Egyptian general takes Gaza Strip governance amid UN forces
Maj Gen Hassan Abdel Latif arrived as the new Egyptian governor in Gaza and was welcomed by a UNEF platoon. Israeli leaders warned of action if Egypt resumes control. The U N and U S discussed resuming aid to Israel, Egypt and Jordan as tensions rise in the region.
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Bomb threats ground flights across multiple western cities
Anonymous bomb warnings halted seven airliners in Los Angeles and four in Dallas with one each at Wichita Falls and Phoenix. Investigations found no devices as searches continued. Braniff and TWA planes were grounded or searched, and an agency call in Fresno appeared prankish.
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Lawmaker and AEC member clash over atomic power pace
In Philadelphia Rep. Carl Durham urged faster federal action to expand nuclear plants as England and Russia threaten U S leadership, while AEC Commissioner Harold Vance denied the U S is falling behind and urged a cautious approach.
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Teamster Chief Testifies Data Destroyed and Embezzlement Risk
Frank W. Brewster, head of the Western Conference of Teamsters, testified that final videotape records were destroyed after a Seattle fire hazard cleanup. He denied conspiring in Portland rackets and rejected accusations of taking 310,000 from Stanley Terry. He said he expelled James Elkins and had only met him once in Seattle.
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Eisenhower fund request cut by House Appropriations Committee
The House Appropriations Committee slashed 3516,993,300 from President Eisenhower’s 5,923,195,000 request for 18 independent agencies for the next fiscal year. Major cuts hit the Veterans Administration Civil Defense and General Services Administration. No reductions were made to VA hospital operation funds or outpatient care.
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Senate approves postponement of seven U S loan payments to Britain
The Senate approved an administration request to grant authority delaying up to seven annual payments due from Great Britain on U S loans. Gene Doane seeks guidance on insurance matters.
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Navy blimp wraps up record a day flight endurance
The Navy airship ZPG-2 completed a one day 7,000 mile journey from Weymouth Mass to Key West Fla surpassing Graf Zeppelin’s 1929 distance of 6,980 miles and breaking the 200 hour 12 minute nonrefueled flight record. The log noted a well done inscription as the blimp passed milestones.
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Docking pledges cooperation on tax plan after House rebuff
Gov George Docking says he will cooperate with the Legislature on any honest and equitable tax plan. He notes his residue tax proposal was rebuffed by the House and cites potential alternatives such as severance taxes on minerals, taxes on Kansas insurance premiums, inheritance tax exemptions, and higher individual income taxes. He implies other options may exist but does not specify. President Eisenhower proclaims July 1 as National Farm Safety Week.
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Lawmakers Face Task of Finding New State Money
The Kansas Legislature faced the task of finding major new state revenue as the House rejected Gov. Docking’s plan to end the distribution of the sales tax residue. Debate focused on potential tax options while leaders urged balanced solutions and responsibility for funding the budget.
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Population problem continues as Lawrence schools crowd
Lawrence's classroom space is tight as the city’s school age population swelled from 2,881 in 1938 to 4,295 by 1945 1950. Bond issues funded new high and grade schools remodeling and planning for more to handle growth, aided by St. John's Catholic school opening enrollment 159 and a shift from a college town to a growing city.
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Kansas Jayhawkers Meet SMU In Dallas Regional Clash
Kansas University faces SMU in Dallas at 9 30 tonight in a pivotal NCAA regional game. A win keeps KU title hopes alive as they chase a 1957 championship run. SMU holds a 21 3 record and is favored. The contest airs on WIBW TV and WREN WIBW and KU Sports Network.
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Jay Watchers Seek 400 For KU Telecast Sponsorship
Jay Watchers, sponsors of Channel 13 coverage of Kansas vs. S.M.S.U., need 400 dollars today to cover their share of the NCAA Regional telecast. The game airs at 9 30 tonight and prior contributions leave a hopeful path to the total.
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Weekend warmth lifts spirits as Lawrence warms first
Weekend forecast brings near spring warmth with Saturday near sixty degrees and Sunday cooling. Rain and snow expected Sunday may improve the March deficit, while the area records above normal temperatures plus dust relief from lighter winds. A brief Thursday night flurry and limited March rainfall leave Lawrence with only a fraction of the normal total.
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County Farmers Buy Back Wheat
Douglas County farmers withdraw 12,000 bushels of 1956 wheat from price supports as market prices rise and more seek to repay loans. Officials note open market sales or seed use as reasons while Conservation Reserve interest remains low with no contracts signed yet in the county.
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Ike Eisenhower Encounters Rain During Bermuda Voyage
President Ike Eisenhower, sailing south from Norfolk aboard the cruiser Canbetra, faced rain and overcast skies instead of sun en route to Bermuda. Weather degraded to heavy seas and reduced speed. Secretary Janice Haverty reported details via telephone to AP.
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Park Hill Area First Spot For Fire Inspection
Park Hill district near Twenty Third Street and Massachusetts will host Lawrence's new voluntary house to house fire hazard checks. Fire Chief John Miller said the program starts Monday and will take several days with notices given in advance. Firemen will visit homes to identify dangers and distribute safety literature while emphasizing voluntariness.
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Weather Outlook for Kansas Shows Warm Weekend Ahead
The five day forecast calls for mostly warm conditions with improving weekend temperatures. Daytime highs mid 60s to near 70, cooler nights around 30s to 40s, and a chance of showers Sunday to Monday. Normal highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 20s to 30s are expected regionwide.
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