Senate probes consider outside review in Peress case
Senate Investigations subcommittee voted to hand next steps to the Justice Department to decide if any perjury occurred by witnesses in the Irving Peress matter. McClellan said the panel will also push DOJ to pursue possible prosecution and to review how Peress advanced in rank and received an honorable discharge amid red tape and bungling blamed on Army officials.
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Senate
Irving Peress
Justice Department
McClellan
C+Ark
Sen. McCarthy
McCarthy
Sen. Mundt
RSD
Mundt
Ger
New York
Army
Pentagon
Peress
John G. Adams
Turnpike Projects Expanded Near Lawrence
Turnpike Authority advances grading and drainage on four of five sections near Lawrence with fencing on three areas and 15 bridges. Condemnation suits filed in District Court for land along Section 31 as work to begin after right of way is secured. Indian government seeks parliamentary powers to strengthen state prohibition enforcement as medicinal alcohol preparations rise in use.
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Lawrence
Turnpike Authority
Rock Chalk Revue Opens With Skits At Hoch Auditorium
Kansas University hosts Rock Chalk Revue at Hoch Auditorium with eight organized houses performing tonight and Saturday. Beta Theta Pi Sigma Nu Phi Kappa Alpha Alpha Tau Omega Greek groups plus North College and Delta Gamma present varied skits including a Wizard of Mt. Oread parody and a Uranium rush takeoff. Copper-toned acts feature Myrna Schneider Lynne Gaumer and Marlin McCune with a trumpet solo and guitar, while Robert Sanders serves as master of ceremonies. Tickets are available at the University Information Booth and at the door.
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Karsax University
Hoch Auditorium
Beta Theta Pi
Sigma Nu
P Kappa Alpha
Alpha Tau Omega
Gamma Phi Beta
Pi Beta Phi
Delta Gamma
Noerh__College
Richard Rumsey
Myrna Schneider
Ellinwood
Lynne
Gaumer
Oberlin
Marlin McCune
Chanute
Charles Oldfather
Robert Sanders
Atchison
Hen Fieldhouse
Fi Kappa Alpha
Wizard of Mt
Gemma Phi Beta
Ag Department urged to act on surpluses and costs
The committee faulted the Agriculture Department and the Commodity Credit Corporation for high costs and poor sales policies. It urged immediate appointment of a sales manager, a program to sell surplus commodities at best prices, and a 20 percent reduction in storage costs while aiming to hold only one year of security. It cited administrative deficiencies and questionable practices linked to past grain scandals.
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Banager
CCC
Congress
Benson
Department of Agriculture
Executive Department
Secretary of Agriculture
CDC
Commodity Stabilization Service
Kansas University Spring Vacation Dates Clarified
Students at Kansas University will enjoy a 10 day spring vacation from noon April 2 to 8 am April 12, correcting earlier reports of April 6 to 13. The break precedes a six week span before final exams. Final exams run May 6 through May 31, with Baccalaureate on June 5 and Commencement to follow.
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Kansas University
Tesumer
Beal Addresses Baldwin Lions Club Members
Murl Beal president of the Lawrence Lions Club spoke to 32 Baldwin businessmen about Lions Club advantages and potential affiliation with a national service group. He noted a prewar Lions coup of 50 members existed in Baldwin but disbanded as members joined the armed forces.
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Murl Beal
Lawrence Lions Club
Baldwin
Commercial Club
Beal
Lions Club
Savings Time May Extend Through October in Eastern States
Daylight saving time likely to last through October in six New England states plus New York and New Jersey. Observance statewide in several areas. rural regions and many midwestern states push for earlier deadlines. Notable items include Maine and Massachusetts extending DST, New Hampshire and Rhode Island shifting to October, and New York New Jersey Connecticut bills under consideration.
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New England
New York
New Jersey
Nevada
California
District of Columbia
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Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Ken Stacks
Central Plains
New Mexico
Los Alamos
Maine
D&t
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Lawrence People and Events Highlight Local Happenings
PFC Robin Love of the First Marine Division visits Lawrence on 30 day leave and appears in a scene of Battle Cry at Jayhawker Theater. Lawrence hosts science fair displays for students, winners receiving a trip to the National Science Fair in Cleveland. Local rail operations shift to a remodeled warehouse with a new station planned. African violet show titled Carnival of African Violets opens at Community Building. Defense meeting and Explorer Flight for Boy Scouts postponed to April 20 and April 2 respectively.
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Marine Division
Korea
San Diego
Lawrence
Jayhawker Theater
Love
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Warner Bros
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Devil Dogs
Pyt Love
Case Institute ,of Technology
E. P. Addy
Lawrence Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Addy
Bowers Construction Co
Bowers
I Defense
AAUW
BPW
Olathe
Oldest U S Twin Brothers Plan Kentucky Visit
Brushing aside a St Louis recognition five years ago, 92 year old brothers August and Fred Schulze of Calhoun County plan an air trip to Kentucky to visit the nation’s oldest twin sisters Mary Cullen of Mayaville and Eva Bowman of Newport. Their three sons run a hybrid seed firm and use their own airplane to cover a 12 state area.
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Niers
Kentucky
Fred Schulze
Calhoun County
Mary Cullen
Mayaville
Eva Bowman
Newport
St. Louis
International Twins Assn
Schulze
Auust
Naismith and Allen Portraits Planned for KU Fieldhouse
Portraits of Dr James Naismith and Dr F C Iphog Allen to be placed near the east entrance of Allen Fieldhouse, KU coach after whom it is named. Daniel McMorris to paint the portraits. Acacia previously listed as sponsor. A 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Municipal Building will reorganize the Douglas County Sportsman's Club with officers to be elected. club origins trace to the Isaac Walton League in the 1940s and it has expanded wildlife projects in the county.
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James Naismith
Kansas University
Allen
F.C. iPhog Allen
K.U
Naismith
Sig Ep
Acacia
Daniel McMorris
Kansas City
Allen Fieldhouse
Municipal Building
Vt. Sts
Douglas County Sportsman's Club
Douglas County Sportsman's
Qub
Issac Walton League
University Fund Board Meeting Set for April 23
Maurice Barker announced the Greater University Fund advisory board will meet on Saturday April 23 in the Memorial Union Building to discuss gifts use, private-support significance, elect officers, establish a permanent field organization and next year's fund schedule. Contributions to date total about 30 000 with nearly 1 500 gifts in year two.
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Maurice Barker
Kansas University Greater University Fund
Greater University Fund Advisory Board
Memorial Union
Kansas Relays
Greater University Fund
Barker
Mental Health Measure Sent for Hall Signing
The Kansas Senate passed a bill allowing Douglas County Commissioners to make the Bert Nash Mental Health Clinic a county institution and sent it to Gov. Fred Hall. It would enable a quarter-mill property levy to support the clinic, which now relies on the Community Chest. Another bill would have saved about $15,000 annually from the county general fund.
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Douglas County
Bert Nash
Kansas Senate
Fred Hall
Nash Clinic
Community Chest
County General Fund
Tax reform bill on second-half tax discount fate
A Senate committee killed the bill that would repeal the 2 percent discount for those paying full taxes by December 20. The measure aimed to alter late-year tax collections and affect how taxpayers receive discounts on installments.
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Senate
Tax Plans Get Okay From Senate and House
Senate approval confirms a conference bill extending present corporation and excise taxes while removing a personal income tax cut. The House had endorsed a $20 tax cut for all taxpayers and dependents, but the Senate voted 61 32 to strip the cut. The measure returns to the House for action next Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate House
Senate
House
Byrd D-Val
Senate Finance Committee
Second Storm Continues From Tage 1 Ing
Snow disruption continues across Kansas between Lawrence and Sunflower as subzero winds and freezing rain keep shoppers at home. Traffic delays persist on Kansas Highway 10 while Sunflower Ordnance Works workers reach Lawrence after a three hour delay. Local snow depth measures plus moisture totals show 0.51 inches this month with normal 2.34 inches.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Sunflower
Sunflower Ordnance Works
C. J. Posey
U. S. Weather Bureau
Spelling Down Set For Topeka Contest
Douglas County will enter the state spelling contest in April at Topeka A county elimination contest to choose the local representative to that contest will be held at 9 30 Tuesday in the District Courtroom at the County Courthouse Mrs Emmy Berg county superintendent in charge said 14 schools so far have signified their intention of sending a contestant No spectators will be admitted.
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Douglas County
Topeka
Emmy Berg
Market Wrap Showed Mixed Gains Across Commodities
Up market notes signal a mild rally with higher stocks and rails, while cotton and wheat weaken. Livestock drifted, hogs steady with a 25 cent lift to 18.00, cattle and steer prices around 26.00, and grain futures point to liquidation pressures as dry winter weather influences markets.
Kansas City Market Report Tracks Livestock and Grains
USDA cattle and hog offerings show calves scarce, hogs active with barrows and gilts up 10 to 50 cents, shipper prices around 17.25 to 17.65 for various weights. Local poultry and eggs mixed, butterfat at 48 to 51, hogs at 16.50, cash grain quotes for wheat corn and soybeans listed, plus futures and a Wall Street note on modest gains and volume. The Navy notes 180 scientists including 10 Nobel winners in its advanced research program.
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Kansas City
USDA
N.c. Cash Grain
Wall Street
New York
Western Union
Aluminum, Co. of America
Navy
Memorial Hospital Obituaries and Birth Announcements
A Memorial Hospital list includes names and addresses for several individuals and families with birth notices and obituaries. Entries mention multiple residents in Sunflower Baldwin Perry Oska and nearby towns, noting babies born on Thursday or today and adults linked to addresses such as 833 E. 13th St and 625 Walnut St.
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John Fingenfelser
E. 13Th St
Delta Raley
Bernice Freeman
Ind. St
John W. Miller
Thg
N. J
Clarence Kramer
Tonga
Card of Thanks for Stanley Hipsher Illness
We thank friends and relatives for flowers cards and kindnesses during the illness of Stanley Hipsher signed Mr and Mrs Stanley Hipsher and family
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