Democrats View Foreign Policy as Key Voting Issue
Democratic leaders say Republicans will target foreign policy in the forthcoming election. Sen George of Georgia and Sen Fulbright criticize Nixon for attacking Truman era policies while defending Korea and Europe. Republicans debate U N policy and potential shifts in Indochina amid 1956 speculation.
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Russell Police Honor Invalid English Girl
Linda Betty Evans 20 of Hadwick Farm Bridgennworth Shropshire England will be presented with Chief Clinton Smiths badge and Russell policemen pictures at her home this summer Sara Ann Shaffer 15 of Russell will deliver the badge during her visit to England this summer
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Woman 103 Dies in Ft. Dodge Soldiers Home
Mrs Elizabeth Showalter, 103, long-time resident of this community, died Sunday at the Ft. Dodge Soldiers Home after forty five years here. Her death marks the passing of a locally esteemed figure with a long life in the area. She is survived by relatives in the community.
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Elizabeth Showalters
Ft. Dodge Soldiers Home
Germany Could Be Top U.S. Ally If Western Big Three Split
Western powers drift apart as disputes among the United States Britain and France threaten alliance unity. Germany could assume a more pivotal role in Europe while Britain backs India's neutralist line in Asia. The Red China issue and Indochina talks strain cohesion, with Churchill Eisenhower and Dulles opposing Communist membership in the United Nations.
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Hall predicts GOP victory in Congress next fall
GOP Chairman Leonard W. Hall told a Republican centennial audience in Shaftsbury Vermont that voters will elect a Congress with stronger Republican majorities. He cited integrity in Washington and pledged achievements under Eisenhower including highways hospitals social security rights and civil rights progress.
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Regular Class Schedules Observed at University
University of Kansas ran regular class schedules with some exceptions as staff and students continued summer session operations until August 7. About half the offices were open. high school students in the Midwestern Music and Art Camp kept rehearsal timetables. The Conference on Improvement of Secondary Education opened with state educators attending, continuing for two weeks. Dine-A-Mite will reopen July 6.
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Torrid Heat Wave Continues Across Kansas City Area
Hot and humid conditions persisted in Kansas with today’s highs expected at 100 to 105 degrees. Garden City reached 105, Wichita 104, and Russell and Kansas City 103. A cold front brought cooler air to the south overnight, stretching from Maryland to Missouri and into Kansas.
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Guatemala Crackdown on Reds Under New Military Rule
Guatemala's new military government launches a drive to root out Communists and punish those linked to atrocities alleged against the Arbenz regime. More than 1,000 Communists and associates were under arrest in Guatemala City’s central prison. others had escaped. Col. Carlos Castillo Armas said forces are gathering information on police torture and killings, likely to be sent to the United Nations. Officials cite about 60 deaths so far, with higher totals expected.
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George Templar Urges Stronger Labor Laws
Campaigning for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, George Templar says Kansas needs stronger labor laws to curb "labor racketeers and goons." He warns labor strife could deter industry and claims racketeers may spend up to a quarter of a million dollars in Kansas campaigns this year on his side.
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Ray Jenkins withdraws from Tennessee Senate race
Ray H. Jenkins, special counsel for the Army McCarthy hearings, has removed himself from the race for U S senator in Tennessee. He had qualified as a Republican candidate in all 95 counties but stated he would not run in a weekend statement.
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Tennessee
President Eisenhower Predicts End of Communist Conspiracies
In a Fourth of July message to Mayor Joseph F. Clark Jr. at Independence Hall Philadelphia President Eisenhower forecast the stoppage of Communist conspiracies against freedom. He urged peaceful progress through knowledge and understanding, noting fascist and Communist forces had begun to fall but freedom would endure long term.
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Holiday Fatalities Listed At Forty Fourth
The National Safety Council reported 240 auto deaths by 9 a.m. CST during the Independence Day weekend with a total of 404 fatalities from accidents including 15 drownings and 49 miscellaneous deaths. The council had forecast a record 430 traffic deaths for the three day holiday period.
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French Vietminh Begin Indochina Ceasefire Talks
In Indochina, French and Vietminh officers met 25 miles north of Hanoi at Trung Gia to discuss ceasefire procedures. The Geneva conference remains the source of final decisions, with talks hinting at an interim report by July 10 as further negotiations continue.
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Minor Mishaps Include 2 Burns by Fireworks
By 10 o'clock this morning only two persons had been treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital as a result of fireworks injuries. Seven other people suffered minor injuries over the weekend and were treated in the emergency room. Edwin Lee McKelvey, 426 Perry St., burned on the left thumb when fireworks exploded prematurely. W. W. Garrett, 39, of 1200 Tennessee Street, burned on the right hand when a Roman candle exploded in his hand. Other patients include R. J. DeWiggins Edwardsville kicked by a horse, Gerald Sneegas laceration of elbow, Carol Dolan 16 laceration to lower lip, Nancy Susan Weaver 3 laceration inside mouth, Linda Stormont 1100 Tennessee St. laceration of foot, Mrs. Betty Leat Kansas City cut on leg, and a man cut by a falling toy during a family argument.
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Betty Leat
Kansas City
Wheat Trucks Line Up For Late Storage Rush
A long line of wheat laden trucks formed in Lawrence as farmers sought late storage space. By 10 p.m. 92 trucks were counted and estimates put around 100 by 7 a.m. when the mill opened. Jackman said 25,000 bushels of extra storage were available and likely to be filled before evening. Wheat quality remains number one with at least 60 pounds per bushel.
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Wrecks mar otherwise good record during holiday here
Six people were hospitalized in Lawrence with injuries from highway wrecks as holiday travel rose. Victims include Victor Beltz and Virginia Beltz of Topeka and the Moran and Harris families of Kansas City, Mo. Other wrecks occurred near Tonganoxie and north of Midland, with one truck carrying a wheat load.
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Stranahan Halves Amateur Open Record At Hillside Course
Stranahan of Toledo Ohio equalled the amateur scoring record with 34.35 69 in the Open qualifying at Hillside Course Southport England. He trails early leader John Panton who shot a 68, putting the Scottish pro ahead in the opening round.
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Ellsworth Druggist Dies at 77
Hans Oscar Seitz longtime Ellsworth pharmacist died Sunday at 77. He operated the oldest drug store in Ellsworth. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral planned for Wednesday morning.
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Vacationers urged to subscribe for local news return
A summer subscription offer for the Journal promises to keep readers informed about local happenings while away. The ad assures there will be no missing Jinks in the news upon returning home.
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Douglas County Population Rises to 31281 This Year
Census based figures show Douglas County totals 31,281 with Lawrence containing 20,180 residents. County nine townships total 7,969 while Baldwin Eudora and Lecompton report 1,466 1,379 and 287 respectively. Wakarusa and Palmyra townships lead among townships with 2,417 and 1,274 residents.
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Churchill sails home aboard Queen Elizabeth after Washington talks
Prime Minister Churchill, aging 79, travels home aboard the Queen Elizabeth after talks with President Eisenhower. Staff say he is in fine fettle and works a 12 hour day as the liner nears Southampton, England, due at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Heat prostration fatal in Lyons field work
Carl P. Rife, 71, of Lyons, died Saturday from heat prostration while cutting weeds in his northeast Lyons fields. A search party found his body after he failed to return home.
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Four Die On Kansas Highways During Holiday Weekend
Four people died in Kansas highway crashes during the Independence Day weekend. Ewell Dwayne Seay, 17, of Sunflower was first, overturning after missing a curve near Desoto. Elizabeth Kennedy, 28, of Emmett, died on K63. Paul Schmitz, 18, of Williamstown was in critical condition with a skull fracture. Thomas Quinlan, 29, of Perry had internal injuries. Dale Williamson, 22, of Kinsley died when his car crashed near Kinsley. Pvt James Crews, 20, of Odessa, Missouri, died at Fort Riley hospital after a two-vehicle collision nearby.
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Leader Clothing Co. Fire Destroys Two-Story Building
In Kansas City a weekend blaze leveled the Leader Clothing Co. two story building causing about a million dollars in damage. Nearby firms suffered smoke and water damage as fire fighters battled the flames Saturday night. Two firefighters were lightly injured by flying glass.
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Brother Engineers Involved In Rail Wreck In Beloit
Two engineers were injured when a Madison controlled passenger train rammed the rear of a freight train three miles south of Beloit Illinois. The crash derailed the last three cars and halted the Chicago and Northwestern line for about 12 hours. Repair crews cleared the track by 3 45 p m Sunday. Mrs Ida Gilbert 75 Milwaukee a passenger and GA Geiger 59 baggageman were treated in Beloit hospital. L C Reynolds Milwaukee superintendent estimated $2500 damage. Authorities said freights often add cars from a nearby gravel pit and no warning flares were along the track. R R Ginn Beloit agent declined to comment pending investigation.
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Stakes Battles Finale Features Of Horse Show
The Lawrence Centennial Horse Show at Douglas County Fairgrounds closes with six stakes events featuring 400 entries. Top classes include five and three gaiters Tennessee walking roadsters and harness horses as crowds near 3,500. Tonight opens with the Douglas County Trail Riders demonstration and ends with the king and queen introductions before competition resumes. Temperatures in the 80s with no rain and two minor accidents marred opening nights.
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Weather Outlook in Kansas Hot With Possible Thunderstorms
Mostly fair and hot this afternoon and tonight through Tuesday. Isolated thunderstorms expected in northwest and extreme west areas. Tuesday temperatures likely reach 100 to 105 degrees with steamy conditions. Yesterday’s high was around 100 and low 74.
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