Pikes Pesk hill climb trip and population update
Lawrence reports travel to Indianapolis for Memorial Day auto race with a party moving From Topeka to Lawrence on Highway 40 and then to Kansas City on Highway 1. Population figures announced for the nine county district show gains in Pitubuzz Parsons Arkancan City Chanute and Winfield with Duffeyville and Independence noted. Hedgen calls figures substantially correct pending routine checks.
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Lawrence
Cale Jrado Spraga
Indianapolis
Ind
Topeke
Kansas City
Pittaburg
Parsons
Arkannane City
Labette
Montgomery
Nensho
Wilson
Pitubuzz
Arkancan City
Chanute
Winfield
Kan
Duffeyuile
James M. Pendergast Named Vice President of Firm
Kansan reports on May 27 that James M. Pendergast becomes vice president of the firm after a Democratic faction buys an interest in a distribution company. The piece notes Pendergast, Jr and Weiser Kerr J. Pendergast involved in Democratic politics and business ties.
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James M. Pendergast
Kansan
Jarven Mo Pendergast
Democrati
Intenerage Co
Han Herone
Ite
Fud- Weiser
Theater Manager Dies in Wichita Family of Four Survives
Wichita theater manager Richard Jacobi died in May after a hospital stay. He left behind his wife and three young children who survive. The report notes Jacobi was a prominent local figure in the theater scene and had managed several venues in the region.
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Wichita
Kan
May
Richard Jacobi
Washington Spelling Bee Ends In Draw Among Co-Champions
In Washington on May 6th the 23rd annual national spelling bee ended with a two way draw. Co-champions Diana Reybard of East Cleveland Ohio and Cotyurtt Dean of College Park GA shared top honors after each spelling flawless rounds.
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Washington
Diana Reybard
East Cleveland
Ohio
Cotyurtt Dean
College Park
Disna
Jim Bernhard
Lanier Junior High
Houston
Tex
Alless
Cy Macs Lalty
Tewksbury
Masa
Lipzan
Colquitt
Diana Reynard
Cleveland
Lawrence summer activity enrollment rises with city schools closed
Larry Herb recreation director announced summer activities in Lawrence with 164 church choirs 7N art studio 62 swimming 11 tennis 1 model plane race 10 archery 1 chess 1 golf and more enrollments expected before opening. Walter Schwartz reports 411 inches of rain yesterday near Worden 15 miles southwest of Lawrence. Harold J Ripp University of Kansas engineering professor promoted from major to lieutenant colonel. Ramp led Midland Army Air Base ground training.
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Lawrence
Activitien Au
Larry Herb
Siansin
Tne
Art Atudio
Awim- Dane
Walter Schwartz
Worden
Harold J. Ripp
Ne. Chaeucs
Kansis
Siifridie
Midland Army Air Base
Midland
Trace
Local Births and Family Notices Sprinkle City Addresses
Memorial Hospital reports births and residents listed include Erma Johnson 1103 Penn Sylvania street Charles Worley 413 Indiana street Miriah Moi Baldwin Delores Johnson Sunnyside Mrs Erma Griffin Route 2 Martha Greet Williamate Madeline Nortis and baby girl East Eighteenth street Virginia Ryan 47 Pleasant street Ben gari Kewing Route 1 Maude Welch Route 1 Maurice Smileye ed Marsha Smiley 1404 New York street Mark Talcot John Talbott Marsha Talbott Sunflower Leland Breithaupt 934 Connecticut street Howard Thibodean 2033 Ohio street a daughter today Frank Leach 1112 Rhode Island street a daughter yesterday C K Peterson 837 meet street a daughter to Ye
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Erma Johnson
Penn Sylvania Street
Charles Worley
Indiana Street
Miriah Moi Baldwin
Delores Johnson
Sunnyside
Erma Griffin
Martha Greet
Williamate Madeline Nortis
East Eighteenth Street
Virginia Ryan
Pleasant Street
Bengari Kewing
Leland Breithaupt
Connecticut Street
Sun
Howard Thibodean
Ohio Street
Frank Leach
Rhode Island Street
C.K. Peterson
Meet Street
Turbulent Talks Over Permits and Outpost Security
An unclear report discusses halting visits, permit issues, and a distant outpost near the Formosa coast. It mentions delays, forfeiture of funds, and political pressure as authorities debate access and control along the coastal frontier and nearby islands.
Face Slaying Charge Denied in California Case
In Shasta County California a man and two youths from Oregon were jailed after a fatal confrontation. The trio, hitchhiking near Orland, fled when a car failed, later found near a brush area. Investigators say the youths received minor sentences while the man awaits further action.
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MiKay
Robert Sturn
Remy
Shasta County
Calif
Seattle
Tauteche
Bors
Par
Fas
Gaussche
Trofman
George Schrom
Hays Jaycees to Conduct Independent Census
The Hays Junior Chamber plans an independent census of Hays beginning next Wednesday under John Atking. The move seeks to verify the federal count after the 1950 figure suggested a possible undercount, with leaders noting the federal tally was not final and aiming to ensure no residents are overlooked.
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Hays
Nxt
John Atking
Thrir
Azid
Wanshan Islands Handed to Communists by Nationalists
British report says Chinese nationalists ceded the Wanshan Islands to the communists near Hong Kong. Evacuation of the blockade base south west of Hong Kong was completed by nationalist warships. The move opens Canton to foreign sea commerce for the first time in over eight months.
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Hong Kong
Wanshan
Royal British Navy
At & A.m
U S Navy to Test Guided Missile in Washington
A United States Navy plan outlines month long experiments with guided missiles. Reports describe trials involving rocket powered vessels and autonomous detection systems as part of an experimental program.
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Washington, M
Typhus Threat in Pere Epidemic Feared in Andes
Chaos from a recent earthquake and tremors triggers typhus concerns in Cuzco Peru as caves are treated for pneumonia and thousands flee high in the Andes. US Caribbean command ships blankets and medical supplies to Wichita area amid disaster relief efforts.
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Andes
Cuzco
Peru
Thraat
Leo
Caren
Secretary Leads National Symphony Tour Night
Anne Toscanini, daughter of Arturo Toscanini, becomes secretary and guide for the National Symphony Orchestra on a US tour. Her role includes handling tickets and coordinating instruments as reporters note her influence and poker talk with musicians during travel. The piece highlights her close ties to Toscanini and her unexpected rise in a major arts tour.
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Philadelphi
Philadelphia
Sound Academy ‘of Music
Fogpy
Aphant
Arturo
Wesald
NHC
Mae Toscanin
Direvter Ick
Ainetf
Anne of
Toscanini
Ertur O
Bre Ag
Doricio Corps
America
Victor Divi
Bing
Anne
Visitor Impressed With Everyday Life in Russia
The visitor describes Russia as orderly and prosperous with notable public life. He notes clean streets, plentiful goods, and a mix of modern amenities alongside limited private cars, while praising progress and the appearance of Soviet citizens during his examination of daily conditions.
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Generat
Russia
Brooklyn Dodgers
Thad Geen
Pieri
Moses
Damage action filed in Lily suit over April auto crash
A civil damage suit filed in district court seeks $15 from Owen Carl Stratford Reed against Neat Col tine Sunflower Jesse Fash and Huse Hardtner. The accident occurred April 28 at 10th and Kentucky when two cars collided. Collins is alleged as an agent for the other defendants.
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Coltison
Owen Carl
Stratford Read
Neat Coltine
Jesse Fash
Huse
Hardtner
iTenth
Kentucky
Collins
Death Notice for Albert E. Blevins of Lawrence
Albert E. Blevins died yesterday after injuries from an accident March 29 near Westmoreland. He worked as a driver for Poehler Mercantile of Lawrence and underwent emergency surgery the day after the wreck. Survived by wife Lenora and five children Ronald Donald Jacqueline James Betty Lou, all at 1246 Laura Street. mother Alice Blevins. brothers George and John. sisters Edith Moore of Denver and Dorothy Began of Lawrence. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Rumsey Funeral Home, Rev. Noah Gilbert officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Albert E. Blevins
Wd ST
Westmoreland
Blevins
Poehler Mercantile Company
Lawrence
Lenora Bleving
Ronald
Donald
Jacqueline
James
Betty Lou
Laura Street
Alice Blevis
George Blevins i Blevins
John Blevi Lawrence
Edith Moore
Denver
Dorothy
Rumsey Funeral Home
Noah Gilbert
Nurial
Oak Hill Cemetery
Labor Leader Lesinski Dies in Dearborn Home
Ken Lesinski a prominent U S congressman and head of the House Education and Labor Committee died at his Dearborn suburb home from a heart attack. He had served multiple terms in Congress and backed organized labor. He was married with seven children and had deep ties to Michigan labor circles.
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Aoepheressiian
Dearborn
Isinski
Coner
Wal Rer Lasinkki
Congress
Mir
Lesinekite
Test Stella
Barbara
Hel
Lesinski
Tens
Evie Pa
Detroit
Agin
Suversa
Explosion Kills Ten in Neal and Bes Fourteen More Hurt
A powder explosion near Neal kills at least ten and injures fourteen others amid scattered debris and damaged structures. Police report a chaotic scene as investigators examine the wreckage and search for possible causes. Local officials urge caution as the area centers on a tense aftermath with emergency crews on site.
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Neal
Salvation Army School Announces Summer Sessions
The Salvation Army will start a daily class program from Monday through June 2 at Army headquarters 729 Vermont Street. Classes run each morning from 10 to 1 o'clock for children of all ages under Superintendent Mrs. O. Anderson at the Vermont Street location.
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Salvation Army
Army
Vermont Street
O. Anderson
Wheat and cattle market notes from New York May trading
Market report shows oats and corn steady while wheat leads gains and beef cattle prices rise. notes mixed livestock activity and farm product prices. Local city produce reports list prices and shipments, with figures for May and references to Kansas City and St. Louis exchanges.
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Blausta
New York
Meeks
Vetter
Joan Level
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Empire State Building
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Masden’s Watch Shop
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OF ‘Tely
Harris Co., Inc
Massachusetts
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Manges
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Fonda Ciety
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Learnard
Lawrence Business College
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West St. St
Fred A. Bremer
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