Old Dishes Saga Ends in Airman's Death
Kansas City police report Walter H O Grady 75 shot 23 year old airman Bonnie Meadors and fellow airman Homer Gillham as they moved furniture from an apartment. O Grady admitted shooting after claiming items were missing including dishes. He remained jailed without charges as investigation continued.
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Lawrence Students on Engineering Honor Roll
Nine Lawrence Boy Scouts from Troop 53 were honored at a Court of Honor held Monday at the First Christian Church. Lowell Risk presided as scoutmaster with Al bert Fearing and William Combs assisting. Award recipients included Herbert Kasold with eagle scout bronze palm and scholarship merit badge, Garran Allison with life award and badges for citizenship in nation, citizenship in home and cooking, William H R Snyder with star award, Kent Dobbins with first class and badges for athletics and life saving, Kenneth Keltz with second class, Darrell Craig with citizenship in home farm layout and farm records, Robert O Connell with badges for firefighting, public health and camping, Harold Fearing with botany, and Tommy Risk with life saving and cooking.
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Darrell Craig
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Tommy Risk
GOP Senators Blast Russel Rights Plan
Senators Knowland and Javits criticized Senator Russell's plan for a direct popular vote on civil rights, arguing no constitutional mechanism exists. They expect to bring the House-passed civil rights bill to a Senate vote next week. Russell urged a referendum during the next congressional elections, claiming voters would reject the bill.
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Bethel Orator Takes Second At Key Club Trials
William Flynn of Bethel Kansas placed second in the oratorical contest at the Key Club International annual convention. Kiwanis International sponsors the event for high school boys.
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Principles of America Primer for Americans
A concise early 20th century style primer outlines core American beliefs and rights. It presents key principles such as freedom of speech, education, property, work, association, and opportunity, plus duties like obeying laws and fair conduct, to guide individuals toward responsible freedom.
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