Ike Urges GOP Drive In No Longer Solid South
President Eisenhower asserts the South is no longer solidly Democratic and urges Dixie Republicans to launch an immediate push to gain Greenberg control of Congress next year. He cites 20 years of rising GOP strength and notes the 12 Southern states gave 48 percent of votes to the Republican ticket last year, over 50 percent in six states.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Dixie
Greenphire
Congress
South
Louisville
Oa Dition
Flaw
Free World
Ge Pobliegh
Five Traffic Deaths Raise State Toll to 184
Five fatalities in Kansas traffic incidents increased the year’s death toll to 184, compared with 210 a year earlier. In a two car crash five miles west of Yates Center on US 54, Mrs. Leon Friend 25 Ottawa their five year old son Bill and Mrs Loretta Cuillo 34 New York City died. Also killed was Fred T. Birch 49 Ottawa struck by a police car on an emergency run. Robert Chester Lehman 18 Ramona was injured fatally when his car hit a bridge abutment on K4 about 20 miles southwest of Abilene.
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Bu Dha Associated Press
Kansas
Yates Center
U. S
Leon Friend
Ottawa
Bill
Loretta
Cuillo
New York City
Senators Vote Down Post Office Hikes
The Senate Appropriations Committee rejected House cuts, keeping Post Office funding at 3.192 billion dollars for fiscal 1958. It dismissed a 2 million dollar add and Postmaster General Summerfield’s request for more, after the House trimmed 68 million from the postal budget.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Post Office Department
Summerfield
Cordley sixth graders publish new Cordley Monitor issue
Lawrence students of the Cordley Sixth Grade, Maurice A. Lucas, released an edition of the Cordley Monitor featuring diverse pupil articles. The six page issue highlights school news and student work for publication. The Lawrence Cancer Fund Drive totals reach 5501 dollars and 46 cents with 111 dollars and 63 cents from Lawrence public school employees. J D King notes rural district collections still to come, optimistic to hit a 36000 dollar goal. Kansas University Class of 1907 reunion planning progresses with final session at Memorial Union Pine Room. Co chairs John Gage and Roy Moore lead the 50 year reunion plan. George Muilenburg, recent Teenage Roadeo winner, competes in Sterling state Roadeo. Don Welling to accompany Muilenburg, Jaycee contest expectations include written safety regulations tests and driving skill obstacle course. State champion to be named at Saturday banquet.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Public
J.D. King
Kansas University
Memorial Union Pine Room
Kul
John Gage
Kansas City
Roy Moore
George Muilenburg
Roadeo
Sterling
Don Welling
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mullenburg
State Jaycee Organization
Tornado Harms Farm Area in McPherson County
In McPherson County a tornado caused property damage and injuries near a farm complex west of Wink. A man and his wife were injured as trees were uprooted and structures damaged by the flynary winds. Emergency crews responding to the scene reported shattered outbuildings and disrupted power lines.
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McPherson
Mosiimine
Wink Bade
Energetic Minds A Need Murphy Says
Dr Murphy spoke on a federal issue today warning against waste in schools and government. He urged responsible spending and criticized political actors who would curb progress to save funds. He stressed unity of public service workers to oppose wasteful practices.
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Murphy
County Schools Graduation Clinic Programs Highlight Juvenile Aspirations
The article notes voluntary adult education values aiding youth insight into adulthood. Douglas County officials chose a speaker for mass graduation exercises featuring eight grade graduates and an elementary rural orchestra. Cheryl Bowman plays the processional on organ. Rev. Leland Wilson gives invocation and benediction. Diplomas are presented by Mrs. Emmin Berg, county superintendent of schools.
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Cation
Pearson
Douglas County
County
Cheryl Bowman
Pleasant Grove
Leland Wilson
Lone Star Church of the Brethren
Emmin Berg
Mother Raises Son From Infancy Twice in El Monte
In El Monte California Mrs Mabel Werrett reports her son Melvin E Hewit now mentally back to age 10 after a brain injury in October 19 blank. He is 32 with Navy service a former wife and a daughter aged 5. Doctors say he is developing and regaining maturity though the injury halted his growth. A separate item notes a divorce suit filed in District Court by Donna Jean Evans against Tommy Lee Evans.
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EL Monte
Calif
Mabel Werrett
Donna Jean Evans
Tommy. Lee. Evans
Traffic Study Schedules Iowa Shopping Center Impact
The Lawrence Traffic Commission reviews traffic plans at 9th and Try Street for a new shopping center and parking lot. Acting Police Chief Bill Cox cites a 24 hour average of 4 672 cars on Iowa Street, notes potential delays on Ninth Street, and discusses signals, center entrances, and possible four way stop at 5th and Miss Sts. Overhead signs and center line painting on Massachusetts and Sixth Streets are planned once funds clear.
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Lawrence Traffic
Moro N Ninth
Traffic Commission
Towa
Bill Cox
Nna Street
Amy
Cox
State Highway Department
Norith Street
Tews
Sth
Miss. Sts
J. B. Young
la. St
Run Wehr Oon
Kroy
Tridan
Young
6Th
Mass, Sts
Massachusetts Street
Sixth Street
Kansas University Volleyball Placed Third in Tourney
Kansas University's volleyball squad took third in the intercollegiate division at the national tournament in Memphis Tennessee. In the open match KU lost to the No. 2 team, Stockton Call YMCA 15-7 15-7. George Williams College defeated KU in the losers bracket 15-8 6-34 25-10. Florida State won the Intercollegiate title.
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Kansas University
Memphis
Railroad makes a charge against insurgent group
Missouri Pacific Railroad officials charged an insurgent group led by T. G. Davis of New York with seeking to take total control of the Missouri Pacific. The dispute centers on governance and power within the railroad’s management.
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T. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
T. G. Davis
New York
Missouri Pacific
Topeka man forfeits bond over left turn charge
Jacob Stephen of Topeka forfeited bond after missing a Thursday police court appearance on a charge of making an illegal left turn. A stray note states a Mynah bird from Thailand can talk, whistle, and live up to 30 years.
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Jacob Stephen
Topeka
Thailand
All Breed Dog Show Draws 471 Entrants
The Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club hosts the first all breed dog show and obedience trial with 471 entrants. Rings run from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring numerous breeds and the Junior Showmanship competition, plus a parade of AKC champions and obedience title holders at 7 p.m.
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Oai Salupey
Yorksure
P. m
Jia.om
Hop
Doppom
AKC
Memorial Hospital Prentis Showaller Patient List
A mixed list of names and addresses appears under Memorial Hospital notes, including Mae Aut, Jenelle Powell, Raleigh Morgan, Phyl Faulenmer, Amelia Raffetlock, Lucindsy Smith, Thomas Edmonds, Sam Neville, Robert Enneking, Emma Eisele, Roger Siroky, Mac Aul, Phyllis Faulcomer, and Mnnle Rosenbaum with street addresses across Ohio St Prairie Ave Vt St and Oak St, indicating a patient or staff registry.
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Prentis Showaller
Mae Aut
Jenelle Powell
Ohio
Raleigh Morgan
Fedora
Phyl’ His Faulenmer
Prairie Ave
Amelia Raffetlock
Lucindsy Smith
Thomas Edmonds
Sam Neville
Wichita
Robert Enneking
Opeka
Emma Eisele
Adore
Roger’ Siroky
Mich, St
Mac Aul
Vt St
Phyllis Faulcomer
Mnnle Rosenbaum
Baby Bey
Oak St
Writers Workshop Meets at Lawrence Public Library
The writers workshop will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday in the directors room of the Lawrence Public Library. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
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Lawrence Public Library
Government agency budget cuts listed across programs
The page itemizes agency programs with allocations and reductions including Stile experiment stations 101,000. Marketing insearch and service 24,316,600. Commodity stabilization service 178,377,500. Crop insurance 6,376,700. Farmers Home Administration loans 209% millions. soil and water conservation payments 535 millions. Future conservation reserve program limits set at 250 millions per calendar year.
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Stile
Farmers Home Administration
American Soldier Drowns in Lake Superior Tragedy
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan a U S soldier Pvt Alvin J Peele of Kansas City Kansas and Canadian civilian Howard Ross of Pointe Maqninse Ont drowned when their boat capsized on Lake Superior. Bodies recovered early today.
Deaths and Funerals of Chester Lofflin in Kansas City
Chester Lofflin age 48 a former Velvet Freeze manager died Thursday at St Marys Hospital in Kansas City He had eight years with Velvet Freeze three years in Kansas City and earlier worked for Montgomery Ward A funeral is set for Saturday morning at D W Newcomers Kansas City Surviving are his wife Ethel two daughters Wanda Masters of Kansas City and Jeng Hansen of Vallejo California a brother Marion Lofflin a sister Edith Himes a father John Lofflin and a grandfather Harrison Lofflin of St Joseph Various relatives were notified including Phil Nair and others in the Kansas City and Brookville areas.
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Chester Lofflin
Lawrence
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kansas City
Velvet Freeze
Johnson County
Phil Nair
Lofflin
Montgomery Ward
D. W. Newcomer's
Ethel
Wanda Masters
Kansas, City
Jeng Hansen
Vallejo
Calif
Marion Loft Hit
Edith Himes
Brookville
John Lofflin
Welborn
Harrison, Lofflin
St Joseph
Memorial notices show multiple local deaths and funerals
Funeral services are planned for several individuals: a 132 N. Y. St. resident died Thursday with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Frar Gleedh of Kansas City Mo has funeral details pending. Flora Elmore Stout 81 of Baldwin died Thursday with services at Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. survivors include relatives in Los Angeles Mission St. Louis Metropolis and Baldwin communities.
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C. Beurman
N. Y. St
Rumsey Funeral Home
Harold Hamilton
Oak Hill Cemetery
Frar Gleedh
Kansas City
Lee, Pitts
Ohio St
Fred. Greed
Lawrence
Herbert
Richard
Clarence
Flora Elmore Stout
Baldwin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Union County
James Edward Stout
Johnson County
Stout
Lamb
Willis Warner
Oakwood Cemetery
Fret Sharp
Mission
Miss Pear Stout
William Elmore
St. Louis
Minte, Hollay
Metropolis
Tnl
Police Investigate 3 Local Burglaries
Lawrence police probe three break ins from late Thursday night to early morning. Two groups likely involved with Pinckney School safe cracking. $400 taken. Pete's Aligning Shop and the Sport Shop on Elm Street also burglarized with an electric drill and fishing gear seized.
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Lawrence
Bill Cox
Pinckney School
W. 6Th St
Dick Stanwix
Cox
Stanwix
Pinckney
Pete
Elm St
3Rd and Elm Sts
West Coast minister serves at Meriden church years and alumni events planned
The article details Jor Hangent’s career from a West Coast ferian to the Congregational Church, his moves to First Congregational Church of Meriden Connecticut in 1945 and his current pastorate since 1951, his roles on mission committees, and his leadership positions. It also lists a three day commencement program with an Alumni Supper, Class of 1957 Breakfast, and gatherings of various alumni groups and officers of the Endowment Association.
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Ferian
Congregational Church
First Congregational Church of
Meriden
Conn
Jor
Hangent
Prudential Committee
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Congregational Christian Service Committee
Congregational Conference
Southern California
Southwest
Memorial Union
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Annual Association
Endowment Association
Phi Beta Kappa
Mortar Board
Markets at a Glance: Mixed Trends Across Commodities and Stocks
Pulls from Kansas City cattle and hog data show varied livestock activity with prices and daily volumes. Wheat and corn futures move. soybeans and oats mixed amid liquidation signals while Wall Street industrials push the market higher on stronger volume and blue-chip leadership.
Polio booster shots urged as immunity remains high
The health authorities state there is no contraindication to booster doses. Studies show high immunity from this method and maintenance over time. Only those who had the 1954 Kansas Field Trials polio vaccine may need a booster, due to earlier dosing gaps. Consult a physician or local health department for polio shots if not yet received.
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Kansas
Navy Flying Boat Crash Rescued In San Francisco Bay
Sixteen Navy flyers aboard a large Trade Wind flying boat were rescued minutes after the craft plunged into San Francisco Bay. All aboard were accounted for and reported no casualties according to Navy officials.
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Avakland
Gant
San Francisco Bay
Navy
Sub Rescues Navy Fliers
The submarine Bream rescued 10 men from four rafts early today after a Navy P2V patrol plane ditched in the Pacific 170 miles southwest of Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Bream
Pacific
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