Labor Secretary Considers Tax Cut To Fight Recession
Secretary of Labor Mitchell said the administration may decide in 30 to 60 days whether to recommend a tax cut as the best anti recession step. He warned against government dictation and favored voluntary restraint on wages and prices, with hours reduction left to bargaining or natural development.
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Reed Lauds Legislature For Balanced Budget Effort
Clyde Reed Jr a Republican governor candidate praised the Legislature on Thursday for achieving a balanced budget through patience leadership and unity He noted some Democrats support prioritizing state needs over politics and said compromise under difficult conditions is essential amid an unyielding governor’s terms
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Missing KU Student May Be in Colorado
Kansas University freshman John Patrick Burne of Olathe has been missing since March 31. A Southwestern Greyhound Lines driver said Burne likely bought a Denver ticket on the 11:22 a.m. bus, and his father George Byrne has mailed 10 500 missing person circulars nationwide while checking with Colorado police for any trace.
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Williams Candidate Again for Unprecedented Sixth Michigan Term
Democrat G. Mennen Williams announces candidacy for a sixth term as governor of Michigan in Lansing. The 47 year old political figure is a presidential hopeful for 1960.
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Marine Leader Fears Defense Plan Changes
The Marine Corps commandant warned that if Congress passes Eisenhower defense reforms as drafted, a future defense secretary could marginalize the Marines. Secretary McElroy assured no sweeping service realignment, and Admiral Burke supported strengthening the secretary of defense and Joint Chiefs while removing service secretaries from direct command.
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House Rejects Democratic Pay Bill in Favor of Eisenhower Plan
The House adopted a jobless pay bill reflecting President Eisenhower's program by a vote of 19495 to 19495, substituting the administration plan for a broader Democratic measure. The result remained subject to reversal on an immediate roll call. Secretary of State Dulles said the United States might curb its nuclear bomber flights in the far north if Russia agreed to Arctic inspections.
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Edgewood Park opens with three day open house in Lawrence
A three day open house promotes Edgewood Park subdivision at 1100 E 19th St developed by Moore Associates. The $2 million plus project will yield just under 200 homes with six exterior designs and 12 color patterns built by National Homes. Prices start around 39 600 with optional car ports garages breezeways and fences.
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No Appeal Bill Passed In Kansas Legislature
Senate faced a measure to bar appeals to district courts from tax assessment orders and sent it to Gov. George Docking. State tax department urged the bill to curb appeals that delay or complicate tax assessments.
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Aiken proposes four day week study in some industries
U S Senator Aiken argues Congress should study a four day work week for select industries as a potential recession remedy. He cites automation and future layoffs, notes no quick switch, and mentions the auto industry as an example alongside ideas like guaranteed annual wages and profit sharing. Reports show farm prices rising and manufacturing data softening. A new home advertises Fairlanes in Cape Cod styling.
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New Skirmish Over Proposed Severance Tax Persists
In Topeka a renewed fight over a one percent severance tax on oil and gas continues in the Kansas Legislature as the Senate plans to override Gov. Docking by raising the sales tax from 2 to 2 1/2 percent. The House already overrode the veto on the sales tax and income tax bills, and the severance tax bill was sent to the Senate floor with a protest payment option.
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Blythe Withdraws Name From Governors Race Bid
Lawrence Blythe White City Republican withdraws from consideration for Kansas governor. He cites need to resign from the Kansas Turnpike Authority to run and says he can serve the state better by remaining on the authority. Best buy in town Edgewood Park East 19th St Moore Assoc VI 4-2571.
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3 Day Celebration Planned at KU for Degree Candidates
Almost 2 000 degree candidates and thousands of alumni will join KU in a three day celebration for the 86th Commencement May 31 to June 2. Highlights include Baccalaureate Services and Commencement Exercises with a full schedule of events for history and other activities throughout the period. Rev Edward Randolph Welles will speak as bishop of West Missouri.
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May Day Walks and Rallies Around the World
May Day demonstrations marked by civilian labor parades from Moscow to Tokyo. In Moscow a million participated in a military parade and sports display before leaders and Nasser. East Germany showed armored units. Peiping reported large Chinese protests. Japan saw about 300,000 demonstrators while U.S. personnel stayed away.
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Harold W. Fearing Named a Winner of Merit Scholarship
Lawrence High School senior Harold W. Fearing won a National Merit Scholarship becoming the second local student to earn the honor. He is among about 1,000 nationwide scholars selected from more than 1.2 million entrants in the nationwide competition.
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Mild Temperatures Continue In Local Forecast
Readings rose 34 degrees from morning low to afternoon high, with a daytime high near 70 degrees in the forecast. Skies stay partly cloudy with no rain, and an open house at Edgewood Park on Friday through Sunday is advertised by Moore Associates.
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Early warm spell keeps Lawrence on record pace for spring
Lawrence weather data show one of the earliest growing seasons on record as April highs reached 87 and mean temperature 55.4 degrees. Frost was absent, April rainfall totaled 2.44 inches with no April snow, and the winter 1957-58 snow total stands at 18 inches.
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Hoover to be released from hospital next week
Former President Herbert Hoover, convalescing from gall bladder surgery, will be released from the Harkness Pavilion at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center early next week.
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Weather Outlook Keeps Mild In Northeast Kansas
Weather continues mild with partly cloudy skies in northeast Kansas through Friday. Lows around 45 and highs near 70, with a midday reading around 42 in the round noon. The record highs and lows for past years are noted in the brief, highlighting a mild pattern.
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