Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in Washington Visit
The Queen and Prince Philip cap a state visit with welfare health and science events in Washington D C. They attend a National Gallery of Art viewing a Blake collection and receive a National Geographic Society medal from President Eisenhower.
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Queen Elizabeth OD
Prince Philip
Capitol
Nixon
Washington
Dulles
Pan Arvestoee Union
National Gallery of Art
Philip
White House
Eisenhower
National Geographic Society
William Blake
Blake
Frost Grips Eastern Kansas With Widespread Freeze
Frost spread across eastern Kansas today causing light damage to tomato and other plants in low spots. Readings: Wamego 31, Topeka 32, Lawrence 38 at University station. Temperature gaps vary by location with killing frost likely in downtown areas under 32. Clouds forecast through Saturday with light showers possible across Kansas and a slight warming trend.
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Kansas
Wamega
Topeka
Lawrence
Theen University
UF Campaign Boosts Lawrence Gifts For 1956 Drive
Lawrence UF has launched the advanced gifts phase under Riley Burcham from Lawrence National Bank. Over 300 letters seek cooperation to raise the Lawrence quota to 51 005 surpassing last year's 346 500 with added agencies USO and Cancer Society. Internal procedures proceed with four Blue Banner Awards already given and 77 firms planning internal solicitations and payroll deduction options.
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United Funds
Lawrence
Riley Burcham
Lawrence National Bank
Burcham
USO
Cancer Society
Burebiath
Portrait of Ike Draws Crowds as Presidency Looms
A fragmented report notes President Ike drawing attention with a royal style portrait session. Observers say the event underscores the tone of the administration as it faces upcoming political moments.
Senator McClellan Seeks LaborCorruption Probe Across Nation
Senator McClellan told the Mississippi Manufacturers Assn. that his committee has data suggesting rigged conventions and illegal delegate selections for Teamsters leadership. He warned Congress may pursue antitrust action against unions and potential federal right to work legislation, calling Hoffa dangerous and vowing action to purge racketeers from the labor movement.
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Miss
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D-Ark
Teamsters’ Union
Senate
Mississippi Manufacturers’ Assn
Congress
Tam
Hoffa
Dave Beck
Kasper Held in Jail Awaiting Federal Transfer
John Kasper remains jailed awaiting transfer to a federal prison to serve a one year term for contempt of court. He was arrested by marshals on orders by Dist. Judge Robert L. Taylor of Knoxville after a protest over racial integration at Clinton high school. The attorney general's office will determine the prison location.
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Washington
John Kasper
Minty
Robert L. Taylor
Knoxville
Kasper
Seventh Week Ends For Federal State Conflict Central High Stalemate
The federal state conflict over racial integration at Central High School in Little Rock remains in a stalemate as classes are set to resume. White and Negro students continue to be divided by federal and state actions, with thousands affected by the ongoing impasse and security concerns surrounding the school.
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Rock, Ark
Central High School
Wl & Wait
Eisenhower Plans NATO Science Pool To Meet Soviet Advances
President Eisenhower weighs creating a NATO wide pool of scientists and resources to counter Russia’s weapons progress and space efforts. The plan, discussed before his Macmillan talks, would unite the 15 NATO nations and may involve changes to basic atomic information disclosure laws.
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North Atlantic Alliance
Russia
Britain
Queen Elizabeth
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Harold Macmillan
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White House
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Canada
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Selwyn Lloyd
Eisenhower-Macmillan
UTW Rejuggles Its Leadership to Duck Threatened Ouster
The Umiled Textile Workers Union reshuffles leadership to avoid AFL-CIO ouster. Loyd Klewert resigns as secretary-treasurer. Francis Schaufenbiel named successor in Lawrence Massachusetts. Joseph Jacobs loses Southern director post and remains general counsel. Anthony Valente vows to defend the union before the AFL-CIO Executive Council amid Senate graft testimony concerns.
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UTW
Aflacio
Loyd Klewert
Francis Schaufenbil
Lawrence
Mass
Hin
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Klewert
Jacobs
Anthony Valente
Besfore
Senate
Valente
Ashe
Afl-Cio
Valente Kienert
Senate Committee
Local watchers report bright Sputnik sighting over Kansas sky
Lawrence residents and astronomers observed a bright burned stage of the Soviet satellite Sputnik pass near the northeast sky at 5:21 to 5:23 am. Witnesses included Dr. Norman W. Storer and Mrs Storer of the University observatory, plus other local observers from KU and Washburn University who tracked its northwestern path and height estimates.
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Ninth St
Lawrence
Ayha
Russia
Egh Aca
Norman Wo Stover
Kansas University
William R. Scott
Honey Canad
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Glourpad
Sputnik
Norman W. Storer
Flenny Jlorak
Vata
Iran
Iro
Storer
Stanley Alexander
Thas
Mayestes
Washharm University
Topeka
Wse
Scidt
Clam
Dro Braver
Washburn
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Lions Homecoming Preview Highlights Coronation Ceremonies
Lions Homecoming week features a coronation ceremony with Mary Arnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnett, and a video review by 52 students overseen by Mrs. William Cochrane. Attendance details and halftime plans are discussed as Leavenworth prepares for a top ranking game.
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Ae Tawrence High
Seleest
Lions
Comlog Anoen
Sammie Mary Artlett
Mire
Monseemnarinys
Sharory
Miss Arnett
Adeetinn Ecinietts
Ferber
Tomeht
Tps
Charpiy Fuotha Samael
Leaweriavarth Pioanerr Bane Huff
Bootelark
Histol Duadinan
LES Pew Chitral
Jeanne
Danitdt
Winnanie
Leavenworth
Fon Jr
Jerhod
CROP Gifts Rise in Douglas County During Harvest Appeal
Douglas County residents contributed 2401.03 to the Christian Rural Overseas Program with incomplete reports from Lawrence areas. Albert Swart led a full report from Willow Springs Township, while Kickoff Sunday teams prop up totals with HIV and Y-Teens in Mind School. Donations fund overseas distribution of powdered dried milk via church channels with U S surplus entres.
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Douglas County
Christian Rural Overseas
Junius Underwood
Underwood
Lawrence
Albert Swart
Willow Springs
Worden Evangelical United Brethren Church
Marion Township
Charles Albright
U.S
Weather Outlook for Northeast Kansans Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy through Saturday with highs around 68. Temperatures Saturday to Wednesday run 2 to 4 degrees below normal, then 4 to 7 below later. Warm spell expected Saturday and possibly Sunday, then turning cooler early next week with upper 20s to 40s and scattered showers possible.
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