Carlson Sees 7.6 Percent Pay Hike For Federal Workers
Senator Carlson insisted federal employees will receive a 7.6 percent pay raise, despite opposition and potential presidential vetoes. He noted post office and civil service workers would be affected, while House and Senate actions mixed on the final scale. Unions lobby hard against broader reclassification plans tied to the pay measure.
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Eisenhower
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Capitol Hill
Premier Faces Threat as Vietnamese Factions Demand Shakeup
In Saigon Ngo Dinh Diem faced a one day ultimatum from Hoa Hao Cao Dai and Binh Xuyen forces warning they would act if his government was not overhauled. The United Front moved battalions into Saigon while calling for a taxi driver strike and a broad cabinet reshuffle headed by Diem with sect approved ministers and a 15 member consultative council.
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South Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
United Front
Hoa Hao
Cao Dai
Binh Xuyen
Droodles and Dizzy Posture Tales From a Lettered Page
A quirky fragment features loose musings on posture and reading, noting a shorter cousin Clara’s heftier encyclopedia encounter. The piece hints at humor about balancing books and trivial anecdotes from family life.
Reverend Draws Line On Bikini Wearing Services
A Covina Methodist pastor signals a possible dress code for summer services. He warns bikinis may be restricted during church activities and plans to issue guidance starting in April, urging parishioners to dress modestly while attending events.
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Covina
Doral
Rach
Lawrence Rites Highlight Rotary, Fairgrounds Tribute
Lawrence news centers on community events and local mischief. Judge Hugh Means donated 40 acres for the Fairgrounds, enabling county development and a future building site.
Kansas Boys Face Summerfield Testing
Thirty six senior boys from Kansas schools will be on campus Monday for testing and interviews as part of the statewide campaign to pick Summerfield scholars. Selection is merit based with awards up to full support depending on need. The campers will stay in Carruth Hall, newly completed to house about 206 men at a cost of 430,000.
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Summerfield
Carruth Hall
Leary Hall
Hevis
Com
House Group Favors Over 4.4 Billions For VA Operation
The House Appropriations Committee recommended 4.463 billion dollars for the Veterans Administration for the fiscal year starting July 1, surpassing President Eisenhower's request by 310.7 million. Funds target repair and modernization of older VA hospitals as part of a broader 5.946 billion measure financing 18 independent federal agencies. The panel noted careful budgeting and minimal personnel, while guiding Civil Service retirement fund support to maintain financial soundness amid two years of no federal contributions.
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House Appropriations Committee
Veterans Administration
Eisenhower
Bue
Civil Service Retirement Fund
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Snow Plagued Accidents Reported Across City Roads
Police reported multiple collisions on Friday and Sunday including Charles Slawson at Ohio Street and Thirteenth Hill, with estimated car damage of 3430. Other crashes involved Mrs Fisher and Sam Grammer on Sunflower Road at the KU power plant totaling 2750. Landreth and Watson collided at 6th and VT Streets causing 235 damage, while Stoner and Huffman’s crash near 1111 W Hills resulted in 3225. Stoner cited for failing to yield. Cameron and Nason damaged cars on Sunny Side Ave totaling 3250. One rural accident near Midland on US 24-59 left Donald Sink family uninjured. damage 200. Officers handled traffic jams and several cars slipped off highways.
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Charles Slawson
Crescent Rd
12Th
Ohio Sts
Slawson
Ohio Street
Ohio
Thirteenth Street
V.C. Fisher
DL St
Sam Grammer
Dela. St
Sunflower Road
K. U
Floyd Earl Landreth
Mass
Charles Edward Watson
Mich
6Th and
Vt. Sts
Art E. Stoner
W. Hills, Pewy
Warren Huffman
Miss. St
Midland
State Highway Patrol
Slash in Gift Amounts Hurts Red Cross Drive
With 2450 still needed to meet the Red Cross goal, officials worry the county may fall short of its 14700 local share. The Community Building Red Cross office stays open to collect reports and gifts, with mail and phone options available. Many firms and individuals have halved their contributions, despite a 1955 goal only 800 below last year. Donors include Lawrence Fire Department, Southwestern Bell Telephone Co employees, Weaver's staff, Color Press staff, Westvaco staff, two anonymous donors.
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Red Cross
Dofors
Drive
Lawrence Fire
Southwestern Bell Tele Phone Co
Weaver
Color Press
Westvaco
Investigation Continues On Assault Last Sunday
Lawrence County investigators press on with an assault report linked to a KU fraternity housemother. Sheriff Hodson said several persons have been questioned. the victim cannot describe the assailant and has recovered at home in Iowa. The note mentions a Lingtype machine by Ottmar Mergenthaler.
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Fs Oolice
K. U
Billy Hodson
Hodson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Iowa
Sooner students win top places in extemperore contest
Oklahoma University students Charles Ekder and Franklin Mitchell won first and second in the extemporaneous speaking contest at the Missouri Valley League tournament held at Kansas University. Letty Lemon of Kansas City journalism student at KU placed third. In unofficial sweepstakes Oklahoma trailed as Mitchell took second in oratory. KU had two thirds and Texas University one first. Debate rounds were to finish at noon today.
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Charles Ekder
Franklin Mitchell
Oklahoma University
Kansas University
Letty Lemon
Kansas Cit
K. U
Oklahoma
Mitchell
Texas University
Candidates Chosen In KU Alumni Race
A Topeka bakery executive and an Independence publisher are nominees for KU Alumni Association president. S. K. Alexander Jr. and Herbert A. Meyer Jr. lead the list with other officers and directors to be elected by mail ballots. Alexander is a baking company partner and former KU alumni president in Shawnee County. Meyer is publisher of the Independence Daily Reporter and past Kansas Press Association president.
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Independence
Kansas University
Parsons Sun
Robert H. Royer
Anilene
Reed
Roger
Frank Bangs
Wichita
Ben Barteldes
Lawrence
Chester I. Mize Jr
Atchison
Wilmer & Shaffer
Russell
Fred Ellsworth
Charles Curry
Kansas City
Alan Phares
Frank Warren
Emporia
Frank Harch
Frank Pattee
Alexander
Alexander Brothers Baking Co
Red Cross, Cancer and
TE Societies
K.U
Shawnee County
Meyer
Indendence Daily Reporter
Kansas Press Association
Midwest Adverttsing Executives Association
Capper Publications
Deaths and Funerals John William Canavan 63
John William Canavan, 63, died of a heart attack at his home 215 W 2nd St. He retired last year as a rural mail carrier. Funeral services not yet arranged. Friends may call Funk Cooper Warren Chapel. Survived by wife Bessie Dean Canavan of the home, brother Carl Canavan of Perry, two sisters Nellie Smith Ft Lauderdale Fla and Ua Canavan Perry.
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John William Canavan
Funk-Cooper-Warren
Bessie Dean Canavan
Carl Canavan
Perry
Nellie Smith
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Ua Canavan
County Court Fines Harvey Taber for Speed Violation
Harvey Raymond Taber of 406 North 7th Street was fined ten dollars plus costs in County Court on Friday for failing to maintain a constant speed while passing another vehicle.
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Harvey Raymond Taber
7Th St
Quare Times Wins 109th Grand National in Muddy Aintree
Quare Times ridden by P Taaffe won the 109th Grand National at Aintree in heavy conditions before a royal attendance led by the Queen. Tudor Line finished second with Carey's Cottage third among 30 starters as odds 100-9 prevailed after a delayed start.
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England
Quare
P. Taaffe
Tudor Line
Carey's Cottage
Carey
Memorial Hospital EOF Casehier Oska bwxa
Names listed from Memorial Hospital events include Mrs Jean Reardon Mrs Marilyn Hughes Mrs Reba Gardner Mrs Leota Harris and Mrs Delores Beers with baby boy. Entries mention addresses in Sunflower Maple Street Willamstown Richland and Lawrence. Several births noted as today and Friday with citations of households and relatives.
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Jean Reardon
Fy Ant Drake
Jacqueline Shockley
Ind
Marilyn Hughes
Reba Gardner
Leota Harris
Maple St
Delores Beers
Glenda Goins
Willamstown
Shultz
Hillcrest PTA Dads Night and Preschool Meeting Called
Hillcrest PTA schedules Dads Night at 7 38 Monday with Rev Dale Turner speaking on Their Future Is Now Parents of children entering Cardley or Centennial kindergarten this fall urged to attend a preschool meeting at 2 15 PM Thursday in the Cardley gym Small children should not attend the meeting.
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Hillcrest Pta
Dale Turner
Cardley
Gospel Team of Forbes to Perform Here April 3
The Gospel Team from Forbes Air Force Base directed by Chaplain Robert T. Deming will give a program at 2 p.m. Sunday April 3 at the Community Building. The men will appear in uniform and have performed in over three communities. Sponsored by the Douglas County Christian Temperance Council. No admission charged but a free will offering will be taken.
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Forbes Air Force Base
Robert T. Deming
Douglas County Christian Temperance Council
Bulls Run Rampant After Phoenix Rodeo Lockdown
Phoenix police battled a breakout of thirty-one Brahman bulls that escaped a cabe car on a railroad siding after the rodeo. Dozens were injured, including Frances Rhodes who suffered a critical head injury, and James D. Legg who was crushed. Glenn Hay was credited with saving Legg by distracting the beast. Bulls caused property damage as they roamed streets and broke fences, prompting a citywide roundup.
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Arizo
Atoan
Frances Rhodes
James D. Legg
Glenn Hay
Legg
Hay
Temperance Council to screen film Hap piness at church
The Temperance Council will defray expenses of the team by showing the Billy Graham film Hap piness at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the Free Methodist Church at 12th and Conn. The meeting is open to the public at no charge.
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Temperance Council
Billy Graham
Free Methodist
Lecompton Farm Home Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs ROM Norwood near Lecompton on Friday afternoon damaging a garage and several outbuildings. The couple were inside the house with no injuries reported. Losses include furnishings and personal possessions but insurance partly covered the damage. The family is staying with neighbors during the recovery. Police reported rear window theft from DL Glasco’s convertible near Marvin Hall on the Kansas University campus.
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Rom Norwood
Lecompton Soas
Ates- Norwood
R.M. Norwood
Break-In at School Reported at Old Junior High
Vandals broke into the old Junior High School Building at 9th and Ky streets, forcing the west door. Windows were shattered, and the break-in appears to have occurred the previous night. The note about Adolf Hitler becoming absolute dictator of Germany on August 2 is included in the report.
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Lawrence Poles
9Th and Ky, Sts
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Kester Elected Head of Duarkas County Democratic Women
Mrs Frederick Kester of 1612 La. St. elected president of the newly organized Democratic Women’s Club of Duarkas County. Additional officers named at the organizational meeting at the Municipal Building include Mrs Hagel Clark as secretary and Mrs Robert Wuson as treasurer. Fifteen women were elected to the board of directors, with eleven from Lawrence and four from county townships, listing the named members and addresses. The Channel Islands remark appears as a separate historical note.
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Frederick Fo Kester
Democratic Womens Club
Duarkas County
Hagel Clark
Ink Bo
Kansas City Market News Roundup of Poultry and Livestock Prices
Kansas City reports USDA price levels for eggs, butterfat, poultry, and hogs with fresh quotes across hens, fryers, broilers, turkeys, capons, ducks, geese, and geese. Cattle, veal, yearlings, and sheep show weekly shifts with steer and heifer price ranges and utility cow bands. Hog prices rise modestly with late week strength in sows.
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Kansas City
Beltsville
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