Probe Opens Into Jury Tampering Report
The Justice Department says it is examining an alleged jurytampering matter while declining to confirm Wichita microphone use amid Times reports. University of Chicago officials say recordings in five Wichita cases were made with consent from judges and attorneys.
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Eastern Kansas Regions Suffer Heavy Showers Again
Eastern Kansas endured more soaking rains with reports up to 2.18 inches in 24 hours ending 6:30 am. The Weather Bureau warned of locally heavy showers in the east and thunderstorms likely today. Clearing trends were seen in the west with cooler temperatures foreseen across western and northern areas.
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Local Watchers Restless as Fermi Tent Returns Bring No Relief
Larry Lawrence notes seven days of world series tent viewing left residents weary. Late reports claim a Marine has landed and the situation is under control with the altitude well in hand.
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Fermi
French Government Shaken by Cabinet Resignations
Paris reports resignation threats from Social Republican party members over Premier Edgar Faure's North Africa policy. Defense Minister Koenig and Veterans Minister Triboulet oppose Faure. Calls grow to resign Sourbet and possibly trigger a loss of majority before the National Assembly debate.
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North Africa
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Antoine Pinay
Ike Illness Upends 1956 GOP Campaign Tactics
President Eisenhower’s illness prompts a shift in Republican strategy for regaining control of the House in 1956. GOP Campaign Chair Richard M. Simpson says the effort will proceed, aiming for 233 seats, while insiders foresee tailored district campaigns as coat-tail hopes fade. The GOP holds 203 seats, Democrats 231, with one vacancy.
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Eisenhower’s Grandchildren Send Bubble Gum Cheer
Doctors report President Eisenhower had an excellent night and progressing well after his heart attack. Grandchildren Susan Anne and Davis sent bubble gum gifts that gave him a cheerful boost as he rested soundly for most of the night.
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Paul Dudley White
Boston
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Moroccan nationalist attacks threaten Faure coalition in Morocco
In the Rift Mountains Moroccan nationalists stab at French forces for a fifth day of guerrilla fighting. The clashes reach Paris, risking Premier Edgar Faure’s cabinet as Moh ammed Lyazidi warns terrorism will worsen without faster Moroccan reforms and notes stalled or scrapped plans.
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Rift
Paris
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Mohammed Lyazidi
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Lyazidi
Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa
Move Afoot to Hold Off On Debate at UN
Informed sources say a move is afoot to hold off U N debate on France's Algerian dispute and other hot issues until tempers subside. The top Political Committee at its opening session would get a proposal to start debate with the atoms for peace program and avoid scheduling other items for the time being. Seed your lawn now Hillview Garden Center Hiway 58 south VI 3 8241 Adv.
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Godfrey Pays $500 Over Careless Flying Charge
Television star Arthur M. Godfrey settled a careless flying complaint by paying $500. The CAA said violations stemmed from approving Godfrey’s twin engine DC3 too close to an Ozark Air Lines DC3 near Aurora Alabama on September 7.
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Truck Disaster Near Fatehgarh Kills Ten In India
A truck carrying heavy iron pumps overturned near Fatehgarh sixty miles east of New Delhi. Ten passengers were killed as pumps crushed them. fifteen others were injured.
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Flood Picture Improves on Wichita River
Heavy rain in northwest Texas raised Wichita River flood waters with Holiday Creek backing up. Officials reported slight declines since 9:30 p.m. as the river stood around 20.83 feet, nearly three feet above normal, with surveys showing some flood damage but cautious optimism that further rains may not worsen conditions.
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Wichita River
Fleasta Holiday Creek
Wichita
KU Building Projects Top $4 Million in 1955 Start
Seven major construction projects at Kansas University total about $4,368,890 as work begins on the Music and Dramatic Arts Building. The project, valued at $2.4 million, will be a four story hillside structure housing the music division and Dramatic Arts Department with extensive rehearsal spaces and a 1,148 seat theater. Rain has delayed full-scale activity but site preparation proceeds.
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Sunflower Village Auditorium Collapse Leaves Questions
Officials have not yet decided if a new structure will replace the Sunflower Village auditorium and gymnasium near Lawrence after Tuesday’s collapse. Estimated damage stands at 50 000 with no injuries. The cause is unknown and agencies involved include the Department of Defense and Public Housing Administration.
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Eight Shot in Pitched Battle at Perfect Circle Plant
In New Castle Indiana a 5000 strong sympathy protest at the Perfect Circle foundry escalated into a pitched clash. Eight people were shot including nonstrikers inside the plant and demonstrators outside. Police and state officials faced a volatile scene as efforts to disperse the crowd continued.
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Ballard
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Dillon
E. J. Kucela
Indianapolis
New Gorn Price Set at 1.58 for Douglas County Corn
Douglas County ASC chairman Bernard J. Grosdidier says the 1955 corn price support rate is tentatively 1.58 a bushel, 4 cents below 1954, based on 87 percent of parity with 107 percent normal supply. Loans and purchase agreements under CCC will aid farmers meeting acreage and grade requirements through May 31, 1956.
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Compassion and humor mark Pope Pius XII’s public audience
DOLPH SIMONS ROME Catholics and pilgrims describe Pope Pius XII as compassionate and kindly. A large public audience in the Vatican courtyard drew visitors from several countries, with the pope greeting each group in their native language and blessing Americans present. The Pontiff, though aged 79, appeared robust and engaging, waving, speaking softly, and sharing extemporaneous smiles amid cheering crowds.
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Waly
Beer and Dance Bill Faces Quick Veto by City Commission
A proposal to permit dancing in beer selling establishments was rejected by the City Commission after no second to a motion to consider. Only Roy M. Molt of the Stable attended. Molt plans to reopen the beer and dance venue once the ordinance is eased. Parking and traffic measures dominated the discussion, with the Commission ordering new parking restrictions on Indiana Street from Ninth to Twelfth and deferring meters near KU campus.
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Jack Harris
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Weather Outlook for Kansas With Showers and Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms today and tonight, locally heavy. Warmer in the northeast afternoon, cooler west and north tonight. Partly cloudy east with showers and thunderstorms, high Thursday 76 to 80 in the extreme south. Northwest to upper extremes expected tonight and tomorrow.
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