Man 23 Accused Of Murdering Entire Family In Tennessee
In Rock Island Tennessee, 23 year old Billy Gibbs faces murder charges after a family of Bratchers is found dead on their farm next to missing livestock. Officials say Gibbs, already jailed for larceny, admitted thefts but denied killings. Bodies located in sinkhole and cistern with motive linked to farm thefts.
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Man
Tennessee
Bratcher
Sherif
Bratchers
McMinnville
Gibbs
Rep Avery Elected D C Kansans Leader
Rep Avery a Republican from Kansas is named president of the Kansas State Society in Washington after their annual dinner dance. He succeeds Robert M. Clark formerly of Topeka as head of the group. Other officers named include Charles Halsper of Topeka as first vice president Joe Skubitz of Frontenac as second vice president Robert Buhler of Atchison as secretary and Mrs Marjory T Brill of Blue Rapids as treasurer.
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Washington
Avery
R-Kas
Kansas State Society
Robert M. Clark
Topeka
Charles H. Halsper
Joe Skubitz
Frontenac
Robert Buhler
Atchison
Marjory T. Brill
Blue Rapids
Votes Canvass Set For Texas School Election
Irving officials prepared to canvass election returns showing the Irving School District abolished after a divisive year with a teachers strike. Voters approved the move 1,362 to 1,646, triggering automatic removal of seven board members and the superintendent. Rebels pledge further petitions to recreate the district.
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Texas
Irving
Tex
Schoal
Cangrass
Jean Beard
Reachers Samd
Principe
Beard Berkers
JW Staffer Chosen To Wire Group Post
Parsons Kansas report says the Kansas Associated Press Wire Editors elected Am id Ericsson of Liberal as chairman at the annual meeting. Marion Boner of Independence Daly Reporter Flore becomes outgoing chair. Duke Wallingford, Chanute Pritune, named vice chairman with Pel Mayer as secretary treasurer. Glenn Williams of Salina Journal and Mark Ansem of MirPherson Republican join the executive committee. The Great Bend Tribune and Dodge City Globe invited the group to host next year’s meeting in their cities. Parsons Sun and publisher Clyde M. Reed Jr hosted the gathering.
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Grea Bend Tritone
Dodges City Globe
Parsons Sun
Clyde M. Reed Jr
Wild Debate Looms on Farm Funds Bill in House
A sweeping 879 million farm funds measure appeared certain to trigger early House debate on Agriculture Secretary Benson policy. An Appropriations subcommittee report cited alleged faults in price supports and disposal programs, calling the criticism political propaganda.
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Washington
House
Benson
Appropriations
Whilien
London News Tieup Strikes Jane Comic Page
A fragmented London note laments newspaper suspensions and wrestles with Jane's comic strip fame. It notes Jane in flimsy underwear and the public’s craving for daily gossip as society copes with a press stoppage and a volatile racecourse scene.
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Jane
London
Cubs Become Knights At March Pack Session
Cub Pack 38 at Trinity Lutheran Church held a Friday night meeting with families present. The theme Knights of Yore featured a grand march in armor. New boys Kenneth JaRue and Allen Beers were initiated. Dens and den chiefs received recognitions. Next planning meeting is April 7 and the next pack meeting April 29.
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Sena
Trinity Lutheran Church
Kenneth JaRue
Allen Beers
Dens
Sant T Awanis
Follwing
Wolf
Jimmy Licker
Mickey Riley
Mike Shields
Mike Broeker
Filly Scott
Wolf Arrows
Mike Jones
Ronald Bishop
John Swift
Bear Arrows
Ray Dunham
den Arrow
Jimmy Stei- Macher
Mike Browning
Billy Scott
Den
John Guy
Den 2
Gene Burnet
Segal
Polish Tankers Run Between Britain and China
Maritime sources report the Polish tanker Karnaty has reached the Chinese Communist area of Wham Poa with about 18 000 tons of petroleum including jet fuel. Official confirmation is lacking. It has long been known that at least two Polish tankers operate between the region and Britain.
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Hong Kong
Whampoa
Port of Constanta and Whampoa Terms in Black Sea Trade
The notes reference the Manian oil port of Constanta on the Black Sea and Whampoa as the Canton trade partner. The read text markers indicate a focus on maritime commerce locations and their roles in international shipping.
Pipe Contest Plan For Nurse Goes up in Smoke
Kat Kelley a Hurley Hospital nurse from Flint won the Michigan championship in pipe smoking defeating last year’s international champ Mrs. Robert Rudi. Kelley kept her pipe going for several bouts of smoke during the event and planned to represent Michigan in Schenectady though her mother disagreed with the idea and smoking for women.
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Flint
Michigan
Kat Kelley
Hurley Hospital
Schenectady
Robert Rudi
Agricultural Jobs Open in Lawrence KS Agency Listing
The first agricultural openings of the year are listed this week by the Lawrence office of the Kansas State Employment Service. Nine positions include two farm hands, an eel penairman, penerey office clerk two stenographers two typists and a tabulating machine operator. The office reports 36 persons-]
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Lawrence
Kansas State Employment Service
Employment tally shows 19 men and 19 women at work
The report details a past week employment snapshot counting 19 men and 19 women currently in jobs. It notes the gender balance and hints at sector distribution within the period, but lacks additional context or location.
Egypt Charged With Flagran t Violation in Palestine Truce
Cairo officials deny Egypt launched the attack and appeal the Mixed Armistice Commission censure. A brutal assault on an Israeli wedding party left 23 injured including five children with a woman killed and others wounded. Egypt faces charges of flagrant violation and awaits UN action.
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Jerusalem
W — Faypt
Cnd
Palestine
U.N. Mixed Armistices Commission
Cairo
Egypt
Baldwin News Briefs Highlight Local People and Events
Miss Ruth Warington visits Alsa Oklahoma after a Bald win trip. Mrs Stanley Koansin and daughter born Thursday afternoon at Johnson Memorial. Capt Joseph Sminar and family return from Cahinenig, planning to move to Lenexa. Guild Alpha Chi Omega canceled March meeting due to cavert. Mrs Merle Hitchcock and others attend Eastern Star in Lawrence. Marriage of Marian Schwarz noted as part of local society updates.
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Ruth Warington
Alsa
Okla
Tustin
Baldwin
Phare Emery
Warington
Barelly
India
Miss Emery
Imila
Stanley
Koansin
Mere Frank Barnett
San Ap Barnett
Baldawin
Ts Habne San
Ju Mu Sorariny
Baker
Joseph Sminar
Joe
Cahinenig
Lenexs
Stmunac
Air Force Reserve Center
Kansas City
Guild of Alpha Chi Omega
Cavert
Associaton
Merle Hitchcock
Lea Williams
Herman Bown
Reeder Nuptials Highlight Lutheran Church Ceremony
Robert Schwarz and Dale Reeder were married last Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev Wegener officiating. The bride, a Bakivin Wiehseheat graduate of 1954, worked in Ottawa. The groom, Princeton high graduate, served in the military, stationed at Camp Carson Colorado Springs. After a brief honeymoon, they will live in Colorado Springs. Meanwhile, Omicron chapter of Alpha Chi Omega plus local Ha Shunnac members attended a 3 Day event at Hotel Muehleba. The Philomathean club held its last meeting hosted by Mrs WS Adrianer, with photos from a recent trip. Mrs Frank Johnstin attended as a guest. The club served refreshments during a social hour. State Federation of Clubs audition in Ottawa sent three representatives, with Miss Inyee Malicky, Moe Yornalla Courtney, and Miss Kathleen Courtiney. Malicky received third-year ranking in voice and a certificate for first-year in voice.
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Rbert Schwarz
Dale Reeder
Harvey Reeder
Faith Linheran Church
A Wegener
Bakivin Wiehseheat
Ottawa
Princetam High
Camp Carsem
Colorado
Spribes Coln
Reeder
Colorado Springs
Omicron
Alpha Chit Omega
Ha Shunnac
Hotel Muehleba
Sest
Arkansas
Mes Tei Fireen
Philomatheon Clu Oat
Pat Reerjes
WS Adrianer
Mfr Adraner
Frank Johnstin
Tisic
State Federation of Clubs
Otta
Hh Sa
Inyee Matlicky
Moe Yornalla Courtney
Kathleen Courtiney
Niars
Piano Contest Ready for Next Year and Local Society Notes
Next year she will be eligible to enter the state contest in piano. Miss Vernelle Courtner won first place and a certificate in first year piano. Miss Kathleen Court and others received honorable mention for their first year entries in voice. Hosts at a Friday dinner included Mr and Mrs Philip Zamalt and Mr and Mrs Ray Clary. Baker wi press ir You Cant Take it With You is set for Saturday night at Centenary Hall under Mrs Thelam Morreale. Floyd Couch and his bride Mildred Newland have gone to Valdosta Ga where Mr Couch will report to Moody Air Force Base March 31. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Newland, a Baldwin High School graduate, and a Baker attendee. They have been in Kansas City for 20 years. Mr and Mrs R D Morris of Merriam were guests of Dr and Mrs Roso Pendleton. Heel and Toe square dance club held a party last Thursday in West Baldwin Hall. Mrs Gene Kalb hosted the Southside Country club Friday afternoon.
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Vernelle Courtner
Kathleen Court
Cmdr
Roy Belcher
Philip Zamalt
Ray Clary
Baker Wi
Centenary Hall
Thelam Morreale
Floyd Couch
Mildred E. Newland
Valdosta
Couch
Moody Air Force Base
Charles Newland
Baldwin High School
Baker
Kansas City
R. D. Morris
Merriam
Roso Pendleton
West Baldwin Hall
Gene Kalb
Southside
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Billy Gibbs
Henry Bratcher
Lily May
Charles Bratcher
Nashville
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D. C. Kansans
Jane Ee
Leicester
Air Force
Nanna
Daily Worker
British Broadcasting Corp
BBC Neweesst
Wirror
Cubs
China
Tory
Penney
New York
Baldmain
Drexel
Pickens
George Pickens
John Pickers
Vermont
M. L. Jones
Phos
Raion &, Jr
Airport Junction
Penney's
Amouth
Sete
Blackstone
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