Intense Kansas tax fight sheds light on severance push
A heated Kansas Legislature struggle over a severance tax on oil and gas dominated House debate. Lawmakers aligned Republicans and Democrats to scuttle a 2 percent sales tax while advancing a severance proposal, amid stalled income and sales tax measures and shifting conference committee reports.
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Neuberger Criticizes Ike Gettysburg Trip Speeds
Senator Neuberger criticized Eisenhower for speeding to Gettysburg at up to 70 mph in a presidential car driven by a Secret Service agent. Senator Goldwater suggested the president should fly to avoid traffic, noting the trip took 1 1/2 hours and that reporters were forced to speed to keep up. A Secret Service agent said no special reason for the quick run was given.
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Labor Leaders Await Action On Teamster Beck
Labor leaders awaited action on Dave Beck after AFL-CIO suspended him from federation roles while an Ethical Practices probe examines charges of bringing the labor movement into disrepute. Senate Rackets Committee may question Beck as it probes Teamster finances, with Meany setting a May 20 hearing to address the matter.
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Bomb explodes on Champs Elysees during NATO protest
A bomb blasted the crowded Champs Elysees as marchers protested the appointment of German Gen. Hans Speidel to a NATO post. Two persons were injured in the blast amid the scene on the busy avenue.
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Teamster funds invest in Cleveland race tracks
One million dollars from the Teamsters pension fund was loaned to Cleveland Raceways Inc. for two tracks. Hoffa stressed the loan rested on real estate, not the tracks themselves, noting the land value at about 4.5 million dollars and operators placing property value over five million.
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Truman Says Cabinet Should Not Decide President’s Role
Former President Harry S Truman declares that if he were president he would not permit Cabinet to determine competency. He criticizes Cabinet government and says leadership is needed to resolve the vice presidency issue. Truman comments on Eisenhower’s constitutional amendment proposal and reflects on family and politics.
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Coffin in Fair Condition After Heart Attack at Lawrenc e Memorial
Warner Coffin, Haskell Institute coach and athletic director, was listed in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a heart attack Thursday afternoon. Assistant Quentin Jones is handling Coffin's duties at Haskell.
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Kansas traffic deaths topeka report summary 1997 data
A state accident records summary lists Kansas traffic fatalities from Topeka. The last 24 hours show 2 deaths, year to date 1997 recording 114. The same period in 1956 shows 143 fatalities. The snippet also references Andy Hess Fire Insurance and an Adv Win with Weatherwax on a Tuesday, plus a political ad.
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Resignation By Salisbury Sparks Cabinet Rift
London reports the Marquess of Salisbury quit as Lord President of the Council and political controller of Britain's atomic energy program. Prime Minister Macmillan accepted the resignation, with Earl of Home to take over the Lords presidency and Macmillan himself assuming the atomic post. Salisbury drew support from ministers opposing Makarios release and warned the move was ill advised. Makarios, exiled in the Seychelles, vowed not to negotiate until allowed to return to Cyprus.
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Irish Rebels Arrested in Londonderry Raid
In Londonderry area of Northern Ireland, over 200 police and soldiers conducted a sweep and arrested 230 suspected Irish Republican Army extremists. The report notes a major security operation with widespread detentions and ongoing efforts to curb violent activity.
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Navy Welcomes Its Second Atomic Sub Seawolf
GROTON Conn The Navy commissioned the 330 foot Seawolf the second atomic powered submarine built by General Dynamics electric boat division The craft will help develop and demonstrate new operational concepts and techniques to the limit of power while its superheater system was cut back to prevent corrosion Foil wrapped dinners offered nearby as a separate ad item
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U S Woman Kidnaped in Iran Described in Witness Report
U S embassy said police still seek Mrs Anita Carroll of Issaquah Washington after an ambush by outlaw tribesmen near the Iran Pakistan border killed her husband an aid official and two Iranians A witness said he saw a foreign lady on a mule traveling with the bandits near the desert route toward the border The embassy denied rumors she had been abandoned and noted the search follows a paper and clothing trail left by Mrs Carroll
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Benson Sees Problems In Proposed Corn Plan
Washington P Secretary of Agriculture Benson told senators the compromise proposal to raise soil bank payments and price supports for corn farmers would cause administrative problems. He noted farmers have based 1957 plans on no new corn legislation. Ellender, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the Senate bill is dead in his view. Weatherwax reports.
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Weather Outlook: Showers Possible Tonight and Sunday
The weatherman notes a chance of showers tonight and Sunday in the area. Temperatures stay within normal seasonal range with Friday reaching a high near 50s and a low around 41 today. Noon reading at 54 suggests a likely high near 60 this afternoon and similar readings are expected Sunday.
City Election Prep for Six City and School Board Posts
Polls are being installed and supplies prepared for next Tuesday’s city election. Voters will choose three city commissioners from six candidates and three School Board members from five. Incumbent John Weatherwax seeks re election. other commissioner candidates are Fred L. Cooper Gordon Ericksen Ted A Kennedy Russell Mosser Byron C Sneegas and Weatherwax. School Board candidates are Carl B Althaus Howard Baumgarter H Penfield Jones Odell V Wiley and Joe J Wilson. Fifteen precincts will have polling places as in past elections. no primary was required for the school board race. There are no issues on the ballot.
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Farm Aid Declares Missouri an Emergency Loan Area
Agriculture Department designates Missouri as an emergency loan area to meet farmers credit needs for normal operation expenses. Loans will be limited to individual needs and cannot refinance existing debts. Special: 1% of a whole fried chicken $1.35 at Miller's Bar-B-Q. Adv.
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Danger of misunderstanding cited in Rayburn opposition
House Speaker Sam Rayburn reportedly warned President Eisenhower that a personal request for temporary presidency legislation could fuel the belief he aims to step back from active duty. An informed source said Rayburn told Eisenhower during a White House conference that the inference was possible, while Rayburn opposed a Cabinet majority rule to decide when the Vice President should assume temporarily the duties of a disabled president.
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Proposal to create a disability commission for presidential succession
The disability issue after Eisenhower's proposal stirs Congress. Rep Keating introduces a bill to form a commission of lawmakers, Cabinet members, and the Supreme Court to decide presidential disability. Views split on a bill or constitutional amendment. some say no action this session. Senate GOP leader Knowland says Congress may act this year given the importance.
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One in Four Males In U S Colleges Is Vet Says VA Chief
Approximately one of every four males in the nations colleges is a veteran enrolled under the Korean GI Bill. Mehus, chief of the Veterans Admin education division, cites 473,000 veterans enrolled last fall with 1,400 at Kansas University. He notes the GI benefits foster education, higher earning power, and broader tax contributions, while veterans averaged 27 on entering the program and remained strong students. The GI Bill trained teachers, engineers, doctors, nurses, scientists and others across modern life.
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Veterans Service
Plane Search Suspended Over Missing C97
Tokyo based United States Far East Air Forces suspended tonight the search for a C97 military air transport missing with 67 Americans aboard.
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Construction In City Sets Mark Despite Slowup
Lawrence building activity breaks a 1957 record despite predictions of leveling off. March permits total 457.6 thousand dollars, the highest for any March in memory, boosted by remodeling at the Jayhawk Plunge and a new service station at the Holiday Inn. First quarter 1957 starts total 802,710 dollars, with 28 new homes valued at 282,500 dollars and a KU student housing project noted as a major late-year driver.
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Docking veto blocks sixth member on forestry fish panel
Topeka governor George Docking today vetoed a bill to add a seventh member to the Forestry Fish and Game Commission arguing the provision injects politics into the department. The bill would have required Docking to appoint a Republican to the panel, currently three Republicans and three Democrats. Docking said the plan discriminates against the Democratic party and infringes on his right of free choice in appointments.
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Weather Outlook Kansas City Area Tonight And Sunday
The forecast calls for rain in the north and west regions with scattered showers toward the south central area tonight and on Sunday. Low temperatures expected between 38 and 50 degrees with southeast winds. Sunday highs reach the mid sixties in western and southeastern zones. Record mention notes previous low and rainfall figures from 1956.
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