Three U S Turncoats Return From Hong Kong
Three former American POWs Cowart Bell Griggs sailed for home from Hong Kong after living in Communist China. They said life with the Reds was hell and expect prosecution. State Dept restricted their voyage to the ship until California docking. Over 2,000 fighters battled roaring timber fires in three Western states, 23,000 acres burned and one death reported. Largest blaze swept 19,000 acres in Prescott National Forest near Prescott Arizona.
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Hong Kong
Communist
China
William A. Cowart
Malton
Otha G Bell
Fillsborn
Miss
Lewis W. Griggs
Jacksonville
Tex
Vou
Korea
Cowart
U.S
U. S
United States
Cleveland
San Francisco
Japan
State Department
California
Stillin China
Wilson
Arizona
Presco National Forest
Prescott
Forest Service
Charles Cline
Waggoner
Trol
Ariz
Canadians Fight Blaze Across North American Forests
Firefighters battle widespread wildfires across Ontario and Quebec with major outbreaks in Muskoka and Blind River. In the United States, blazes threaten Medicine Bow in Wyoming near Beaver and an Amalgam blaze near Arapahoe National Forest in Colorado as crews work to gain control. A Prescott fire incident in Arizona also is noted with fatalities and ongoing suppression efforts.
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Toronto
Ontario
Quebec
Muskoka
Blind River
Sault St. Marie
Medicine Bow National Forest
Wyoming
Arapahoe National Forest
Colorado
Prescott
Phoenix
Medicine Bow
Beaver
Same Old Tale In State Hot Spell
Irina Wils reports a continuing hot spell with near record heat across Kansas. Forecaster Tom Arnold predicts night temps in the lower 70s and daytime highs from 95 to 102. Seventy five to one hundred two degrees were observed in cities like Salina Wamego Hill City Russell Concordia Topeka. Precipitation reports are absent as of 6 30 am today.
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Irina Wils
Weather Bureau
Tom Arnold
Mercury
Salina
Wamego
Hill City
Russell
Concordia
Topeka
Dodge City
Olathe
Goodland
Garden City
Kansas
Chicago
Denver
Edmonton
Port Worth
Kansas City
Angeles
Minneapolis
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma
Washington
SIMT
WTF
Ate Augus
Hymn-Singing Foursome Back in Alabama Prison
Three members of a hymn-singing convict quartet escaped from Kilby Prison three days ago and were recaptured near Fredericktown Missouri. Bobby Tidwell and Bobby Cottrell, both 22 and from Roanoke Virginia, were found in a wrecked station wagon and arrested. Walter Tidwell, 30, was captured in Memphis Tennessee, described as the group’s leader. The fourth member, Orville Gray, 27, had previously refused parole to stay with the quartet.
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Fredericktown
Alabama
Bobby Tidwell
Bobby Cottrell
Roanoke
Missouri
R. C. Caldwell
EBI
Walter Tidwell
Memphis
Tenn
Kilby Prisone
Montgomery
Ala
FSI
Tidwell
Birmingham
Orville Gray
Pierce to Start for AL in All Star Game Surprise Choice
Chicago pitcher Billy Pierce was tapped to start for the American League against Robin Roberts in tomorrow's All Star Game at Milwaukee County Stadium. Dayhawk Motors announces extended hours until 9 p.m. Ady.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Billy Pierce
Paladh
Robin Roberts
Milwaukee County Stadium
Wheat and Corn Crop Forecasts Show Big Boost
The Agriculture Department forecasts this year’s corn at 3.449 billion bushels and wheat at 866 million. Compared with last year, corn rises from 2.965 billion, while wheat exceeds last month’s forecast by about 15 million. State yields and acreage across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Colorado are detailed alongside oats barley and rye projections.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Colorado
Range and pasture improve across the West in June
The Federal Agricultural Marketing Service reports improved range and pasture conditions across the West with June rains easing drought areas. July 1 forage was 0 percent, cattle condition 84 percent, and sheep and lambs 83 percent, reflecting gains in the northern Great Plains Oklahoma and eastern Texas, though more rain is needed to sustain progress.
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Denver
West
Federal Agricultural Marketing Service
Great Plains
Oklahoma
Texas
Uneasy Peace in Argentina Tarnished by Catholic Rioters
In Buenos Aires police and firemen clashed with Catholic rioters during a second anti-Peron protest in 24 hours. At least 13 emergency workers were hospitalized while about 60 people were arrested, as Cardinal Capello urged restraint. Demonstrators jeered police and chanted against President Peron near the Metropolitan Cathedral and Naval Club Building.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Santiago Cardinal Capello
Juan Peron
Plaza de Mayo
Metropolitan Cathedral
Feron
Naval Club
Cardinal Capello
Foreign Aid Bill Under Crossfire
Washington report on a $2,638,741,150 foreign aid bill facing sharp debate in the House. The bill would fund current fiscal year aid to non-Communist nations and supplement about $8.7 billion in unexpended balances. Members clash over cuts with Rep. Taber absent, while Rep. Passman backs the bill and expects few changes before the measure goes to the Senate.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Appropriations Committee
John Taber
New York
Taber
Passman
D-La
Senate
Ike Returns From Gettysburg Farm Residence
President Eisenhower returned to the White House last night after a weekend at his Gettysburg Pennsylvania farm home, signaling resumption of official duties following a private break.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Gettysburg, Pa
Army Says It Has No Plans to Disperse Installations
Testimony released from June 20 before a House Appropriations subcommittee shows Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens denying any plan to scatter posts nationwide as a precaution against atomic warfare. Lawmakers urged a new look at dispersal while noting cost and training challenges.
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Washington
Army
Riley
T&sc
House Appropriations
Robert T. Stevens
Mahon
D-Tex
Stevens
Sikes
D-Fla
W. R. Shuler
Car owner finds kitten under hood after long drive
Greensboro resident Gack O. Jones arrived from Conway, South Carolina, claiming his motor purred like a kitten when he reached town. He opened the hood and found a furry kitten that likely hopped aboard at Conway where a family of cats slept under the car.
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Greensboro
N. C
Gqack O. Jones
Conway
S. C
Jones
Summer Heat Bakes Lawrence as 100 Degree Readings Persist
Lawrence endures extreme heat with 100 degree highs and 74 to 75 degree Lows. Weather forecasts expect continued torridity with no rain relief in sight, urging residents to use air conditioning, fans, and shade. Historical notes recall past record highs and floods linked to mid July events in 1951 1954.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Journal-World
Mercury
Thenall
Ther
Mometer
North Lawrence
Hall Plans Recheck For Medical Choice
Topeka governor Fred Hall said he will review the field again to fill the Kansas State Board of Medical Registration post after discovering Dr William Burney of Wichita Negro is ineligible for having only three years since medical school graduation. Hall previously named Burney to replace Davidson amid objections to the board hiring attorney Blake Williamson. He noted Burney is an excellent man but cannot serve due to state law requiring six years since graduation. Hall expects no further recommendations from the Kansas Medical Society.
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Topeka Im
Fred Hall
C. W. Davidson
Kansas City
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Hall
Wiliam W. Burney
Wichita Negro
Davidson
Blake A. Williamson
Burney
City Pet Costume Procession in Lawrence Parks Event
The Lawrence Recreation Depart ment sponsors a pet costume contest and parade at South Park on Wednesday afternoon. Participants assemble at 1 30 p m for judging at 2 p m Dogs and other pets compete in many divisions including most unusual, best costume and longest tail or ears. Prizes go to dogs in multiple categories and similar divisions apply to the pet cal contest with children as handlers.
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Lawrence
South Park
The
Lawrence Recreation
Knowland Bill Expresses Hope on Russ Captives
Senator Knowland joined by Senator Clements and other leaders introduced in the Senate a resolution backing freedom for captive peoples behind the Soviet Iron Curtain with President Eisenhower's support. The measure is sponsored by Knowland, Clements, Chairman George of the Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Wiley as top Republican on the group.
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Washington
Sen
Knowland
Calif
Senate
Eisenhower
GOP
Clements
Kentucky
George
Hearty Thanks But No Commitment from 54 House GOP Members
Washington. Fifty four House Republicans praised President Eisenhower and urged him to run again. They sent a second petition on the third anniversary of his nomination, expressing confidence he will not refuse his country’s call, while noting prosperity and stability benefiting American workers.
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Ike
Washington
House
Eisenhower
America
House Gop
Peter Frelinghuysen Jr
New Jersey
Laurence Curtis
Massachusetts
William H. Avery
Kansas
Secon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Avery
Frelinghuysen
Curtis
Humphrey
D-Min
Gore
D-Tenn
Dixon-Yates
CBS
Tennessee Valley Authority
Typhoon Nears Okinawa Heads Toward Island
The Tokyo Central Meteorological Observatory reports the seventh typhoon of the season forming in the Marianas and moving north toward Okinawa. It is classified as strong with winds up to 123 miles per hour, threatening the region tomorrow morning.
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Tokyo
Tokyo Central Meteorological Observatory
Marianas
Okinawa
Kansas Traffic Deaths Ady Hess Auto Insurance Ad
State Accident Records Section lists Kansas traffic fatalities. The notice covers recent fatalities and totals for the period up to the current date, citing Jayhawk Motors and Andy Hess Auto Insurance with contact information.
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Topeka
Kansas
Andy Hess
Wheat in County For 1955 Should Break All Marks
The 1955 Douglas County wheat harvest likely surpasses all prior county records for bushels, yield per acre and farmer cash returns. With most grain in, total production tops about 990,000 bushels and may reach the million mark, aided by high per acre yields and a loan price near $2.05 a bushel.
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Douglas County
Doug County
Boowersock
Derby
Lawrence
Eudora
Baldwin Grain Co
Baldwin
Underwood
E. H. Wright
Wright
Laborer Shot During Arrest in Chetopa Kansas
Police Chief S. Fosdick wounded laborer Jim H. Raughty, 29, in the leg during an arrest on a disturbing the peace warrant. Raughty resisted, escaped twice, then was captured after a second attempt. The incident occurred Saturday in Chetopa.
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Chetopa
Kas
Sista Fosdick
Jim H.raughty
Fosdick
Gote
Stock Market Index Closes Higher on Broad Gains
New York stocks close with the average of 60 issues at 175.3, up 1.3 points as traders show broad buying interest. The Journal World edition reminder references a summer mailing to readers with a contact number for advertisement inquiries.
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New York
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