Geary confronts Kansas turmoil and disbands militia
In Kansas under Governor John Geary, the proclamation disbanded illegal armed forces and pledged protection to Lawrence. He faced down pro slavery and free state factions, sent Cooke with artillery to Lawrence, and stabilized affairs, ending the border warfare as Northern Kansas settled into a fragile peace.
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Senate Social Security Bill Expands Farm Coverage
The House approved a Senate bill to bring about five million farmers into Social Security. Self employed operators earning more than $400 yearly would be covered, with wage reporting rules for low income. New groups gain eligibility starting January, with a $30 minimum monthly benefit at 65 and a $3,600 earnings base rising to $4,200.
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Yellow streak mosaic disease hits Kansas wheat fields
Dr Hurley Fellows, a federal plant pathologist, warns yellow streak mosaic disease is more widespread in Kansas than ever before with major outbreaks in Reno and Stafford counties and additional reports across Sheridan, Graham, Rooks, Gove, Trego, Ellis, Russell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, Ness, Rush, Barton, Rice, McPherson, Pratt, Kingman, Harper, Sumner, Dickinson and Gerry counties.
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Chinese Reds Poised for All Out Offensive in Korea
The Tatao news agency reports the Chinese Reds are ready to attack if the Geneva conference collapses. It says 250,000 troops massed on the Indochina border and cites underground contacts on the Red held mainland, though verification is lacking.
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