Moonwatchers in U S See Sputnik II Today
Democrats swept major races in an off year election, signaling dissatisfaction with the Eisenhower administration. Gov Meyner won New Jersey by about 200000 votes, helping Democrats gain a State Assembly majority, while Virginia backed Republican opponents elsewhere.
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Baby bush lemur ad sparks UK paper flood of calls
An advertisement for a baby bush lemur in a Bournemouth local paper drew hundreds of inquiries and fierce reactions. AJ Cook defended the ad while locals debated ethics, with some callers labeling the animal a monster to others calling it charming.
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Patrolman Slayings Trigger Nationwide Manhunt in NC
A driver in a 1957 Pennsylvania plated car shot and killed two state troopers at separate locations in North Carolina, prompting a wide manhunt with hundreds of state patrol cars. Trooper Wister Lee Reece, 39, of Ramseur died after a speed checkpoint shooting near Ellerbe. Trooper J. T. Brown died after being shot at a U.S.1 stop near Sanford. Another trooper, R. L. Gates, found Brown wounded and Brown died at a Sanford hospital. Passenger Robert Perry Jr., 30, of Norman was jailed on an open charge.
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Charge Dismissed in Lewis County District Court
Paul Malone, 25, of De Soto Kansas, had a deadly weapon charge dismissed today as his trial in district court was about to begin. Malone was involved in an April fray five miles west of Bonner and faced accusations including accosting Parrett with a rifle.
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Eisenhower Likely to Visit London During Paris Trip
The White House indicated President Eisenhower may visit London on his way to Paris next month. A note from the city includes an advisory about an evening football game to avoid traffic, mentioning Lawrence High’s last home game at Haskell Stadium.
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Dulles Holds Special Session With Policy Men on NATO Summit
Secretary of State Dulles met with a dozen officials and policy experts from the Truman era to discuss U S proposals for the Paris NATO summit in December. Attendees included Paul Nitze Frank Pace William Draper Jr George Perkins Nelson Rockefeller and Sta rdies Stafford plus Harold Stassen and John Hughes. Dulles spoke of expanding intermediate range missile deployment beyond Britain and noted the U S aims to catch up in ballistic missile development with Russia.
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New York
Moonwatchers See Sputnik II Across Nation
Senators push U.S. rocket efforts as Moonwatchers from California to Massachusetts observe Sputnik II. Sightings alert Smithsonian scientists and echo Congress calls for faster missile and satellite development amid Eisenhower’s science address planned for Oklahoma City.
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Neutral slate wins six of seven Little Rock director seats
In Little Rock Arkansas a group of publicly neutral candidates backed by the Good Government Committee won six of seven city director posts over segregationist rivals. Only one Capital Citizens Council pick prevailed as several races remained undecided until late ballot tabulations.
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Gas Service Co Rate Hike Approved by Kansas Commission
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a $1.1 million annual increase in domestic gas rates for Gas Service Co in a 2-1 vote. Republican Richard Byrd dissented. The rise adds about 33 cents monthly for the average user across 150 communities, about a quarter of the company’s requested hike.
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Gas Service Rate Hike Matches Lawrence Prices
The Gas Service Co. raises residential rates with a new 1 000 cu ft minimum charged at 1.25 dollars and a small increase above that. Lawrence already charges 1.25 dollars for the first 1 000 cu ft and 47 cents beyond. Gas Service projects 4.16 percent earnings on current investment, below the local firm at 4.69 percent, while the ECC uses original cost at 6.9 percent for its figure. A city study by consulting engineers will finalize earnings basis next month.
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Company to Realize Net Rise in Income After Tax Rebate
Its staff completed a detailed investigation of the company and after paying more than half of the approved tax increase back, Beatly said the firm will realize an annual net income increase of 494,263 dollars. Bently noted the company would now receive a 6.9 percent …
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East West talks urged as Khrushchev taunts West
Khrushchev opened the 46th anniversary jubilee with taunts at the West over Sputniks and urged a high level East West meet. He said the US should join in peaceful scientific competition while warning against destruction if Soviet security is attacked. Mao praised industrial growth and pledged victory of communism. The crowd of about 17 000 cheered as Khrushchev mocked Vanguard and urged the world to launch Sputniks together.
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U N Sets New Talks as Red Bluff Fails to Break Impasse
United Nations disarmament talks face a renewed round after the Security Council committee approved a 24 nation resolution for quick resumption. The Soviet bloc threatened a boycott, India sought compromise, and Western powers privately debated the Indian plan amid fears of a breakdown in nearly a decade of negotiations.
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Top British Jet Crashes on Test
A large four engine prototype Britannia jet from Bristol Aircraft Co crashed during approach near the plant, killing all aboard. The plane struck a farmhouse chimney before entering woods. two nearby women suffered shock but were unharmed. The crash ends Britain’s early run at premier jet airliner status in world markets.
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Hoffa Foes Plan Appeal to AFL CIO
A coalition opposing James R. Hoffa’s Teamsters presidency plans an appeal to AFL CIO head George Meany in Washington this week to keep the union within the AFL CIO fold. They report financing their campaign in the effort.
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Lawrence and Wyandotte Meet in Prep Football Showdown
Larry Lawrence previews the unbeaten Lawrence Lions versus Wyandotte in a highly anticipated game at Haskell Stadium set for 3 tonight. He cites strong fan support as key to creating entertaining spectacles and urges attendance to witness a potential state championship bid.
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Cool Wet Spell to Persist Through Thursday
A cool wet pattern continues with cloudy skies and drizzle and little temperature change. Lawrence measured a light shower of 0.106 inch Tuesday night as occasional rain or drizzle is expected tonight and Thursday with highs near 50 and lows around 40s.
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Stough to Speak at Young GOP Session Here
City Attorney Charles J D Stough will be keynote speaker at the Second District Young Republican convention Sunday afternoon at the Eldridge Hotel. GOP leaders from Douglas, Wyandotte, Miami, Franklin, Johnson, Bourbon and other counties attend. Wes Norwood heads arrangements for the meeting beginning at 3 p m in the Big Six room.
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Commissioners Approve Budget Friendly Naismith Lighting Plan
City commissioners approve a lighting plan for Naismith Drive and Twenty Third Street intersections that fits the current budget, reduces annual lighting costs, and speeds completion within two months. City Manager Maroki Horn says only routine additions for new development will raise costs, while a prior plan would have added about 3,000 annually.
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Constitution revision progress report in Topeka
The Commission on Revision of the Kansas Constitution released a progress report stating the constitution needs considerable revision but no formal conclusions have been reached yet.
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Accuracy Reds Big Problem In Attempt to Hit the Moon
New York report notes Soviet hopes to strike the upcoming lunar eclipse with a space stunt timed for Bolshevik anniversary events. Scientists doubt Russian accuracy to hit the moon during the total eclipse, which will be visible briefly in the western United States.
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Football Crown Rides On Lions Contest Tonight
Lawrence High School faces undefeated Wyandotte for the 147 Kansas prep championship at Haskell Stadium. The mood is calm among players and students, with confident anticipation that Lawrence, ranked No. 1 in Kansas, seeks its 10th straight state title as Wyandotte threatens to move up.
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Weather forecast and temperature outlook across regions
Northeast and northwest areas expect partly cloudy skies with occasional rain or drizzle. Temperatures range from 40 to 45 degrees tonight, with highs near 50 planned for Thursday and near seasonal normals through the week. precipitation 0.18 to 0.25 inches likely in the southwest with rain or mixed precipitation possible Thursday and Sunday, while the northwest stays drier.
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