Campaign ends as Eisenhower Stevenson bid for votes
Control of Congress hangs in balance as Eisenhower and Stevenson close their campaigns. White House telecast appeals go to voters while Nixon and Stevenson rally supporters. Weather expected cold and sunny with snow flurries. campaigns urge walking and calling neighbors to boost turnout amid crossfire over “Red smear” charges.
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Kansas election forecast ushers in cloudy skies and chilly temps
Topeka reports partly cloudy skies and near 50 degree highs for tomorrow's Kansas election. Forecaster Tom Arnold warns of a hard freeze tonight with minimums dipping into the 20s in the north and around 30 in the south. He notes a shift to the 50s in the southwest Tuesday and cites recent western Kansas lows of 49 at Hill City and 20 at Goodland, while Chanute, Olathe, and Dodge City show mid-30s to low-60s. Only light weekend precipitation noted.
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Early Winter Forecast Hits Elections Mood
Washington weather forecast saysTuesday will resemble early winter across most areas with cold air from Canada dropping temperatures but sunny skies. Some northern spots may see snow flurries though no major storms are expected. The forecaster cautioned that predicting storms could shift within hours.
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Community Chest Drive Opens. goal at city launches
Downtown campaign begins toward a $22 827 goal as advance gifts total 1 654 05 reported by chair man Dale Sillix. Claude Norris leads business division soliciting firms while residential drive starts next week. A feather sign at City Hall will progress toward the goal with every additional 1 000 raised. kickoff breakfast at Hotel Eldridge at 8 a.m. Continued on Page 2.
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Vast Armada in Hunt for Plane With 42 Aboard
The Navy deployed about 200 planes and 25 surface craft in a wide search for a missing four engine Lockheed Constellation carrying 42 aboard. The craft vanished after departing Patuxent River Md for the Azores with 21 passengers and 21 crew. The hunt covers a 120 mile strip from the Jersey coast to the Azores as weather and sea conditions vary.
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White House denounces Stevenson red propaganda charge
The White House calls Adlai Stevenson’s claim that Eisenhower endorsed Republican campaign material a standard Communist propaganda charge. Hagerty says the remark is ridiculous. Nixon to respond in a nationwide address from Denver. Eisenhower to speak in the election eve broadcast, from a TV studio due to political nature.
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Colorado Road Wrecks Force State of Emergency
Governor Dan Thornton proclaimed a state of emergency in Colorado citing mounting highway deaths 326 so far this year and 38 more than 1953 at this point. The National Guard was alerted to help curb the fatality rise amid grim October tolls and a high rate of child deaths.
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Kansas Nears Vote as Quiet Campaign Ends
One of the quietest general election campaigns in a quarter century nears an end in Kansas as voters prepare to decide on a U S senator six congressmen and a full slate of state officers. The race features Sen Andrew Schoeppel Republican seeking a second term against Democrat George McGill, with attention on the 1st and 2nd district congressional races and the governorship. Polls show apathy with turnout uncertain, while weather looks promising for Tuesday voting.
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Costello Admits He Did Not Injure Self
Joseph Costello a Greenlease ransom figure admitted he did not shoot himself. Police chief James E. Chapman said Costello spoke of being shot in the chest while cleaning a gun at 3 30 a m in St Louis His condition was listed as good at Jewish Hospital He avoided naming the shooter while FBI questions continued about the missing ransom money and Costello previously helped tip police to Hall and Heady before their execution in the Kansas City case.
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Army Adjustment Rules Allow Wives to Return Home
In Heidelberg Germany, US Army announces travel regulations allowing Army wives overseas to return home at government expense. Previously soldiers faced hardship as wives struggled with life abroad, often pushing service members to bear the burden.
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Preparations Begin For Homecoming At K U Next Weekend
Lawrence plans a gala University of Kansas Homecoming next weekend with events across campus. A convocation to dedicate the $34 million Physical Sciences Building will feature former Chancellor Deane Malott as speaker at 9:20 a.m. Friday, followed by a pep rally, open house, and alumni registration. A basketball preview, Homecoming Follies, and house-decorating judging anchor Friday night. The Kansas vs Nebraska football game closes the day of events on Memorial Stadium.
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Russ-Built Planes Bomb China Nationals Island
Russian built bombers raided near Formosa island at noon, official reports say. One raider reportedly shot down by ground fire. Five killed and nine wounded as bombs fell. escort fighters described as LA style and MiG jets used by Chinese Reds are suspected.
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City IN 383 Registration Totals for Tuesday Voting
City records show 11 383 residents registered in County IN 383 for Tuesday’s election the smallest eligible general election turnout in recent years City Clerk Harold Fisher notes only 6 000 anticipated city votes with county totals hard to estimate due to rural nonregistration Historical records show higher registrations and votes in 1948 1952 and 1950 with county totals reaching 15 135 in 1952 and city voting around 10 062 in that year.
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Here's Where to Vote in Lawrence and Douglas County
A published list details all 28 polling places in Lawrence and Douglas County townships including Eudora Kanwaka and Lecompton. County clerk deputy D E Mathia notes absentee ballots will be under 100 today with 453 requested in 1952 and only 18 military ballots requested this election.
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