Eisenhower Speech Splits GOP Hopefuls In Early Race
Senators and representatives across the party parsed General Eisenhower's homecoming address in Abilene Kansas as he formally launched his bid for the presidency. Taft supporters urged cautious scrutiny while Ferguson Ives and Thye praised his call to cleanse corruption and address national issues. Democratic rival Kerr argued Ike could best critique the Democrats and expose past shortcomings.
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Quiet Smiling Mamie Hovers At Ike's Homecoming Parade
Mamie Eisenhower accompanies General Dwight D. Eisenhower during a rain-soaked Central Kansas homecoming. She stays close to Ike, manages public appearances, signs autographs, and shares in the parade excitement while wearing a steel blue silk dress and white pillbox hat.
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Open Friday at Link's Spredgway Midget Races
Open Friday evening under new management at Link's Spredgway for summer midget auto races. Jim McCoy notes improved track conditions and a strong driver lineup from Lawrence, Taelock time trials at 8, local drivers include Mark, Wells, Harper, Heine, Miller, Leonard, and Waisiner, joined by Kansas City and Wichita entrants weekly.
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Jim McCoy
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Taelock
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Wayne Harper
Ludwig Heine
Owen' Miller
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Dust control at Lawrence track improves speedway surface
Mc Coy notes improved dust suppression with packed material and calcium chloride compared with last year's green track. The speedway sits half a mile east of Lawrence on highway 10 with a nearby parking lot and a 1200-seat facility.
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Lawrence
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Wage Board Grants Pay Hikes for Cerophy Laboratories
The Wage Stabilization Board in Kansas City authorized Cerophy Laboratories Inc to raise wages for 22 workers in Lawrence and Topeka. The approved increase is 15 cents per hour while preserving the 1950 farm rate differentials. The action accompanied similar approvals for Continental Oil at Lyons and Jones Alfalfa Milling Co with plants at Kaw Valley Silver Lake St Marys Belvue and Salina.
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Belvuc
Salina
New York Plans Welcome For Ike's Return to City
At least 5,000 Eisenhower supporters are expected to greet the general on his return to New York Friday. He will land at LaGuardia at 7 p.m. CST traveling from Abilene. A motorcade with police escort will take him to Columbia University's president’s home. A 9 a.m. CST Saturday news conference in a Manhattan hotel follows, then a Youth for Eisenhower demonstration.
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Columbia University
K. U. Carillon Recital Sunday 3:00 to 3:45 P M
A Kansas University recital program lists selections including AnAsiA variations on TLE Missi and Loeh Lemond arranged pieces. Karl Volk performs at Dehmberg with finale Passin g By and other arrangements by Ronde and Peichier.
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Peichier
Car Blazes Through Downtown Lawrence at 10:10
A blue 1951 Ford sedan with Missouri plates sped through downtown Lawrence on Massachusetts Street around 10:10 this morning. The unidentified vehicle, described as feeble, caused a tense scene as it barreled northward before exiting the area.
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Missouri
Local chase ends with near miss as car speeds through town
A car estimated to exceed 80 mph was chased by local law enforcement but could not be identified. The vehicle swerved through town with a faint siren and a single red light, narrowly avoiding further danger and prompting a close call for bystanders.
Kidney Slow Down May Bring Restless Nights
Readable fragments describe kidney trouble causing backache headaches dizziness and low energy from stress overexertion or cold diet. Urge not to neglect symptoms and promote Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years for relief.
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Dean
Doan
Hair-raising downtown car chase at Eighth and Massachusetts
Witnesses recount a speeding car blasting through heavy traffic at the Eighth and Massachusetts intersection. The vehicle’s flight through the downtown section was described as extremely dangerous and the siren was audible only a short distance ahead of the vehicle.
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Massachusetts
Army drafts 29000 for August replacements
The Army announces a draft call for 29,000 men in August to replace losses and maintain authorized strength. The Marine Corps Air Force and Navy plan no August draft. Through September 1950 the total drafted by all services reaches 430,000, with the Army providing 902,000 of those.
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