Kefauver cites underworld bid for influence in politics
Washington reports Senator Wiley, campaigning in Wisconsin, backed Kefauver’s charge that the underworld operates on a bidirectional basis and moves to influence both parties. He cited Kansas City slayings tied to Democratic wards, and recalled alleged 1946 primary vote fraud with ballots cast from abroad to aid Democrats.
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Kansas fugitive captured after 55 mile chase in Missouri
Floyd Withrow 27 of White Church Kansas on parole from the penitentiary fled in a stolen AbiJene Kansas car after a gas station hold up report. A 55 mile pursuit with bullets fired ended when state patrol Sgt. Robert Davis and Trooper Dewes Millsap wounded him in the right arm and arrested him near Peculiar Missouri. He is held in the Independence jail for investigation.
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U S Steel to Open Wage Talks in Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation will begin wage negotiations with the United Steelworkers on Monday October 16 in Pittsburgh. The talks involve a widening arena as unions press for a substantial postwar pay raise to meet rising living costs. President Murray of the CIO says workers need a fourth postwar hike. Iron ore is noted in context of early industrial history.
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Half of Ford estate given to Edison Institute
Mrs. Henry Ford left about four million dollars of her estimated eight and a half million dollar estate to the Edison Institute for Educational, with the remainder to relatives and long-time Ford household staff. She died September 29 at 84. her husband died three years ago. The bequest to the Edison Institute is tax free and supports educational aims.
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Gather in Wichita Kansas Chiropractors Open Meeting
Abilene Kansas October 12 The annual educational meeting of the Kansas Chiropractors association opened in Wichita for a two day session attracting practitioners from across the state.
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