Public official testifies on stake in New York engineering firm
Strobel a federal buildings commissioner told a House Judiciary subcommittee he was advised by a New York businessman that he could retain a 90 percent stake in Strobel and Salzman, a firm tied to his duties. He said the guidance allegedly came from a friend and did not confirm White House counsel approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Public Buildings Dbmamissioner
Newark
Wier
Strobel
House
Bat
Atty
Gen, Brownell
Peter
A. Ae
New York
Strobel and
Rownell
Thomas Stevens
White House
Brownell
Stroble
Harry Smith
Mrs Cliff Titus Dies in Wichita Heart Attack
Mrs. Cliff Titus 63 wife of former State Chamber of Commerce president died in a Wichita hospital after suffering a heart attack a week ago. Her husband, director of Scraft Corp, came from Garnett Kas to Wichita. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Cliff Titus
State Chamber of Commerce
Wichitapital
Titus
Scraft Corp
Wichit
Garnett, Kas
Dean resigns as Fund rector over policy reasons
New York reports Arthur H. Dean U S ambassador to Korea resigns as rector of the Fund for the Renewal for policy reasons. Asked if it reflected disagreement with the fund's politics he says yes but declines to elaborate. The fund promotes constitutional principles and has faced accusations of left wing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur H. Dean
U. S
Korea
Reene i
Riot damages at Perfect Circle foundry in New Castle
Guards at the Perfect Circle Corp foundry in New Castle report eight windows broken during a riot three weeks ago. The guards said they did not see anyone near the plant and that the assault did not involve tying stones or a nearby activity. The factory was reportedly not operating a night shift at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snew Castle
Ind
Perfect Circle Corp. Foundry
Jelly Bean humor prompts playful Droodles talk
A quirky prose piece humorously riffs on jelly beans and classic figures. The narrator styles themselves as a Jelly Bean Lover and jokes about national holidays and famous names. It weaves puns about Jelly Beans with light social commentary and playful references.
Three Local Traffic Crashes Hurt Three People
Three people suffered non life threatening injuries in two incidents Tuesday. A three car crash at 19th and Towa involved Lewis Raymond Perkins and Conrad Rudolph Gastrack with Ralph Bartle Bates. all three cars damaged for 1730 dollars. Gastrack and Perkins received minor injuries while Bates was unhurt. Walter E Pickens, 35, was cited for DUI after a collision with a parked car on 6th Street causing 1100 dollars in damage. Two more accidents at 10th and R J Streets and at 7th and N H Streets caused 135 dollars in damages with no injuries.
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Sheriff's Office
Towarts
Conrad Gastrock
Baldwin
Lewis Perkins
Kansas City
Ralph Bates
Gastrock
Perkins
Journal-World Photo
19Th
Towa Sts
Lewis Raymond Perkins
Conrad Rudolph Gastrack
Ben Way
Gastrack
Ralph Bartle Bates
Bates
Walter ‘E. Pickens
Tonganoxie
Ala
John Barrett
6Th St
7Th and
N. H. Sts
Ray Roscoe Harding
Lecompton
Charles Everett Patton
Conn
Sunflower Wins Army Safety Award of Merit
Sunflower Ordnance Works received the Army Award of Merit for Safety from the Ordnance Ammunition Command. The plant praised its accident prevention program and management participation in safety campaigns, with 8,291,566 man hours and 14 lost-time accidents, plus 4,200,000 vehicle miles and 27 motor vehicle accidents. George H. Ripley, plant manager, presided as safety citations were given to departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Ordnance Ammunition Command
Ordnance Corps
Sunflower
George H. Ripley
Local Hospital Birth Announcements Include Several New Arrivals
Memorial Hospital lists multiple families with new births and names in a stream of notices. Dated entries show daughters and sons born on Tuesday or today to couples in towns such as Eudora, Baldwin, Tonganoxie, and Clayton Wrightsman, with addresses and parental names included.
Lad's Condition Improves After Auto Crash Injuries
John Howard Jr. amid concussion neck sprain elbow and tooth loss from Sunday accident shows no bone breaks per X rays. He is improving at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, state of Missouri. The family resides at 50072 Mo. St. in Lawrence.
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John Howard
Walter Howard Jr
Mo. St
Young Howard
Egypt Saudi alliance to be signed Thursday
Cairo officials say a new military pact between Egypt and Saudi Arabia will be signed in a ceremony tomorrow. Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser will sign for Egypt and Premier Emir Feisal for Saudi Arabia. Details of the pact were not released, but sources note it follows a pattern similar to the Egypt Syria alliance.
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Cairo
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Hall Sends Letter To Inge From Governor At KU
Gov Fred Hall wrote to playwright William Inge while visiting Kansas University praising his achievements as a governor and theater supporter. University Theater presents Inge's Picnic tonight through Saturday. Inge planned to attend the full run. Bus Stop opens next week in Kansas City.
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Lawrence
William Inge
Kansas University
Fred Hall
Inge
Kansas
State University
Midwest
University Theater
Kansas City
Retired Admiral Skeptical On Canceling Pact Terms
Washington reports retired Rear Admiral Lloyd Harrison who now works for McDonnell Aircraft says he probably opposed earlier termination of navy engine contracts with Westinghouse Electric for the Demon interceptor. He defends his McDonnell ties and says he has had no Navy contacts since Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd Harrison
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Harrison
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
McDonnell Aircraft Co
State Farm Union Chief Calls for Price Support Restore
At the 50th Kansas Farmers Union convention in Salina Topeka president Martin J. Byrne urged Congress to restore price supports to 90 percent of parity. He said farmers live in a legislated economy and must get legislation in the coming months to reach par with other sectors and that farm prices are set in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina W
Martin J. Byrne
Topeka
Kansas Farmers Union
Congress
Union
Byrne
Washington
Oil Well Still Spouts but Fire Is Out
Wild well in Hawkins Texas blew out Monday and lit the sky with a roar. Fire crews fought the blaze and cooled the well with water spray, hoping to cap it fully by nightfall. No injuries were reported as officials moved to protect nearby homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Texas
Topekan Fined for Fictitious Vehicle Tags
Luis A. Alejos of Topeka was fined 35 and costs in County Court for driving a vehicle with fictitious license tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis A. Alejos
Topeka
Recreation Commission Plans Annual Halloween Events Here
Lawrence recreation officials announce Halloween programs for juniors and elementary students. A 7 to 9:30 p.m. party in the Community Building features dancing games and a short play with a door prize. Tricks for Treats runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. with residents giving treats for tricks performed.
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Recreation Commission
Lawrence, Recreation Commission
Lawrence
11Th
Vt. Sts
Winner to Be Nov 8 Bus Bomb Proves Dud In Far Vaira
A Douglas county winner in the Voice of Democracy high school speech contest will be chosen Nov 8. Six county high schools participate with county-wide judging of taped speeches. Local winner advances to a December state contest at Olathe with a $200 state scholarship.
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Vaira
New Arkansas
Douglas County
Voice of Democracy
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dale Bowen
Jaycees
Bowlin
Olathe
Leo Pusch
Atchison
Pusch
Kansas City
Ralph Lengel
Deaths and Funerals of George C. Hendricks in Pueblo
Word has been received of the death of George C. Hendricks at Corwin Hospital in Pueblo on October 19 at age 62. He was born December 26, 1893, near Richland and lived on the Hendricks farm. Surviving relatives include his mother Susie A. Hendricks of Colorado Springs, two sisters in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, a brother in Topeka, and an aunt in Lawrence. Memorial services were held October 21 at Davis Mortuary, with burial in Pueblo, and he attended the Free Methodist Church in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Hendricks
Corwin
Pueblo
Colo
Hendricks
Richland
West Fairview
Susie A. Hendricks
Colorado Springs
Harry Johnson
Margaret Preston
Robert Hendricks
Topeka
Minta Benander
Lawrence
Davis Mortuary
Free Methodist Church
18 to 1 Shot Wins Derby at Newmarket
An English-owned 18 to 1 shot captured the 113th Cambridgeshire Handicap Stakes at Newmarket. Turk's Blood finished second and Swept Away third, while the favorite Manati failed to place.
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Newmarket
England
Wan
Manati
Unique Giveaway Plan Debuts At Henderson Polls
Henderson Kentucky voters will receive tickets granting a chance to win a 1956 automobile in a new giveaway program approved by both parties. Local candidate Phil Stuart ran for freshman class president in Kansas University elections, as a 1955 Lawrence High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs H C Stuart.
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Henderson
Henderson County
Phil Stuart
Tenn, Sr
Kansas University
Stuart
Lawrence High School
H.C. Stuart
Peron Accused of Ordering Torture in Argentina
In Buenos Aires former dictator Juan D. Peron is accused of giving torture orders during his regime. A former prisoner Alfonsol Nunez Maniero testified that Peron and judge Miguel Vignola were involved in arrests and torture, including at the Central Police Station. He urged extradition from Paraguay for trial in Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Alfonsol Nunez Malnero
Peron
Miguel Vignola
Nunez Maniero
Paraguay
Carlson Urges Peace View At United Nations Week Talk
Senator Carlson told a Pittsburg State College convocation that it is better our diplomats endure ulcers than see a young man die in war. He cited growing atomic stockpiles and a Geneva meeting as key to peaceful co existence versus aggressive communism.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Sen
Carlson
R-Kas
Pittsburg State College
United Nations Week
Geneva
United States
Eight cited in traffic court for violations
Eight persons were cited to appear in traffic court Tuesday for violations. Names include Orval Earl Edmonds Route 1 speeding 30 dollar fine with 10 suspended for traffic school Joseph R Temimen Route 1 speeding 11 dollar fine Carl Kannenberg 1321 Vermont Street illegal left turn forfeited 5 dollar bond Ken H Myers 422 Lincoln Street following too closely to vehicle ahead 10 dollar fine Gaylord M Schneck Route 1 speeding 11 dollar fine Russell Dale Schnee 2203 Vermont Street running stop sign forfeited 10 dollar bond Mary Alice Schubert 2002 Stratford Road running stop sign Narrated Srian Alfred E Felfer t running atop sign forfeited 10 dollar bond.
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Orval Earl Edmonds
Joseph R. Temimen
Carl Kannenberg
Vt. St
Ken H- Myers
Lincoln St
Gaylord M. Schneck
Russell Dale Schnee
Mary Alice Schubert
Stratford Rd
Srian
Alfred E. Felfer
City Seeks Trash Fire Reduction Through Ban
Lawrence commissioners moved toward an ordinance banning accumulations of trash rubbish and salvage material in residential areas to curb fires. Trash in city collection containers would be exempt. final passage expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigglesworth
Lawrence
Don Jones
John Crown
Lawrence Commission Echoes Lighthearted Trash Talk and Farm Bureau Debates
Lawrence city officials joked about banning hanging clothes amid trash burning complaints while Douglas County Farm Bureau members debated soil fertility bank proposals and urged stronger support for brucellosis control. The group pressed for uniform milk codes and more publicity on facilities for mentally handicapped children, and noted unusual warm weather with forecast to stay mild through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Farm Bureau Association
State Farm Bureau
Wichita
Soil Fertility Bank
Association
Kansas
U.S. Public Health Service
Farm Bureau
Grass Fire Reported at 501 North Second Street
Lawrence firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to a grass fire at 501 N 2nd St. No major damage was reported.
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Lawrence
N. 2Nd St
Markets At a Glance Quiet Trading In Grain And Livestock
Markets show a quiet session with mixed moves across grains and livestock. Hogs rise to 13.75, cattle weaken to 24.25 top, wheat and corn firm to strong with futures near 2.10 and 2.11 respectively. Kansas City and Southwest receipts noted alongside Wall Street drift.
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Kansas
Carlots
Wichita
Hutchinson
Salina
St. Joseph
Amarillo
Enid
Fort Worth
C. Livestock
City
USDA
Kansas City
F. O. B. Farm
Seltsville
Kansas Traffic Deaths Reported and 1955 Totals
State Accident Records lists 1 new fatality in the last 24 hours and 461 to date in 1955, versus 487 for the same period in 1954. The notice closes with a family tribute from the Mortons and Roles thanking friends, neighbors, clergy, and church helpers for support after the passing of Mrs. Fannie Morton and Mrs. Julia E. Roles.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fannie Morton
Morton
Stanks
Clark
Rumseys
Krimmer
And
Weinaup
Ruth Dennis
Algo
Julia E. Roles
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Indiana Plant
Droodles Y
Roger Prick
Frank Ma
Philadelphia
Marlon
Ando
Napoleon A
de la Mare Council
Acacia Ledge No. 9
Marion A. Barlow
Army
Memorial Hospital
Rosalind Newman
Jonesda Petesch
Angela Jones
Moundview Dr
Josephine Warmker
Eudora
Oliver Pickett
Lillian Holyfield
13Th St
Phyllis Holliday
Ozawkie
Shirley Lesch
Jean Gregory
Harold Freeman
Pawnee Ave
Louis Crady
Bessie Kurtz
Mavis Wiseman
Fernando Torres
Ohio St
George Tennyson
Perry St
Clarence Mays
Morison Ditty
Theodore Irving
Teith Sr
Lad
Hall
State Farm Union
Topekan
Wayne Bly
Bly
Little Rock
Ark
Capitol Transit Co
AFL
CTC
Juan Peron
Jack Harris
Chris Kraft
Tuesay
Weather Bureau
Wall Street
Boeing
Admiral
Allied
Chris Ul Allis
Anac Cop
U ‘A
Atlas Pdr
Aveo
Mfg
Bald Lima
Beech Aire
Beth Steel
Boeing Air
Chrysler
Dow Chem
du Pont
Eagle P Uu
Gen Motors
Goodyear
Gulf Clay
G& E
Kan P.& L
Martin
Tex Monsan
Mont Ward
NY Central
Ohio
Penney, JC
Phill Pet
Ploud
ORR Rca
WR Reyn
St Jos
Sears Roeb
XM Sinclair O
Socony Us
Spen Chem
Stoke van Nd
UN Pac
Westy el
Woolworth
Douglas County State Bank
the Bank of Friendly Service
F.d.1.c
Scandinavia
Noah Cope
Morwigion
Sir Goch
Tom
Maupin
the Travel House
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