Local Prospectors Plan Uranium Search in Colorado
Three Lawrence men equipped with a battered jeep two Geiger counters and a trailer of supplies will begin a six week uranium prospecting trip from Monday They expect a one in a million chance of finding a deposit hoping to offset part of their expenses Each man plans to return and resume studies after Army service and college degrees are earned.
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Colorado
Douglas Jost
James Schmitendorf
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Endors
Grand Junction
Colo
Rifle
Denver
United States Geological Survey
Canada
Mexico
Schmitendorf
Sam
Kansas University
Schmilendorf
Davis Manshon
Doug Jost
Ind. St
Jim Schmitendorf
Journal-World Photo
USIA Receives 26000 Used Books From Wichita Students
The Information Agency received a 26000 volume shipment from University of Wichita students in the Books for Democracy campaign. The books go to foreign schools libraries and reading groups. Prof. Frank Jabara and 45 students gathered the volumes in 75 days with transportation arranged by Kansas Motor Carries Association and the American Trucking Association.
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University of Wichita
USIA
Pond Road
Kansas
Three new polio cases raise Kansas total to 43
The Kansas State Board of Health reports three new polio onsets in the last week, bringing the state total to 43 this year. Affected are a 5, 9, and 10 year old from Great Bend Kirwan and Coffeyville. It remains unclear if any had received the Sabin vaccine, though officials believe some may have.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Health
Great Bend
Kirwan
Coffeyville
Bendena Youths Awarded Rewards for Bank Robbery Tip
The Kansas Bankers Association awarded $300 to two Bendena youths for supplying information leading to the Bendena State Bank robbery solve. John Michael Bender, 11, and Milton Saltzman, 17, provided tips that helped FBI agents capture the bandits, Herbert Chester Griffith and Alice Evelyn Green, now serving federal sentences.
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Topeka
Kansas Bankers Assn
Bendena
John Michael Bender
Milton Saltzman
Bankers Organization
FBI
Herbert Chester Griffith
Alice Evelyn Green
Ohio
Tokyo Water Use Hits Record High in Dry Weather
Tokyo officials report water consumption reached 1,854,000 tons, an all time high since the Water Bureau was established in 1897, amid hot dry weather. Record set yesterday as city faces greater demand for supply.
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Tokyo
Water Bureau
New Trial Refused For Dr. Sheppard by Court
A three judge appellate court in Cleveland refused Dr Samuel H Sheppard a new trial for the 1954 bludgeon death of his wife Marilyn, upholding the verdict of second degree murder. Judges Skeel Kavachy and Hurd said the defendant had a fair trial and substantial justice was done, with a second motion anticipated next week.
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Samuel H. Sheppard
Weweek
Marilyn
Lee E. Skeel
Julius M. Kavachy
Joy Seth Hurd
Sheppard
Color Video with Colors Sets Blew Fuses in Long Beach
In West Long Beach a dramatic display of colored flames appeared on TV screens when two 11,000-volt power lines shorted. Viewers saw a bright show as electrical arcs triggered by the outage blew fuses and blanked households.
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Long Beach
Calif
West Long Beach
Turncoats' Homeward Move Tests Army Policy
Washington reports three American POW turncoats who chose to stay with the Communists in Korea sailed from Hong Kong and say they will face consequences. They may challenge the Army's plan to dishonorably discharge them and 18 others who refused to return with fellow prisoners after the armistice. Secretary Wilson ordered honorable discharges for the three now returning, while the Army ponders further action. The three are William A. Cowart of Dalton Georgia Othor Bell of Hillsboro Mississippi and Lewis W. Griggs of Jacksonville Texas.
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Washington
Ching Cold
Korea
Hong Kong
Wilson
Secretary of the Army
William A. Cowart
Dalton
Othor Bell
Hilsboro
Maiss
Lewis W.griggs
Jacksonville
Tex
Free Poli o Vaccine Bills Approved by House and Senate
The Senate Labor Committee approved a bill to extend federal funding under the Public Health Service Act to support free polio inoculation for pregnant women and children. The measure aims to provide vaccine assistance without requiring financial need or other qualifiers, and was adopted unanimously by committee members.
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Washington
Senate
House
Avery Opposes Tuttie Creek Dam Plan to Ike
Rep Avery told President Eisenhower he opposes reseeming work on the Tuttie Creek Dam project on the Blue River in Kansas. He urged considering opponents’ views before signing the appropriation bill. Avery did not disclose the President’s reply.
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Washington
Avery
Eisenhower
Tuttie Creek
Blue River
Kansas
Italy blast hits Kilus five ence factory injures four
A blast at a fertilizer factory last night in Italy wounded four people and left five others injured. Authorities said the explosion occurred at the Kilus facility, with an investigation underway to determine the cause and any links to previous incidents.
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ENCE
Waly
House Calls Halt On Air Force Academy Construction
The House Appropriations Committee urged an abrupt halt to all construction on the 125 million-dollar Air Force Academy project in Colorado Springs. It demanded a firmer architectural design before more funds are spent and withheld 79 million in new funds while awaiting a specific request. Construction began last spring amid criticism and the panel urged Secretary Talbott to consult on a design review.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo Tt Grid
Full House
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Senate House
Pew
Air Force Academy
Congress
Air Force
Harold E. "Talbott
Sign With Fine Arts Commission Advisory Government Body
A city government marks a formal agreement by signing with the Fine Arts Commission to serve as an advisory group guiding public art policy and cultural projects.
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The
Fine Arts Commission
Government
Turnpike Bids Open for Portland Cement Paving Near Lawrence
Kansas Turnpike Authority officials will open bids at 9 am Friday July 29 for seven miles of Portland cement paving in Western Wyau las County. Concurrently bids for water wells equipment and controls for Turnpike service areas are reported. The package includes three restaurants one northeast of Lawrence three coffee shops and service stations.
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Portland
Wourlas County
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Topeka
Lawrence
Wichita Boy Killed as Tractor Overturns on Farm
Harold Bell aged 17 of Wichita was killed last night when a tractor overturned while he worked on a farm near Fredon Kas. He was the son of Leonard Bell of El Dorado and Mrs William Jay of Wichita.
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Kas
Harold Bell
Wichita
Here
Leonard Bell
el Dorado
William Jay
Georgia Board Seeks Lifetime Teacher Licenses Ban
The Georgia Board of Education voted to revoke for life the license of any teacher who instructs both Negro and white students in the same classroom. The resolution strengthens segregation by penalizing teachers required to teach mixed classes and promising full-term salary for those who refuse.
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Atlanta
Georgia Board of Education
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