Symington presses for army balance sheet on Soviet threat
Sen. Symington urged a military balance sheet from President Eisenhower to reveal the United States standing against Soviet advances in missiles and air power. He warned the U.S. lagged in developing an intercontinental ballistic missile and criticized postwar efforts, calling for a truth crusade over secrecy. He cited German V-2 knowledge and ongoing Soviet gains as motive for renewed urgency.
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All Pupils in 4 Hillcrest Rooms Win Reading Awards
Ninety five pupils representing all third through sixth grades at Hillcrest school earned K.U. reading certificates or seals at a Friday morning assembly. Under the K.U. program a reader who completes 12 books gets a certificate, and 25 books earns a gold seal. Teachers listed include Mrs. Gra ber, Mrs. Ryther, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Stal cup, and Miss Kennedy. Judy Dennis led the flag salute and Kay Black helped with songs directed by Mrs. Ryther.
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Minnesota Governor Attacks Eisenhower Administration
Governor Freeman of Minnesota blasted the Eisenhower administration at a banquet in Great Bend Kansas, saying promises were for special interests. He spoke before about 150 Democratic leaders, with remarks from Kenneth Anderson and Georgia Neese Gray. Freeman accused the administration of glamorizing promises with modern advertising gimmicks.
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Orville L. ‘Freeman
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Court of Honor Held by Boy Scout Troop 62
A court of honor for Boy Scout Troop 62 met Thursday evening at Woodlawn School. Awards were given by A R Jacobs with tenderfoot to Larry Akers second class to Eddie Jacobs and Larry Akers merit badges in music firemanship and cooking to Dale Robison first class Scout Robert Merritt a graduate of Club Pack 3062 and Jerry Love welcomed into the troop by Scoutmaster Forrest Budd Lyle Colburn spoke on Scouting and church relations After refreshments the Scouts played basketball.
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Lyle Colburn
Swimming hole tragedy hits Kansas City youth
U Don ald French a 15 year old son of C L French drowned yesterday in a swimming hole north of a dike near the Missouri River. He and two friends swam in an overflow pond when he disappeared and was recovered in about seven feet of water.
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Dutch student and Rochester University pupil noted
Hain of the Netherlands is the student from Rochester University and Kenneth Echternacht is the high school pupil involved.
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Mechanical Difficulty Hampers Launching Plan
In Quincy Massachusetts a 6000 ton triangular radar aircraft detection craft stalled at launch when a sliding mechanism collapsed at Bethlehem Steel Co Fore River yard. Tugs will attempt a second launch during high tide as 30 such craft are planned to form a network from Norfolk Virginia to Newfoundland.
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Baptist Vacation School Opens at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School from May 31 to June 10 with sessions 9:30 to 11 each morning. Directed by Mrs. Hal Joice, the program theme is Personal Growth and welcomes children aged 3 through Junior High.
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Danger of Armed Battle Less Now Stevens Says
Secretary of the Army Robert T Stevens told a news conference on Armed Forces Day that the danger of armed conflict between the East and West is easing. He stated the national military establishment must be kept at its present strength for years and denied any ill will with Army chief Matthew B Ridgway, who retires next month and has opposed reducing manpower.
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The white lily, a common ancient garden flower
The white lily stood among the most common garden flowers in ancient times, valued for its beauty and widespread cultivation across early civilizations. Its prominence reflects long standing horticultural appreciation and symbolic meaning.
Reconciliation Follows Promise to End Beating
CHICAGO v John Benjamin pledges to stop striking his wife Anna after a long marriage marked by frequent abuse. In Superior Court Judge Holmoran witnessed a reconciliation as the couple kissed and left. Her attorney said Benjamin, a painter, had beaten her more than 2,500 times over 25 years, with their son Ronald 18.
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San Marcos University Closed After 404 Years
In Lima Peru the 404 year old University of San Marcos was closed by its governing board amid a student strike over admission exams. About 250 applicants protested, five began a hunger strike, and most students walked out as the council ordered closure until conditions improve for scholastic activities.
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University of San Marcos
Ssingathy
Cabbage Species Reaches Remarkable Heights in Channel Islands
In the Channel Islands a variety of cabbage grows unusually tall, reaching about 1 to 16 feet. The plant displays strong growth habits and is noted for its sturdy stalks, which are used for rafters in thatched cottages.
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