Plane Carrying 98 in Distress On Pacific Run
A Seaboard and Western Constellation with 98 aboard including military personnel and dependents reported engine trouble 500 miles off San Francisco. Fire was put out. engine two briefly failed then restarted. Coast Guard escorted the plane toward San Francisco International Airport while the sister Constellation redirected from Honolulu to join the escort.
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Motion to Dismiss Seen as Next Act In Trial of McKeon
The McKeon court martial moves to dismissal requests as defense nears its third week. Prosecutors say McKeon led 74 recruits on a disciplinary march in which six drowned while the defense maintains he was sober. The defense has called many witnesses as the case advances.
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Worcester
Mass
Emile Zola Berman
Alrpha
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Robert Atcheson
Memphis
Tenn
Gasoline Suppliers Picked by Local Officials Say Kansas Leader
Topeka Kansas highway director Frank Harch Jr confirms that gas suppliers for the highway department are chosen on recommendations from county Republican officials provided they meet the price set by the Highway Commission. He notes the method has long been in place and emphasizes quality and price over competitive bidding. The department currently pays listed tank wagon prices minus two and a half cents per gallon with an extra four cents per gallon at regular retail stations.
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Frank Harch Jr
Kansas
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Highway Commission
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Coach Proves His Point at Marshfield Course
Marshfield Massachusetts Cathedral High School coach Jack McCarthy impressed with persistence. After a missed shot on the fifth hole at Marshfield Country Club last week, he followed with a hole in one from the tee on a practice shot. Yesterday he dropped another hole in one on the 190 yard sixth hole with a witness present.
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Marshfield, Mass
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Britain and France Move on Suez Canal Seizure Crisis
Paris reports Britain freezes Egypt's sterling balances and Suez assets in the UK while France negotiates a joint London meeting with Britain and the United States to address Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal. Egyptian President Nasser warns that Western interference could impede navigation.
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Plane Builder's Sister Wins Large Estate Claim
The sister of Glenn L. Martin settles her claim against the Martin estate for about 34 million dollars. A Superior Court petition approved the settlement granting Misa Della Martin 70 percent of the residue after payment of 3.625 million in specific bequests and eight million in taxes. Four cousins and other relatives argued she should not share due to a 50 000 dollar trust fund set by the will.
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Glenn L. Martin
Misa Della Martin
Miss Martin
Registration Nears for 1952 Primary Voter Totals
About 500 residents registered Friday boosting potential primary voters to roughly 9 500 to 10 000 for the August 7 election in Douglas County. City Clerk Harold Fisher said the final count will be known after books are typed next week. He noted 9 614 registered in 1952 and 11 000 plus in 1954, with “dead names” inflating counts before presidential elections. Registration resumes after the primary for the November general election.
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Steel negotiators press final wording on three year contract
Pittsburgh reports steel negotiators labor over contract wording to wrap a three year agreement ending a nationwide strike. A 28 day stoppage ends with a New York settlement. formal signing expected next week as wage gains total about 28.7 cents per hour and industry expects a 10 dollar per ton steel price rise.
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New York
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U.S. Steel Corp
West Virginia
Kentucky
Soviet Leaders Head for Moscow from Warsaw
A delegation of top Soviet leaders left Warsaw for Moscow today, according to Warsaw radio reports. The advance notice highlights a high level exchange and signals ongoing Soviet leadership diplomacy.
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Warsaw
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Recreation Program Grows From One Park to City Wide Plan
From 1912 to 1956 Lawrence expanded a small playground effort into a city wide recreation program. The 1957 budget is 30,650 with a reduced mill levy, supporting salaries, supplies, equipment, maintenance, travel, sports, and activities. The program, once sporadic, is now a year round effort guided by the Recreation Commission, tracing back to Dr. James Naismith’s 1914 record.
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Lawrence
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Kansas University
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Quincey School
Quincy School
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Boy Senate
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American Legion
No Relief Seen From July Heat
Heat remains near record levels in July, with Friday's 101-degree high and another expected 100-degree day. Temperatures fall only slightly, and the weather forecast predicts continued hot, dry conditions into the weekend with a chance of light showers in western Kansas overnight.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Congress Deaths in Drop Washington Deaths in the 84th Congress
Six lawmakers died during the two years of the 84th Congress the smallest number in 40 years. The deceased were Senators Barkley and Kilgore and Representatives Reed Dingell Chauncey Reed Buchanan and Granahan reflecting a low death toll among national lawmakers.
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Buchanan
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Gallantry Painful for Californian
Gallantry turned painful for Lyle Dr. Rumple of San Pablo California when a car backfired while he pushed two stranded women’s vehicle causing gasoline to ignite his shirt. He suffered second and third degree burns on his chest and arms and was hospitalized.
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Senator Urges Stassen to Join Democrats’ Organization
Senator Goldwater accuses Harald Stassen of creating dissension in the Republican Party by pursuing a ticket with Gov. Christian Herter. He suggests Stassen consider aligning with Democrats to back Nixon’s renomination, while Minnesota Sen. Thye notes Stassen should have raised the issue earlier. The piece reflects intra party tension amid Eisenhower’s support for Nixon.
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Massachusetts
Eisenhower
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Wayne Morse
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Thye Ur-Minnt
Herter
Minnesota
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United Fund Setup Adopted at Open Meeting Here
Lawrence Area United FundInc approved a constitution and bylaws at an open meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. A 15 member board was elected and will choose officers after organizational actions. The campaign will begin in October with an estimated annual need around 60000 for local charities.
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J. J. Herh
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William Willee
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Britain Turkey snub at big Greek raid exercise
Britain and Turkey reportedly were not invited to the largest Greek military drill since World War II due to the Cyprus dispute. The move underscores tensions among NATO allies over the ongoing Cyprus issue and regional security dynamics.
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Red Cross sought survivors in sea collision aftermath
The Red Cross appealed for calls from survivors of a ship collision who had not registered with the organization. Officials traced lines to identify missing crew and passengers aboard the liner and other vessels. Authorities listed the dead and missing, with names like Capt Gasnar Nordenson and other Stockholm crew.
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Fie
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Ted Todas
Dore
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Stockholm
Civil War Vet Woolson Listed as Unconscious
Civil War veteran Albert Wooler is reported unconscious at Lake's Hospital after several weeks of illness. His condition worsened around 2 a.m., with multiple hospitalizations noted in the past year amid ongoing drought impacts. His daughter, Mrs. Adele Retos, is listed as a relative.
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Albert Wooler
Vrinn
Ostlake
Woedsen
Aes Odin
First Payment on Liner Andrea Doria Fire Insurance Debacle
The prompt text shows a damaged OCR fragment about a liner fire loan on the Andrea Doria. It mentions two checks sent but no amounts, a loan, and American companies linked to the ship's insurance, with references toGovernor Shaw and various unclear terms. The fragment is garbled but centers on insurance payments tied to the Andrea Doria disaster.
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Solos & Hiesuns
Internation Prooinsorgrpee Froker
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Agumican Companies
Din Doria
Fuller Hell Insuranece
Weather forecast for Kansas with isolated storms
Partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Temperatures range from mid to upper 70s tonight to a high around 100 on Sunday, with warm west to east readings and little change through the period.
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