Earthquakes shake San Francisco amid new tremor reports
Bulletin from San Francisco notes a PRA heavy earthquake at 4 am local time followed by a second quake. Buildings swayed as the stronger quake was felt around the bay area. The episode is described as the worst in 30 years with widespread shaking. In other news, Eisenhower pledges U.S. military aid to the Baghdad Pact to Britain and allies.
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Eisenhower Macmillan Aide Plan For Stronger British Army
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan asked top advisers to map a program to bolster Britain's atomic military power with fewer troops. They reported a gratifying agreement on Middle East issues and discussed U N involvement in Gaza security, a Turkey Iraq Iran pipeline, and a U S Britain treaty to ensure oil movement.
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Peaceful Atomic Uses Sought by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower urged the Senate to ratify the charter of the International Atomic Energy Agency stating it would advance global well being. He expressed wholehearted support for the statute signed by the United States and about 80 nations, describing the agency’s promise.
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Senate OKs Gates Nomination as Navy Secretary
The Senate approved President Eisenhower's nomination of Thomas S. Gates Jr. of Philadelphia to be secretary of the Navy. Gates, 51, Republican, has been under secretary and succeeds Charles S. Thom as, who resigned. Adv. Andy Hess Real Estate VE 9-3457.
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Disappearance of U S MATS C97 Plane Off Japan
A four engine C97 Stratocruiser with 67 aboard vanished off Tokyo while nearing final approach amid heavy seas and poor visibility. The plane departed Wake Island for Tokyo on the last leg from Travis AFB with 57 passengers and 10 crew including 27 Air Force personnel and multiple Army Navy travelers.
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Cost of Living Hits Sixth Straight Record
Washington reports February CPI up four tenths to 118.77 percent of the 1947-49 average, marking a 3.6 percent rise over the year. A typical city family paid about $1.03 more for February goods and services, with food and housing driving most of the gain and worker buying power slipping.
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Brewster Denounces Beck Loan Use From Union Funds
West Coast Teamsters chief Frank W. Brewster told the Senate Rackets Committee he disapproved of Dave Beck borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars from union funds without interest or security. Beck has said he borrowed 300 000 to 400 000 dollars but repaid the money. Brewster testified after arraignment on contempt of Congress charges stemming from his refusal to answer earlier questions.
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Senate panel cites missing Teamsters funds in west
The Senate Rackets Investigating Committee reports $709,420.14 of union funds either lost or misappropriated and unaccounted for. Chairman McClellan states this completes this phase after 16 days of public hearings.
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Teamsters Officials arraigned as Senate probes widens
Joe Brewster chairman of the Western Conference and a Beck appointee faces arraignment on a borrowing dispute alongside Einar Mohn and Nugent La Parma. Harry Reiss fails to appear. bench warrants issued. Trials set for Brewster May 20, Mohn June 3, La Parma May 27. bond $1,000 each.
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Kansas House approves sales tax hike vote in Topeka
The Kansas House backed a half per cent rise in the two per cent retail sales tax 65-57 sending the measure to the Senate. Gov. Docking warned he would veto any tax increase, and two House defections gave a tight vote with 63 needed for passage. The session also advanced a seven million dollar individual tax hike and a one million dollar corporate levy, with potential conference committee review.
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Manhattan backs KU for NCAA tournament feature
The Manhattan Mercury published a special front page in red ink praising the Kansas Jayhawks as they enter the NCAA basketball tournament in Kansas City. The issue carried individual Jayhawk photos and an editorial urging support from local leaders including K-State President James McCain and Mayor Charles Arthur, plus Coach Tex Winter and other basketball staff.
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Deadlock on State Revenue Plans Leaves Taxes in Limbo
Governor Docking and lawmakers failed to bridge gaps over major revenue bills. They sparred over who should shoulder tax increases while aiming for 7 to 12 million in new funds, with Docking insisting on fairness and avoiding burdens on low incomes.
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Change Is Old Story In Local Government
The persistent question of changing Lawrence’s city government form arises again as petitions seek a vote to abandon the commission-manager system. Lawrence has cycled through mayor-council, mayor-commission, council, and city manager layouts since incorporation, with the manager plan in place six years and a history of reform spanning more than a century.
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Kansas University Frat Rushing Rules Revamped
The Inter-Fraternity Council at Kansas University adopted new rushing rules to cut costs and problems. Rushees must visit six different houses on the first six dates, with failure to attend costing both fraternities a pledged man. Dates shortened to 24 hours total, pledging begins after six dates, and changes also propose reducing depledging and repledging waits.
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Mild Saturday Forecast for Lawrence Area
Forecasts show showers and mild temperatures for Lawrence on Saturday while western Kansas faces heavy snow and blizzard conditions moving in this afternoon. Northerly winds accompany the snow in western regions as temperatures range from the upper 30s to 50s elsewhere. Ground remains wet from overnight mist with another low around 40 and high near 50 expected Saturday locally.
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Rail Strike Averted After Government Union Talks
Union leaders and government officials announced a basis for settlement tonight averting a threatened nationwide railroad strike. The talks followed warnings of major disruption to transport and commerce across the country.
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Senate panel approves Zwicker promotion to major general
The Armed Services Committee voted 12 to 0 to promote Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker to temporary major general. Two senators did not vote and one was absent as the committee reviewed Zwicker amid questions raised by Senator McCarthy about his conduct during Army McCarthy hearings. The nomination awaits Senate final action on a list of over 60 pending Army general promotions.
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Kindhearted Cops Aid Boy With Shoes To School
Philadelphia officers Hedrick Sheppard and William Savage calmed a crying boy on a curb wearing a woman's shoes. The boy explained his only pair was in a repair shop and his mother could not afford another. The officers arranged help to get him to school in time.
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Tourney Fever Grips Lawrence As Jayhawks Prepare
Lawrence buzzes as Kansas University basketball ranked No 2 and 23 of 25 record readies for NCAA title bid. KU faces San Francisco California in a pivotal Western NCAA matchup in Kansas City with radio coverage on WREN.
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Five Day Forecast From Local Weather Summary
The forecast covers Friday to Wednesday with temperatures near normals then trending warmer and cooler. Expect highs around 60 to 63 degrees and lows near 30 to 37, with light precipitation possible from the northwest to the south. Rain likely in parts of the region on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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