Windfall Profit Testimony in FHA Mortgage Case
Senate investigators heard Alfred Gross describe a six million dollar profit treated as a capital gain by tax counsel. He testified that FHA officials advised him to inflate cost estimates for a 25 million Great Oaks Village mortgage project in New York to ensure loan approval.
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Alfred
Senate
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Grea Oaks Village
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Gross
Gen
Brownell
Internal Revenue Service
New York
Federal Housing Administration
National Housing Administration
Milk price changes loom as August figures awaited
Lawrence dairy officials anticipate how the June to August price shifts will affect farmer payments. A delivered quart rose to 19 cents from 17, with the final farmer price pending government compilations due by Aug. 10. Previous farmer prices show a downward trend since June, as local production drops and regional rates vary.
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Lawrence
West
Kansas City
Board of Trade Notes Wheat Price Upswing
CHICAGO wheat futures surged as prices rose sharply with final quotes up 4 1 4 to 5 1 2 cents a bushel. Brokers attributed the gain to more wheat entering storage under government price support loans, tightening supply. July wheat closed at 2.09 2 09 1 2, September at 2.11 2 11.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Seven Deaths Attributed To Pittsburg Heat Wave
Pittsburg coroner Dr. W G Rinehart attributed seven deaths in the last 36 hours to the heat wave. High temperatures were a direct or contributing factor. Nineteen deaths were listed in Headlight and Sun, papers with about three notices daily. Most victims were elderly. total deaths due to heat could not be determined.
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Pittsburg
W. G. Rinehart
Fire destroys building in Lawrence neighborhood blaze
Lawrence fire department responded to an alarm at 10 05 p m yesterday as a small outbuilding at 1308 Pa caught fire Lt Chief John Miller said the cause was unknown The structure was destroyed with only light damage to nearby areas
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Lawrence
John. Miller
Lenox Found Guilty of Drunkenness in Local Court
A Lenox, 1137 Pa. St., was convicted today of drunkenness. He received 10 days in jail to be served on five weekends and a $100 cash bond was required pending his appearance.
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A. Lenox
Pa. St
Lourt
State Traffic Deaths in Topeka Kansas Report
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state official. Topeka figures show ongoing roadway dangers and rising deaths across counties with annual totals and age ranges reflected. Federal and state safety agencies call for stronger enforcement and preventive measures.
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Topeka
Kansas
Heat Wave Eases as Storms Hit East and Midwest
Violent storms in the East and a expanding cool front in the Midwest curb the heat wave as death toll nears 100. Widespread wind and lightning damage from New England to Ohio and southern Michigan, with record highs and heavy losses across multiple states.
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New England
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Arkansas
Arkansas Poultry Federation
Winfield
Kas
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Springfield
Columbia
Tulsa
Okla
Arkansas City
Mexico
Kansas City
Pen Yan
Finger Lakes
Denver
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming- Montana Line
Deaths and Funerals for Erwin and Daniels
Bert Walter Erwin 80 died at a Kansas City rest home. Former Lawrence resident with four Erwin siblings in Lawrence and California plus two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Ella Daniels 88 died at County Convalescent Home after six years as a patient. Widow of Elmer Daniels, survived by daughter Mrs. Clyde Puckett and son John Daniels, sister Mrs. Cora Beebe, 15 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
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Bert Walter Erwin
Kansas City
Lawrence
Ella Daniels
Missouri
Elmer Daniels
Clyde Puckett
Baldwin
Route 2
John Daniels
Cora Beebe
Omaha
Neb
Death of Albert J. Dunn at Douglas County Home
Albert J. Dunn died yesterday at the Douglas County Convalescent Home where he had resided the last 150 years. Born September 3, 1880 in Carthage Ohio he lived here 35 years. Survived by sister Mrs Milon Hay and brothers G D Dunn Sanger and Robert Dunn Herman. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev Albert G Parker officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Albert J. Dunn
Douglas County Convalescent Home
Carthage
Milon Hay
del. St
G. D.’ “Dunn
Sanger
Robert Dunn
Herman
Albert G. Parker
Oak Hill Cemetery
Freeman Bud Lewis A obituary at Cushing Hospital Leavenworth
Lewis A. Bud Freeman of Tonganoxie died today at Cush ing Hospital Leavenworth. He was a retired farmer. Surviving: three sons Cecil Earl Freeman Covina California Lewis Dale Freeman Bonner Springs Damon Freeman Tonganoxie a brother Ezra Freeman Fonganexie 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Services 2 p m Saturday at Friends Church Tonganoxie with Rev Doyle Patterson officiating. Burial at Hubbell Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Quisenberry Funeral Home until the service.
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Bud) Freeman
Doyle Patterson
Ge -Ip
Hubbell -Hill Cemetery
Quisenberry
Child Electrocuted While Reaching for Cupboard Item
Two year old Frank B. Kurdziel Jr. died after being electrocuted at home. Authorities say the child climbed onto the kitchen sink to reach a cupboard and touched a fuse box or exposed electric cords on the sink.
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Topeka
Frank B. Kurdziel Jr
Stock Market Index Hits New 1954 High
New York stocks closed at 131.0 on the Dow Jones average with a rise of 0.4 points to a fresh 1954 high, lifting overall market sentiment and signaling continued gains for blue chips.
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New York
Raft Trip to Hawaii Halts After Sixty Miles
Five amateur sailors set out from San Francisco aiming to drift 2200 miles to Hawaii. The raft Lehi was spotted 62 miles west of Point San Francisco and later in distress 60 miles off central California. Coast Guard rescued all five before dawn as the craft drifted toward Morro Bay and San Francisco.
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State Aerial Division Urged by C of C
The Kansas aviation council of the Chamber of Commerce advances a bill urging Legislature to fund a state aeronautics division. Harry Stevens of Hutchinson, chair, notes current law authorizes a division under the Kansas Industrial Development Commission but no funds were appropriated last session. The division could perform important and valuable functions with proper funding.
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Kansas
Aviation Council
State Chamber of Commerce
Harry Stevens
Hutchinson
Chamber
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Heat wave brings chiggers and community updates in Lawrence
In Lawrence area notes, D A Crossley notes heat drives chiggers underground until evening. Updates include Mrs. Fred Plank reappointed Girls State director for 1955, 140 girls enrolled, and June summer reading totals across six schools led by Cordley and McAllaster. Evening shopping hours resume, egg prices rebound after a slump, with scarcities as heat slows hen laying.
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Baldwin
University of Nsas
Kansas Department
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Lawrence
New York
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Pinckney
Cordley
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Woodlawn
Hildred Pendleton
Free Public Library
PTA
Boston
Kansas
Dulles and French Discuss Indochina Policy at Geneva
Secretary of State Dulles outlined U S positions on Red aggression and acceptable settlements for Vietnam Laos and Cambodia after meeting French leader M Mendes France He said the United States would renew ministerial involvement in the Geneva talks through Gen Walter Bedell Smith while adhering to core American principles.
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France
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Laos
Cambodia
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Walter Bedell ‘Smith
Geneva
Indochina
2 Mile Parade Seeks Entries From Local Groups and Individuals
Kap pleman announces a 2 Mile Parade inviting both groups and individuals to enter. A letter will go to local civic clubs urging active participation next week. Applications let entrants describe their idea and seek committee suggestions if unsure what to enter.
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Kappleman
Lawrence Trade Area
Kappelman
Stanley Harris
Shipman Winter
Jack Starkey
Edwin Alexander
Frank Dryden
Jack Harris
Dean Kloepper
Births and dismissals listed from Memorial Hospital activity
Memorial Hospital records show discharges for Mrs. Erma Cantrell and others. Birth announcements include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Englert and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Trusselli among several newborns.
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Joe Englert
George Trusselli
Lewellyn Gulley
Pal St
de Ryan
Air Force Awards Beech $7 Million for Power Units
Beech Aircraft Corp receives seven million dollars in Air Force work orders for ground power units. Units will support B46 Six jet bombers and other aircraft as starting and operating systems, with the Herington division set for increased production.
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Wichitaw
Air Force
Weuee
Beech Aircraft Corp
weReech
Herington
Kansas to widen bridges and culverts for safer highways
The Kansas Highway Commission plans widening 21 narrow bridges and eliminating 15 in the northeast, including several in Douglas County. It will widen 77 culverts and eliminate 61, with four culverts in the Lawrence area. Construction on K-10 in Lawrence and U S 24 work in Leavenworth Jefferson counties are included. Total funding of 730000 aims to reduce hazards on heavily traveled routes this year.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
USSC
Baldwin
Leavenworth County
Tonganoxie
Jefferson County
Perry
Docking Opposes Tax Increases in Gubernatorial Bid
George Docking, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, rejects new or higher taxes and calls for economies in state government. In a letter to Atchison publisher Bennett, he says he will study tax distribution by counties and cities and share views before the general election after responding to 16 questionnaire questions.
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George Docking
Docking
Bennett
Western Union raises wire rates by eleven percent
The FCC approved Western Union interstate rate hikes averaging 11 percent effective midnight last night, lifting annual earnings by about nine million dollars. Increases vary from 3 to 20 percent with a roughly 16 percent rise in general telegraph messages, while press rates remain unchanged.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Telegraph Company
FCC
Wichita water supply delay extends hearing deadline
The Kansas Supreme Court granted Robert Smrha until July 22 to act on a hearing for Wichita's request to drill additional wells in the equas bed area spanning McPherson, Harvey and Sedgwick counties. Opponents in law and municipalities contend for their water rights as district courts weigh challenges.
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Kansas_Supreme Court
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Harvey
Sedgwick
Smrha
Markets at a Glance Trading Roundup
Markets show gains in stocks and bonds with cautious sentiment. Cotton quiet amid hedge selling. wheat receipts strong at terminals. oats firm with solid cash demand. hogs weak with prices near 24.35. cattle steers and heifers steady with tops near 24.75.
Kansas City Produce and Poultry Prices Summary
KC produce prices list various cuts and grades with weights and current receipts. Eggs 60 percent A 41 mediums 36 standards 32. butter Grade A solid 62.5. poultry includes hens fryers broilers farm-run fryers turkeys capons ducks geese and guineas with weight ranges and price adjustments.
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Kansas City
Beltsville
Kansas City cattle and hog market report with varying quotes
Cattle 1500 head and calves 500 run, 60 percent cows, activity steady. Slaughter cows steady to 2 higher, heifers and yearlings steady to weak. most beef utility 8.25 to 9.00. Hogs 2000 head, moderate activity, barrows and gilts 23.00 to 50, sows 14.00 to 18.75. Sheep 1000 head, kill classes steady, spring lambs 19.00 to 22.00, slaughter ewes 4.00.
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Kansas City
USDA
Kansas City Cash Grain Market Report
Grain and corn prices from Kansas City show mixed moves with wheat and oats varying by lot. Prices for hard red winter and yellow corn range around 2.18 to 2.43 with futures showing modest gains and losses across contracts.
Commodity Price List with Grading Terms
A historical price list shows Wheat at 2 dollars, Corn at 1.59, Kaffir corn 2.40, oats 60 cents, Poultry prices by weight and class, Butterfat 48 45 42, Eggs 21, Hogs at minus 23. The terms reflect diverse agricultural values and quality classifications.
New York Stocks Rally To Fresh Highs On Broad Gains
The New York stock market climbed to new highs not seen since 1929 as a sustained rally lifted most sectors. Volume reached about 3 million shares with aircraft shares leading gains on reports of a billion dollars worth of orders. Strong performances came from steel, motor, rail, retail, motion picture, radio television and utility issues.
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New York
Washington
Musician Dave Workman Delights Kiwanis Club Lunch
Trumpet and bells performer Dave Workman presented a musical program at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Eldridge Hotel today. Workman, billed with KU Extension engagements, delivered a one man show that drew applause from Kiwanians.
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Kiwanians
Red Cross Swim Courses Announced for Douglas County
Three Red Cross sponsored swim courses open at Jayhawk Plunge with only pool fees. A July 19 organizational meeting begins life saving and swimming tests for eligibility. Courses run July 19 to Aug 14 with multiple instructors for adults, rural children, and day sessions. medical permits due by July 22.
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Larry Hebb
Douglas County
Jayhawk
Elant
Ith
John Cox
Pat Schrader Cox
Orva Dodson
Kenneth Reid
John C Frank Campaign Swing Through Eastern Kansas
Wichita attorney John C Frank candidate for Kansas attorney general will visit Lawrence tomorrow as part of a fast Eastern Kansas tour. He will attend a noon luncheon at the Elks Club hosted by Milton P Allen and Robert Oyler and spend the day meeting residents before proceeding to Johnson County later.
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Wichita
Kansas
Lawrence
Frank
Elks Club
Milton P. Allen
Robert Oyler
Kansas City
Johnson County
Be Fashion Aims for Tan Lines With Strapless Suit
Readers advised to choose a bathing suit designed for topless tanning to ensure even results. Experts caution about sun exposure and recommend proper protection and gradual tanning.
In Memoriam Eva Markley 10 Years Quietly Missed
In loving memory of Eva Markley wife and mother who passed away ten years ago on July 15. Beloved by her husband children and grandchildren who keep her memory alive and say she has reached the beautiful isle of somewhere where parting will be no more.
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Eva Markley
Isle
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