youngsters on safe use while enforcing restrictions, hoping a safe holiday with fewer injuries.
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John Miller
Miller
Fireworks Legal Now in Lawrence City Limits Display Planned
Larry Lawrence announces fireworks legality begins today in Lawrence city limits. He urges safety and promotes Thursday evening Jaycee fireworks show at Memorial Stadium in Kansas. The event promises thrills without personal handling risk.
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Hoffa Trial Mistrial Request Over Racial Bias Claim
The Hoffa bribery conspiracy case faced a defense motion for a mistrial citing a witness's testimony on racial views that could prejudice the jury. Judge Burnita Matthews was to rule later as the trial continued with prosecutors and defense arguing over remarks by John Dye Cheasty about his investigative work and identity.
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Army Officer Says Fight Isn't Ended
Col. John C. Nickerson Jr. faces a fine and official reprimand for 15 counts of leaking secret data. He pled guilty before a court martial and vows to continue voicing opinions within the armed forces. Nickerson will not resign his commission and was suspended for a year, with review by higher Army authorities.
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Huntsville
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John C. Nickerson Jr
Army
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Atlanta
Department of the Army
Secretary of Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Rain Lashes mid 1957 wheat crop with heavy losses
Wheat harvest in Douglas County faces possible losses up to $1 million as heavy rains delay field work and lower yields. Farmers fear total county production may drop by half from recent four year averages while alfalfa quality falls and corn and soybean planting suffers. Harvesting timelines stretch, weeds rise, and special reels aid straw pickup as rain persists. HOILINGTON city reports a broken water main prompting water restrictions. Stock index closes up.
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Douglas County
Deal Six
Solons Move to Open Only Relevant FBI Info in Trials
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved administration backed legislation to limit disclosure of FBI information to defendants in criminal trials. The bill follows the Jencks decision ruling and mirrors a House bill approved by a subcommittee. Senator O Mahoney intends to push the measure this week as the administration cites law enforcement urgency.
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Brownell
Supreme Court
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DeWeet
D-Pal
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Lawrence Horse Show Sets Record for Three Night Run
Officials of the 12th annual Lawrence Horse Show reported a record three night run with crowd totals between 7,600 and 8,000. More than 400 entries broke last year’s mark of 350 despite earlier rains, with Sunday drawing about 3,500 at the county 4 H Fair grounds. Arena manager Ray Stancliff and show manager Del Richardson praised the weather break and supporters, signaling plans to return in 1958.
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Lawrence
Crain
Harry Winters Jr
American Legion
Ray Stancliff
del Richardson
Harry
June Rainfall Tops 1951 Flood Month Record in Lawrence
Lawrence saw its wettest June since the 1951 flood, with 7.78 inches of rain and a mid year total of 22.64 inches. Upstream forecasts suggest more rain and a river crest unlikely to rise far, while Highway 10 and nearby roads flooded stranded motorists. A Bonner Springs man, Walter Simpson, 46, drowned when his car was swept into Kaw Creek. The city endures washed streets, mud, and continued precipitation risks.
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Shyam Bhatta
Kansas University Weather Station Today
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Bonnet Springs
Kansas City
Bonner Springs
Kaw Creek
Walter Simpson
Weather Forecast for Kansas Turns Rainy and Warmer
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms spreading from the west this afternoon into Tuesday. Temperatures rise slightly with highs around the mid 60s to low 70s and scattered rainfall totaling about 1.13 inches expected over the period. Southwest regions may see warmer readings with generally minor day to day changes.
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