Kansan liquor price fix and newsprint tax veto fight
In Topeka the Kansas Senate prepared final votes on liquor price fixing and a sales tax exemption for newsprint and newspaper ink and subscriptions. The House had already passed the tax exemption, amid veto threats from Gov. Docking and criticism from Sen. Rowe. A mid March Eisenhower Macmillan meeting on German issues and Berlin was planned in Washington with notes on a potential Soviet conference.
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Topeka
Kangs Senate
Is District Court
Senate State Affairs Committee
House
Senate
George Docking
Fayette Rowe
Columbus
Docking
Great Plains Wheat Marketing Development Assn
Beteen
Eisenhower
Harold Macmillan
Soviet Union
U.S
United States
Britain
France
West Berlin
West Germany
Poland
Czechoslovakia
White House
James C. Hagerty
Macmillan
Great Britain
Washington
London
Hagerty
Berlin
Moscow
Public Lecture TONIGHT on Art of Egypt at KU
The third talk in a public lecture series begins at 7 30 tonight in the Jayhawk Room Kansas Union University. Dr Alexander Badawy visiting professor of architecture will discuss the Art of Egypt as a World Emphasis.
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Jayhawk
Kansas Union
Kansas University
Alexander Badawy
Egypt
Deaths-Funerals Marion Rose and Allen James
Marion Millard Rose 78 died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral at Konantz Fort Scott with burial Maple Grove Cemetery. He earlier led Fort Scott and Pittsburg schools and served as executive secretary of the Teachers Retirement Board. Survived by son Robert and two grandchildren. Allen C. James 81 died while changing a tire on U S Highway 10 east of Lawrence. Funeral at Rumsey with burial Vinland Cemetery. Survived by wife Jen and multiple children and grandchildren.
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Marion Millard Rose
Topeka
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Konantz
Fort Scott
Burig
Maple Grove
Kansas University
Rose
Pittsburg
Teachers’ Retirement Board
Robert Rose
Allen C. James
la. St
U. S. Highway 10
Lawrence
James
Douggs County
Rumsey Funeral Home
Ronald Bohnenblast
Vinland Cemetery
Jen
Geneva McTaggart
Mundy
Flora Mae Rood
Ore. St
Clarence Tones
Salina
Clifton James
Mo. St
Annual election of officers at Verbal Lodge event
Verbal Lodge of Perfection holds its annual election of officers on Wednesday March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Edwin Abels is named Senior Warden and O Wright serves as Secretary.
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Edwin x. Abels
V. M
O. Wright
Secre
Death Calls Last Cue for Costello
Hollywood AP report says Lou Costello died at 53 from a heart attack after sending his wife home from the hospital. Bud Abbott cried as he recalled Costello’s death and the two had split in 1957. Abbott watched a TV film of their Who’s on First routine by coincidence.
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Hollywood
Lou Costello
Bud Abbott
Abbott
Costello
Memorial Hospital births and residents list
Memorial Hospital Gary Engle Oskaloosa James Grinter Route 3 Mrs Stella Cady 1534 Ky St Mrs Ruby Brewer Route 3 William Eldridge Baldwin Louise Campbell 1222 Summit Ave Linda Daniel 716 Miss St Robert Road 412 Murrow Ct Merle Fish Lecomp ton Marion Jackson 447 Ohio St Robert Wisdom Route 2 Mrs Harriet Byers and baby boy 2340 La St William Bucher Tipton Iowa Penny Altenbernd Route 2 Michael Fishback 1730 Ohio St Kathleen Kirker Baldwin Mrs Betty Hirt and baby girl 2903 W 7th St Mrs Shirley Metzger and baby boy Oskaloosa Bernard Felts Tonganoxie Mrs Carole Rogers and baby boy 1527 Cadet Ave Martin Holcom Baldwin
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Gary Engle
Oskaloosa
James Grinter
Stella Cady
Ruby Brewer
William Eldridge
Baldwin
Louise Campbel
Summit Ave
Linda Daniel
Miss. St
Robert Road
Murrow Ct
Merle Fish
Lecompton
Marion Jackson
Ohio St
Robert Wisdom
Harriet Byers
la. St
William Bucher
Tipton
Iowa
Penny Altenbernd
Michael Fishback
Kathleen Kirker
Betty Hirt
W. 7Th St
Shirley Metzger
Bernard Felts
Tonganoxie
Carole Rogers
Cadet Ave
Martin Holcom
Li'l Abner Comes to Hoch Auditorium Tonight
Stagehands moved scenery into Hoch Auditorium this afternoon for the Kansas University Concert Course special. Showtime is 8:20. Patricia Northrop stars as Darcy Mae with Robert Kaye in the title role for tonight’s Broadway musical.
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Hoch Auditorium
Americans Rally in La Paz Amid Bolivian Riots
About 700 Americans gathered outside La Paz fearing further violence after Bolivia's anti-U.S. riots. U.S. Embassy staff were moved to the suburbs for protection as police patrolled the capital. A 9 year old boy and a second person were killed in the unrest sparked by a Time magazine article.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
State Department
Lincoln White
Washington
U.S
Time Magazine
Time
Finishing Touches On Finance Setup
In Topeka Republican leaders finish shaping a state finance plan. They reject three Docking proposals by combining funds and delaying sales tax residue. The party also refuses to repeal a 0.5 percent sales tax increase enacted in 1958 over Docking’s veto.
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Topeka
George Docking
Paul Wunsch
Kingman
Senate
Docking
Werner Lectureship Established on Kansas Campus
Kansas University announces a Henry Werner Lectureship to fund an annual week-long visit by a renowned chemist. Dr. Arthur W. Davidson says the endowment will support three lectures and discussions with students and staff, honoring Prof. Henry Werner.
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Henry Werner
Arthur W. Davidson
Kansas University
Davidson
Wempe Elected President of East Central Holstein District
Francis Wempe of Route 1 was chosen Tuesday as president of the East Central Holstein District at the spring planning meeting in Ottawa.
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Francis Wempe
Route 1
Holstein
Ottawa
NCAA Regional Tickets Go Out For Lawrence Events
Tickets for the NCAA Regional Basketball Tournament in Lawrence Kansas at Kansas University are being mailed this week to buyers with most arriving by weekend. Crowds look strong with a potential sellout for Saturday March 14 finals.
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Kansas University
Kansas House approves apportioning bill for seven seats
The Kansas House passed by 72 to 33 a measure to reapportion seven House seats Upping Sedgwick and Johnson counties by two seats each and adding one seat to Wyandotte Barton and Saline Counties The measure avoids Senate reapportionment and faces approval in the upper chamber.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Sedgwick
Johnson
Wyandotte
Barton
Saline
William Edwards
Marshall County
Edwards
Caesar
Tom van Sickle
Fort Scott
Eisenhower warns against general mobilization as futile and dangerous
President Eisenhower at a news conference rejects general mobilization as futile and disastrous for the free world. He supports the current 15 minute SAC alert and says airborne bombers are not needed now and NATO mobilization would strain civilian resources. He notes a future need may arise to counter missile threats with some planes airborne.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Free World
Strategic Air Command
NATO
Berlin
Newell Continues Push to Use Sunflower Plant for Propellant
Rep George urged keeping the Sunflower plant active to supply solid propellant for rockets and space exploration. He noted SOW's wartime and Korean War roles, its current standby status, and its large footprint with 2,887 structures on 10,474 acres. The facility cost the government about 183.5 million to build and is valued at over 474 million.
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Sas
George
S.O.W
S.0.w
Charles Roberman Campaign Start Heads Toward City Commission
Lawrence resident Charles Roberman filed a petition to run for City Commission becoming the sixth candidate. The spring election will fill three commission seats and three on the Board of Education with a potential March 24 primary if seven or more file. Roberman cites East Lawrence representation needs and has a background in local work, business, and church service.
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Charles Roberman
Lawrence
City Commission
Board of Education
Commission
Russell Mosser
John B
Jack) Harris
Donald McConnell
Jim Clark
Ben Barteldes
Henry Shenk
Ethan Allen
Oscar Rumsey
Roberman
East Lawrence
R. I. St
Jozina Abel Roberman
Irene
Kansas University
AAUW
Central Junior High School
Kansas City
Kas
Charles H
Summerfield
Grace
Lawrence High School
Charlene
McAllaster
Hartman's
Church of God
Lawrence Bowling Assn
Exterminator Sweeps Pimlico Cup With Trio of Riders
Exterminator captured the Pimlico Cup for a third consecutive year behind three different jockeys Clarence Kummer Harry Ensor and Albert Johnson riding in succession marking a unique champion run at Pimlico.
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Exterminator
Clarence Kummer
Harry Ensor
Albert Johnson
National Dress Right Week Launch In Lawrence
The week of March 2 to 8 is named National Dress Right Week by the American Institute of Mens and Boys Wear with endorsements from officials. Lawrence shop owner Charles Radcliffe says it aims to raise grooming awareness and improve conduct and performance.
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American Institute of Mens and Boys Wear
Charles Radcliffe
Ober's Clothing
Lawrence
Campus Revue Skits Highlight 41 Year Professor Tale
Delta Gammas discuss campus traffic while a campus policeman bans cars on Mt Dread. Casper Faust a Bonehead English professor stars in a Delta Upsilon skit about selling his soul for promotion. The Beta Theta Pi jousts Robin Hood over Mayor Dockingham. Sailbad the Sinner caps the show with a treasure quest as a satire on Kansas politics unfolds.
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Mt. Dread
Casper Faust
Bonehead English
Delta Upsilon
Beta Theta Pi
Robin Hood
Mayor Dockingham
Robin
Mr. Dockingham
Chi Omega Sorority
Sailbad
Kansas
Edward R. Marlboro
Dean Humphrey
Larkinburg
Marlboro
Marlon Brambo
Larry Sneegas
Lawrence
Emily T. Postum
Janice Harper
Winchester
Ill
Jerry Lewid
Owen Boland
New Hyde Park
N. Y
Oral Romberst
Steve Callahan
Independence
Paul Decker
George Detsios
Margie Critten
Kansas City
Julia Holcomb
Topeka
Jann Cameron
Sharon Whitacre
Mission
Susan Baker
Holton
Carolyn Darville
Overland Park
Tax Measure Approved by House Committee
TOPEKA AP A measure to insure distribution of state aid to local taxing units at existing lev els during a two year period of tax equalization has been approved by the House Assessment and Taxation Committee.
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Topeka
House Assessment and Taxation Committee
Arson Suspect Touched Off Four Clayton Apartment Fires
Four fires erupted in Clayton apartment buildings within about an hour. Police said an arsonist appears to have started all blazes, triggering investigations by local authorities.
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ST. Louis
Clayton
Randall Wins Missouri Fourth District Special Election
William J. Randall, a 48 year old lawyer and ally of former President Truman, won the Missouri Fourth District special election to fill the seat of the late George H. Christopher. He defeated Republican William R. McKee Jr. 27,693 to 20,111 as Democrats extend their 10 to 1 control of the state’s congressional delegation. Randall carried Jackson County and Independence, while McKee led in four rural counties.
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Kansas City
Missouri
William J. Randall
Harry S. Truman
George H. Christopher
Amoret
West
Randall
William R. McKee Jr
Lee’s Summit
William R. McKee
Lee
Summit
Christopher
McKee
Jackson County
Independence
Jackson County Court
Board of County Commissioners
Memorial Loan Fund For KU Medical Students
Friends of the late Dr. C. O. Stoland establish a memorial loan fund with the Kansas University Endowment Association. Stoland died last week after a long career as emeritus physiology professor and KU School of Medicine secretary, aiding medical students on the Lawrence campus.
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C. O. Stoland
Kansas University Endowment Association
Stoland
KU School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Lawrence
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