Americans Heavy Smokers Raise Health Concerns
The Agriculture Department reports surveys showing about 53 percent of American men and 25 percent of American women smoke regularly. Smoking is most common among ages 25 to 40. Probate Court issued marriage licenses to Carl Patton Jr and Hortense Williams, both 33, of Kansas City and Leavenworth, Edward Maser and Inge Neuwfield of Lawrence, William Smith and Evelyn Sheard of Lecompton and Lawrence.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Carl Patton, Jr
Kansas City
Hortense Williams
Leavenworth
Edward Andrew Maser
Lawrence
Inge Neuwfield
William Joseph Smith
Lecompton
Evelyn M. Sheard
New Split-Signal Plan Might Aid 6th and Mass Traffic
The City Commission backed a Traffic Commission proposal to install a split-signal system at 6th and Mass Streets to allow left turns in one interval and through and right turns in another. State approval and plastic left turn arrows are included, with added signage and parking tweaks around KU dorms and the Post Office area.
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6Th and
Mass Sts
Sixth Street
Lawrence
City Commission
Traffic Commission
John Hazelet
State Highway Commission
Mass. Sts
Kansas University
West Campus Road
Ohio Street
Seventh
Eleventh
Massachusetts Street
7Th
N. H. Sts
Red Cross canvass targets urged to finish
Mrs. Martin Jost leads the business section of the 1956 Douglas County Red Cross fund drive as canvassing winds down this week. The business group lags with 1840.70 collected toward 3182. Residential effort near its 4800 goal at 4730 with 25 workers to report. Rural workers show 235.70 against 1750 with big push needed this week.
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Martin Jost
Red Cross
Douglas County
Carroll Clark
William Yates
World Plowing Contest Seeks Federal Funds Rejected
A Washington Agriculture Department spokesman said federal funds will not be provided for a world plowing contest to be held in southern Ohio. The administration rejects the $300,000 requested by Sen. Bender and Rep. Polk.
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Washington
Ohio
Administration
Agriculture Department
Federa
Bender
Rohio
Rep
Polk
Red Cross to Sponsor First Aid Classes in Community Building
A standard Red Cross first aid class starts April 5 in the basement of the Community Building. Dr. Marian Brockway will volunteer as instructor, with sessions at 7:30 p.m. for 11 two hour classes. Topics include emergency care before a doctor is available and artificial respiration methods. The final two sessions cover civil defense and personal emergency preparedness. The course is free. a 60 cent text is required.
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Red Cross
Marian Brockway
Ike's Civil Rights Plan Changes Course Amid Drafting
Washington dispatch reports the Eisenhower administration planned to submit civil rights legislation to Congress but reversed course with no official explanation. Justice Department officials were said to be redrafting the proposals. Porcupines causing extensive damage to U S forests surpassing some fire losses in certain regions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Justice Department
U.S
French Launch of First Algeria Rebellion Amphibious Action
French military authorities report the heavy cruiser Georges Leygues launched the first amphibious operation of the 16 month Algerian rebellion. Marine commandos landed to assault a rebel fortress near Colo in the Philippeville region after a bombardment.
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Algiers
Georges Leygues
Colo
Philippeville
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