Congress Pleased By End of Eisenhower Personal Trips
Washington lawmakers react with mixed views as President Eisenhower signals the end of foreign tours during his final months. He defends personal diplomacy, cites Japan pact progress, and praises a free world stance against communism. Lawmakers from both parties weigh the impact on diplomacy and policy.
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Eisenhower
Japan
Tokyo
United States
Free World
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Foreign Relations Committee
John Sparkman
Dala
Disarmament Talks Formally Ended in Geneva
Western powers formally closed the collapsed disarmament conference after a walkout by Soviet delegates led by Valerian Zorin. The five Western delegations held a rump session, sent records to the U.N. Security Council and General Assembly, while Naszkowski declared actions after his departure illegal. The U.N. expected the issue to rise again at the 1960 General Assembly beginning Sept. 20.
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U. N. Security Council
General Assembly
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Marian Naszkowski
David Ormsby-Gore
Zorin
Naszkowski
U. N. Secretariat
Soviet Union
U.N
North Dakota Votes in Special Senate Election
North Dakota voters flocked to polls in a hotly contested special Senate race between Gov. John E. Davis and Rep. Quentin Burdick. Absentee ballots surged as Democrats accused campaign malpractice and a Senate probe looms, signaling farm belt sentiment ahead of the 1960 presidential race.
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N.D
North Dakota
John E. Davis
Republi
Can
Quentin Burdick
United States Senate
Bismarck
Grand Forks
Senate
William Langer
Quentin N. Burdick
U.S. Senate
Subcommittee On
Burdick
Gripemobile tour brings Wagner to Greenwich Village
New York mayor Robert F. Wagner faced a noisy audience in Greenwich Village as beatniks and residents vented complaints about fire department closures at coffee houses. Wagner promised immediate look into issues and highlighted the 36 foot Gripemobile trailer as a mobile information center to bring city government closer to the people.
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NEW York
Robert F. Wagner
Greenwich Village
Wagner
Soviets Begin Demobilization as Army Cuts Advance
Moscow moved to reduce the Red armed forces with about 1,200,000 men demobilized under announced plans. The first released soldiers head not home but to construction sites factories and state and collective farms, signaling the aim to reallocate manpower to the Soviet economy.
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Moscow
Soviet Russia Today
Governors Huddle and North Dakota Ballots Shape Campaign
Four governors gather at Glacier National Park to discuss strategy as Kennedy seeks first ballot victory. In North Dakota voters choose a new U.S. senator between Republican John E. Davis and Democrat Quentin N. Burdick, amid questions on farm support and Southern delegates.
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North Dakota
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Herschel C. Loveless
Iowa
Edmund G. Brown
California
Meyuier
Loveless
Brown
George Docking
Kansas
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John E. Davis
Quentin N. Burdick
Senate
William Langer
Ezra Taft Benson
Benson
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
New York
Board Sets August 8 for Lawrence High School Addition Contract
The Lawrence Board of Education accepts a schedule from Charles L. Marshall approving bidding for an LHS addition. Contracts to be awarded August 8 with final plans reviewed July 14. Project cost about 351 364 dollars not including cafeteria or grounds.
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Topeka
Charles L. Marshall
Lawrence High School
Central Junior High School
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William D. Wolfe
Methodist Institute At Baker Draws 375 Youths
Three hundred seventy five Methodist Youth Fellowship members of the Kansas Conference attend the first session of the MYF Institute on the Baker University campus at Baldwin. The event features daily Bible courses, crafts, swimming, and evening programs including The Bishop's Players and a Candlelight Service.
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Kansas
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Alan Paton
Homer K. Ebright
Ebright
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Institute
Rotary International
Thomas A. Evans
Evans
Old Castle
College of
Lawrence Jaycees Prepare Big Fourth Of July Fireworks Show
The Lawrence Jaycees ticket sales proceed as they await fireworks delayed from last Friday. The 8 p.m. Memorial Stadium display includes a centennial setpiece and a continuous program with ground and aerial effects. Cochairs Pat Patterson Clint Daniels and Les Proctor oversee a Mayhem-free, city supervised event expected to draw 10 000 spectators barring rain delays.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence National Bank
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Round Corner Drug
the Surplus Store
Commerce Acceptance
Zimmerman’s Hardware
Kief's Record Shop
Mount Oread
Pat Patterson
Clint Daniels
Les Proctor
Lawrence Fire Department
Theis Bids for Senate in Water Statewide Debates
Frank Theis Democratic candidate for the U S Senate told Douglas County Democrats he will fight for improved water conditions, favors both dam and watershed programs, and challenged Sen. Schoeppel to debates if nominated. He called Gov. Docking’s era a leadership shift and criticized Schoeppel as a do nothing senator. He outlined plans for a strong, aggressive campaign and highlighted his long service in the party.
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U.S. Senate
Douglas County
Theis
Joseph Henkle
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Lawrence
Henry P. Cleaver Jr
Kansas
George Docking
Sen
Schoeppel
Senate
Democratic Party
Congress
Night Rain Adds to Lawrence June Totals
Thundershowers brought 0.39 inch of rain to Lawrence on Monday, ending a five day dry spell. The storm boosted June total to 5.31 inches, 1.47 inches above normal, with winds gusty and thunder noted. Forecast calls for more scattered storms tonight and hot midweek. The 2 PM temperature was 96.
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Mercury
Douglas County Tax Receipts Hit Record High in 1959
County treasurer reports 1959 tax abstract at 4 812 233 89 dollars, with 95 percent collected by mid June. Through Monday 94 762 percent of the abstract has been paid, most remaining from farmers as wheat money arrives. Unpaid personal bills will go to the Sheriff, with August and October notices for real estate and personal taxes. Car tag and truck tax sales run higher than last year.
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Wolfe
Mary Cravens
Centennial School
Emporia State
Sandra Dull
Carolyn Lujan
Helen Chewning
Bessie Bennett
Bennett
Edythe Norman
Sheriff's Office
Regents Defend Kansas Colleges After Docking Criticism
Gov George Docking drew quick replies from Regents Claude Bradney and Whitley Austin at Glacier National Park. Bradney argued small schools lack graduate programs without talent and funding. Austin said each state school has a distinct mission and should not duplicate others. King and Cunningham lead Emporia State and Hays State Colleges.
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Kansas
George Docking
Board of
Regents
Docking
Claude Bradney
Columbus
John King
Pete Cunningham
King
Emporia State College
Cunningham
Hays State College
Whitley Austin
Salina
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Mailing Journal-World to Readers While Abroad
Notice urges readers leaving the area for more than two weeks in summer to have the Journal-World mailed daily. Includes phone contact VI3 1000 for service and administration note.
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Journal-World
Ady
Oil tanker George McDonald crippled off Atlantic coast
The 501-foot SS George McDonald, damaged by a prior explosion, rolled in heavy seas about 100 miles east southeast of Charleston with part of its crew aboard. Four rescue ships rushed to aid as 28 crewmen were transferred to a rescue craft while the master and 14 crew members chose to stay with the Sinclair Oil Co. tanker.
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Fla
Atlantic
George McDonald
Charleston
S.C
MacDonald
Sinclair Oil Co
Weather outlook Northeast Kansas warms with storms likely
Fair to partly cloudy, warmer conditions expected in northeast Kansas through Wednesday. Showers and a few thunderstorms tonight with Wednesday highs near 90 to 95 and overnight lows around 70. Historical note records show a 103 degree high in 62 and a 6 degree low in past years.
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Ren Am
HOPE
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