Army Controls Oil as Indonesians Claim Medan Reversal
Indonesian army said the situation in Central Sumatra's oil hub of Pakanbaru and North Sumatra's Medan area was under control after rebels claimed advances. Jakarta troops reported light rifle fire, while Caltex resumed talks on field operations. Medan reportedly changed hands, then was retaken by paratroopers.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Central Sumatra
Pakanharu
North Sumatra
Associated Press
Fred Waters
Pakanbaru
Waters
Caltex Oi Co
Singapore
Pakanderu
Medan
Sumatra
Abdul Harris Nasution
Fire costsliest in Overbrook history
Overbrook suffered a $50,000 blaze last week described as the costliest in years possibly in city history. Ray Brown moved eight used cars and two new models into a garage during wet weather. seven cars, two new cars, and a rebuilt wrecker were destroyed. Firefighter Glenn Littrell was injured by a collapsing plate glass window. The dealer, Ray Brown Chevrolet, is operating in temporary quarters.
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Overbrook
Ray Brown
Chevrolet Agency
Lewis Tucker
Glenn Littrell
Topekan Pleads Innocent To a Kidnapping Charge
Robert Eugene Zart of Topeka pleaded innocent to a second degree kidnapping charge in an Emporia motel abduction case involving his former wife and another man. A preliminary hearing was set for March 27 with bond at 5300 dollars. He faces two additional second degree kidnapping counts filed by Lyon County authorities.
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Topeka i
Robert Eugene Zart
Topeka
Emporia
Zart
Lyon County
Deaths and Funerals for David H. Vann
Funeral services for David H. Vann, who died Monday, will be held at 2 39 p m Thursday at the Mapleton Methodist Church with Elder Lee Quick presiding. Burial in Mapleton cemetery. Procession departs from 246 Ala St at 12 30 a m. Pallbearers named. Friends may call at Bowser Lee Mortuary until 11 a m Thursday. Special lodge communications set for March 19 1958 with supper and degree work. Acacia Lodge No 9 AF AM and IFEberhart presiding. Visitors welcome.
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David H. Vann
Mapleton
Elder Lee Quick
Vann
Ala. St
David Gamble
Herman Collins
Foster Edwards
Jesse Gamble
Walter Nelson Jr
Huey Taylor
Bowser-Lee
Amos 'n' Andy Celebrate 40th Anniversary
Hollywood notes mark Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden entering their 40th year as Amos and Andy after a long partnership begun in 1918. The duo, once Sam and Henry, moved from WGN Chicago to wireless broadcasts, with March 18, 1928 noted as the radio debut of Amos and Andy.
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Hollywood
Charles Correll
Freeman Gosden
Amos 'N’ Ants
Aether
New Orleans
Marcon
Amos ‘N' Andy
WGN
Chicago
Correll
Gosden
Sam ‘N’ Henry
Amos ‘N’ Andy
Kansas State and Kentucky vie for NCAA crown in Louisville
Lawrence report highlights NCAA semi finals and finals Friday and Saturday in Louisville. Kansas State faces Seattle University, telecast at 9 pm, while Kentucky meets Temple in the earlier game. Adolph Rupp, KU alumnus, is cited with ties to Hallmark and KU connections. Five TV sets will view Hallmark program at Kansas Union March 24. District Court jury panel to report March 27. Woody Herman to guest at KU Greek Week Dance with Third Herd performances.
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Paul B. Lawson
Ut. St
Louisville
State of Kansas
Kansas State
Lawson
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky University
K-State
Seattle U
Kentucky
Temple
Rupp
F.C
Phog) Allen
Kansas Union
Kansas University
Hallmark
Little Moon
Albiin
Julie Harris
Walon
Hallmark Cards Inc
Kansas City
Kas
Lucille Allison
Alison
Woody Herman
Herd
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Herman
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sig Ep House
CFCA Plant in Lawrence Sees Higher 1957 Volume
The Cooperative Farm Chemicals Plant east of Lawrence posted 1957 dollar sales of 6 968 110 despite drought pressure. CFCA owns 75 percent and receives three quarters of production. Local output reached 107 801 tons including 21 307 tons anhydrous ammonia and 73 145 tons ammonium, with improvements and new bagging equipment boosting efficiency.
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Cooperaive Farm Chemicals
Lawrence
Consumers’Cooperative Association
CCA
CFCA
Civil and divorce cases and traffic fines in county court
In the Courts lists Civil cases: Nellie G. Marks sues Rose Wilson for money. Divorces filed: Emma Lee Williams against Ralph Clifford Williams. John Lee Channel against Normal Lee Channel. Traffic violations include Edwin Fritz and Charles Hodges fined for improper registration, Spicoz Jones fined for improper registration, John A. Dillon fined for no passing zone violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie G. Marks
Rose Wilson
Emma Lee Williams
Ralph Clifford Williams
John Lee
Normal Lee
Edwin Fritz
Charles Hodges
Spicoz Jones
John A. Dillon
Baldwin
U S Pushes Dismantling Talks Amid Soviet Motion
Washington says the United States will pursue low level disarmament talks with a new negotiator, James J. Wadsworth, authorized to discuss with a Soviet counterpart. The plan includes UN Disarmament Commission talks in April and possible Security Council action if the Soviet boycott continues. The Soviets pledged not to discuss disarmament in the Council.
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Washington
United States
White House
U. S
James J. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
United Nations Disarmament Commission
U.S
U.N. Security Council
Council
U.N
Korea
Taxi Driver Shot By Stickup Men in Kansas City
John Lumpkin, 51, a Kansas City cab driver, was critically wounded in a nightstick robbery. Two Black men fled with cash after the shooting. Lumpkin cannot speak due to a neck wound, and police are pursuing a witness account of two suspects seen leaving the cab.
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KC Taxi
Kansas City
John Lumpkin
St. Mary's Hospital
Lumpkin
Reed Plans a Campaign in Kansas Counties
Clyde M. Reed Jr. Republican gubernatorial hopeful leaves to campaign through Woodson Lyon Chase Marion McPherson and Harvey counties. Reed, Parsons newspaper publisher, aims to finish by week’s end after a 10 day swing in central and northwestern Kansas. He says state campaign headquarters will open soon at Topeka.
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Parsons
Clyde M. Reed Jr
Woodson
Lyon
Chase
Marion
McPherson
Harvey
Reed
Kansas
Topeka
Two-car crash causes $550 damage at 10th and Indiana
A collision between Warren L. O'Toole and Edna D. Sutherland resulted in about 550 dollars in vehicle damage. Passenger Heather Sutherland, 3, sustained a minor head bump with no treatment. Police logged six additional minor traffic accidents Tuesday with no injuries reported.
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10Th and
Ind. Sts
Warren L. O'Toole
6Th St
Edna D. Sutherland
22Nd St
Heather Sutherland
Tougher Kansas graduation and accreditation proposed
State Superintendent A F Throckmorton invited public reaction to higher graduation and stricter high school accreditation standards. Reported reaction shows 9 percent favorable and ongoing discussion among Kansans on the ideas.
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Topeka
A. F. Throckmorton
Throckmorton
Robe Dates Changed For Lawrence High School Play
Lawrence High School's Thespian Club will present The Robe as this year's religious production with Millard Denny directing. The play shifts to 8 p.m. March 1998 and 2 p.m. March 29 in the LHS auditorium to avoid Holy Week conflicts, instead of March 31 and April 1.
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Lawrence High School
LHS
LHS Thespian Club
Millard Denny
Navy puts dog Bravo up for bid at Davisville
Bravo the Antarctic sled dog, reportedly the only to winter at the South Pole, is declared surplus property and up for sale at Davisville. Lt Jack Tuck hopes to keep Bravo when he leaves the Navy for college, but laws prevent gifting. Five dogs are listed with a government cost of 233 dollars each, and bids are expected to be competitive.
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Washington
Navy
Bravo
Antarctic
South Pole
Jack Tuck
American South Polar
Tuck
United States Naval Construction Battalion Center
Davisville
Milton Seeley
Wonalancet
N.H
Preliminary Plat Okay For Mount Ross Region
A preliminary plat for Mount Ross subdivision at Ninth Street and Emery Road was approved by the Planning Commission. It will house a fraternity house and apartments. The commission also approved adding a self service laundry behind Heres Pharmacy with city approval needed for any changes to conform to the shopping center plan. Master plans for a large area northwest of Lawrence were discussed.
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Mount Ross
Ninth Street
Emery Road
Planning Commission
Heres Pharmacy
Lawrence
Children theater selects Robin Hood cast for KU production
Kansas University Children's Theater names cast for Robin Hood to be directed by Sally Six. The play for ages 8 to 14 runs April 17 to 19 in the Experimental Theater of the Music and Dramatic Arts Building. Cast includes Terry Kiser, Curtis Zahnd, Bob Moberly, Sidney Buffington, Bruce Lewellyn, Nagime Harrison, Advin Eley, Larry Sneegas, Nancy O'Brien, Dean Bevan, Leola Allen with roles ranging from Robin Hood to Sheriff of Nottingham and Maid Marion.
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The
Kansas University Children's Theater
Sally Six
Experimental Theater of the Music and Dramatic Arts
Robin Hood
Terry Kiser
Omaha
Neb
Will Scarlet
Curtis Zahnd
Savannah
Nottingham
Bob Moberly
Excelsior Springs
Mon
Sir Guy
Sidney Buffington
Fall River
Mass
Alaris-Dale
Bruce Lewellyn
Hutchinson
Ellen
Nagime Harrison
Topeka
Little John
Advin Eley
Marysville
Fri Tuck
Larry Sneegas
Ohio St
Maid Marion
Nancy O'Brien
Great Lakes
King Richard
Dean Bevan
Pittsburg
Leola Allen
Tulsa
Okla
Local births and announcements from Crowley's Ridge Academy event
Memorial Hospital reports numerous births including a baby boy for Phyllis Thomas and a baby boy for Janice Reh mert. Several residents listed with homes in Oskaloosa Eudora and Willamstown, plus a son born to Mr. and Mrs Murphy Route 3. Crowley’s Ridge Academy chorus of grades seven to eleven plans a 1:30 PM program at Central Church of Christ in Paragould Ark.
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Gary Turner
Oskaloosa
Phyllis A. Thomas
Mass. St
Janice Rehmert
Ruth Norris
Willamstown
Mary Bright
R. I. St
Neva Jensen
W. 14Th St
Anna Mae Elliott
del. St
Clem Leonard
N. J. St
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Paragould
Ark
Central Church of Christ
N. H. St
Strong Counterblow Necessary McElroy
Secretary of Defense McElroy told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the free world must be strong enough to deliver a counterblow against a surprise attack. He and Gen. Nathan Twining backed Eisenhower’s 3.94 billion foreign aid package with military and economic support, as chairmen aim to finish hearings before Easter recess. Fulbright predicted Senate approval but warned House cuts could cripple the program.
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Washington
McElroy
Free World
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nathan Twining
Eisenhower
Green
D-Ri
Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate
House
Air Force Wife Flies Half Around World for Twins
Mrs James S Stanley, wife of a U S Air Force sergeant, flew from Oslo via Iceland, Canada and New York to Kansas City and Ft Riley to have twin sons born in Kansas. She handed the twins to her parents in Wakefield and entered Irwin Army Hospital. A second set of twins was born Sunday to Sgt and Mrs Earl Barns at the hospital. Barns is stationed at Ft Riley.
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Ft, Riley
Kansas
Air Force
James
Stanley
Oslo
Norway
Iceland
Canada
New York
Kansas City
Ft. Riley
Floyd R. Braden
Wakefield, Kas
Irwin Army Hospital
U. S
Earl Barns
Barns
Riley
Kas
Punishment Choice For Officer in Korea Case
Major Thomas James of Outh, Pa, faced punishment options after a Korean case. He chose to accept a reprimand and forfeit a month’s pay, avoiding a general court martial. Capt Marvin Kemp of Kilimath, Miss, faced a general court martial for allegedly striking and abusing a boy. Sergeant Robert Weldensaul of Pottstown, Pa, faced a special court-martial for mailing a person in a box.
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To. M
Robert E. Weldensaul
Pottstown
Kim
Military Pay Boost approved by House panel
The House Armed Services Subcommittee approved a $662 million annual military pay raise plan stressing proficiency over longevity. It would raise average officer pay by about 12.9 percent and enlisted by about 9 percent, create new higher pay grades, and introduce a proficiency pay system while adding a 6 percent cost of living increase for retirees. Current and proposed salaries include private at 78 dollars, top enlisted at 460, captain 520, colonel 902, and four star general 1,875.
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Washington
House
Armed Services Subcommittee
Paul J. Kilday
Dtex
Armed Services
Transportation Drivers Strike Shuts West Germany Services
FRANKFURT Germany Public transport halted across most of West Germany and West Berlin as about 250 000 municipal workers walked out for 24 hours demanding wage increases. Buses and trams idle. only Ham Bremen and Saarland ports spared. A steelworkers walkout could follow. union president cites no agreement on pay.
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Frankfurt
Germany
West Germany
West Berlin
Ham
Bremen
Saarland
Ateel
Adolf Kummerwuss
Proxy vows seal Roman US airman with bride in Rome
A proxy wedding linked Maria Luisa Cappellini aged 18 and Lorenzo Chiarotti 23 in Rome at the Church of San Carlo of Catinari. Cappellini’s stepfather stood in for Chiarotti, officiated by The Rev. Giuseppe de Ruggero, with many relatives present. Chiarotti, now with the U.S. Air Force in Wichita, is expected to join his bride soon as he transfers to Casa Blanca May 8.
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U.S
Tchurch
San Carlo
Catinari
Maria Luisa Cappellini
Lorenzo Chiarotti
U.S. Air Force
Wichita
Maria Luisa
Nicola Patelli
Chiarotti
Giuseppe de Ruggero
Ctiaretti
Chiaretti
Casablanca
Lorenzo
United States
Italy
Maria
Nesmith West Trainer Role Clarified Over Years
Nesmith is identified as the West trainer for several seasons, with the role pursued during multiple years as the team competed and adapted to varying game conditions.
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Nesmith
Boy magician trainee swallows penny during trick
Eighth grade student Buddy McGraw of Lawrence Junior High attempted a disappearing penny trick Tuesday. The coin vanished into his stomach, later shown not lodged by X rays, with Buddy and classmates assured he would be fine. Buddy's family includes Kansas University students and a KU sophomore brother.
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Buddy McGraw
Lawrence Junior High School
Buddy
Rev
James P. McGraw
Stouffer Place
Kansas University
James Robert
Benton Exhibition and Talk Set at KU Museum
An April 12 opening at the Kansas University Museum of Art will feature paintings by Thomas Hart Benton with Benton present to lecture at Fraser Theater on Regionatium 30 Years After. A public reception and exhibition opening follow, as the museum continues regionalist shows and a major Midwestern printmakers display through mid April.
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Kansas University Museum of Art
Thomas Hart Benton
Benton
Fraser Theater
Museum of Arta
Missouri
John Steuart Curry
Kansas
Midwestern University
Governor Hope Tangles With Court Nomination
Petition discussions reveal potential gubernatorial bid by Hall amid court term questions. Hall, 41, left the governorship to join the court after a three way switch that drew political fire. He was betrothed to run again as the January 1959 term ends, with observers debating Republican opposition and Docking’s 2 year Democratic governorship wins.
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Weeks
Hall
William A. Smith
John McCuish
Warren Shaw
Topeka
Shaw
George Docking
Topeka action filed on barber college unfairness charged
Two men, Paul Hyatt and Harold Wooster, filed a mandamus action in District Court to force the State Barber Board to issue an instructional license for a barber college in Topeka. They allege collusion and threats to deny the license and seek damages. The case, heard by Judge Paul Heinz, cites a refused permit and an exam dispute over instructor eligibility.
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Topeka
State
Barber Board
Paul Hyatt
Harold Wooster
Hyatt
Best
Kansas Ave
Hyatt and Wooster
al Knight
Kansas City
H. A. Pepple
Washington
R. J. Armtrong
Wooster
Charles Everett Wagner
Lawrence
Actress Marie McDonald Denies Husband Guilty Kidnap Plot
In Los Angeles actress Marie McDonald retracts her Cincinnati kidnapping story in which her estranged husband Harry Karl was alleged to mastermind the plot. She tells reporters she retracts the entire tale while Karl denies the accusations and has undergone a lie detector test. police say Karl has no guilty knowledge.
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Los Angeles
Marie McDonald
Miss McDonald
Cincinnati
Harry Karl
Karl
William H. Parker
Family thanks for kindness and floral tributes
The family of Mary Jane Hopper expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness extended and the beautiful floral offerings received from friends and relatives including children and grandchildren.
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Mary Jane Hopper
Treatment Center meeting planned for Topeka children
The Kansas Treatment Center for Children in Topeka hosts a meeting at 8 pm Thursday, inviting families and offering guest attendance. Evadne Laptad urges callers to confirm intentions. Wayman Arthur Jennings of Eu dora was fined $50 plus costs in Eudora City Court for reckless driving and malicious acts.
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Stevens
Hughes
Hazel County
Billy McGee
Charles M
Kansas
Evadne Laptad
Miss Laptad
Topeka
Eudoran Js
Wayman Arthur Jennings
Eudora
Thanks for sympathy in loss of mother and motherly figure
The Hansen Family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy shown after the loss of their mother and iron mother Marion J. Madl. They thank teachers pupils friends for flowers gifts cards and visits during hospitalization.
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Marion J. Madl
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