Nixon Welcomed by 200000 Moroccans in Rabat
Vice President Nixon arrived in Rabat to a rousing welcome from about 200000 Moroccans. He toured with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, shook hands along a two mile route, and pledged hard questions on aid and base rights as Morocco seeks post independence economic support and review of French base agreements.
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United States
Gore proposes campaign spending controls for reform
Sen Gore introduces an election reform bill to reset presidential spending limits to a realistic level. It would curb contributions and require extensive disclosure of party and candidate spending as well as gifts by individuals. The plan assigns responsibility to candidates for committee spending and sets thresholds for reporting and funding limits.
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Congress
Worker electrocuted at Turtle Creek dam project
Harold FB. Day, 43, of Manhattan, was electrocuted yesterday afternoon at the Turtle Creek dam project. He was an employee of the List & Clark Construction Co.
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Harold FB. Day
Turtle Creek Dam
List & Clark Construction Co
Thomas to quit Navy post amid resignation hints
Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas said he is resigning with an imminent formal announcement expected from Secretary of Defense Wilson. Undersecretary Thomas S. Gates is due to succeed. Pentagon sources had disclosed the plan beforehand. Thomas noted he will not run for any office in California when he leaves.
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Pentagon
California
Witness Says Notes Of Meeting Changed Before Being Shown
Washington in Stanley G. Terry testified today the minutes of a meeting of the Oregon pinball operators organization were altered to make them more factual before a grand jury. He said Alvin Brown, secretary of the group, changed the minutes and that he questioned the accuracy of an account from a conversation. The Senate committee pursued links between West Coast Teamsters officials and gamblers to broaden gambling and vice in Portland in 1953.
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Stanley G.terry
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Frank W. Brewster
Western Conference
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James B. Elkins
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Brewster
Ellens
Acme Amusement Co
Israel Plans Full Withdrawal From Gaza and Aqaba Gulf
United Nations report says Israel will withdraw all troops from the Gaza Strip and Sharm el Sheikh area in the Gulf of Aqaba in line with General Assembly resolutions. U.S. France and others urged UN force deployment to Gaza and along the Aqaba coast to prevent renewed hostilities. Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Fawzi condemned the plan as potentially bargaining with Israel and warned against any price concessions.
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Huskies Hire Tillman as Football Assistant Coach
SEATTLE announced by Jim Owens new University of Washington football coach Tillman 35 resigning in December after two seasons as Wichita University head coach.
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Petr Tillman
Wichita
Jim Owens
University of Washington
Tillman
Wichita University
Perkins Resigns as Purchasing Director and Knouff Named
TOPEKA Kansas Perkins resigned today as state purchasing director and was succeeded by Henry Knouff of Holton a Republican and a buyer in the division for three years The resignation and appointment were announced by William Salome director of the Department of Administration who said the action was voluntary on Perkins part Perkins told reporters he should have a man of his own choice in the job Knouff 48 is a registered Republican but has taken no active part in politics Salome said Knouff has been given a leave of absence from civil service to take over as director He will face a civil service examination in 60 to 90 days for the director position Perkins appointed by former Gov Fred Mall in July 1958 after Eugene Hiatt was fired could not qualify for civil service because he lacked four years in purchasing Knouff a Kansas State College graduate formerly worked in a farm loan department of an insurance company handling purchasing matters Perkins is a former assistant director of revenue for the state and a bank cashier His future plans are indefinite Salome asked Knouff to survey specifications for department purchases to boost competition and prices He stressed no accusations of biased specifications but noted concerns raised about possible bidder influence
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William Perkins
Henry Knouff
Holton
William Salome
Department of Administration
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Knoult
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George Docking
Knouft
Knouff
Fred Mall
Eugene Hiatt
Knonfl
Kansas State College
Eisenhower Hints At Warm Dry Climate To Ease Cough
President Eisenhower again complained of a lingering cough and suggested a brief move to a warm dry climate. He mentioned Tucson, Arizona, as a possibility, while aides said no trip is planned. Doctors reported sinus and throat inflammation but no lung infection.
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United Mine Workers of Amena
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Ariz
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Snyder
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Numerous Activities Set for Greek Week
Kansas University students plan a full Greek Week beginning Sunday through March 9. Events include a March 9 Memorial Union Ballroom dance with Jimmy Jordy’s orchestra, an Interfraternity Sing, a 6:30 p.m. Thursday scholarship banquet, two $250 Inter-Fraternity Council scholarships, and a Saturday intramural field restoration project followed by campus chariot races introducing the Greek Week Queen and King finalists.
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Memorial Union Ballroom
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Warner Sorrensen
Ed Dittemore
Mollie Stampers
Shannon Brown
Kyra Ludijow
Jerry Halderman
Bruer Rider
John Yeowning
Dick Petterson
Legion Pancake Feed Supports Junior Baseball Team
Larry Lawrence invites community members to a Saturday pancake feed at the Community Building from 7 am to 7 pm to benefit the American Legion Junior baseball team. Attendees will enjoy pancakes sausage and coffee for a small price while supporting a worthwhile cause.
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Bills favoring measures to raise state revenue in Kansas
Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee backed bills to add a cigarette tax, raise the income tax to three percent, broaden the sales tax base to cover services at hotels and other firms, reduce tax stamp discounts, require contractor tax payments on materials for churches and charities, and close occasional sales loopholes. Governor Docking supports all but the cigarette tax boost and car sales loophole. In Girard, Edgar Strode, a 56-year physician, died after several days of illness.
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George Docking
Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee
Docking
Pig in Pokey Trick Gone Wild in Goodland
Police Chief John Teelkes, aided by City Supt. Howard Underwood and by a radio controlled city truck and by bystanders, chased a loose hog through Goodland streets. Melvin Jones of Edson fought the animal Wednesday and later recaptured it after it escaped from a trailer.
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Proposal Raises Possibilities Of Bus Service Aid
A state legislative committee considers exempting city bus services from the five cent gasoline tax to aid Rapid Transit Inc. in Lawrence. Local officials say the move could help keep bus service running beyond May 1, but lawmakers show lukewarm interest and no bill has been introduced. Other cities like Wichita and Saline push the plan, while Rapid Transit cautions that its fate depends on whether tax relief would lower operating costs enough. Mayor Crown supports the local firm. opinion from legislators remains cautious amid revenue pressures.
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Trade Stamp Bill Topic Moved to Senate Panel
A Topeka subcommittee was created to draft proposed trade stamp legislation into a bill for the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee. Senator James Porter of Topeka said the panel seeks a bill restricting trade stamp use in Kansas while expressing no objection to box top coupons.
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Kansas
James Porter
Pancake Day Benefits Lawrence Baseball Program
Lawrence community hosts a pancake breakfast at the Community Building to raise funds for the American Legion Junior baseball program. The event runs all day with pancakes, syrup, coffee, and milk, serving about 190 per hour, targeting around 2000 attendees. Proceeds go to the Lawrence junior program. season tickets go on sale, and Legion members assist with cooking and serving.
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Drought Picture Here Worse Now Than Last Year
The 1957 February moisture in Lawrence fell to .61 inches, leaving less than one inch since 1956 began. C J Posey notes weather has started drier than recent drought years, though full year outcome remains uncertain as records show prior years began with low rainfall.
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C. J. Posey
January to February weather outlook and sales ad note
A fragmentary forecast notes light winds and mild temperatures in January and February with potential unusual extremes. It mentions yearend totals, a Feb 13 marker, and an upcoming March precipitation drop not exceeding 36 inches, followed by an air of a home freezer sale advertisement.
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Weather summary for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma
Light to moderate temperature shifts with fair and mild conditions across Kansas and southern Oklahoma. Highs reach near 60s, lows 20s to 30s with little change through Saturday. Record highs at Os date noted from 13585 and 1998.
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