Homecoming Rally Draws Large Crowd At LMHS Shawnee Mission
Attendance at a Shawnee Mission event neared seven thousand with over 1,300 LMHS students at a rally where a Lion was burned in effigy. Alumni and staff spoke as students answered roll call with Beat Lawrence. A game day forecast called for clear skies and 50s, traffic police planned nine officers, and nearby sheriffs four to five. The LMHS and Shawnee Mission bands will perform at halftime and crown the Homecoming queen, Don Beene, representing the student council, with a varsity dance to follow.
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Pack Stephenson
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Don Beene
Douglas Beene
Lawrence Squad
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Bob Preston
Truman Returns to New York Aboard Express Train
President Truman heads a whistle stop through New York on a coast to coast campaign. In Batavia he spoke to an estimated 2,000 as his daughter Margaret was introduced and cheers rose. He attacked Republicans for civil rights charges and warned against hysteria that could split the country and target Catholics Jews and minorities.
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Geologists to Attend Kansas Missouri Regional Field Conference
Dr C F Welnaug petroleum engineer with the State Geological Survey and University of Kansas chair leads 12 geology students at a water flood field conference in Greenwood County Thursday. Five Kansas geologists including Dr J M Jewett Dr Walter H Schoene and Wallace Lee plan to attend the Kansas Geological Society 16th regional field conference in central and southwestern Missouri this weekend and next. Edwin D Goebel and Howard O Connor also join the second trip next weekend.
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University of Kansas
Greenwood County
Kansas Geological Society
Ozark J
Missouri
J. M. Jewett
Walter H. Schoene
Wallace Lee
Edwin D. Goebel
Howard O'Connor
Two Auto Wrecks Reported In City
Two traffic accidents were reported Thursday. Mrs. Marie Howard and Mrs. Art Seiwli collided at 20th N. H. Streets causing $150 damage with no injuries. Early morning near N 2nd and North streets Jack A. Johnson and George Goins collided. Johnson sustained a bruised forehead and a cut lip, continuing to work, with about $300 total damage.
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R. J. St
Art Seiwli
Learnard Ave
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Seiwali
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Miller elected to First National Bank board replaces late Ding
RC Miller of Miller Furniture Co was elected to the Board of Directors of First National Bank on Wednesday, filling the vacancy created by the death of William Ding. The appointment underscores leadership shifts in local banking leadership.
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Miller Furniture Co
First National
William Ding Last Sprite
Health board reports decline in folio polio cases
Topeka health officials report a drop in recorded polio cases this year. The board notes fatalities were 51 last year and 93 in 1946, with the 1952 data showing lower totals. Officials emphasize continued vigilance and vaccination efforts to prevent further outbreaks.
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Topeka
Raneas” Board of Heath
Cow Board of Health
Ener
Stoll
Douglas County Harvests Fast as Dry Weather Spreads Work
Wheat planting and corn picking accelerate across Douglas County with dry fields aiding speed. Elevators in Baldwin Eudora and Lawrence report rising corn shipments though yields are generally low, with upland yields around 35 to 40 bushels per acre and few above 100 in Kaw Valley. Lawrence and Eudora have shipped 27 and 22 carloads respectively, totaling about 49 carloads in the week, while total county corn value may approach 500 thousand dollars. soybean shipments reach 77.5 carloads valued at about 418 thousand dollars, the largest county crop on record.
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Eudore
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Kaw
Kaw Valley
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Tts
Opening to Russia sparks Kansas City clash over Korea
Senator Homer Ferguson blasted President Truman on a nationwide radio as giving Russia an open door to Korea. He accused Truman of evading causes of the Korean war, citing Eisenhower protests, Japan’s wartime role, and Korea’s division at the 38th parallel. Senator Francis Case charged Congress and the State Department resisted aid for China.
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Korea
Eisenhower
Michigan
Francis Case
South Dakota
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Lineman Dies in 30 Foot Wichita Fall
Claude A. Butter Held, a 31 year old Wichita lineman, died after a 30 foot fall from a utility pole during work. The incident occurred Thursday and appears to involve a struggling moment with equipment or line jerking. An observer in the office saw the fall and reported it as fatal.
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Wichita
Claude A. Butter- Held
Women at School GOP Precinct Workers Hear Lectures
Precinct workers of the Second District Women’s Republican Club attended a GOP school session led by Mrs. Frank W. Boyd and Mrs. H. H. Reuhmann. The program covered Republican platform planks, background on current issues, and included pamphlets for study. A noon luncheon featured Rep. Errett Scrivner with remarks by county and district party leaders and plans for future talks in Baldwin Eudora and North Lawrence.
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Douglas County
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Anderson
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Lake St
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3Rd St
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Moran
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Lacie McCreath
Taree
Lawrence
Sheth Ward
Christian Science Lecturer Promotes Spiritual Healing
Walter F. Symonds of San Antonio spoke at First Church of Christ Scientists on Mass Avenue about Christian Science healing. He defined healing as restoring thought to the true sense of man, overcoming disease and death, and traced spiritual healing to Mary Baker Eddy's founding of the religion.
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San Antonio
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Christian Science
Rooney Ready to Reveal Tax Records in Kansas Race
Democratic candidate Charles Rooney said he will produce federal and state income tax records once he returns to Topeka on Sunday. Governor Ann Republican, seeking reelection, challenged Rooney to provide the records by Saturday for comparison. Rooney noted he does not carry all financial affairs while touring.
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Topeka
Suneie Democrat
Hospital Roll Call Snapshot at Memorial Hospital
A list of residents and relatives including Dixie Smith Marian Schroeder Ruth Brubaker Frances Hillner Rosita Young George Smythe Virginea rutata baby boy at 1410 W 9th St Max Maley Nellie Hill Luther Mr and Mrs Mark Back 15 Pa St and others. scattered addresses across Ky St C St E 2th LaMonica Sunflower Mountain View Ark Tenn St 70 Walnut St.
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Ky. St
Marian Schroeder
C. St
Ruth Brubaker
Frances Hillner
N. Th
LaMonica
W. D. Haley
Mountain View
Ark
Rosita Young
George Smythe
Walnut St
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Max
Wisconsin forum reuse of government programs in 1950s policy debate
Audience questions key issues. Anderson criticizes Democratic farm policy while Moyer warns on spending. Both defend UN involvement and Marshall Plan. They argue on national debt, business growth, and anti Communist scrutiny. Community questions touch farm prices and government officials.
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Col James J Hausman gets transfer orders from KU Air Force ROTC
Col James J Hausman executive officer for the Air Force ROTC at the University of Kansas since 1949 is reassigned to Headquarters Air Force ROTC at Maxwell AFB Montgomery Alabama effective October 15 He has served in India Egypt and Europe during WWII and later worked with the intelligence service at Wright Patterson Air Force Base The Hausman family will move to Montgomery after the transfer and his wife and five children will accompany him Le Genève Convention notice text appears as a fragment in the source.
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Cincinnati
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Egypt
Europe
Wright-Patterson Air Field
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Montgomery
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Five-ball pinball machine seized as prohibited gambling device
In Fort Scott district court Judge Fisher ruled a five-ball pinball machine at the Railroad Club a prohibited gaming table and gambling device. The machine, seized May 16, was to be publicly destroyed if upheld on appeal. Other machines were taken from Elmer's Cafe and Jake's Case. owners include Vance Music Co and General Novelty Co. No arrests were made. charges filed against owners/operators. Donald S. Hults, attorney, served as special assistant AG.
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Lawrence juniors elect Rogers junior class secretary
In a second Lawrence High School vote Rogers won the junior class secretary post after a tied recount. Earlier results had Rogers ahead by one vote over Marilyn Soden. a further tally showed a 32 to 82 tie, and the Wednesday ballot yielded 77 to 43 in Rogers favor. Morale boost comes as Morris Kay nears recovery in Watkins Memorial Hospital from polio.
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Bob Rogers
Rogers
Marilyn Soden
Miss Soden
Vera Stough
Deaths and Funerals Rites For Mrs Blair
Funeral services for Mrs L E Blair who died Wednesday in Kansas City Missouri will be held in Atchison Kansas Saturday at 9 am at the Harcuff Buis Funeral Home and at 10 am at St Benedicts Church followed by burial in Atchison Also Blanche M Tyree 54 of Topeka died Thursday in a Topeka hospital She was a sister of Harold Hathaway and is survived by her husband three grandchildren and a brother Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet Roy Gene Roberson was fined 10 and costs Thursday in County Court for failing to stop at a stop sign
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Atchison
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Topeka
Harold Hathaway
Roy Gene Roberson
Market News Report Mixed U S Prices Slightly Lower Ahead of Holiday
Kansas City and New York market notes show mixed results across grains and eggs as markets pause for a three day weekend. Corn futures rise modestly while wheat and oats show variances. eggs trade around 58 to 60 cents per dozen with slight declines.
Scrivner Blasts Democrat Record in Campaign Speech
A Republican rally featured harsh attacks on Democratic record, citing numerous scandals in federal agencies and defense. Speakers urged Eisenhower Nixon ticket, accusing Democrats of war criticism and urging support from Douglas County Republican leaders and local attendees.
New Minister Here At St Luke s Church Announced
At the Kansas Church annual conference in Wichita the Rev E F Fant transfers to Brown s Caarel at Topeka and Rev H H Brookings moves from Brown s life to St Luke s. Fant has served St Luke s for three years and comes from Pai
Columbus Day observance hosted by St. John's church group
The Keights of Columba at St. John's Church sponsor a Columbus Day event on October 12 starting at 6 o'clock in the church hall.
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