Homesick Farm Girl Kills Aunt Over Money
A 12 year old South Dakota girl Patricia Corcoran killed her aunt Laverne Bunce in Oakland California after losing a $5 school allowance. She used an axe a bread knife and a butcher knife then sat on a washing machine claiming I must be crazy. Authorities say she appeared homesick and frightened, with family stating she had never been in trouble before.
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Kansas Star Homer Floyd Ready For Colorado Opener
KU football star Homer Floyd, Big Seven leading ground gainer, sports a hand bandage but plans to play against Colorado after a two week sprain. Coach Chuck Mather says it is precautionary and not serious. Floyd, who previously had a 31 yard time touchdown against College of the Pacific, is undeterred as Kansas begins Big Seven play. The Chamber Music Series debut at KU features Quintetto Boccherini, set for 8 p.m. Oct. 12 in Strong Auditorium, announced by Dean Thomas Gorton.
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College of the Pacific
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School of Fine Arts
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Local births and names listed at Memorial Hospital
A Memorial Hospital notice lists numerous residents and relatives with births and baby details. Entries include Mrs. Imogene Garrison and baby boy, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Church with a daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fanthauser with a son, among others in Tonganoxie and Osceola.
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M. Winifred Ruth
Moundview
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Mass. St
the Tuttle
Imogene Garrison
Tonganoxie
Jean Chart Haskell
Whitney McKinney
Haskell
John Adams
Elva Jones
Joyce Alsup
Mary Tyler
E. Nadine Holton
James Wigsgins Jr
Elnist Kerr
Rockledge Rd
Dorothy Talmon
5Th St
Jo Dunbar
Oskaloosa
LeRoy Rowland
Orville Church
Lincoln St
Jay Fantthauser
Ohio St
Elgar J. Smith
Tenn. St
Deaths and Funerals William Dudley
William Dudley of 706% N.Y. St died early today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after residing in the area for about 35 years. He came from Georgia and had no known relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Bowser Lee Funeral Home.
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N.Y. St
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Georgia
Bowser-Lee Funeral Home
Education leaders gather for Kansas Teachers event
C O Wright executive secretary of the Kansas State Teachers Association and Wendell Godwin senior superintendent of Topeka schools speak at a Dominican dedication banquet at Memorial Union Ballroom. Dora Smyth of Minnesota University will discuss ventures in education worldwide with emphasis for American education. Campus choir and University officials participate. Open house tours by Lawrence education students conclude with talk by Hart-Riss on American education today and a buffet luncheon in the Kansas Room. Dedication visitors will attend the KU Colorado football game in Memorial Stadium.
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Kansas State Teachers Association
Wendell Godwin
Topeka
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Dora V. Smyth
Lawrence Education
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Hart -Riss
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Colorado Universe
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Geophysical Year Lectures Set For Strong Hall Talks
Dr Roofe will preside over a lecture series on the International Geophysical Year with sessions at 7 30 p m in Strong Hall auditorium. The program committee includes Dr Dresden chairman Dr Paretsky secretary Dr Weir and Orman Loofburrow. Next speakers include G Baley Price on Mathematics and the International Geophysical Year and Prof Gerald P tuichago on Astronomy and the Geo year. May 23 features Prof Detler Bronk of the Rockefeller Institute on Philosophical Implications. Further speakers and dates to be announced.
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Dresden
David Paretsky
John Weir
Orman Loofburrow
Strong Hail
G. Baley Price
Gerald P. Tuichago University
Detler Bronk
Rockefeller Institute
Policeman Frank Dixon Dies at Hospital Here
Policeman Frank Dixon of 733 Mine Street, lifelong Lawrence resident and longtime crossing guard for 19th and Mass, died early today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a stroke at home followed by pneumonia. Survived by son Forrest Dixon of Cleveland, a brother James Dixon, sister Mrs Ethel Linn, and nine nephews. his wife Vernon Dixon preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements by Bowser Lee Mortuary to be announced.
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St. Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Bookies Favor Ike Nixon In Wide GOP Lead
Las Vegas reports local bookmakers rate the Republicans led by Eisenhower as strong favorites for the November 6 election. Ike and Nixon show odds of two to three to one, while Adlai and Stevenson are listed at five to one. Stakes indicate Ike’s camp as clear front runners with light betting pre election.
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Oklahoma Debate: Ike or Stevenson Splits Farmers Vote
Oklahoma farmers voice mixed views as drought and crop losses push some to back Stevenson over Eisenhower. Report highlights Kingfisher and surrounding areas where voters say farm troubles dominate, while Republicans estimate weaker margins and Democrats forecast larger leads in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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Oklaw
Willa Struck
Struck
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Oklahoma
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Tulsa
Walter E. Curry
Curry
Mike Monroney
Farm Bureau Elects New Officers On Tuesday
The Douglas County Farm Bureau directors will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday to elect officers for the coming year. Lawrence Leonhard and Carroll Gerstenberger were nominated for president and vice president. Delegates to the state convention in November include Delbert Brunk and Otto Hack with five alternates. Parking lot funding for two arcades remains debated as city planners seek additional facilities.
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Farm Bureau
Lawrence Leonhard
Carroll Gerstenberger
Jesse Sutton
County Farm, Bureau
Delbert Brunk
Farm Bureau Board
Wesley Wallkuhle
Kansawa Township
Donald Rappard
Marion Township
Gerstenberger
Eudora Township
Wakarusa Township
State Farm Bureau
Topeka
Otto Hack
Roy Curtis
Gilbert Gilges
Russell Houk
Will Hayden
States Board of Agriculture
Francis Flory
10Th and
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Lawrence
Petition Ready Continues With Parking Arcade Proposals
The city plans to buy a 175 foot frontage for a lot while considering an arcade to address parking. The shift shows a new attitude toward solving parking problems as a 700 block parking lot proposal follows the razing of the Patee for a walkway. Next come plans for a Vermont Street lot in the 900 block opposite Plymouth Congregational Church, originally slated for New Hampshire Street.
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New Hampshire Street
Commissioner Ousdahl Might Lose 2 Fingers
Elmer Ousdahl, county commissioner, reportedly may lose two fingers from his right hand after an accident at the county shops on East 23rd Street. He caught his ring and little fingers in a power saw while cutting a base for a new safe in the treasurer's office. He received emergency surgery at the Medical Arts building and was sent home after treatment.
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Farmers Victimized by Vandalism on Local Farms
Mitchell reports extensive crop damage from car- driven wreckage across fields, estimating a loss near 545 at the government loan rate. He cites vandalism last three weeks including a 30 bushel hit and several car tracks through corn. Sheriff Hodson investigating license plate numbers. landowners urge visitors to respect property and clean up debris.
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Billy Hodson
Murphy
Bearman
Kasson
Markets At a Glance From Kansas City and Wall Street
Kansas City market notes show cattle hogs and sheep with varied price moves amid light demand and mixed testing. Wheat futures rallied on steady demand while corn oats and soybeans showed mixed results. rail stocks led gains in New York with broad but modest advances and overall slow pace after a choppy session.
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Retiring Justice Thiele Honored at Kansas Dinner
Justice Walter G. Thiele, 24 year Kansas Supreme Court veteran, was honored at a dinner Thursday night at Eldridge Hotel before retiring at year end. He previously practiced 23 years in Lawrence with the late Judge Q. A. Norton and rose to the high court. Attendees included the full Kansas Supreme Court, U S District Judge Arthur J. Mellett, bar leaders, and many local judges and lawyers from multiple counties. The event featured remarks by Chief Justice A. Smith, Justice Wertz, Judge Stavely, and Henry H. Asher.
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Kansas Supreme Court
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U. S
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J. Willard Haynes
Kansas State Bar Association
Schuyler W. Jackson
Washburn University
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Haynes
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Suspréme Court
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A .K. Stavely
Thiele
Kanesas University
Henry H. Asher
Douglas County
Dodgers Triumph in World Series Game With Bessent Victory
Don Larsen started for the Yankees but was knocked out in the second inning as Brooklyn pushed ahead highlighted by Duke Snider's three run blast. Morgan took the loss while Don Bessent, a Dodger reliever, held New York to seven hits and allowed two runs for his first World Series win.
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Ike Says U S Won't Stop Bomb Tests
President Eisenhower said the United States should not halt H bust testing until international controls are agreed on. He noted the Russians make no prior announcements and warned that stopping testing could leave the U S far behind in the nuclear race.
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