Navy Relief Mission Hears Grim Tampico Toll
A U S Navy relief mission paints a bleak Tampico scene after Hurricane Janet with hundreds in urgent need. The Saipan carrier, 14 helicopters and medical aid bolster rescue as experts warn the death toll will rise. In New York, Paddy Keough wins a $64,000 question on The $64,000 Question, while Benson cautions against price controls and urges efficient farming to lift farm prosperity.
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Navy Relief Mission
Tampico
Benson
Mesco City
U.S. Navy
Mexico City
Gulf
M. E. Miles
15Th Naval District
Panama
Saipan
Navy
Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
Puebla
Lanet
Pahuatlan
New York
Patrick Paddy
Keough
St. Louis
Collision Causes Two Youths Briefly Involved
Damage estimated at 200 dollars resulted from a Tuesday afternoon collision near 10th and N H Streets. Involved were Dean Edward Considine 23 and Monty T Dumas 15. No one was injured.
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10Th and
N. H. Sts
Dean Edward Considine
Monty T. Dumas
Ore
September Surges in Douglas County Mortgages
September proved a strong month for local property loans with 710 543 dollars in 90 Douglas County mortgages, pushing 1956 totals past 6 million and near the 1954 peak. Chattel mortgages also rose, with 6842 filings in 1955 and higher recording fees totaling 25115 dollars, up from 18474 dollars year ago.
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Harold Beck
Register of Deeds
Douglas County
Beck
Local Men Among 112 In K U Army ROTC
Six Lawrence men are among 112 KU students enrolled in the advanced Army ROTC program. They are Eugene O Neill Ray Gorton Samuel Stayton Arlen Sullivan Hans Traver and William Nieder. They receive a subsistence allowance of about 250 yearly plus ROTC books supplies a uniform and university fees. Basic course students do not get a subsistence payment.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Eugene O'Neill
Ray Gorton
Ohio St
Samuel Stayton
Oxford Rd
Arlen Sullivan
Hans Traver
la, St
William Nieder
Mont, St
Proclamation Declares Columbus Day in Kansas
Governor Fred Hall proclaimed October 12 as Columbus Day in Kansas urging nationwide friendship and observance to strengthen international ties.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fred Hall
Americas
B47 Crew Jumps Safely After Jet Crashes Near Galva
A BAT jet bomber crashed 100 feet from a producing well near Galva Kansas yesterday but the crew parachuted to safety. The plane burned and the Smoky Hill Air Force Base at Salina, Kaw, provided the crew of Maj. Robert Hughes Greer Capt. William Beckley 1st Lt. Jerald Weimer and Capt. James Harding.
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Galva
Kasi
Kansas
Smoky Hill Air Force Base
Salina
Kaw
Robert Hughes
Greer
S.C
William Beckley
Monmouth
Ore
Jerald Weimer
Titusville
James Harding
Ashland
Extension Improvements Discussed at K U Meet
At Kansan University the annual fall conference of extension representatives from five state schools discussed improving extension services. About 20 attendees explored current problems. Frank T. Stockton chaired. Dr. George B. Smith welcomed. Dr. Caroll D. Clark presented observations from a year of study.
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Kansan University
Frank T. Stockton
George B. Smith
Caroll D. Clark
Education study on adult learning draws college reps
Representatives from Pittsburg Emporia and Hays Kansas State Teachers Colleges attended a meeting on adult education study. Kansas State College and Kansas University were among institutions referenced in the discussion of statewide adult education programs.
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Pittsburg
Emporia
Hays
Kansas
Kansas State College
K.U
No More Presidents For Clan Says Brother
Edgar Eisenhower, brother of the President, says he does not want any more family members to enter the presidency. The Tacoma attorney, says he would prefer a quiet life and notes Milton Eisenhower, head of Pennsylvania State University, being mentioned as a possible Republican candidate.
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Portland
Ore
Edgar Eisenhower
Cily
Univeine
Nhough
Tacoma
Wash
Milton Eisenhower
Aew
Pennsylvania
Town Evacuates as Ammonia Leak Forces Flight
In Gibson Iowa residents of about 100 fled after a noon ammonia leak from a railroad tank car valve brake while transferring to Gibson Fertilizer Co. storage. The cloud prompted an emergency alarm and no serious injuries were reported. Local school 110 pupils and teachers were dispersed by special buses.
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Gibson
Iowa
Gibson Fertilizer Co
Gibson Consolidated School
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