Harwi weighs options after paint contract cancellation
Topeka State Highway Director Harwi says action on the attorney general opinion is unclear as the highway commission tests a new white paint sample from Sales Service Co. The panel previously voted to cancel 58 000 gallons of white striping paint for breach of delivery and specifications, with under 2 000 gallons delivered by September 14. Attorney General Johnson Anderson notes failure to meet production and delivery schedules breach of contract justifying cancellation.
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Topeka
Frank ‘Harwi
Sales Service Co
Highway Commission
Hatch
State Highway Commission
Atty
John Anderson
They Claim Smog Is Caused by Cigarettes
Los Angeles readers hear a claim that cigarette smoke is blamed for smog. The piece notes that authorities or scientists point to pollution sources beyond tobacco as the true cause of the city’s air haze.
Dulles Charts Independent Course on Suez Policy
Secretary of State Dulles signals a somewhat independent path from Britain and France in the Suez Canal dispute with Egypt. He notes differences in approach to colonialism while affirming U S Britain and France remain united on the canal's international operation.
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Washington
Dulles
Britain
France
Suéz—Canal
Egypt
Asia
Africa
Suez
United States
Ebotti
Users’ Association of Nations
Canal Passage
Los Angeles smog study counts cigarettes smoked daily
The air pollution control district reports that about 64,806,230 cigarettes are smoked daily in Los Angeles County and that this activity adds roughly 12 tons of contaminants to the air each day.
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Angeles
Air Pollution Control District
Los Angeles
APCD
Kansas Farm Prices Rise Slightly in September
Kansas farm prices edged up 0.4 percent for the month ended September 15, led by higher prices for wheat oats barley alfalfa seed hay milk and eggs while corn cattle calves hogs and chickens averaged lower. The federal and state agriculture agencies noted mid September price trends for livestock.
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Topeka
Kansas
Prices for livestock and grain shift in August
Market notes show hog prices at $15.40 per hundredweight, 70 cents below last year while beef cattle at $14.40 remain 40 cents under August levels but above mid-September 1955. Wheat rose five cents to $1.99 per bushel, up from $1.96 a year ago.
Ottawa University moves 19000 books to new library
More than 400 students and faculty at Ottawa University assisted in transferring about 19,000 books from the old library to the new Myers Library and Manual Art Center. The four hour move involved an estimated 25 tons of books.
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Ottawa
Kas
Ottawa University
New
Myers Library
Local Musicians Form KU Little Symphony
Thirteen Lawrence residents join 32 members of the Kansas University Little Symphony directed by Dean Thomas Gorton. The group, focusing on 18th century and contemporary works, will give its first concert on November 14 at KU, featuring faculty and advanced students across strings and wind instruments.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Little Symphony
Thomas Gorton
School of Fine Arts
Raymond Cerf
Ind. St
George Green
Kansas City
Kas
Carol Brumfield
Lewis
Marian Scheid
Ky. St
Marian Carlson
Wayne
Neb
Kathryn Meredith
Joplin
Hazel Bauerrichter
Quincy
Judy Gorton
US. St
Marion Organ
Ill. St
Joyce Ann Waters
Salina
Karel Blaas
Tenn. St
Wilbur Kent
Beloit
Esther Shriver
Ark. St
Margaret Bushong
Strong Ave
Sue Gewinner
Webster Grove
Donald Beene
9Th St
Alan Harris
Learnard
Marianne Marshall
Topeka
Jan Garrison
LaGrange
Marcus Hahn
Michael Conner
Dodge City
Marilyn Jo Wiens
Bete Plaine
Bruce Gardner
Independence
Don Scheid
John Mayhan
Fmporia
Austin Ledwith
N. H. St
Phyllis Glass
la. St
David Graves
Jane Hopkins
Boonsville
Edward Masters
Crescent Rd
Richard Chatelain
Wymore
James Avery
Burlington
Carrier Saratoga Can Shift Position Vastly In A Day
The U S aircraft carrier Saratoga is capable of altering its sea position by as much as 600 miles within a 24 hour period, showcasing its strategic mobility and reach across ocean theaters.
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U. S
Saratoga
Midget in Haly Gives Birth to 7% Pound Boy
Turin reports Mrs. Marie Spada, a 82 pound midget, gave birth yesterday to a 77 pound son. The mother stands 33 inches tall and the husband is two inches shorter. The delivering doctor said the child may reach the height of his parents by his fifth birthday.
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Turin
Italy
Marie ‘Spada
Shaw Urges Broad Aid for Drought Farmers
Warren W. Shaw the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Norton Kansas called for all possible assistance to drought hit farmers. He cited a $50,000 federal hay program and urged Kansas to provide funds for administrative costs as he toured much of the state with a campaign caravan. He telegraphed Roy Freeland, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, outlining the relief stance.
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Norton
Kas
Warren_W. Shaw
Kansas
Roy Freeland
State Board of Agriculture
Kanesas
Urgent drought aid urged to save Kansas cattle herds
State officials stress drought impact is severe and request immediate action. They push to use federal day program funds totaling 500000 dollars and require Kansas to provide state funds for administration to preserve cattle herds. Time is critical.
Cowles Says Eisenhower Offered Her Ambassadorship
Fleur Cowles said in Berchtesgaden that President Eisenhower once offered her an ambassadorship. She declined remarking she may be the only woman to turn down such a post, and she would not specify the country.
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Fleur Cowles
Berchtesgaden
Germany
Eisenhower
Ambassade Aftermath: Quote Highlights Detainee Sentiment
A quoted remark presents the speaker fearing imprisonment within an embassy if appointed ambassador. The statement underscores concerns about diplomatic asylum and limited personal freedom in high level postings. The context suggests a discussion on ambassadorial roles and international protection.
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