Eisenhower Visits Abilene Addresses Global Growth and Food Gaps
President Eisenhower arrives at Abilene in a ceremonial reception. He discusses World tensions, growth, and wheat surpluses, urging leaders to meet rising global demand and expand resources. He cautions the task ahead is not for the faint-hearted as population nears five billion.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Abilene
Journal-World Photo
Air Force
Ight D. Eisenhower
Kansas
Four Inch Snowfall Tangles Minneapolis Power Lines
Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs faced first measurable snow of the season as two inches fell, weighing branches and triggering brief outages. Farmers reported soybeans harvested late and corn still in fields, while mild temperatures limited further disruption.
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Minneapolis
Minneappolis
Meeting Notice Knights Kadosh Session Oct 14
Special communication of William de la Mare Council Knights Kadosh to be held Wednesday October 14 with supper at 6 30 p m and degree work at 7 30 p m inclusive of 19th through 28th degrees Sojourners welcome E Ualie Haynes Commander C Wright signer
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William de la Mare
Eisenhower Visits Abilene for Groundbreaking and Events
President Eisenhower arrived in Abilene as crowds gathered for a ground breaking ceremony. Officials moved to protect spectators and ensure access while the White House press corps traveled with charter buses. Governor Docking attended, and a luncheon followed with a reception planned for the afternoon.
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Central
Kansas
Abilene
Journal-World
Washington
White House
Docking
Eisenhower
Schilling Air Force Base
Clothesline thefts report two losses in Lawrence
Two thefts from clotheslines in Lawrence totaled about 80 dollars. Robert N. Herschbert reported 30 dollars of clothing missing from his line early Monday morning. Frances Rast said 50 dollars' worth of clothing was taken from her line Monday night.
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Lawrence
Otal
Robert N. Herschbert
Ohio St
Frances Rast
Ky. St
Wichita East High Orchestra Concert at KU Theater
The Wichita East High School orchestra directed by Kenneth Thompson performs a free concert at 3 pm in University Theater at Kansas University. Sponsored by the KU Fine Arts School, the event is open to the public Thursday.
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Wichita East High School
Kenneth Thompson
University Theater
Kansas University
KU Fine Arts School
Court docket lists multiple traffic and minor offenses
In Police Court William Linst faces stop sign and missing rail light violations with S10 repair suspension. Richard Rome cited for no license with $5. Frank Winborn fined $15 for failure to yield. Robert McIntire speeding $10. Donald Dean, John Rupf, and Raymond Barland cited for stop sign, no lights, and prohibited parking with fines up to $15. Kas son Jr fined $10 plus costs for no left turn. Vervynck fined $10 plus costs for speeding. Robert French disturbing peace $25. Horace D Sanders driving while intoxicated $100 and 30 days. Paul L Plank vs Anna Plank divorce filed.
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William Linst
Richard Rome
Tenn
Frank Winborn
N. J. St
Robert McIntire
Topeka
Donald Dean
John Rupf
Ind. St
Raymond Barland
N. H. St
Wendall Otto Kasson Jr
William M. Vervynck
W. 22Nd St
Robert French
Ash St
Disturbing Peace
Horace D. Sanders
Paul L. Plank
Anna Plank
Optimist Club Is Given Top Honor
The Lawrence Breakfast Optimist Club was named a Distinguished Honor Club, one of 94 nationwide. Governor Gene Amos presented former president William Paddock with a wrist watch, and each member received a lapel pin. Selection honors attendance youth work and contests, life memberships, and growth.
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Lawrence Breakfast
Gene Amos
Kansas City
Optimist International
William Paddock
Leadership Class For LCC Churches At Life and Leadership School
The Lawrence Council of Churches offers a five course leadership series at 7 30 p m each Tuesday Oct 20 to Nov 17 at First Baptist Church. Instructors include Rev Paul Davis Dr Paul Patton Mrs Peter Flusser Rev Max Thomas and Mrs Jean Hanen. Enrollment is 1 with NCC accreditation recognition cards for completers. For details contact Rev Balch or the church office.
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Life and Leadership
First Baptist Church
Lawrence Council of Churches
Paul Davis
Kansas School of Religion
Paul Patton
Peter Flusser
Max Thomas
Jean Hanen
J. Robert Balch
Council
Christian Education Department
National Council of Churches
Balch
First Baptist Church Office
Obituaries for Hamilton Fenstemaker and Huey names
The notice reports the deaths of Maurice B. Hamilton 90 of Kansas City Kan who died at home with funeral plans to be announced. It also lists the deaths of Theodore Sanford Fenstemaker 84 at home with services set at Rumsey Funeral Home and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, and Edward M Huey with funeral at Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors for Huey include daughter Grace Wakeman and two sisters and two nieces.
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Maurice B. Hamilton Ward
Maurice B. Hamilton
Kansas City
Kan
Andrew Hamilton
St. Petersburg
Fla
Helen Hungerford Hamilton
Lawrence
Theodore Sanford Fenstemaker
Rumsey
Benton Roy Hanan
Oak Hill Cemetery
Edward M. Huey
Lamb
Baldwin
Topeka
Mary Ward
Denver
Margarete Trehan
Montrose
Calif
Nellie Simpson
Redondo Beach
Alice Busino
Nominations Placed For KU Homecoming Queen Group
Kansas University's homecoming queen nominations were submitted by organized women’s houses. Twenty two candidates will be judged in November through portraits and informal events, with finalists dining with judges on November 13.
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Kansas University
Douthart
Mary Carol Stephenson
Pittsburg
Miller
Lois Ann Raggsdale
Kansas City
Sellards
Sharon Rae Tillman
Clay Center
Watkins
Peggy Shank
Hiawatha
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Janet L. Rogers
Alpha Omicron Pi
Peggy Kallas
Horton
Alpha Phi
Jeanine Tiemeier
Lincolnville
Chi Omega
Lynnette Aiver
Oak Park
Ill
Delta Delta Delta
Barbara Jean Bastin
Scott City
Delta Gamma
Sally Pringle
Gamma Phi Beta
Gayle Voorhees
Kappa Alpha Theta
Margie Critten
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Ellen Jurden
Pi Beta Phi
Judy Gorton
Lawrence
Sigma Kappa
Carol Ann Hume
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Sara Ayres
Pratt
Diane Henry
Topeka
Beverly Stephens
St. Worth
Tex
O'Leary
Melissa Ann Weeks
Leavenworth
Grace Pearson
Bernadette L. Dlabal
University of Kansas
Dean of Women’s Office
Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall
Jayhawk
Union Building
John Steuart
The
Union
Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet in Lawrence Session
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce directors met to review population and labor market studies and plan a November banquet with speaker Dr. Nicholas Nyaradie. They noted Haskell’s 75th anniversary and progress on Kaw River water studies, the Douglas County Fair, a state lake proposal near Vinland, and the membership drive results. The board appointed Claude Norris to fill a vacancy left by Les Reese’s resignation.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Nicholas Nyaradie
Hungary
Haskell
Kaw River
Douglas County
Vinland
Olin Petefish
Warren Rhodes
William Willee
Walter Heck
Delbert Erhart
Richard Raney
Ray Culbertson
Roger Allen
George Noland
Rusty Springer
R. R. Zurbuchen
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Arthur Weaver
Ken Whitenight
E. R. Zook
Claude Norris
Les Reese
Amarillo
Tex
Is Normal Ford Car Makers Output in Line With Peak Rates
Detroit AP reports three of five American auto makers reached normal output for 1960 models with GM Ford and Studebaker-Packard producing near peak spring levels. Chrysler fell after a strike at Twinsburg Ohio stamping plant but plans a fast buildup. American Motors maintains a six day week and edges toward 1959-year pace. Total vehicle output last week 116,451. trucks 24,079.
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Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Studebaker-Packard
Chrysler Corp
Twinsburg
Ohio
American Motors
Births and hospital mentions at Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital reports multiple births and admissions noting individuals including Mrs Vivian C Jones of Belle Crest Drive Jack L Welcher Route 2 Sharon D White of Tonganoxie and Gale Evans of Kansas City Mo. Others include Mrs Jo Anne Hicks 2026 Hillview Drive Mr and Mrs James Henderson 1232 Almira Avenue and Mr and Mrs Harold Horn 1015 Avalon Road with a son born Monday and a daughter born today respectively.
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Vivian C. Jones
Belle Crest Dr
Jack L. Welcher
Sharon D. White
Tonganoxie
George Cleland
Baldwin
Carolyn S. Greaves
Wellsville
Gale Evans
Kansas City
Jo Anne Hicks
Hillview
Carol Horn
Avalon Rd
Bonnie Barnett
Linwood
Walter T. Johns
Conn. St
Marilyn Jackson
Belle Haven
Cleta Vantuyl
Dorothy Fishburn
Route 5
Ann Hibner
Hope Williams
Eudora
Marie Pacha
10Th St
James Parsons
Vt. St
Phyllis Bagby
Richland
Albert Shepard
Locust St
Hillview Rd
James W. Henderson
Almira Ave
Harold Horn
KU Track Champs Will Be Honored at Campus Game
Kansas University's 1959 NCAA track and field champions will be honored at halftime of the Kansas-Kansas State game amid a large crowd. Dr. Bill Conboy and Dick Wintermore lead the program with Easton presenting the trophy to KU. The senior team members are expected to attend the 6 30 banquet in the Union Kansas Room.
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Kansas University
Bill Conboy
KU Speech and Drama Department
Dick Wintermore
Alumni Association
Kansas State
Bill Easton
Easton
Kansas Room
Union
Douglas County to Join Statewide Cancer Research Study
Douglas County will participate in the Kansas Division of the American Cancer Society study to survey over 300 households from Nov 9 to 23. Louise Baker of Lawrence chairs the project which aims to uncover environmental and lifestyle factors linked to cancer by examining families across the state.
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Douglas County
Kansas
American Cancer Society
Louise Baker
Lawrence
Cancer Society
Charges Filed Against Confessed Bank Robber
Gavexsey Smith 29 a California painter who confessed robbing the Webbers Falls Oklahoma bank on Feb 3 faced bank robbery and abducting a hostage charges filed by U S Attorney Harry Fender. Bail set at 25000 at arraignment in Muskogee Oklahoma with removal hearing scheduled in San Francisco.
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Muskogee
Okla
Gavexsey Smith
California
U. S
Harry G. Fender
San Francisco
Harold Jewett
Smith
Redwood City
Calif
Webbers Falls
Sheriffs Office
Young Demos Set Delegates for National Convention
Six delegates and six alternates were chosen to represent the Second District Young Democrats at the National Young Democrat Convention in November 1921 in Toledo Ohio. Delegates include Ed Forbach Marvin E Rainey Bob Welgers and Martha Wager Lawrence with alternates Rowland Timberlake Jules Doty Frank Lenski Diane Fecht John Toms and Paul Weiler.
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Young Democrat
Toledo
Ohio
Johnson County
Ed Forbach
Marvin E. Rainey
Bob Welgers
June Weigers
Paul Weiler
Douglas County
Martha Wager
Lawrence
Rowland Timberlake
Jules Doty
Franklin County
Frank Lenski
Allen County
Diane Fecht
John Toms
Kenneth Davis
National Second
Rep
George
Robert Brock
Frank McDonald
Democratic
John Grumm
Ken Davis Jr
Joseph Henkle
Janey Walden
Myrta Budke
George Peppercorn
Mexico Leader Departs Washington After Talks With Eisenhower
Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos leaves Washington after state visit discussions with President Eisenhower, predicting improved relations and strong bilateral ties. The trip followed cordial exchanges and focused on reinforcing cooperation between nations.
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Washington
Mexico
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Eisenhower
Police Question Handyman on Two Fatal Stabbings
St Louis detectives questioned 48 year old handyman Fester Bridges alias Peter Eel after the Webster Groves slayings of Alice Haas and Cecil Giles. Bridges, released from Menard Prison in January after long sentences for assault with intent to kill, was booked as a fugitive from Webster Groves on homicide suspicions.
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ST. Louis
Webster Groves
Fester Bridges
Peter Eel
Alice Haas
Cecil W. Giles
Bridges
Yadon
Menard
Chester
Ill
Festus Bridges
Peter Foster Bridges
Cairo
Groves Smith
11th Victim Dies From Injuries in Smashup
In North Brunswick New Jersey a bus colliding with an empty tank truck killed ten people and injured others. Linda Molloy 17 of West Orange died in Middlesex General Hospital as nine Trenton State College coeds and professor Ernest Sixta perished in the crash after a theater party in New York.
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New Brunswick
N. J
North Brunswick
Linda Molloy
West Orange
Middlesex General Hospital
Trenton State College
Card of Thanks for 90th Birthday
Will Rappard expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for the lovely cards he received on his 90th birthday.
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Will Rappard
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Atte
Lawrence Mills
Karl Kreider
Handyman
SEARS
ANSCO
Laramie
Channel 4
Bill Olin
W. W. Nash
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