Ex-editor Thorpe of Nation's Business dies at 76
Thorpe former head of the KU Department of Journalism and long time editor of Nation's Business died after long cancer illness at 76. A native of Martinsville Virginia he taught at Washington University and KU and wrote for Collier's. He authored major works and served in journalism and business circles with the U S Chamber of Commerce publication. Survived by his wife.
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Obituary notes for Lilian Isabel Day family ties
Lilian Isabel Day, married in 1903, is linked to two sons Day Thorpe a music critic for the Washington Star and Merle Thorpe Jr a Washington D C lawyer. Also mentioned are two sisters Mrs Harper Bower of Ellsworth and Mrs Ray Eldridge of Mt Vernon Washington and a brother Clyde Thorpe living in Alaska.
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Alaska
Ex Korea War Prisoner Seeks Honorable Discharge
Douglas Stephens, 23, of Amarillo Texas, sues in U S District Court for an honorable discharge after an undesired finding by a Ft Sheridan review board He alleges an unconstitutional star chamber process and seeks reinstatement of veteran benefits and POW hardship pay plus $1630.
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Demonstrators Battle Police in Greek City
In Athens Pare riots erupted as police clashed with demonstrators. Police fired on stone throwers and the British Institute Building was severely damaged. About 50 police and civilians were treated for injuries in hospitals or first aid stations amid protests over British rule in Cyprus.
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82 Japanese Miners Trapped After Mine Blast
TOKYO police reported 82 miners trapped when a blast sealed a two-chamber mine on Hokkaido. Two were rescued, one in serious condition, and 49 others remained missing two hours after the explosion due to gas fumes.
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Utah Man Arrested Over Polygamy Ties and 32 Children
Salt Lake City police arrested a 52 year old construction worker accused of having 32 children with three wives. He faces a charge of unlawful cohabitation as authorities note his religious beliefs prompted polygamy.
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Harlow
Moss
Fuel Tank Pact Reported For Beech Aircraft
Negotiations involve a multi million dollar contract with Republic Aviation Corp for jettisonable fuel tanks to be built by Beech Aircraft Corp for FMF and RFSF jet fighters. Beech officials say production will occur at the Farmingdale New York plant for the Air Force program.
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Rescuers Save Women Hunter In Howling Wyoming Blizzard
In a Wyoming blizzard rescuers pulled Mildred Ernst 55 of Worland from 9000 to 10000 feet on Washakie Needles. She was taken to a hospital and listed in good condition after ground party brought her from Col McCoy ranch. Ernst was with husband Joseph, co owner of four radio stations, and a guide who went for help as night fell.
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Pans Under Ice Boxes Echo Old Customs In Cooling Talk
In a Detroit visit the author recalls 1910s 1920s cooling methods from wells wind pumps and ice houses. Family memories contrast past milk butter storage with modern 1956 built in ice ejectors and fuss over novelty comforts.
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New York
Detroit
Ohio
Police Hold 99 After Cab Driver Is Overpaid
Boston cab driver William Epstein of Revere says a man gave him a $100 bill for a 65 cent fare and he gave 35 cents change. Police hold the money at headquarters for the rightful owner.
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Jury awards $1000 damages for slap in Shawnee case
Mrs. Betty Hook of Watson claims she was slapped by Floyd Snell during an argument in Shawnee County District Court. The impact allegedly caused an auto crash and severe injuries. she sought $1000 damages.
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Shawnee County
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General Dean Tears During Medal of Honor Ceremony
An-Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, hero of Taejon, fought back tears at his Presidio ceremony ending a 32 year Army career. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor pinned the Combat Infantryman badge as Dean recalled infantrymen killed before they could wear honors. Dean noted his driver Lynton was killed 16 hours before the war ended. Dean had earned the Medal of Honor in Taejon and endured three years in Communist prisons after capture.
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Court Backs Parents On Son Switching Charge
A Detroit recorder’s court jury acquitted Anthony Meskoutis and Stella Meskoutis of cruelty charges involving their 10 year old son George. The incident centered on the boy pulling hair from his mother’s head during a dispute.
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