Senators consider trimming farm payment by 100 million
Senator Anderson proposes a 100 million cut in next year’s farm payments to farmers under federal programs. He would amend the 42 300,000,000 farm appropriation bill, arguing the move won’t seriously hurt anyone. The bill’s outlook includes credits, loans, and permanent authorizations shaping total outlays for the fiscal year.
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Jefferson County Bar backs Beach for state senate race
The Jefferson County Bar Association unanimously endorsed Milton Beach of Oskaloosa for the Republican nomination to represent the Douglas Jefferson district in the state senate. George Melvin and Lawrence, both Lawrence attorneys, also seek the seat. The endorsement highlights Beach’s qualifications and two terms as Carroll County attorney before moving to Oskaloosa a decade ago.
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PHONE RATE CUT TO REDUCE BILLS STATEWIDE
LOWER Elimination of long distance charges in fringe areas of Diate Independence Latvia Lea wood and Rethel will reduce four year billing for all Kansas customers Southwestern Bell Telephone Co said Friday. Company officials said the move was approved by the Keating Corporation Commission. Fight Divorces Granted Judge Hugh Means in Douglas County District Court granted divorces for Glenna Marie Wiseman from Frederick William Wiseman Mary Louise Hoppe from Bernard L Hoppe Marilyn Duschl from John Duschl Samuel R Caldwell from Virginia L Caldwell Claudine Johnson from Vernon Johnson Ruth Evelyn Lowry from Floyd Lea Lowry Othe D Lewis from Rhoda Lewin Margaret M Logan from Russell Le Logon.
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Glenna Marie Wiseman
Frederick William Wiseman
Mary -Louisee Hoppe
Bernard L. Foppe
Marilyn Dusch
John Duschl
Samuel R. Caldwell
Virginia L. Caldwell
Claudine Johnson
Vernon Johnson
Ruth
Evelyn Lowry
Floyd Lea Lowry
Othe D. Lewis
Rhoda
Wichita County Probe Probes Liquor and Gambling Violations
Wichita at County Attorney Tom Seed led a secret inquiry into reports of liquor and gambling law violations in Sedgwick County. The closed door probe involves William Farmer, with witnesses including nightclub employees, and is to last several days. Seven Wichita men, including Ralph Polk and Joe Christian, were arrested in May raids for maintaining gambling rooms.
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Sedgwick
William Farmer
Seed
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Enrollment Begins for Summer Session at University
Enrollment for the Summer Session at the University is under way with a expected total well over 2,000 at the Lawrence campus and a possible slight drop from last year’s nearly 2,500. Classes start Monday at 7 AM for eight weeks, with one holiday on July 4. Enrollment is primarily in Strong Hall and Robinson Gym, with nearly 100 new entrants taking exams. The Graduate School enrollment appears largest as lines form, and initial enrollees mostly have last names starting with J. Remaining students will be processed Saturday morning.
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Area authorities debunk dope talk in Lawrence
Law enforcement rebutted rumors of marijuana and drug sales among Lawrence youths. Chiefs Ingalls and Glasby describe no marijuana found, only commercial products like long cigarettes and sniffing of gasoline. They emphasize limited legal options absent crime or disturbances, while vowing to pursue any hard drug trafficking.
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Deaths and Funerals Morn Davenport Widower Dies
Funeral services were held for Rosa Fannie Davenport 71 of Leavenworth who died early Wednesday at Cushing Memorial Hospital. Burial was at Mount Muncle Cemetery with Salvation Army in charge. Surviving children include five daughters Neva Ketchum Frances Ledderer Nola Lyona Leona Bauder and Pearl Pruitt and two sons Roger L Davenport and Howard Davenport. Also 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A second notice notes Gertrude Hastie Stevens widow of Quincy Stevens died June 2 in Porterville California. former Vinland resident former California resident since 1912. Burial was at Fortier.
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Anderson
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Goodman
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Howard Davport
N. Éth St
Gertrude Hastie Stevens
Quincy Clay Stevens
Porterville
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Farmers Protest Glen Elder Dam Hearing
More than 100 farmers and landowners from Mitchell County protested the Glen Elder Dam project at a Missouri Basin Survey Commission hearing. Spokesman Stuart Barker urged postponement for further study, citing flood control failures at the Kanapolis Dam. John Schulte of the Farmers Union Cooperative said 2,460 members oppose the project, warning of a 4.44 million dollar tax loss and high irrigation costs.
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Doctor Ayers Receives Doctor of Education Degree
Lawrence notes report Solon G Ayers superintendent of Haskell Institute in Lawrence received his Doctor of Education Degree during commencement. Kansas Bankers Association members on KU campus toured Olympic practice and heard coach F C Hog Allen. Water system tests in Lecompton eye July 1 completion. Aphids cause sticky syrup on Lawrence trees. spraying not advised.
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Williams Out on Bail in Fatal May Shooting
Curtis Williams, 97, from Tonganoxie was released on $15,000 bail Friday after being charged with first degree murder in the May 10 fatal shooting of Francis Sparks, 28, of Tonganoxie. A group of local residents posted the bail. Leroy E. Puckett files for divorce from Ruth Nellie Puckett in Douglas County District Court.
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Curtis Williams
Tongano
Francis Sparks
Leroy E. Puckett
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Douglas County
Taft Seeks Compromise at National Convention
Sen Taft signaled willingness to compromise on Indiana delegates and other contested seats at the Republican National Convention saying he hopes to resolve disputes on a fair basis before the credentials committee. He cited Texas Louisiana Mississippi and Georgia fights and urged avoiding a fight if possible. He declined to specify what constitutes a fair split of disputed delegates.
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300 Will Attend K. U. Girls State Event
About 300 will attend the KU Girls State event Friday in the dormitory dining room with Hasler as speaker. Saturday's session blends with the Girls State Alumni reunion. Sunflower State delegates Pat Pierson of Burlington and Jane Letton of Pittsburg will speak Saturday morning. Alumni president Lorieita Cooley of Hutchinson will bring greetings and lead the ceremony presenting alumni pins.
Memorial Hospital List of Names at Correl B Caker
At Memorial Hospital several patients and their addresses are listed including Mercedes Bowlin MonteaE Clara Hicks Mary Ann Rumseyer Route 35 Avon Roberts Lois Granon Norma Sullivan Philip Grandstatt Sligabeth Sthodes Olathe Ronald Norris Locust St Caroline Johnson Overbrook Alta Tingle Tenn St Mary Towers DeSoto Max Dean Beasley Sunflower Verda Emery Baldwin Velen Faulkner and baby girl 829 Mo St Olen Hay Williamstown Mary Fuller and baby boy 205 E 18th St Charles Forth Me St Lee Crump Eudora Essie Jefferson Taliwin Ruby Chapman and baby girl Sunflower John and Stephen Jowett 529 C St.
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Monteae
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Mary Ann Rumseyer
Avon Roberts
Lois Granon
Norma Sullivan
Philip — Grandstatt
Sligabeth Sthodes
Olathe
Ronald 1. Norris
Locust St
Deabn Evans
Mes
Verda Emery
Baldwin
Velen Faulkner
Mo. St
Olen Hay
Williamstown
Mary Fuller
18Th St
Charles Forth
N. Me. St
Lee Crump
Eudora
Essie Jefferson
Taliwin
Ruby Chapman
Sunflower
John
Stephen Jowett
C. St
Murphy Cited by Ike on Medical Education Philosophy
Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy of the University of Kansas recalls two discussions with General Dwight Eisenhower on medical education and practice. Murphy, KU medical dean 1948–51, noted Ike’s remarks in Abilene and in Topeka about compulsory health insurance, centralized power, and access to decent medical care. Murphy emphasizes their shared views on economics and quantity versus distributive medicine, while noting his stance against socialized medicine.
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Dorado Elects Topeka Official As League Vice President
Mil N. McMilen El Porno city manager elected vice president of the League of KRansis Municipalities to fill a vacancy created by Mayor Ted Lb Sexton Lakvenwort moving to the presidency. Allison Salina city manager had taken a similar role at Oxden Utah. Geological notes mention Sequeia and dawn redwood trees as survivors of ancient forests. Cotton yield in Arizona averaged 740 pounds per acre in 1901 per National Geographic Society.
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Market News Snapshot From The Boardroom
Market news brief shows stocks higher with mixed bond activity and uneven hogs. Cotton rallies while wheat remains steady and corn shows small price moves. Oats hold in quiet trade and cattle stay mostly steady with live stock quotes noting KC market activity for cattle and calves.
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May 1952 Kansas rainfall and flood risk assessment
Weather bureau Kansas director Richard Garrett says a repeat of last year’s floods is unlikely unless May weather dramatically changes. May rainfall averaged 1.25 inches below normal, the driest May since 159, with totals from Hodgeman County 0.38 inches to Wilson County 6.01 inches and temperatures averaging 64.2 degrees. Extremes ranged from 27 to 39 degrees May 11 and May 5 respectively.
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Dinner Guests Broiled Chicken with Curried Rice
Menu features broiled chicken curried rice salad bowl crusty rolls and maple cream sundaes with beverage. Maple cream sauce combines maple syrup butter evaporated milk and vanilla ice cream then is served over cream and topped with pecans. Serves G to A with a note that sauce will be thin.
Killed Under Train In Topeka Aged 20 Former VA Patient
Topeka man Leslie W. Brooks aged 20 was killed when struck by a Rock Island passenger train late Thursday night. Deputies say Brooks had been despondent in recent days. Also noted a 26th Century Greek tragedy installed statue on a Douglas County residence porch, now in Sheriff’s custody. About 300 million people visited U S national forests for recreation in 61. Salis.
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Hogs and Produce Report From Kansas City Market
Kansas City market notes show hogs 1000 head fairly active with prices steady to 15 lower than Thursday’s average. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs 180-250 lbs 20.35-20.75, heavier hogs 26-20.25, sows 16.50-18.50, few choicest weights 18.75, stag price 16.50. Sheep insufficient for market. Produce and dairy quotes list eggs 60 percent A 37.5, butter Grade A 74, poultry prices across hens, fryers, and roosters with reads on turkey and other fowl. Local markers show wheat 92.03, corn 1.85, soybeans 2.40.
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Wheat and grain futures drift in Kansas City and Wall Street
The Kansas City grain market shows mixed bids with No 2 hard and dark hard wheat around 2.37 to 2.40 and No 2 red near 2.40 to 2.49 while other grains like corn Milo and soybeans trade in narrower bands amid declines. In New York, stocks rise with broad leadership shifts and volume near seven week highs as oil majors like Amerada and Shell push higher.
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Card of Thanks for flowers, cards after son's death
We express sincere thanks to relatives and many friends for the beautiful floral offerings cards and acts of kindness shown during the time of the unfortunate accident resulting in the death of our beloved son and brother Mrs Tea Athey Mr and Mrs Floyd Grant Mr and Mrs Prd Abe Mr and Mrs Ring Newton Mrs Rosabell Athoy
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Prd Abe
Ring Newton
Rosabell Athoy
State official reports anthrax cases dropping in Kansas
Kan sin officials say new anthrax cases are falling sharply in the Franklin Douglas Johnson Miami county area. Livestock sanitary commissioner A G Pickett notes the disease has already killed 85 cattle and 50 sheep. Dr C D Stein of the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry will visit Monday to study the Kansas situation. Also in Topeka court John Bayles and Dana Wheaton were each fined 15 dollars for speeding on city streets.
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Topeka
Kansas
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Alex Lewis Sweet
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Dana Wheaton
Youths steal man’s pants billfold. money recovered
C H Simpson of 941 Conn. Street reported Thursday that his trousers with a billfold containing about 11 dollars were stolen through his house window by youths. The juveniles were apprehended and turned over to Probation Officer George Winters. The money was recovered.
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