Five Powers Meet on Asia Military Issues at Pentagon
Military chiefs from United States Britain France Australia and New Zealand gather at the Pentagon for exploratory talks on Southeast Asia including Indochina. Discussions aim to combine military input with political considerations while noting limits set by allied leaders. Secretary Wilson cites Asian views on colonial legacies and Southeast Asia as distinct from East Asia. US-Philippine cooperation advances despite limited multilateral progress.
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Southeastern
Asia
Secretary of
Defense Wilson
United States
Britain
France
Australia
New Zealand
Southeast Asia
Indochina
American State Department
Wilson
Far East
Washington
Far
East
East Asia
Philippines
U N Security Council Debates Thai Request for Peace Watch
The United Nations Security Council debated Thailand’s call for a UN peace watchdog to study Indochina War threats on Thailand’s borders. Only the Soviet Union opposed the move, while France shifted to support placing the issue on the agenda. Delegations adjourned to study instructions from capitals.
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United Nations
N. Y
U. N. Security Council
Thailand
U. N
Pete Sarasin
United States
Cambodia
Laos
Sarasin
Soviet Union
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Indochina
Geneva
France
Law Grads Admitted to Kansas Bar for Military Service
K U law graduates Bruce Warren Zuercher and Ralph Marsh King Jr. were admitted to the Kansas bar after completing special examinations. Both KU Law School graduates were allowed to take the special exams due to entering military service. Eldridge Hotel Barber Shop announces summer hours beginning June 7 from 8 a m to 5 p m. Ady
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Topeka
Bruce Warren Zuercher
Whitewater
Ralph Marsh King Jr
Lawrence
Kansas
University of Kansas Law School
Centennial Preview Garb Reveals Modern Details
From afar the ladies appear authentic in Centennial attire but closer viewing shows poodle cuts sunbonnets zippers on dresses and modern touches. Loafered shoes lipstick rouge powder and cigarettes appear in many old fashioned purses.
Ike Torch Sent to Normandy for 10th Anniversary
President Eisenhower presented a copper brass torch at the White House to Lt. Gen. L. T. Gerow and a group of WWI comrades to sight on France’s Normandy beaches during ceremonies this Saturday marking ten years since the June 1944 landings. The torch bears an inscription noting it was kindled on June 5, 1954 to commemorate the Allied landings.
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Eisenhower
France
Normandy
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
White House
L. T. Gerow
Omaha Beach
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Four Puerto Rican nationalists on trial for House shooting
The first witness, Catherine Schull, identified four Puerto Ricans led by Lolita Lebron who shot at the House of Representatives from the gallery on March 1 in Washington. Defendants face five counts each of assault with intent to kill and with a dangerous weapon. they plead not guilty.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Catherine Schull
Concourse
Union Station
Capitol
U. S
Leo A. Rover
Congressme
Lolita Lebron
Puerto Fos
Rover
Lebron
New York City
Schull
Rafael Cancel Miranda
Andres Fugueroa
Cordero
Irving Flores Rodriguez
F. Joseph Bonahue
District of Columbia Board of Commissioners
Myron G. Ehrlich
Abe Goldstein
Ben Paul Noble
Army uncovers World War II ore claims ring in Philippines
The Army says it has uncovered an American led shakedown involving millions in ore age claims from World War II oper ations in the Philippines. Two former soldiers are sought by the FBI as leaders. forged documents and impersonations are involved. one letter claiming a million dollar claim prompted the ruse.
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Washington
Philippines
Islands
Army
FBI
United States
U.S
Democrats Back Measure Forcing States to Hike Aid for the Unemployed
Democrats seek federal rules to raise unemployment benefits by one to two billion dollars annually. Nine senators and about 80 House members sponsor the plan. AFL endorses the bill. Republicans expected to join in a parallel proposal. The measure would require higher benefit amounts and longer duration, with average weekly payments projected to nearly double in some states.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rep. Forand
D-Ri
American Federation of Labor
Screech and Creep Haunting Supersonic Jet Research
NACA officials warn screech a shrill afterburner note that can cause engine disintegration and creep a heat warp buckling of skin at extreme speeds. An open house at NACA’s Cleveland lab showcased reverse thrust water spray fire suppression crash-safe seats and lighter higher capacity jet compressors improving thrust and turbine inlet temperatures.
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National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
NACA
U. S. Avia
Tion Research Agency
Centennial Calendar Highlights and Events Listing
Centennial events include June 14 Pony Express Race June 19 20 Sertoma Picnic June 27 horseshoe tournament in South Park July 3 4 5 Horse Show at 4 H Fairgrounds July 11 horseshoe tourney Sept 15 Founding Day at City Hall and Ball at Lawrence High gym Sept 17 LHS football vs Manhattan High at Haskell Stadium Sept 38 KU football vs Texas Christian at Memorial Stadium Sept 24 30 Railroad car exhibit Sept 25 Centennial Parade on Massachusetts Street.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence High
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Haskell Stadium
Kansas University
Texas Christian U
Memorial Stadium
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UCLA
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Associated Press
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N.D
Denver
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Angeles
Oklahoma City
Stein
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Saetaon
Sea
GOP Senators Prepare to Back Ike Housing Plan
Senate Republicans informally agreed to solid support for President Eisenhower's public housing program. Senator Capehart said votes look sufficient to pass a housing measure, signaling likely Senate approval.
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Iire
Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Sen. Capehart
R Ind
Banking Committee
Yankees rally past Indians on late homer and stellar ninth
Joe Collins hit an eighth inning home run for the Yankees and a brilliant ninth inning defense sealed a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians in today’s game.
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Joe Collins
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Kansas Dropped From Air Force Academy Site List
The Air Force narrowed academy site options to Alton Colorado Springs Colorado and Lake Geneva Wis after a five member board recommendation. Secretary Talbott will inspect sites and study land acquisition engineering and other factors before selecting. Kansas officials expressed disappointment at not being among the three names.
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Washington
Air Force
Alton
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lake Geneva
Wis
Talbott
Rainy spell breaks as Lawrence previews Centennial events
No rain overnight in Lawrence as organizers proceed with the Centennial Preview tonight. Police redirect traffic on Massachusetts avenues 800 and 900 blocks and plan barricades by 5 30 p m. A square dance at St. Mass streets starts at 8 p m with Pat Beedles as caller. Stores keep regular hours until 9 and merchants display historical items aligned with the centennial theme.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Mass
Pat Beedles
Baldwin
Stock Market Mixed as Index Edges Up in NY Trade
New York stock market closes with the average of 60 stocks rising by 0.1 points to 125.7 led by gains in key industrial and financial shares amid cautious trading.
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New York
Kansas Area Academy Sought by Local Leaders
Zook of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce says Kansas worked hard to win the Air Force academy site. He notes disappointment at not being selected but thanks the commission for its fair consideration and public interest. The committee also visited a tract between Pittsburg and Joplin, Missouri for inspection.
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Academy Selection Board
Topeka
John B. Sutherland
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Kansas
Sutherland
Air Force
Tonganoxie
Washington
E. R. Zook
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Here
Imade
Pnganoxie
Pittsburg
Joplin
Unseasonable Cold Grips Kansas With 34 Degree Readings
Unseasonably cold weather swept across Kansas with Goodland reporting 34 degrees and western areas near 40s while Garden City and Wichita logged a statewide record high of 7 degrees yesterday. forecaster predicts a warming trend Friday but highs may stay below 70 as a new storm pattern develops bringing scattered thunderstorms to western sections late Friday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Goodland
Garden City
Wichita
Weather Bureau
P. N. Eland
Elks Sell Flags At Cost To Promote Patriotism
The Lawrence Elks Club offers 4 by 5 foot flags with jointed staff and metal bracket at 1.50 each to encourage display of the flag in Lawrence during holidays and patriotic observances. Flags are available at the Elks Lodge office 725 Vermont St in the afternoons.
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Lawrence Elks Club
Lawrence
Journal-World
Dick Pucka
The
Elks
Vermont St
Local Man Shot During Burglary Of Theater Here
Lawrence police surprised a burglar at the Patee Theater early today. Patrolman Dick Stanwix shot a 20 year old Lawrence man in the neck during the confrontation. The injured man, Emory P Smith witnessed the event in the lobby before retreating upstairs. The incident followed other local shootings in the past ten days.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Dale Eugene Mitchell
Tenn. St
Dick Stanwix
Hartley V. Boutilier
Flamingo
The
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Philip
Johanson
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Stanwix
Patee Theater
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J. A. Lavery
Eugene Williams
Emory P. _ Smith
Smith
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Williams
Stanwice
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