City Wreck Rate Is Light in June
Lawrence city traffic report shows 43 wrecks and four minor injuries in June with a slight six month decline. Total tonnage and injuries compare unfavorably to prior years, as accidents mostly result from failure to yield, backing, and following too closely. Acting Police Chief Bill Cox notes ongoing safety efforts earned a state award and urges year round vigilance for a better record.
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Lawrence
Poice
Nincever
National Safety Council
Bill Cox
Tra
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Ike Spends Holiday at His Farm in Gettysburg
President Eisenhower spends the Fourth of July at his Gettysburg farm after flying from Washington. White House had earlier planned a stay in D C and a trip to Gettysburg. He intends to return to Washington Sunday evening or Monday morning as Mrs. Eisenhower joins him at the farm.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Washington
White House
Howard M. Say
Misenhower
Faith healer Madame Tessa jailed on fortune telling charge
In Lancaster, self-styled faith healer Madame Tessa was jailed after police demanded a $500 bail on a fortune telling charge. She advertised she could solve any problem, attracting attention for her bold claim and legal trouble.
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Gal Lancaster
Tessa
Circulation Specialist Faces Halt in Louisville Library
Gi Arthur S Ricketts arrives from Oklahoma City to head the Louisville Free Public Library circulation department. A skipped call due to a drug store closure led him to summon police, who kept him in circulation.
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Louisville
Arthur S. Ricketts
Oklahoma City
Oka
Louisville Free Public Library
Ricketts
Lockheed ACX jet transport planned for civilian and military use
The Lockheed Marietta division announced plans to build a four engine ACX jet transport capable of 500 mph and a 2000 mile range. The aircraft will serve civilian and military roles with a capacity for 10 passengers and two crew members.
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Marietta, Ga
Marietta
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
ACX
Woodstock Socials Note Pettie Visit and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Petrie visited Sunday with her mother and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seavel were supper guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wellman, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Max Rolin visited with her uncle, Isacs Stephens.
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Floyd Petrie
Robert Seavel
H. Wellman
Max Rolin
Isacs Stephens
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Betty Petrie
Beulah Hehn
Maude Steed
Maxine’ Voelker
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Johnny
Sylvia Nitcher
Pat
Louise Osborn
Clinton Park
Mrs. Osborn
Woodstock
Ford
Bill Bodin, Inc
Sherwin- Williams
Green Brothers
Moss
Vermont
Kenneth Vinyard
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