Governors Press Quick Action For Farm Incomes
Republican governors of the Midwest corn belt urged the Eisenhower administration to adopt a four point plan to ease farm price pressure. They call for fed eral food purchases for use not destruction, emergency measures to restore farmers’ share of national income, state created farmer committees to improve sale and distribution, and a national soil conservation policy to store fertility for future needs. The conference included governors or reps from Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Indiana and representatives from Illinois Wisconsin Wyoming with Assistant Secretary Karl Butz and Fred Seaton.
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Des Moines
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson Institute
Leo Hoegh
Town
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Karl Butz
Fred Seaton
Eisenhower
Hall
Fred Hall
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Impish Child Delivers Royal News At Townsend Visit
Marilyn Wills, 7, daughter of Maj and Mrs John L Wills at Allanby Lodge, amused reporters with a cheeky report on Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend. She claimed the princess was washing upstairs and rushing about, then returned to her home as crowds gathered.
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Binfield
England
Margaret
Peter Townsend
Marilyn Wills
Maj
John L. Wills
Allanby Lodge
Townsend
Marilyn
Princess Margaret
Mundt Backs Ike and Expects 1952 Run
South Dakota Senator Karl Mundt said Ike will run if he decides to and that Republicans will win with a strong platform and a capable Vice President. He cautioned some Americans might hesitate to vote for Eisenhower fearing he could die in office.
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Dallas
Tex
South Dakota
Karl Mundt
Ike
Mundt
Eisenhower
Cabinet Level Talks Amid Eisenhower Recovery
President Eisenhower marks his 65th birthday as Cabinet members Johnson Humphrey and Sherman Adams visit the Denver hospital. Talks likely center on the federal budget while the ailing leader continues convalescence after a heart attack.
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Humphrey Seeks Balanced Budget Ahead of Denver Conference
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey, traveling with President Eisenhower on the Columbine II, voiced optimism for a balanced federal budget this year despite official estimates showing a near one percent deficit as the fiscal year ends June 30. Mrs Humphrey and Sherman Adams accompany the President, Adams returning to oversee temporary White House offices after a Cabinet meeting.
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Eisenhower
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Washington
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Sherman Adams
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Kansas Traffic Deaths Listed by State Records
Topeka report shows last 24 hours fatalities in Kansas for 1955 at 444 and for the same period in 1954 at 465, compiled by the State Accident Records Section.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hall and Butler clash in no holds barred debate
Republican National Chairman Leonard W. Hall and Democratic Chairman Paul A. Butler argued on domestic and foreign policy at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce meeting. The 1,600 audience heard strong assertions on Geneva summit outcomes, Korea, and the administration's foreign policy approach. The CBS radio broadcast captured the hour long exchange with no formal decision reported.
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Fleet-Footed Prisoner Escapes From Officers
In Lawrenceburg Kentucky John Allen Cummins 35 known for multiple jail breaks escaped officers yesterday while being chased with bloodhounds. Deputy Sheriff Herbert Phillips and Sheriff Ernan Leathers both pursued at Tyrone. Cummins broke away then was recaptured before escaping again, wanted on a child desertion charge.
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John Allen Cummins
Cumming
Ernan Leathers
Herbert Phillips
Tyrone
Leathers
Phillips
Local Opinion Condemns Jury Room Wiretaps Controversy
A Wichita jury room wiretap incident from May 1954 spurs Senate hearings led by Eastland and Jenner. Local residents share privacy concerns and oppose microphones in juries, fearing influenced deliberations and government overreach.
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Wichita
Chicago University
Delmas Hill
Time
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Journal-World
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Eastland
Jenner
Tere
Kelley Gordon
U S Faces Risk In Move On Seat For Philippines
United States faces possible loss of prestige at the United Nations as it lobbies for a Security Council seat for the Philippines. Poland and Yugoslavia loom as potential blockers amid protracted balloting and behind the scenes maneuvering through six ballots.
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Philippines
United Nations, N.Y. Ua
United States
U. N
Security Council
U. S
Russia
Poland
Council
General Assembly
Yugoslavia
Assembly
Andrews confirms resigning as U. S. Tax Commissioner
Virginia Democrat T Coleman Andrews publicly confirmed reports he will resign as commissioner of internal revenue. The 58 year old former Ike appointee said his Washington tenure, begun in 1953 amid reform criticism, is now complete and he will become chairman and CEO of American Fidelity and Casualty Co in Richmond, the world’s largest truck insurer.
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Richmond
T. Coleman
Andrews
Internal Revenue
Virginia
Washington
American Fidelity and Casualty Co
Normal Service Returns For Riders in St. Louis
Streetcar and bus service resumed in St. Louis as 2,300 AFL Amalgamated Street Railway and Motor Coach Employes Union members moved to end a four day transit strike. Negotiators seek a wage dispute settlement as union leaders urge workers to return to work.
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ST. Louis
AFL
Assn
Lawrence candidate named Queen of American Royal pageant
Sharon Sue Sout of Kansas becomes Lawrence’s candidate to the American Royal Queen contest in Kansas City. Betty Sue Scott of Marshall chosen as queen. Scott, a Central Missouri State College junior, will reign during the livestock and horse show eight day run. Princesses and ladies in waiting from multiple states named in this local pageant coverage.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Sharon Sue Sout
Betty Sue Scott
Marshall Ma
Miss. Stout
North College Hall
Wichita
Lawrence Jaycees
Midwest
Howeer
Janeice Bryan
Miss Scott
Kansas City
Eddie
Fisher
Central Missouri State College
Gene LePhew
Ardmore
Okla
Mix Judy James
Eldon
Carolyn Dale Moss
Clinton
Ark
Gail White
Arkansas City
Jeri Ann Griffith
Liberal
Kas
Reva Deems
Pittsburg
Althea Nannette Bromich
Topeka
Maureen Vincent
Joplin
Clo Angel Greer
Sedalia
Baldwin Methodists Observe Centennial Event
First Methodist Church Baldwin marks its centennial with a 11 a m Sunday service led by Rev. Clare Hayes former Baldwin pastor. Weeklong events include a Baker University musical program Tuesday and a Thursday basket supper with Grace Irwin as toastmistress. Bishop Dana Dawson will preach next Sunday.
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Baker
Clyde Brewster
First Methodist Church
Hays
Dana Dawson
Kansas Conference
Duff Wagoner
Wagoner
Wagoners
Baldwin
Dr. Wagoner
Port Chester Couple Welcome Baby Dwight D. I Eisenhower
Mrs. Donald Eisenhower of Armonk New York gave birth to a son at Port Chester Hospital seven hours before President Eisenhower’s 65th birthday. The couple said they would have preferred a birthday baby but are happy regardless. If a girl had been born they might have named Mamie. The Port Chester family is not related to the President.
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N. Y
Dwight D. I Eisenhower
Donald Eisenhower
Armonk
N.Y
Mamie
Britons Convinced Princess Margaret Will Marry Townsend
Britons everywhere believe Princess Margaret plans to wed RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend after a weekend together at a Windsor Forest retreat. Clarence House issued a rare statement urging privacy, while newspapers weighed the implication of a royal engagement for the 24 year old princess and Townsend, 40, divorced father of two.
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England
Margaret
RAF
Peter Townsend
Townsend
Windsor Forest
Clarence House
London
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Big Morning New
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Plank
Brussels
New East Storm Blows Self Out
A violent fall storm across the northeast killed 11 people in accidents and electrocutions as it blew out, with gusts near 75 mph and up to 5 inches of rain. The extra tropical cyclone hit New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maine, then weakened by morning as it moved toward Canada.
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Werther Bureau
New Talks Set For Telephone Tieup In St Louis
In St Louis a fourth negoti ating session for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers Union was held this week. The union seeks a 10 cent hourly raise while the company sticks to a 25 cent offer. Pay for the firer s 610 union employees ranges from 42 to 100 dollars a week. Union officials say members have approved a strike with 7 1 lawful warning, while the company cites 30 day notice requirements under the old contract.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
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Bulganin and Khrushchev Hold Crimea Conferences
Soviet Premier Bulganin and Communist boss Khrushchev convene top level talks in the Crimea with military, trade and political aides. Observers expect discussion of Geneva talks, Bulgaria matters, and preparations for the 20th Party Congress next February. Foreign Minister Molotov was notably absent from Sebastopol discussions.
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Nikita Khrushchev
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Eisenhower
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V. M. Molotov
Autumn Frost Halts Growth as City Senses Early Chill
Temperatures dip into the 30s for first time in six months prompting frost on rooftops and early-morning fog. Local stations report March-like preparations as motorists seek winter lubrication and paving work near Lawrence may be affected by lingering cool snaps. Water use drops while gas consumption climbs and outdoor recreation feels the shift with an early duck season underway.
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Bowlings Agreas
Journal-World
Reading
Posey
Western Contracting Co
Lakeview
Kansas Turnpike
Lawrence
Gee
Kansas Public Service Co
Eastern Kansas sees first scattered frost of the season
Topeka reports the first scattered frost of the season with northern areas showing frost tonight. A brief warmup is expected today followed by cool, partly cloudy weather tonight and tomorrow. Lows are forecast from 34 to 41 degrees and highs from the 60s in the northeast to the 70s in the southwest.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Forecast Fraught With Frost Warning For Kansas
A weather notice warns of frost in Kansas with extreme conditions north. Skies show partial cloud cover tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures. Lows back between 35 and 45 degrees, highs near 70s in the northeast, and scattered frost likely in northern areas.
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