U S Moons Continue Orbits Around Earth
U S and Soviet space efforts continue as Vanguard private program launches its first satellite. The Navy said Vanguard orbiter includes a 6.4 inch aluminum sphere and a 38,000 mile per hour booster. Officials note potential orbits up to 3,000 miles and a 5 to 10 year life for the sphere. Army considers another launch within a week.
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Soviet Union
Vanguard
Navy
Martin Co
Milton Rosen
Naval Research Laboratory
Army Army
Brucker
Army
Jayhawks rally goodwill across rival fans
Des Moines Tribune reports Kansas University fans rallied to help Mrs. Dena Frank of Norton attend her son Wally Frank’s games after Kansas State’s success. The University of Kansas Alumni Association organized the aid, enabling the Norton widow to travel to Lawrence and Louisville Kentucky for the finals.
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Des Moines Tribune
Maury White
Kansas University
Kansas State
Tribune
Lawrence
Kas
Kansas
Jayhawks
Wally Frank
Frank
Lon Wally
Cincinnati
Oklahoma State
Democratic call for a special convention on Docking tax stance
Hutchinson Democrat Oswald urges Kansas Democrats to consider a special convention to review Governor Docking's opposition to a sales tax increase. He asks if Docking is always right, questions loyalty pressure in the legislature, and suggests dual party leadership roles to bolster a potential statewide ticket. Docking offered no comment in Topeka.
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Hutchinson W—Aa
Lewis Oswald
Hutchinson
George Docking
Oswald
State Supreme Court
Frank Theis
Kansas
Theis
George
Senate
House
Docking
Thets
Topeka
No Break Foreseen in Dull Trend Weather Update
The weather bureau reports no break in Kansas temperatures with a cloudy to partly cloudy forecast. Local readings peaked at 35 Monday afternoon, fell to 30 overnight, and reached 37 at 2 PM today. Wednesday forecast calls for a low 25-30 and high 35-40, marking two weeks since Lawrence last hit 50.
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Weather Bureau
Kansas
Akies
Lawrence
Youth Building Under Scrutiny in Lawrence
City Commission and Recreation Commission met in a special session to scrutinize the proposed Lawrence Recreation Center. Funding stood at 18,210 with a goal of 25,000. questions about community support and tax funding remained.
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City Commission
And
Recreation Commission
Lawrence Recreation Center
Ithay
Lloyd Houston
John Weatherwax
Ike Signals Willingness To Use Any Means For Economic Aid
President Eisenhower stated the administration will use any measure, including tax cuts, to aid a healthy economic recovery while avoiding panic. He warned against alarmist actions that could prolong recession hardships for business and individuals. He signaled opposition to a Senate farm price support freeze and urged high standards of conduct as he reinforced foreign aid and trade policies with the slogan peace is at stake.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Apartments Burn Near Downtown Kansas City Fire drives 75 from two buildings
Firefighters forced about 75 residents from two adjoining apartment houses after a condemned vacant structure at Eighth and Forest burned. The blaze occurred early today, about a dozen blocks east of the downtown district. Contact Andy Hees Real Estate at VI 3-2457 for details.
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Kansas City
Eighth and Forest
Rebels Capture Pakanbaru and Threaten Medan Oil Area
Singapore reports say rebels recaptured the town of Pakanbaru with Caltex oil installations in Central Sumatra. Jakarta troops fled per rebel claim, with arms seized. confirmation from Jakarta lacking. Rebels also report Achinese warriors advancing toward Medan, while government forces counter and recapture Medan amid mutiny.
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Padang Radio
Pakanbaru
Caltex
Sumatra
Jakarta
Shastu Nurdin
Pawanbaru
Atjeh
Expert Sees Fewer Strikes Amid Recession
New York union leaders are unlikely to call strikes during the current recession says Joseph F. Finnegan head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. He notes it is early but based on experience expects fewer strikes than last year as workers realize the downturn won’t end quickly and show restraint.
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New York
Joseph F. Finnegan
i@ Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Finnegan
Dixon's Auto Dine Ad Promotes Sandwiches and Shrimp
An advertisement from Dixon's Auto Dine at 2500 West 6th promotes fish sandwiches and shrimp. The brief notice highlights menu items available at the road dining spot.
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Dixon's
Rock Chalk Revue at KU Expected to Draw 6000
The ninth annual Rock Chalk Revue at Kansas University will be March 28-29 in Hoch Auditorium with over 6,000 anticipated attendees. The KU YMCA YWCA co sponsors the show featuring six student skits chosen from 32 entries.
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Kansas University
Hoch
Ku-Y
YMCA
YWCA
Lee Mitchell
Northwestem University
Mitchell
Alpha Chi
Kansas City
Kas
Jim Tierney
Wichita
Richard Barr
Ottawa
Janice Paramore
Kansas University Engineering School
Franklin de Murphy
John S. McNown
Deane Ackers
Kansas Power and Light, Co
Topeka
Charles N. Kimball
Midwest Research Instifite
Stanley Learned
Phillips Petroleum Co
Barrelsville
Okla
William Mueh
Lie Detector Test Not for Marie But Husband Passes It
Marie McDonald will not take a lie detector test. Her estranged husband Harry Karl took a 90 minute test and police reported no guilty knowledge of the kidnapping allegation. Karl is a wealthy shoe manufacturer and retailer. Marie had accused him of engineering the January 13 1957 kidnapping from her Encino home. A district attorney discussion was scheduled.
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Los Angeles
Marie McDonald
Harry Karl
Karl
W. H. Parker
Near Paralysis Grips Havana as Batista Faces Demands
In Havana a paralysis hit shops and offices as 42 religious, professional and fraternal groups urged President Batista to quit. Castro warned of total war and predicted a strike and uprising in April while Batista called in top police and military chiefs to crush any rebel action. Streets were empty, airlines saw reduced traffic, and permits for urban travel abroad were halted.
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Uban
Batista
Fidel Castro
International Airlines
Tavana
Ubans
Vietnamese reporters vanish in Saigon crackdown
Seven Vietnamese newsmen have disappeared in the past few days, according to informed sources. They are believed detained in a new Interior Ministry action against communist elements.
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Saigon
Viet ‘Nam
Interior Ministry
Moss Urges Probe Panel to Suspend Hearings
Rep Moss of California urged the special subcommittee probing federal agencies to suspend hearings and pursue further investigation to uncover facts on influence charges. He sits on the panel that questioned Col George Gordon Moore, brother in law of Mrs Dwight Eisenhower, and Washington attorney Downey Rice in the FCC inquiry.
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Washington
Moss
D-Calif
Col
George Gordon Moore
Dwight Eisenhower
Downey Rice
Federal Communications Commission
Downtown Firms Raked by Blaze In Early Hours
A devastating early morning fire damaged seven downtown Lawrence businesses with losses above 40000, the worst since 1955. The blaze started at George Martin Hobby Shop and spread to Amyx Barber Shop and others including Larry Crim Music Store Man Joy Insurance Building Owens Retail Liquor Store Krafts Annex and the Central Hotel. Fire Chief John Miller said the toy shop was a total loss and the effort took hours to control. Local owners faced uncertain reopenings as inventories and insurances were assessed.
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Lawrence
George Martin Hobby and Toy Shop
Mass. St
Amyx
Larry Crim
Man Joy Inurance
Owens Retail Liquor Store
Kraft's
Trinity Episcopal Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Patee Theater
John Miller
Jim Starr
Jim
Mass
Miller
Partha
Martin
Topeka
Larry Crum
Merle Mckinney
Manley Insurance
Danage
Nelle Owens
Senate Debates Surplus Bill for Foreign Disposal
The Senate debates a bill to permit disposal abroad of an extra 343 billion dollars in government surplus farm commodities. Sen. Ellender of Louisiana, chair of the Agriculture Committee, predicts passage today and sending the bill to the House. Bipartisan support is noted.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Agriculture Committee
Weather forecast note with scattered garbled data
Cloudy conditions expected through Wednesday with no significant temperature change. Overnight low around 29, highs near 34 to 40. Fragmentary lines mention measurements and stray words, but no clear regional specifics or reliable figures.
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Nicky Ah
Pan Wayani
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