Topeka Trash Rate Sparks Public Debate and Ballot
Topeka faces a trash funding clash as residents oppose a plan to fund collection via flat fees. A local ballot drives opposition from the Topeka Property Owners Association, with 1,376 ballots presented and a large public turnout. The city contemplates city service cuts or park funding shifts to cover costs. The new Topeka rate is 1.35 dollars per month, higher than Lawrence by 15 cents.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Topeka Property Owners Association
Property Owners Association
Ike Urges Caution on Parity and Policy Moves
President Eisenhower cautioned on achieving 100 percent parity in markets and commented that allied doubt remains about shifts in Soviet policies. He noted no clear change in Communist aims and said many allies doubt a fundamental shift. Dulles will brief Congress on his Far East trip, and the Defense Department will implement 85 percent of Hoover Commission recommendations on government reorganization.
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Stalin
Eisenhower
Krom
Russia
U.S
Congress
State Dulles
White House
Dulles
Washington
Hoover Commission
Defense Department
Scientist Says No Theoretical Limit On Bomb Size
President Eisenhower said he has been told that while there is no theoretical limit to the size and destructive power of a billion ton hydrogen bomb, a practical limit exists dictated by the size of targets.
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Fisenhower
Khrushchev Holds Lead in Soviet Leadership Struggle
In Moscow Khrushchev’s grip on the Soviet leadership appears firm as party members at meetings discuss his secret speech condemning Stalin. The majority accept the denunciation of the dead dictator, signaling solid support for Khrushchev’s direction amid the anti Stal in campaign.
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Moscow
Nikita’ Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Stalin
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Local 4-H Clubs Meet For Frozen Desserts Lessons
4-H Club units met in March at Mrs Kreisinger and Mrs Kramer homes for a luncheon and completion of the Frozen Desserts lesson. Nine members and three guests attended. Meetings discussed upcoming events including a Spring Tea in Lawrence, a District meeting at Shawnee Mission, and a health themed roll call. Several programs featured demonstrations and slides from Europe as part of community club activities.
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Q. O. Kreisinger
Richard Kramer
Saveings Bonds
Douglas County Council
Unesco
Earl Hill
John Riggs
C. C. Baker
Lawrence
Shawnee Mission
Glen LaRue
Forrest Ave
Sunflower
Barker School
Ronnie
David Foster
Rain and Snow Over Large Parts of State
The weather report notes rain and snow across much of the state with two inches reported on Breund and higher in other areas. Forecasters warn of continued precipitation into the night with freezing temperatures and a mix of snow west and clear skies east.
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Topeka
Raganard Snes
Sveabie
Merdemeger
Kansas
Momtire
Fae Corinne
Tian Flynn
Othe
Lion
Weather Bureau
Skces
Ton Arnold
Narthwest
Wertheds
PTA Notes from New York Si book meeting and elections
The New York Si book PTA held its monthly meeting in the orchestra auditorium with Mrs. Herbert Mettelvey presiding. Rev. Sanders gave the devotions. Miss Jeyer Wreckom presented accordion numbers. Attendance contest winners included Mrs Garcia's primary and Mrs Van Dyke and Mrs Stewart's intermediate grades. McAllaster PTA elected officers for 1956 57 with Rev. Robert Swift presiding.
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New York
Si Book Pta
Orcheal
Herbert Mettelvey
Sanders
McAllaster Pta
Robert Swift
Jack Mills
Vie
Homer Nelson
E. C. Hopkins
Rachael Grantham
Sunset Park PTA Meeting Focuses on Family Cooperation
The Sunset Park PTA held a meeting with teachers and parents to discuss family connections and cooperative efforts. Speakers included Ms. Heeb on family recreation and Mrs. Marston Mosey as president-elect of the Lawrence PTA Council, outlining plans for April events.
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Jodon Johnson
hAfarel Tackson
Lavelle Rumfeldt
Co W. Calvert
Alfred Coinap
Lary Heeb
Fragmented OCR News Bite on Local Education Meeting
Incomplete text shows discussion by Mrs Glenn Motta and others about What We Want for area schools. Mentions Tower Benge parent, eAtb Peer, and Chondpen. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but centers on home-based learning priorities and school goals.
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Tower Benge
eAtb
Aby Tasee Ted
Ssedeem Eduiees
Vromad Oatenystar
Eaty
Onoder Cedy
Glenn Motta
Community meeting votes on school funding plan
An audience of about fifty heard Mrs James Dykes preside as members debated agency burdens and a proposed school funding measure. A motion by Kath and input from Mrs Lebon Hodees led to a vote on allocating proceeds to a local project while a balance was discussed.
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James Dykes
Lebon Hodees
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Penney's
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Penney
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She Penney
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