Nine Vinland pupils graduate as legislature ponders recess plan
The Vinland school celebrates nine graduates with diplomas as Max Moore presents them and the band led by Mrs. Virginia Blackman performs. Distinct names appear among the graduates and the event includes a prophecy, benediction, and a cornet solo. The legislature considers recess rather than full adjournment to allow reconvening on call and potential reenactment of laws.
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Vinland
Sao Vital Giagde
Witner
Vinland Band
Virginia Blackman
Max Moore
Connie George
Lary Crady
Will Duant Chanay
Clarence Blackman
Andrew William Byte Merle Duane Chaenay
Marty Foster Crady
Bachar Yusion Eckman
Mana Way Galler Olin
Gary Trendricks
Bobert Dex Widdleston
Bana Ann Sherman
Stella Lévuise Simuth
Pearson Legacy At KU Spurs Scholarships And Halls
Lawrence oil magnates the Pearsons funded KU housing for over 1,000 students via two scholarship halls and three dormitories in 1945. Mrs Pearson grew up in Lawrence, taught in Arkansas City, married Joseph R Pearson in 1905, and supported education through philanthropy. Miss Thompson, KU MA 1920, led Sterling College chemistry for 38 years, guiding many students to advanced degrees and earning praise for her rigorous, inspiring teaching.
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McCallum_ Laboratories, Inc
Pantane Petroleum Co
Signal Chemical Co
Pearson
Lawrence
Arkansas City
Joseph R. Pearson
Kansas
Texas
Pearsons
Joseph FR. Pearson
Thompson
Sterling College
National Academy of Science
Sterling
Greek Play Antigone at Lawrence High School Auditorium
Lawrence High School presents Antigone by Greek playwrights with Millard Denny directing. The drama follows a daughter defying a king’s decree to bury her slain brother, with tickets available from Thespians or at the box office. The cast includes Jerry Bruns Carolyn Shull Charles Hixon Terry Connor Bill Griswold Herman Mast Jerry Morton Don Lindley Janice Rappard Karen Duffy Fred Rose and Sharon Dobbins.
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Antigone
Lawrence High School
Oedipus
Creon
LHS
Millard Denny
The
Thespians
Jerry Bruns
Carolyn Shull
Charles Hixon
Terry Connor
Bill Griswold
Herman Mast
Jerry Morton
Don Lindley
Janice Rappard
Karen Duffy
Fred Rose
Sharon Dobbins
Memorial Hospital Admits and Discharges List
Admission and discharge notices show patients admitted at Memorial Hospital including William Kingsbury Delores Miller Edith Bailey Elia Stanwix Herman Rock Paul Friend and others with addresses in Russell Culp Bonner Springs Grantville Baldwin and more. Discharges include Donna Lee Lualin Vera Waneta Mc Ardle Edith Bailey Carolyn Williams Lily Hedges Frances Rolin Colleen Janney and couples welcoming daughters and a son.
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William Kingsbury
N. W
Russell Culp
Learnard Ave
Delores Miller
Edith Bailey
Bonner Springs
Frances Vincent
Tot McClure
Winifred Pinet
Charlotte Housworth
N. J. St
Sarah Day
4Th St
Charles Schlink
Albert Martin
Conn
Donna Lee Lualin
Florissant
Vera Waneta Mc
Ardle
R. I. St
Edith L. Bailey
Carolyn Williams
Hillview Rd
Lily Hedges
Locust St
Frances Rolin
McLouth
Jack Armstrong
N. St
Colleen Janney
St. Ame
Lawrence area lakeside retreat and open house at Forbes AFB
Lawrence residents are invited to Lone Star Lake for scenic views and boating after a wet spring. Forbes AFB in Kansas will host an Armed Forces Day open house with 1 to 5 pm flying displays and vehicle exhibits. KU figures include Louis La Coss named a distinguished service city, with ties to Lawrence through family residents.
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Lone Star Lake
Lawrence
Washington Creek
CCC
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
U.S. Highway 75
Armed Forces
Army
Navy
Air Force
Kansas University
Alumni Association
Louis LaCoss
St. Louis Globe Democrat
LaCoss
William LaCoss
Ky. St
R. P. Cowboy
Distributing Bill To Go Into Effect Without Signature
Gov. George Docking said he would allow a 57.5 million dollar sales tax distribution to schools social welfare and other programs to become law without his signature. He cited timing to free cash and residue distribution June 2 1959 after the legislature failed to merge funds.
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Topeka 7
George Docking
Docking
Ito
Kansas State and Kansas Students Duel in Friendly Canoe Race
Six canoes carry three men each from Kansas State and Kansas University leaving Manhattan at 6 a.m. to paddle six hours down the Kaw River to Lawrence. Alpha Phi Omega members, former Boy Scouts, will sail the course. The event was postponed last fall and will be followed by a dinner.
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Kansas University
Kansas State
Manhattan
Kaw River
Lawerence
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Fourteen KU Juniors Elected to Sachem Honors Group
Fourteen Kansas University juniors were elected to Sachem, Omicron Delta Kappa, the national honor society for senior men. Selections are based on scholarship and leadership. Recipients include Robert G. Billings Russell Daniel L. Casson R. R. Claiborne John P. Feighner eWHs ville Philip G. Heinschel Smith Center Stephen H. Hil Stewart R. Horejsi Salina Lynn H. Kindred Emporia Patrick D. Little Lynn H. Miller Dodge City David A. Onties Hutchinson Richard P. Patterson Kansas City Missouri Douglas A. Scott Ottawa and Chester B. Vanatta Bartlesville Oklahoma.
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Kansas University
Sachem
Omicron Delta Kappa
Robert G. Billings
Russell
Daniel L. Casson
Topeka
R. R. Claiborne
Amarillo
Tex
John P. Feighner
Ewhsville
Philip G. Heinschel
Smith Center
Stephen H. Hil
W. Eighth St
Stewart R. Horejsi
Salina
Lynn H. Kindred
Emporia
Patrick D. Little
Wichita
Lynn H. Miller
Dodge City
David A. Onties
Hutchinson
Richard P. Patterson
Kansas City
Douglas A. Scott
Ottawa
Chester B. Vanatta
Bartlesville
Oke
Missing girl case prompts vehicle inquiry in St Louis
A St Louis report describes a girl missing after being seen in a man’s car. A caller obtained a license number but could not confirm the state. The girl is small for her age, around a year, about 40 pounds, with two front teeth missing. The father notes her eyes are striking and says a gray coat is missing along with other clothing.
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James Hampton
Kathy
St. Louis
Kansas Senate Passes Journal Corrections For Amendments
The Kansas Senate approved resolutions to correct the journal for three proposed constitutional amendments to go before voters in the general election. Attorney General John Anderson had ruled the proposals invalid for improper printing in 1957, and one amendment's ballot title was deemed defective. He said he would sue if the Legislature did not act on the title. The other amendments address water conservation flood control projects and changing Supreme Court justice selection methods.
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Yopeka
Kansas Senate Today
Atty
John Anderson
Senate
Anderson
Supreme Court
Four Colombia Leaders Kidnapped by Rebels
A rebel band kidnapped four of five members of Colombia's ruling military junta at dawn. The group included Maj. Gen. Gabriel Paris, president of the junta. They were released later. Rear Adm. Ruben Piedrahita announced the freeing on radio. No motive or captors identified.
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Bogota
Colombia
Ruben Piedrahita
Gabriel Paris
Kansas House members face reelection lure in AP survey
An Associated Press survey shows 56 members plan or likely plan to seek reelection while 60 remain undecided and 9 say they will not run. The survey covers all 125 House seats with Senate members holding over.
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Topeka
Kansas House
Associated Press
House
Senate
GOP
Jess Taylor
Tribune
Dale Saffela
Garden City
Weber
Marion Mathews
Winfield
Bea Jacquart
Elmer Russell
St. John
Ben Weaver
Mullinville
James Pratt
Odd Williams
Topeka Woman Seeks Damages Over Shock After Stranger Visit
Mollie Marie Horton alleges shock and damages of 7000 dollars after a stranger entered her Topeka home while Moore's Furniture Co. sent a representative to pick up a chair. The district court petition, filed Wednesday, accuses the company of failing to inform her of the visit time.
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Topeka
Mollie Marie Horton
Moore’s Furniture Company of
Moore's
Templar Seeks Endorsements in Judgeship Bid
Arkansas City attorney George Templar is asking Kansas legislators to back him for the federal district judgeship vacancy left by Judge Arthur J. Mellett. He reports 28 of 32 Republican Senators and over 70 of 83 House Republicans have endorsed or signaled support, with telegrams sent to U. S. Senators Frank Carlson and Andrew F. Schoeppel and to GOP national committeeman Harry Darby.
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Topekap
George Templar
Arkansas
Kansas
Templar
Arthur J. Mellett
House
U. S
Frank Carlson
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Edward F. Ann
Arthur Stanley
Lloyd Ruppenthal
McPherson
GOP
Dulles Heads to Copenhagen for NATO Talks
Secretary of State Dulles departs for Europe to push NATO unity against Soviet pressure. He will meet NATO foreign ministers in Copenhagen to press for Arctic inspection zones and a summit agenda while warning of the USSR's peace propaganda to divide the Western alliance.
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Washington
Dulles
Europe
Agid
North Atllantic Treaty Organization
Copenhagen
NATO
Soviet Union
Chemistry awards honor KU students and fellows
The 1957 58 chemistry awards recognized Kane sas University students at a KU banquet. John A Davis Jr won outstanding student of the year and a medal from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Chemists. Four major fellowships went to graduate students from Wichita Lawrence Winters Dorr Mich Jack Kay St John and Alan Syverand Brookings S D. NSF fellows include Davis Hobbs Franzen Levine. Two high school scholars also received KU scholarships honoring Dr R Q Brewster. John Bailor Jr spoke at the Kansas Union event.
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Kanesas University
John A. Davis Jr
Topeka
Chicago
American Institute of Chemists
Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry
David Mehilner
Wichita
du Pont
American Oil Company
Lawrence Winters
Santa Ana
Calif
Gene Heasley
Dorr
Mich
Pan American Petroleum Foundation
Monsanto Chemical Company
Jack Kay
St. John
Alan Syverand
Brookings
S. D
American Chemical Society
San Francisco
National Science Foundation
John A. Davis
Charles Hobbs
Emporia
Hugo Franzen
Honolulu
Hawaii
Isaac Levine
New York City
Davia
William E. McCollum
Leavenworth
Michael Ray Sandner
Caldwell
R. Q. Brewster
Banequet
Kansas Union
John ‘Bailor Jr
Tllinois University
Theater Owners Sue Kansas City Star Over Advertising Practices
Theaters owners Alys Mae Amoneno and Ernest G. Amoneno of Pittsburg Kansas sue in U S District Court seeking 28500 damages under the Sherman Act They allege the Kansas City Star forced them to buy both morning and evening editions and two column ads when only one column was needed covering Jan 6 1948 to July 20 1967 The Star previously faced a 1955 monopolization conviction and Supreme Court review was declined.
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Alys Mae Amoneno
Pittsburg, Kas
Aladdin Theater
the Star
Kansas City
Supreme Court
KU Law Professor Addresses County Bar Meeting
Paul E. Wilson associate professor of law at Kansas University was the featured speaker at the Douglas County Bar Association monthly meeting at the Hotel, Elkbridge. He discussed U.S. Supreme Court history on segregation and noted Law Day USA observed nationwide.
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Paul E. Wilson
Kansas University
Douglas County Bar ‘Association
Ekbridge
Wilson
Rioeey
Kansas
United States
U.S
Fare Wilson
Supreme Court
Naval Association
U.8.a
Eisenhower’s buzzer tale linked to dog’s erratic ring
Cabinet Secretary Bob Gray recounts a moment after President Eisenhower’s stroke when he answered a buzzing desk button. The tale includes the President noting his dog Heidi pressed the buzzer and comments on the commotion while Gray recalls the odd moment.
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Washington
Roberto
Gray
Eisenhow
Eisenhowerer
Bob
Eisenhower
Gray Rolates
Old School Building Bought by Union in Kansas
Local 512 of the American Federation of Musicians bid 2300 dollars for the old Kaw Valley School building and land near Lawrence. Newton E. Jerome said extensive renovations will create a rehearsal hall and rental venue with a large main room, added front room, side rooms, and a basement apartment for KU student members who will manage maintenance and rentals.
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American Federation of Musicians
Kaw Valley
Lawrence
Newton E. Jerome
Jerome
Kansas University
Musicians Union
Adcock Brothers Face Court Action In Vagancy Pleas
In Atwood, Roy and Raymond Adcock received 30 day jail terms for vagancy. Their brother Bernard Adcock pled innocent and was jailed for failing to post 3500 bond. Trial set for Monday. the three are brothers. Leroy Miles fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding. Gordon Bower won 530 dollars in damages from Omer Albert Bowman in a Maple Lane car crash suit filed Sept 11, 1957.
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Roy Adcock
Raymond Adcock
Atwood
Bernard Adcock
Gordon Bower
R. I. St
Omer Albert Bowman
Th Maple Lane
Bower
Benson to Visit Soviet Union in July
Secretary of Agriculture Benson announced plans to visit the Soviet Union in July or shortly thereafter. He indicated the trip follows an invitation extended by Soviet agriculture minister V. Matakevich and emphasized ongoing bilateral agricultural discussions.
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Washington
Benson
Soviet Union
Berson
V. Matakevich
Explorers Plan One Mile Canoe Trip From Winay Ville
Twelve Explorer Scouts from Trinity Lutheran Church will canoe one mile on the Niangua River from Winay ville to Bennet Springs State Park in Southern Missouri this Saturday and Sunday. Four week leaders will accompany them. departure from Lawrence is early Saturday with a late Sunday return.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Missouri
Winayville
Bennet Springs State Park
Niangua River
Lawrence
Jerry Redford
New York St
Joel Fritze
W. 19Th St
Burke Willee
Owens Lane
Larry Benander
Greever Terr
Bob Guffin
Learnard Ave
Dan Hazelet
Barker Ct
Brian Grace
R. I. St
Herb Kasold
Bob Strunk
N. H. St
Dave Palmerlee
Stratford Rd
Dave Burnett
Dakota St
Jimi Anderson
University Dr
Jere Hodshire
H. S. May
Tally District
Don Strunk
Larry Underwood
Kansas City
Kas
Dulles Challenges Reds To Demonstrate Goals
Secretary of State Dulles, en route to an Atlantic pact meeting, urged the Soviet Union to prove its sincerity toward a summit conference. He cited the U.S. Arctic inspection proposal before the United Nations Security Council as a test of Soviet intent.
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Washington
Dulles
Soviet Union
U.S
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
Berle to Return to TV on NBC Next Fall
Milton Berle will return to television with a weekly half hour show at 9 p.m. on NBC starting next fall. CAED OF THANKS The Charles G. Duver family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness shown during illness and death of loved one.
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Milton Berle
Weiner
NBC
Charles G. Duver
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