Flood Snares Family near Nashville Ga Rescue Impresses Stranger
A Georgia family of four narrowly survived a flash flood that washed their car under a railroad culvert near Nashville. The Tyndales, plus a passerby honeymooning baseball player Dick Walter, fought the surge and were swept end over end before being freed. Nancy, Billy, and their parents clung to survival as water pressures and whirlpools threatened them.
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May 24 Deadline Set for Union Answer in Teamsters Probe
Washington AP The AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee gave the Teamsters until May 24 to answer charges of corruption and lack of cleanup. The two hour hearing named Beck and other top officials, with Beck invoking the Fifth Amendment at Senate hearings. The committee filed a 22 page bill of particulars, and the Teamsters denied wrongdoing, saying they are being persecuted.
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Minneapolis
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Rome Bulletin Segni Resigns Amid Cabinet Rebellion
Prime Minister Antonio Segni resigned tonight after a cabinet rebellion weakened his Christian Democrats in Parliament. Segni, feverish from throat infection, handed in his resignation to President Giovanni Gronchi as Vice Premier Giuseppe Saragat and three top ministers deserted the 20 month coalition.
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Young Couple Learns City Has a Heart
A New Jersey newlywed couple stranded in Colorado on their return trip received aid from Ruth Stout of 1844 Haskell Ave. and volunteers at North Side Cafe. Stout fed them, invited them to meals, and noted she and her husband have helped about 29 others over the years with assistance from local workers who supplied gas and support. The story highlights local charity and community response.
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Haskell Ave
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North Side
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Journal World
Laxity Claimed By House Agency In Soil Payments
House investigators accuse farmers of collecting federal crop failure insurance on land also paid not to grow crops under the soil bank program. The Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee reports dealings of soil bank funds as a 1956 peculiarity. Officials defend timing and legality while noting unusual payments and offsets to farm income before the 1956 elections.
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Marvy L. McLain
Whitten
Midwest
Lost Navy Plane Found After Brief Disappearance
A Navy plane that vanished Sunday morning near Fort Lauderdale was found today far out in the Atlantic. Pilot Lt. Mason G. Maddox and crewman Marion Howell were rescued by a merchant freighter and taken aboard the Van Lessassa en route to Houston Texas. The five day forecast for Kansas calls for warm weather with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 50s. Frost was reported in rural areas around Lawrence but caused no serious plant damage.
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Houston
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Tight Money to Be Principal Target In Demo Move
Democratic leaders vow tight money, government economy and tax cuts will shape the 1958 campaigns. Sen. Smathers and seven governors say higher interest rates threaten farmers home buyers and small business, while Adlai Stevenson pins hope on foreign policy issues and Truman funds lift party coffers. National chair Butler reports $150000 net from a $10 plate dinner toward reducing a $660000 deficit.
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Adlss E. Stevenson
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Truman
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New Democratic Council Fires at Administration
A new Democratic Advisory Council was formed after adopting a plan of operations and criticizing the Eisenhower administration. The group met in San Francisco in February and reconvened for a three day session, approving statements accusing the Republican administration of appeasement in foreign affairs and of failing to curb inflation by raising interest rates and restricting credit. Dog Show, Saturday, May 14, Community Bldg.
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Late Senator McCarthy Eulogized as Watchman of Democracy
Senator Joseph McCarthy was remembered at St Matthew's Cathedral in Washington with a solemn funeral Mass attended by over 1,100 dignitaries. A Marine honor guard and a Pontifical Mass framed the ceremony as Archbishop O'Boyle and Bishop Cartwright praised him as a fearless guardian who exposed the communist threat and provided a clear view of political dangers.
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Police Crackdown on Careless Drivers in Lawrence
Lawrence police launched a crackdown on drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections. Acting Chief Bill Cox warned arrest tickets will replace warnings, citing a rise in pedestrian injuries in April and this month. Last fatality was December 19 1966 on Fifth and Miss St. He was 28 year old Robert G. Moorman. So far April saw 4 pedestrian injuries and 1 new case this month. year to date 61 accidents and 52,120 dollars in damage. Cox urged harsher action to curb unsafe lane turns and careless driving to prevent more casualties.
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Court Rules On Red Members Court Rules On Red Members
The court ruled that past Communist party membership alone does not bar law practice. It also held that labor unions fall under the National Labor Relations Act for unfair labor practices. The decision addressed exam denials for Communist ties and related bar admissions.
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New Mexico
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California
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Chamberlain on Campus After Weekend Confusion
Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas University remained on campus and denied plans to leave for professional basketball after weekend rumors of a $20,000 yearly offer from the Harlem Globetrotters. Sophomore Ron Loneski also denied any intention to withdraw amid the uproar.
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Journal-World
New Local Parking Change May Diminish Spaces Downtown
A report to the City Commission on New Stampshire Street between Ninth and Eleventh would switch from diagonal to parallel parking, risking about 60 spaces but possibly improving safety and traffic flow. The Traffic Commission backs the move. Downtown north of Ninth already uses parallel parking. The commission meets Tuesday at City Hall to consider this along with airport facilities lease and street paving policies.
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Owens
Allen Says Wilt Will Quit School for Pro Ball
Allen states Wilt Chamberlain plans to leave the University of Kansas to play professional basketball next season. He notes Wilt could earn about $20,000 as a pro, up from last year’s $100,000 figure attributed to college play. Chamberlain had not discussed the move with KU officials, and the timing remains uncertain.
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County to gain over 35000 from new tax laws
Douglas County expects more than 35000 in extra revenue next year after Kansas Legislature actions. A one percent discount removal on early tax payments boosts revenue. another law requires paid tax receipts to buy 1958 vehicle licenses. delinquent taxpayers will have names published. The county targets 98 percent collection on real estate and personal property taxes.
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Edythe Norman
Norman
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Weather Outlook for Kansas Five Day Forecast
The five day forecast for Kansas shows warm, fair weather with near normal highs around the mid seventies. Tonight and Tuesday will be mild with lows near 40s to 50s and daytime highs around 70s to low 80s. Early week readings include a low near 44 and high near 72 with a record high around 30s paralleled by cooler nights toward the end of the period.
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