Democrats Push for Nationwide Presidential Primaries Plan
Fifty three Democrats led by Kefauver and campaign chiefs Barkley Russell and Hartman urged a Democratic platform plank backing nationwide presidential primaries. They sought attorney general led state agreements with federal support for voting costs, arguing such primaries would curb backroom deals while not requiring a constitutional amendment.
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Teethless saw praised for cutting power and cost savings
Solar Aircraft Co engineers unveil a teethless band saw made from box strapping and spring steel. It slices stainless steel efficiently at 10 to 50 cents per cut, outperforming regular blades that cost and wear faster. The device fails on soft metals and wood.
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Murder Charges Filed Over Pittsburg Death
Second degree murder charges were filed against Flatton and Reed in the fatal beating of a semiinvalid woman named Mrs. Sam NMS. The injured widow was found unconscious in her home by her husband after he returned from a business trip and died later in a hospital. County Attorney Karl Grotheer announced the filing on Saturday.
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Two Pilots Killed in Wichita Jet Training Crash
Lt. Edward P. Chanesian 27 of Detroit and 2d Lt. Terrell S. Tate 22 of Waxahachie Texas were killed Saturday when their jet training plane crashed near Wichita during a rainstorm. Both were assigned to Wichita Air Force Base. Chanesian was a pilot instructor and Tate a student. A later sentence notes a bicycle craze in the 1890s despite bikes costing about $100.
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June Reading Figures Show PTA Readathon Increase
The month of June records 470 Lawrence children reading 2 922 books up 25 percent from last year. Reading chairs include Cord Jey Mrs Morgan K Allison and Mrs Grant Eichhorn with totals across Lincoln McAllaster New York Finckney and Woodlawn. The Lawrence PTA Council and Lawrence Free Public Library sponsor the program urging all children to file complete book reports for five or more titles to earn certificates during book week in November.
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Lawrence Free Public Library
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Lawrence Pta Council
Bessie Daum
Cash-ins rise for new U S Savings Bonds in May and June
Washington reports Treasury officials say purchases of the new Type E bond and its companion reached 543.1 million dollars in May and June, surpassing last year's 490 million for the old Type E. Officials expect stronger sales as buyers learn the new bond's higher rates and as delivery to buyers begins.
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More Korean Aid in an Emergency
U S Army chief of staff Goen J Layton Collins hinted that U S strength in Korea could be increased "in a pinch" if needed. He noted the Eighth Army has been supplied with means for battle and discussed growing air strength, while avoiding specifics on UN power in Korea or an armistice prospects. The general was on a tour of the front and refrained from detailed statements.
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Truman OKs 2.3 Billion for Military Bases Network
President Truman approves authorizing 2.295 billion dollars for military construction including air bases and security controls. The measure funds 228 million for the Army and 300 million for the Air Force, with most for Japan. It limits secrecy, calls for a civilian director of installations, and sets up civilian staffing to oversee base sites.
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Unclear OCR fragment on building costs and construction terms
Fragmentary text references contral or Mary building and costs for permanent construction. Mentions Taum cost reductions and a yard-stick of 7.08 dollars. Also notes racks and a $3,000 figure in quarters.
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Terracks Co
Wall Street Tool to Me Tiemocrat Cone Re
A fragmentary note references Wall Street tool use and a target concept. The wording is unclear but suggests an association with financial instruments and an unspecified party. No definite events, names, or dates are clearly identifiable.
GOP Unanimously Nominates Presidental Candidate
Publican nomination approved by the GOP convention. Kefauver criticized the party for masking an apparently independent candidate. He argued the beast reveals itself and that the candidate is promoted in New York and Chicago. He stressed appealing to plain people to keep order.
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GOP Platform Quip Echoes Wilde on Platitudes
Kefauver mocked the GOP platform noting it echoes Oscar Wilde's line that nothing produces a good platitude. He warned the effort yields no real effect, underscoring skepticism about wealth and privilege rhetoric.
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Oscar Wilde
Wichita boy killed by lightning during storm
A Wichita youth named Stephen Frost, son of Lloyd D. and Mrs. Frost, was killed by a lightning strike on Saturday while renting frogs with a bow and a "umn" during an electrical storm. Two other boys were stunned.
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Stephen Frost
Lloyd D. Frost
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