Triple murder shocks Alabama gospel family in Ashland
In Ashland Alabama three women from a gospel singing family were found dead in a rural home. A barefoot killer wielding a 10 inch kitchen knife remains at large while the estranged husband was jailed for questioning. The bodies are identified as Mrs John D Martin 40, Ethel Oyle 63 and Everlena Ogle 82. Public Safety Director Floyd Mann calls the scene savage and notes no robbery motive.
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Ashland
Ala
Nas
John D. Martin
Paul G. Levie
Ethel Ogle
Public Safety
Floyd Mann
Marvin Brown
Martin
Talladega
Alabama
Hase
Kennedy Attacks Nixon Sharply in Illinois Campaign
Senator John F Kennedy broadened his attacks on Vice President Richard Nixon across Illinois as crowds gathered in Alton Granite City and Duluth. He compared Nixon to McKinley and Dewey, urged bold domestic programs, and urged voters to back a Democratic victory for the 27 electoral votes.
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Aston
Ill
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Illinois
Kennedy
Nixon
William McKinley
America
Alton
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
Granite City
Floyd Jell
Chicago
Duluth
St. Louis
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
CFCA Ranks Third in Douglas County Taxpayers
CFCA, a large fertilizer plant operator southeast of Lawrence, is listed as the third largest taxpayer in Douglas County with a $102 512.01 payment, after a clerical error omitted it initially from the 10 largest taxpayers list.
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Cooperative Farm Chemicals Association
Lawrence
Douglas County
CFCA
Kansas Power & Light
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas
Rum -4sy Funeral Home Ad Announces Spacious Facilities
An advertisement for Rum -4sy Funeral Home highlights spacious modern facilities and a professional, respectful service. The notice emphasizes comfort, quality care, and updated amenities for families during difficult times.
IEE NOW OLDEST PRESIDENT
President Eisenhower becomes the oldest U S president surpassing Andrew Jackson as he takes the oath. The exact moment is not clear but occurs this afternoon. He will be 70 on October 14 with more than three months left in his term.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Library of Congress
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Jackson
U N Chief Refuses to Quit as Khrushchev Proposes Change
At the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold defied a Khrushchev demand to resign and scrap the secretary general post. Nehru backed the current U N structure while Khrushchev urged a three member executive and charter change. The debate halted hopes for a Khrushchev Eisenhower summit.
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Dag Hammarskjold
U.N. Post
United Nations, N. Y
U. N
Khrushchev
World Organization
Hammarskjold
U.N
Nehru
General Assembly
Nikita Khrushchev
Russia
U.N. General Assembly
Dag Hammarskiold
Nixon Defends House Group During Virginia Stop
Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Richmond with wife Pat and spoke at Capitol Square defending the House Rules Committee led by Virginia's Howard W. Smith. He criticized Senate Rule 22 while praising the House majority rule. Eisenhower and Nixon also discussed UN issues before Nixon continued to Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Richmond
Richard M. Nixon
South
House Rules Committee
Capitol Square
Nixon
Pat
Douglas Southall Freeman
Senate
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
House
New York Stock Averages Slip in Early Trading
The New York stock market opened with the Dow Jones average at 206.0, down 0.3 points, as traders weighed early indicators. The decline signals cautious sentiment across major sectors.
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New York
Wendie Sidelined At KU Band Day
Wendie Clark, 14, from Ellinwood, was sidelined when a quarter of a flute went missing during Kansas University Band Day at Lawrence. The incident occurred as KU led Syracuse 7 0 at halftime. the crowd ignored the mislaid instrument amid a 40 000 strong audience and a KU loss.
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Wendie
Kansas University
Syracuse
Ellinwood
Lawrence
Great Bend
Massachusetts Street
Wendié
Wendie Clark
Californian Wins Football Contest Sets Distance Record
Howard Moore of Pomona California wins last week's Journal World football contest setting a distance record for accuracy. He missed three games but was closest to the KU Syracuse score 14 to 7 by 22 points earning a 15 pound turkey surprise. Don Martin of Edora and Janice Clawson of Linwood take second and third with three missed games each.
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Pomona
Calif
Moore
Lawrence
Kansas
California
Ku-Syracuse
Florida
Georgia Tech
Wichita
Montana State
Alabama
Vanderbilt
Don Martin
Eudora
Janice Clawson
Linwood
Martin
Syracuse
Jayhawkers
Sec
Lawrence QB Club Meets at Hotel Eldridge
The Lawrence Quarterback Club will meet at 8:15 tonight in the Hotel Eldridge Crystal Room. Films of the KU Syracuse football game will be shown and narrated by KU coach Jack Mitchell with Chief quarterback Rusty Springer presiding.
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Lawrence
Hotel Eldridge Crystal Room
Ku-Syracuse
Jack Mitchell
Rusty Springer
Fair Conditions Expected After Weekend Thunderstorm
The Lawrence area forecasts clearing skies tonight with warmer conditions on Tuesday and a near 80 degree high. Today at 2 pm it was 75, with a morning low of 53 and tonight’s low around 50. A Sunday storm dropped 0.46 inches followed by 0.11 inches overnight, totaling 0.57 inches in 24 hours, and a bolt damaged the Harley Gower residence at 1945 Tenn. St. with a roof hole but no injuries and insurance coverage.
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Lawrence
Tenn. St
Harley Gower
Kansas
Annuel
Local Youth Dies After Highway Crash In Lawrence
An 18 year old Lawrence youth Donnie Ribordy Taylor died after being thrown from a car when it skidded broadside into a cattle truck at the East Lawrence Turnpike Interchange. The driver Klaus Holsch 58 was ticketed for failure to yield and released on bond. Funeral set for Wednesday at Cooper Warren Chapel.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Donnie Taylor
Joseph Ribardy
Prairie Ave
Klaus J. Holsch
Route 1
Washington
Kan
Young Taylor
Harold Plank
Paul Plank
McLouth
Plank
Holsch
Highway 59
Taylor
Cooper-Warren
Oak Hill Cemetery
George Town
Drake's Bakery
September Rates High on All-Time Dry and Warm List
September was dry and warm ranking high in all time records. Lawrence got 1.40 inches of rain the 13th smallest on record, 2.46 inches below normal, with a 95 degree high at KU station and 98 downtown. Groundwater dropped to 23 feet below surface as rainfall remained well below normal all month.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Craig McKinnis
Jays in Good Condition For Loop Fray at Ames
Kansas University football appears fit for the Big Eight clash with Iowa State in Ames at Clyde Williams Field. A 20 000 crowd is expected. Roger Hill is the only doubtful starter after a leg injury. Bam Simpson and Fred Bukaty are likely to return from thigh and knee issues.
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Kansas University
Iowa State
Ames
Clyde Williams
Jayhawks
Syracuse
Roger Hill
Hill
Bam Simpson
Fred Bukaty
Simpson
TCU
Kansas State
Bukaty
K-State
Philadelphia recruiters quit leaving city short at work
The city faced an unusual predicament as its three job recruiters all quit to take other positions, leaving city hiring efforts in disarray. The sudden resignations sparked questions about staffing and the timeline for filling vacancies.
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Philadelphia
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Turns Warmer Next Week
The forecast predicts clear tonight and fair Tuesday with lows around 50 and highs near 80. Five day outlook shows 8 to 10 degree above normal warmth with normal highs in the mid 70s and lows in the 40s across the region and little precipitation expected.
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Kansas
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