Missouri Cloudburst Ends La Plata Drought
A localized storm drenched La Plata Missouri with 7.4 inches of rain in about three hours ending a severe water shortage. The reservoir rose rapidly from eight feet below spillway to 32 inches over top in an hour and a half. Winds reached 54 mph with minor damage. basements flooded streets knee deep, lines clogged sewer systems, but crop damage remained negligible. Water ban lifted after rain.
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Weather Outlook Across Regions With Heat and Showers
Across the Midcontinent and most regions the first day of summer brought hot and humid conditions with no sign of a general breakup. Temperatures ranged into 80s and 90s, up to 100 in the Southwest and Plains, while cooler air moved into the Northern and Central Rockies and eastern Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms spanned from the Mississippi to the Atlantic Coast with rain also in the Rockies.
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Frances Magnes Delivers Dazzling Lawrence Violin Recital
Frances Magnes returned to Lawrence with enhanced artistry and a powerful tone that surpassed earlier impressions. She shared bows with pianist David Garvey in several pieces, delivering a Viennese spirit in Schubert Duo and restrained yet fiery runs in Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata. The program featured Stravinsky Suite Italienne, Sarasate pieces, Berceuse from Firebird, Hoe-Down from Rodeo, and Prokovieff March from Love for Three Oranges, ending with Hispanic flavored ao and deft pyrotechnics without excess.
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Jordan Premier vows no peace with Israel
Amman Premier Said Mufti tells Parliament his new government will not seek peace with Israel while promising to pursue return of Arab Palestine refugees to former homes. He notes about 500,000 refugees live in Jordan and stresses national priorities.
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Nehru heads to Damascus on monthlong abroad tour
Prime Minister Nehru departed New Delhi for Damascus as the first leg of a monthlong trip that will also take him to Washington and other capitals. The journey signals India’s expanding diplomatic outreach amid regional tensions.
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Grins in Butler County Harvest Yields Boost
El Dorado reports broad farmer optimism as Butler County harvests show surprise gains. Farmers tie higher yields to heat acreage with some fields reaching about 40 bushes per acre. County agent Gene Payer notes many yields run roughly 30 percent above last year.
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MGM Plans TV Invasion with Films and Shows
MGM announces full scale TV push with 170 feature films plus 900 shorts from its catalog to be made available directly by the studio. The plan includes ownership interests in TV stations and new home viewing programming as it converts classic titles such as Meet Me in St Louis and Mrs. Miniver for television.
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Kansas University Library Awarded for Outstanding Work
The Kansas University Library received a $100 Letter award at the American Library Association annual conference in Miami Beach. Ada McCormic of Tucson presented the honor for KU's celebrated exhibition of banned books and the illustrated catalog distributed worldwide.
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Wilson Heads to Moscow Show For Light Political Reporting
Earl Wilson sails to Moscow for a light travelogue during the Moscow Air Show amid jokes on vodka and culture. He notes limited political reporting and recalls headlines about coronations, Grace Kelly, My Fair Lady and Russian life while visiting Leningrad and other cities.
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Three Year Old Drowns In Farm Pond West Of Leavenworth
Robert Peterson aged three drowned at his parents farm eight miles west of Leavenworth while siblings swam in a pond. His mother and father were in Kansas City with an older son entering the Navy. a brother recovered the body.
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Golden Arrow jet airliner to debut in gold color
Howard Hughes announces the Golden Arrow, a 609m plane for the medium range jet market. Convair builds frames, General Electric supplies engines, Delta Airlines and Transworld Airlines will fly the craft, marketed as the world's fastest jet airliner.
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Polish purge report echoes communist march to desertions
Fragmentary wartime note describes a purge by the communist government with reports of defections in the western region. The text is garbled but suggests political repression and control measures affecting civilian and military officials.
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California Hen Lays A Bargain Egg Four yolks found in Eureka
A hen at the Poultry Producers of Northern California plant in Eureka produced a quadruple yolk egg yesterday, the first such find in 270 million eggs in 30 years. Manager Frank Eggerer noted past double and occasional triple yolks, but this one was only slightly larger than a normal egg.
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