Congress Plots End To Session On Final Day
Washington legislators signaled a likely end to the Congress session as Senate and House leaders aimed to adjourn today or tonight. Debate over omnibus housing and civil rights legislation shaped the scramble, with conferees arguing over Wherry housing provisions and costs tied to private builders near military bases.
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Washington
Senate
House
Knowland
California
Sen. Clements
Sen
Douglas
D-Ill
Army
Wherry
R-Neb
Rescue and loss unfold after collision near Nantucket
Survivors recount the Andrea Doria and Stockholm collision about 45 miles south of Nantucket Island as rescue ships dock with Theller de France United Fruit freighter Cape Ann and others. Injuries include fractures and cuts while some survivors accuse the Dorias crew of negligence. The Italian Line promises an investigation as searchlights pierce dawn skies and crews assist the frightened passengers.
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Stockholm
Nantucket Island
Thelle de France
United Fruit
Cape Ann
William H. ‘Thomas
Edward H. Allen
Robert Hopkins
Red Cross
Andrea Dora
Arthur Fisher
New York City
Ruth Roman
Eric Hill
Hospital Births and Residents List for Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital notes list dozens of local residents and families welcomed since the week began. Includees are Mrs Gaynel Meglemre of Sunflower. Ronald Brittingham of 1145 Hilltop Drive. Mrs Margaret Jisde of Wichita. Mrs Edith McDonald of Girard. Donna Chapman of 2145 Learnard. Roy E. Davis of 715 Me, St. and Ivan Amess of 901 Ky. St. Also Mrs Edna Doss. A J Ambler of 1045 N Y. Mrs Erma Kappelman of 1447 Mass. Sybil Millar and baby girl at 400 Madeline Lane. Mary Deay of 800 Conn. St. Lois Rockhold 1418 Prospect. Norma Connor 1036 Conn. Pierce Linwood. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cannon of Eudora with a son born Thursday. Mr and Mrs Clark Brubaker on E 11th St with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Harold Patchen 610 W 4th St with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Arnold Wiley 644 Ar St with a daughter today. Mr and Mrs Sidney Toyne of Topeka with a son today.
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Gaynel Meglemre
Sunflower
Ronald Brittingham
Hilltop Dr
Margaret Jisde
Wichita
Edith McDonald
Girard
Donna Chapman
Learnard Ave
Roy E. Davis
Ivan ‘Amess
Edna Doss
R. I. St
A. J. Ambler
N. Y. St.s
Erma Kappelman
Mass, St
Sybil Millar
Madeline Lane
Mary Deay
Conn. St
Lois Rockhold
Prospect Ave
Norma Connor
Ste Party Pierce
Linwood
Mra
Lloyd Cannon
Eudora
Clark Brubaker
11Th St
Harold Patchen
4Th St
Arnold Wiley
Sidney Toyne
Topeka
Local Fund Group to Hold Public Meeting Tonight
Lawrence United Fund Inc plans a public meeting at 8 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at Std and Vit. Sts. Guy Keeler of KU will moderate. The Community Chest Board endorsed the constitution and bylaws on July 20 and set the meeting. Russell Mosser will outline the background of the Chest and Movement. Prof. M C Slough will present the documents to the assembly.
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Chamber of Commerce
Std
Vit
Guy ¥. Keeler
Kansas University
Lawrence Community Chest Board
Community Chest
United Fund Movement
Russell Mosser
Chest
M. C. Slough
Girl Reported Dead Arrives in Port Alive
A girl named Andrea Dolita was reported dead in an ongoing incident but arrived alive at the port today. She was carried from a hospital infirmary along with four other youths and moved to a safe area as authorities investigated the disaster.
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New York
Andrea Doiita
Camila
Atephas
Jos Deel
Khol
Linda
K U. foreign student among 1709 escape from Andrea Doria
Heinrich J. Schneider an Austrian psychology student at the University of Kansas was aboard the Andrea Doria when it sank after colliding with the Stockholm. He was one of 1709 rescued and taken to New York. Fourteen students arrived for the orientation program and are testing for English placement. The KU group will meet locals at Pearson Hall and tour Kansas City sites before a six week course leads to further study at other colleges. Dr J A Burgle headed the KU senior program in German.
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Kansas University
Andrea Doria
Stockholm
Heinrich J. Schneider
Austria
Schneider
New York
K. U. Stuents
Lawrence
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Kansas City
Nelson Art Gallery of Art
K VV
J. A Burgle
County Tax Rate Changes Budget Shifts Explain 1957 Plan
County officials unveil the 1957 budget showing a $4,400 cut in deputy salaries and no election expenses this year. Welfare spending rises about $20,000 driven by several categories, while aid to dependent children increases by up to $12,000. The fair fund jumps to 17,432 with 13,900 earmarked for county fair ground maintenance. High school tax rates for non participating owners edge down slightly. The document outlines fund-by-fund expenditures for 1956 and 1957.
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Organiae
Mills
Kansas Traffic Deaths Reported In 1956 Totals
Topeka Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section show In the last 24 hours one death. To date in 1956 the total is 341, compared with 312 in the same period in 1955.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Lt. Gov McCuish backs recreation gains for sportsmen
Kansas Lt. Gov. John McCuish praises expanding recreational facilities for boaters campers and anglers in the state. He cites Lake Lane and county projects as examples and says future parks are planned to boost business and western Kansas outdoor life.
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Suez Canal
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Gay John McCuish
Bieves
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Yarcitty
Stepitee
McCuish
Oklahoma
Lane Stag Lake
Douglas County
Tam
McCutsh
Oof
Newton
Harcery County
Kansas Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Mreasure
Kansas Republican
Wes
Harvey County
Kansas Senate
Mollet seeks new confidence vote in Algeria plan
Premier Guy Mollet urged the National Assembly to vote on a plan to fund France's campaign in Algeria. The proposal, including loans and tax boosts, aims to float funds. The vote is due tomorrow. it would be Mollet's 24th confidence vote in six months.
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Guy Mollet
National Assembly
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France
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Deaths and Funerals Hal Lassiter
Hal Lassiter of Greensboro North Carolina died Thursday morning at his home. His wife Sally Perkins of Lawrence and daughter Mary Jane Lassiter survive. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon in Greensboro. A brother in law, David Perkins Route 2, relayed the notice.
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Hal Lassiter
Greensboro
N. C
David Perkins
Lassiter
Sally Perkins
Lawrence
Suvivors
Mary Jane Lassiter
Shaw Calls Hall Gas Charge a Plain Lie
Wichita report says Rep Shaw labeled Hall's charge on gasoline a plain lie during a camp speech. He accused Hall and allied reforms of playing quarter politics while Shaw urged voters to resist efforts for governor.
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Wichita
Worrer
Hall
Gov
Topeka
Funes
Rude Awakening After House Hit by Bullet
An incident at 8239 NL left a bullet entering the side of a house and lodging in a room. Authorities note the shot came from the highway, narrowly missing a resident, with police seeking information on motive and timing.
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Ben Sehtoetyep
Sehtoeter
Schleetzer
Elbel Delivers Kiwanis Talk On Olympic Games
Ed Elbel spoke to Kiwanis Club members at a luncheon at Elridge Thardy. The talk covered Olympic Games with remarks on athletics, pottery, sculpture, and related books. Five Wetlayviths club members attended the meeting.
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Kiwanis Club
Elridge Thardy
Thos
Nis
Vemera
Wetlayviths Club
Egypt Seizes Suez Channel Control Faces British Pressure
The piece reports Egypt nationalizing the Suez Canal amid world reaction. Cairo maintains court control over disputes, while Paris condemns, Britain faces cabinet tensions and stock declines as oil shares drop. Eden and Conservatives vote with opposition to condemn the seizure and call for strong action.
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London Stock Exchange
Lawrence campus test list. gubernatorial visit and scam alert
The Western Civilization test at Kansas University drew 219 sign ups with many nonstudents paying a $5 fee. Reading classes offer one hour credit each semester, totaling five hours if one semester is taken. Warren Shaw, Republican governor candidate, scheduled a 10 minute talk on Channel 4 with a Saturday coffee event at the Eldridge Hotel. Emporia turnout cited as 2,000 for a Shaw event. The Chamber of Commerce warned locals about a tree surgeon scam in Lawrence, urging verification of licenses and legitimacy.
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Warren Shaw
Kansas
Kansas City
Shaw
Fred Hall
Emporia
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Chamber
E. R. Zook
Beers Given Nine Months Jail For DUI Conviction
George W. Beers of Route 3 received a nine month county jail sentence and a $650 fine after pleading guilty to driving while under the influence, having an open bottle, and driving without a license. County Judge Charles Rankin noted this was Beers fourth DUI conviction.
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George W. Beers
Route 3
Charles Rankin
Beers
Market Summary Shows Mixed Gains Across Commodities
Markets All a Glance reports mixed moves with oils and steels down while cotton and soybeans firm. Hogs rise to 17.50, cattle steady around 25, and grains rally with wheat near 2.14. Kansas City cattle and hogs data mirror national trends amid futures activity and local price quotes.
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Parker Family Obituary of Ibtar Margaret Parker
Ibtar Margaret Parker born January 22 1886 in Malta Ohio died June 16 1956. She was a First Christian Church member and a member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Her parents moved to Oklahoma when she was 12 where she met Roy W Parker and wed him. They had four children. Funeral services were June 20 at Rumsey Funeral Home led by Rev Rudolph Tatach. Survivors include husband three sons Kenneth W Parker Honolulu John R Parker Paramount Calif Roy W Parker Ottumwa Iowa one daughter Lois M Schaake Burlingame Calif nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Algernon R
Martha Lyon
Malta
Ohio
First Christian Church
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Oklahoma
Roy W. Parker
Nardin
Oklo
Rumsey Funeral Home
Rudolph Tatach
Home
Kenneth W. Parker
Honolulu
John R. Parker
Paramount
Calif
Ottumwa
Iowa
Lois M. Schaake
Burlingame
Kidnapper Foiled in Kansas City Abduction Attempt
A mother awoke to a man carrying her 17 month old son from their apartment in Kansas City Kas. She cried out thinking it was her husband and the kidnapper returned with the child. The intruder grappled her but fled after she woke her husband. Perryman pursued and grabbed the man as he tried to climb a fence but was forced to release when kicked in the face.
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Kansas City
Kas
James J. Perryman
Perryman
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