Somber Opening Marks UN Seventh Session
The United Nations General Assembly opened its seventh session in grim mood amid the gleaming East River building. Dean Acheson and Andrei Vishinsky took front row seats as Luis Padilla Nervo of Mexico gave the gavel. Leaders of opposing blocs prepared for debates on Korea disarmament Germany Austria and colonial independence. Mayor Impellitteri welcomed delegates as Warren Austin praised the completion of the headquarters. Secretary General Trygve Lie lauded the builders and architects before Canada’s Pearson was named assembly president, signaling work to begin.
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U. S
Dean Acheson
Andrei Y
Vishinsky
Assembly
Luis Padilla
Nervo
Mexico
Korea
Germany
Austria
Vincent R. Impellitteri
New York
Warren R. “Austin
Austin
U. N
Trygve Lie
Canada
Jer B. Pearson
Early Wheat Plants Die In Dry Parts Of State
Wheat plants are dying in the drier sections of Kansas as the 1953 crop prospects darken. Government and state agriculture agencies report 75 percent planted, with most weeding done on dry topsoil. Farmers hope for rain before seeding costs rise, as growth remains slow and damage from corn worms, wire worms, and grasshoppers is reported in scattered areas.
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Topeka U
Jculture
Deaths and Funerals in Local Area
Shirley Gould 73 of 310 Elm St died Aug 5 at KU Medical Center Kansas City. He ran a lunch room at 314 N 3rd St until retirement over two years ago. Burial in Hoisington. Surviving wife Elda Gould of the home. John C. Fishback 62 of 1818 by St killed Saturday in a war accident near Sabetha. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at St Luke AME Church. Rev E L Fant to officiate. American Legion Post 112 to conduct graveside services at Oak Cemetery. Body lies Bowser Lee Mortuary from 5 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday.
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John C. Fishback
Sabetha
St. Luke's Ame
E. L. Fant
Western Star Lodgee
Amerian Legion Post 112
Oaken Cemetery
Bowser-Lee Mortuary
Car and Truck Collision Near Lawrence Injures Five
A two-vehicle crash occurred at 8:20 a.m. Monday east of Lawrence on highway. Jerre Franklin Hersh Jr. of Shawnee drove a car that tried to pass a westbound truck driven by Ernest N. Robinson Jr. of Grant Street. The truck, owned by Mr Penny Concrete Co., left the road. the car overturned, injuring Hersh and two passengers David H. Conn and Erik Laplan, who escaped with minor bruises. Robinson was unhurt. No vehicle damage estimates were reported.
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Lawrence
Jerre Franklin Hersh Jr
Shawnee
Ernest N. Robinson Jr
Grant ‘St
Mr. Penny Concrete Co
Hersh
David H. Conn
Mass
Erik Laplan
Robinson
Percy vacation Equali Sapte est fase e and journey wel
The fragmentary text mentions Percy and Seely in a travel or vacation context with unclear terms. Details are insufficient to establish a clear event, date, or location.
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Percy
Weighter Seely
Mental hospital progress at Topeka State Hospital noted
The Kansas Legislature supported a reform program at Topeka State Hospital connecting with the Menninger Foundation. The pilot plant trained staff, modernized facilities, expanded research, and involved over 1000 volunteers. The effort aimed to treat mentally ill patients, ease public burden, and promote active life for former patients.
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Perce
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Kansas
Kansas Medical Society
Kansas City grid storm fuels sellout ticket scramble
National newspapermen will attend as ABC and CBS networks carry the event. WDAF TV won NCAA permission to televise the game boosting ticket prices from as high as 25 dollars to around six to seven dollars. Downtown Quarterback Club leaders announced pep rallies at 4 45 Friday at the stadium and 8 p m at South Park to send Coach Jules Siker and Kansas to Topeka for an overnight stay with notable athletic figures expected at the bonfire rally. Public attendance urged.
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ABC
CBS
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NCAA
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Quarterback Club
South Park
Jules Siker
Kansas
Topeks
Memorial Hospital Names and Court Fines Report
A list shows patients at Memorial Hospital and several court fines. Names include Mrs Johanna McLees and Mrs Myrtle Landon among others from Eudora McLouth and Baldwin. Fines range from 10 to 15 dollars for traffic violations and drunkenness. Queens Mary royal news follows with a council meeting announced at the Congregational Church Parish House.
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Walter Bradford
McLouth
Morton Allen
Quenemo
Myrtle Landon
Eudora
Helen Strong
Baldwin
Ogden Jones
Park Ave
Patricia
Kitchen
Lyndon
Joan Delphin
Sunnyside
Jessie Hulce
Elm St
Frank Bereiter
14Th St
UNI Council
Douglas County Council
Almou ‘Congregational Church
Oscar
Poland
Tor
Rosedale Congregational Church
Critical remarks on air force interdiction in Korea
Marine Corps Commandant calls the air force program to disrupt enemy supply lines in Korea a fizzle while Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd defends continued air force and navy strikes on power plants and industrial centers. He questions deep interdiction far from the front and asks how such efforts could succeed in Europe if Korea fails.
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Marine Corps
Air Force
Korea
Lemuel C. Shepherd
North Korea
Moscow
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Heaj
Shepherd
Europe
Fires surge as Lawrence reports unusual call volume
Fire Chief John Miller said the Lawrence department has seen 32 fires since Oct 1 with 19 during Fire Prevention Week. He commended residents for prompt reporting, noting only two delays from improper reporting. Ten of 32 fires involved amethia Font. other incidents included timber and grass fires.
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Lawrence
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Miller
Write Today Slogan For Letter Writing Week
A fragmented piece notes a slogan Write Today for Letter Writing Week observed October 12 to 18. It mentions recognition of Harry and a call not to let the postman pass those sifu people while referencing Bond et Theodore and a police court Monday.
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Baran Ursed
Tig
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Signers Clarify Stevenson Endorsement In Hiss Case
A group of lawyers and political figures led by RF Kane released a statement clarifying that their support for Hiss’s reputation was not an endorsement of Stevenson for president. They stressed the testimony was about Hiss’s reputation and not about Stevenson’s candidacy. Signed by John W. Davis, William J. Donovan, Joseph F. E. Darden, and others, the statement cites citizen duty and proper conduct under the circumstances.
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Steverson
RF. Kane
Navy Department
Stevenson
Richard M. ‘Nixon
Hiss
John W. Davis
Great Britain
William J. Donovan
Office of Strategic Services
Joseph FE. Darden
Washington
Russia
Iswa
Gen. Eisenhower
Gov. Stevenson
Citizens Group Pushes Bond Issue for School Project
The group backs a bond plan of 900000 to 1800000 to fund a new district school program, with tax impacts outlined for homeowners. The board may seek state approval to exceed tax limits and schedule an election, while architects estimate plans for a new elementary school could be ready in 90 days.
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Wolfe
Kansas
A. E H. Woestemeyer
Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Elec oTinen
Ted Griest
Pinckney
Silex Tilt
K. U
Haskell Indian Institute
Poeta
Wells
Franklin Nerte ‘Wolfe
Murphy
Richard Nelson
Wwotte
Tanck
Henry Shenk
Corlett Cotton
Local Figures Named in Community Directory
A listing of residents includes Gage Howard Wiseman Leland R. Johnson Paul Kirkpatrick Les Morgan Prof and Mrs Hilden Gibson Mrs Eldon Fields Warren Lesh Mrs James Cole Prof Don Lee Jim Owen H J Hanna E R Zook Mrs R E Love Miss Mabel Richardson Mrs W D Wolfe Neal Wherry and Ralph Graber.
Citizens Letter Opposes Airport Band Issue in Lawrence
A Lawrence letter signed Citizen criticizes the proposed airport improvements band issue. The writer, a city school employee, asked that the real name be withheld. Red Cross appeals for donations for Mr and Mrs G A Mair after their Brooks Street home burned, seeking household items and clothing. Lawrence Historical Museum reports 457 fourth graders visited basement exhibits with 114 total in recent weeks.
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Journal-World
The
Red Cross
G. A. Mair
Brooks St
Lawrence
Harris Signs Two Year Contract to Manage Senators
Washington manager Bucky Harris signed a new two year contract with the Senators. He is expected to be paid about 35000 dollars per year, roughly ten thousand more than prior seasons. The team finished within one game of the first division this season.
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Washington
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Bucky
Senators
Wichita man in fair condition after Saturday crash
A Wichita man from between Lawrence and Baldwin was reported to be in fair condition today at the hospital. Bertha Cooper was said to be fairly good and improving.
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Ubetsky
Wichita
Lawrence
Baldwin
Bertha Cooper
Market Report Od Stocks Lower Amid Mixed Trading
Trading in commodities and livestock varied as prices narrowed. Cattle and hogs showed uneven to slight gains, futures and bonds softened, grains cited weaker oats and cotton prospects, while overall volume reached about 7.2 million shares with activity shifting to financials and industry leaders as markets opened mixed.
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Stocshn
In Memoriam for Alice V Powell Mourned by Family After 25 Years
Obituary note marks the 25th anniversary of Alice V. Powell, dated Oct 14, 1927, with expressions from mother, father, and sister. Also includes a brief, faded market mention from The Day in Wall Street noting New York stock trends and local market prices for wheat, corn, soybeans, eggs, and butter.
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Alice V. Powell
Wall Street
New York
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