Berserk Gunman Surrenders Today
A gunman who held his half sister hostage near Charleston Illinois surrendered without a shot being fired after a 10 minute talk with lawyer Mervin Beal Police Chief Smokey Pauley said the siege ended as state troopers prepared to gas the house Kenneth E Adkins 22 held his sister Myre Jean Kennedy 34 of Paris for 17 hours demanding the life of a policeman he blamed Captain Logan Cox. The sister was released unharmed and Adkins was taken to the Charleston city jail.
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Charleston, Ill
Kenneth E. Adkins
Myre Jean Kennedy
Paris
White Frame
Mervin Beal
Adkins
James Warpenburg
Coles County
Charleston
Edgar County
Logan Cox
John McCormick
Decatur Herald and Review
Seige
Cox
Walter Adkins
Serge
Smokey Pauley
Pauley
Illinois
Virgil
Pulitzer Files Charge Against Struck Union
The Pulitzer Publishing Co. filed unfair labor charges against a stereo typers union in a strike that halted St. Louis newspapers last week. It accuses the union of refusing to bargain in good faith and violating the Taft Hartley Act by claiming work that could be done more economically by other means. The company says the public and advertisers lose essential news and opportunities. A revised proposal by the union was rejected, with another negotiating session scheduled for 2 a.m. Wednesday.
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ST. Louis
Pulitzer Publishing Co
Ihe
Stereotype
Post Dispatch
Memorial Hospital Discharges and Birth Announcements
Memorial Hospital lists dismissals including Mrs Birdie Lyman Curtis Dalton Roy Goff Margaret Korb Walter Thomas George Wise Liga Benedetti Edgar Grosdidier Manuel Snavely Norman Doust Mrs Mary Dolph Mrs Mary Soetaert Mrs Mary DeWatte ville Mrs Milli Anne Parker Mrs Bobbie Staatz and others. Birth notices show Mr and Mrs John Walton Jr Baldwin reporting a daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert Soestaert Tonganoxie reporting a son.
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Birdie Lyman
N. H. St
Curtis Dalton
Miss. St
Roy Goff
Mass. St
Margaret Korb
Tonganoxle
Walter Thomas
West Branch
Iowa
George Wise
Ky. St
Liga Benedetti
Edge Hill Rd
Edgar Grosdidier
Eudora
Manuel Snavely
Route 3
Norman Doust
Tonganoxie
Mary Dolph
Oskaloosa
Mary Soetaert
Mary DeWatteville
Ohio St
Milli Anne Parker
Brook St
Bobbie Staatz
Bonner Springs
John Walton Jr
Baldwin
Robert Soestaert
Death Notice Dr George B Sheen Ward 71
Death notice for Dr George B Sheen Ward 71 a former Lawrence resident. He died June 8 at his Torrence California home with funeral services and burial there. Survived by Lena his wife two daughters E H McCosker Torrence and Lee Amesden Vernal Utah one brother W R Sheen Rowan Montana one sister Mabel Sheen 1000 Ky St one niece and six grand
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George B. Sheen Ward
George B. Sheen
Lawrence
Torrence
Calif
Lena
E. H. McCosker
Lee Amesden
Vernal
Utah
W. R. Sheen
Rowan, Mont
Stated Meeting of Lawrence DeMo Jay Commandry No. 4
The Lawrence DeMo Jay Commandry No. 4 holds a stated meeting on Tuesday June 16 at 7 30 p m. Cmdr Fred J Brown presides and C O Anderson serves as Ree Adv in attendance and call to order.
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Lawrence
Jay Commandry
No. 4
Fred J. Brown
C. O. Anderson
Senator hints at governorship amid court scenes
The senator suggested a bid for the governorship while leaving the courthouse as Gov Long commented from jail in Texas style. He claimed he does not belong in an asylum and said he would have entered Ochsner Hospital if freed, highlighting ongoing local political tensions.
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Long
Saul
Texas
Ochsner Hospital
New Orleans
Double-Bottoms Approved for Turnpike Travel
The Kansas Turnpike Authority approved an 80 day test allowing double-bottom tractor trailer units to run on the 23 mile Turnpike. Trucks with two trailers will pay a top toll of 23.60 dollars at 10 cents per mile.Officials said special hookup points will be provided in Kansas City Topeka and Wichita and the heavier units will be paired with smaller tractors at unload points. If the plan proves safe and viable it may be continued.
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Wichita
Kansas
Gale Moss
Turnpike
Frank McDonald
Lawrence
Turnpike Commisssion
The
Journal-World Today
Kansas City
Topeka
McDonald
Eastern Turnpike
Carlson letter highlighted in Congress Record
Kansas Senator Frank Carlson read Emil Heck Route 3 Lawrence letter to the editor from the May 30 Journal World in the Senate. Heck urged minimal federal farm involvement, likening removal of government from farming to ending government roles in transport utilities housing and slum clearance. Lawrence merchants report strong results in Tuesday Door Busters promotion for a second week, aiming to boost customer traffic with advertised bargains. Spice the Siamese cat from 2029 Maas Street has been missing since Sunday. owner fears it was taken and asks for its return.
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Kansas
Frank Carlson
Congressional
Emil Heck
Route 3
The
Journal-World
Heck
Sen
Carson
Senate
Lawrence
Lawrence Journal- World
Spice
Albert Bolton
Maas
Mighty Cold Winter Delays Salina Flood Work
In Salina Kansas, workers on the Smoky Hill River flood control project near Mentor faced a cold winter as thawed cables were uncovered by earth movers. Rain, snow, and freezing temps followed digging, then June heat sent machines back to moving dirt for dikes. The scene recalls a harsh season with ice chunks dug from the old cable ditch.
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Salina
Kas
Mentor
John Carlin
Smoky Hill River
District Princess Contest Set for Saturday in Leavenworth
The District Dairy Princess Contest is scheduled Saturday in Leavenworth. Michele Ann Shultz of Route 3 will represent Douglas County. Private interviews begin at 4 p.m. in the Cody Hotel Medium Ballroom, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner for candidates and mothers. Crowning occurs at 8 p.m. in the Shrine Temple. the winner advances to Hutchinson for the Kansas State Fair to select the state princess.
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Leavenworth
Michele Ann Shultz
Route 3
Douglas County
Cody Hotel
Shrine Temple
Hutchinson
Kansas
Local United Fund approves budget with several agency increases
The board endorsed a year ahead budget for the United Fund outlining higher allocations for Salvation Army Douglas County Mental Health Association and Social Service League among others. The plan also totals 53 154 and proposes $3800 for Kansas University Medical Center and 2300 from Community Chest residue to reduce the proposed budget.
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United Funds
National Red Cross Organization
Boy Scout
Salvation Army
Douglas County Mental Health Assn
Social Service League
Douglas County Association For Retarded
Medical Research Fund
Kansas Children’s Service League
Girl Scouts
Cancer Society
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Charles Black
Chamber of Commerce
United Fund
Local Golf Roster Snippet Shows Players from Several States
The clipped page lists first and last names of numerous varsity golfers from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma including Brien Bogess, John Bowser, Leon Roulier among others, with cities such as Tulsa, Bartlesville, Monument, and Independence. The fragment appears to be part of a larger sports roster or standings section.
Symington Calls White House Talks to Break Steel Impasse
Senator Stuart Symington urged President Eisenhower to summon both sides of the steel dispute to a White House conference to avert a possible strike that could threaten the economy and defense. He spoke after addressing the AFCIO conference and noted a looming June 30 contract deadline and a July 1 walkout scenario.
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Philadelphia
Stuart Symington
Eisenhower
White House
Symington
Afcio Industrial Union Department
Dave McDonald
Steelworkers
Roger Bough
U.S. Steel Corp
Missouri
McDonald
Washington
Tax Bills Change and Payment Advice From County Official
Personal property and real estate taxes will be assessed differently this year with January 1 ownership used for bills. Mrs. Norman urged paying by mail to reduce confusion and lines are expected to form. Vehicle tag sales are up from last year with 13 558 car tags and 3 198 truck tags sold so far. Unpaid taxes will lead to name publication later this year, first for real estate.
Masonic Temple To Be Dedicated In Tonga noxie
A dedicatory ceremony for the new Masonic Temple in Tonga noxie is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday open to the public. Henri Lodge No. 190 A F and A M and Rinda Chapter No. 82 Order of Eastern Star funded and built the temple with grand lodge officials from Kansas in charge. The program includes 25 and 50 year membership awards and a principal address by Dr. Harold G. Barr.
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Masonic Temple
Tonganoxie
Henri Lodge No
Rinda
Order of Eastern Star
Grand Lodge
Kansas
Addison C. Irby
Ft. Scott
Harold G. Barr
Deaon
Kansas School of Religion
Tonganoxle City Hall
Henri Lodge
Lodge
Rinda Chapter
Female elephants aid each other during birth of calf
In a documented herd behavior, nursing and protective female elephants assist a birthing member. The supportive group forms around the mother as labor begins and stays nearby through delivery, guiding the newborn and ensuring the calf's initial feeding.
Reducing compounds hype ends as ads fade in spring
Citizens seek weight loss through intense advertising, but experts warn most reducing remedies vanish after campaigns end. A doctor advises obesity should be treated under medical supervision, while many agree old fashioned exercise remains the best method, notably the push the chair back to deny access to food.
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Journal-World
Youth Sought in Wide Missouri Area
Peace officers from nine counties hunted for 18 year old Edwin Kergaldis near Monett Missouri. Road blocks covered a seven square mile area as 40 officers searched all night. Kergaldis from Illinois is AWOL from Ft Leonard Wood and linked to a Mount Vernon service station break in.
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Monett
Seven Square Mile
Bill Hemphill
Barry County
Edwin Kergaldis
Hemphill
Kergadiis
Illinois
Ft. Leonard Wood
Mount Vernon
Pomona Dam Project Set in Kansas Area Flood Control Plan
Ground breaking ceremonies are scheduled for July 10 at 7 30 p m for the 14 million dollar Pomona flood control reservoir in the Marais des Cygnes valley east Osage County 16 miles west of Ottawa The program will be led by Col L E Laurion district Army Engineer Kansas City and marks start of first stage after a 2 575 652 contract to List and Clark Construction Co of Kansas City for the Pomona dam work
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Pomona
Marais Des Cygnes
Ottawa
Lawrence
Army Engineers
List and Clark Construction Co
Kansas City
Perry
Ottawa, Kas
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Osage County
L. E. Laurion
National League Teams Travel 216 611 Miles This Season
The National League will cover about 216 611 miles on the road this season as teams prepare to face opponents across the circuit. The figure reflects extensive travel demands for NL clubs.
Western plan for Berlin summit hinges on Soviet withdrawal
Western experts outline a cautious approach for a summit. Lloyd presented conditions to preserve allied rights to aid West Berlin and resist Khrushchev’s free-city and unified Berlin plans. West German sources see slim odds of a conference unless Gromyko drops the one year deadline.
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Nikita Khrushchev
West Berlin
Lloyd
Berlin
United States
Britain
France
Andrei Gromyko
Thanks for kindness during our sorrow
We express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness shown during our recent sorrow. Mrs Lottie Nels Mr and Mrs E K Cunningham Mr and Mrs Robert Nels and family.
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Lottie Nels
E. K. Cunningham
Robert Nels
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Toussieng
Denmark
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Charleston Courier
Pulitzer
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Belinda Dally
Kenneth Lobb
Valley Falla
Virginia Williams
W. 8Th St
Samuel ‘Burgoyne
Lecompton
Artis Ball
Sunnyside
Marilyn Hay
Ousdahl Rd
Terence Fox
Barbara Dowdell
Wis
Rrr
Srcet Reenc
Salvation Army Waethersdnees
Srace
Steel
Source
U.S. Weather Bureau
United States Weather Bureau
William Toalson
Pode City
Robert Wood
Liber
Fostman
Barry Brooks
Robert Brooks
Prairie Village
Rodney Horn
Robert Walters
John P. Ward
Overland Park
Peter Block
Mission
James Brownfield
Kan‘sas City
Kan
David Coupe
Arkansas City
Salwit Lekagul
Bangkok
Thailand
William Sheldon
Lynne Sieverling
Buridette
Jerry Williams
Olathe
Todey
Lawrence Mills 11 E. Ltd
Keri Kreider
Pomona Reservoir
Clinton
Wakarusa
Dwight Regnier
Lawrence Memorial Co
A. V
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Travelers Homeowners Policy
Travis
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Martford
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