Kansans to Rule On Car Taxation In Nov 6 Voting
Kansans vote on one proposed constitutional amendment on November 6 to allow the Legislature to classify motor vehicles for taxation separately from other property. A yes vote authorizes new valuation methods and possible vehicle taxes, while a no vote keeps the current system. Opponents fear revenue shifts and county shortfalls if vehicle taxes are altered.
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Topeka
State of
Kansas
Research Department
The
Kansas Legislative Council
Legislative Council
Citizens Committee On Assessment
Legislative’ Council
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
John Towle
Shawnee County
Towle
Docking Edges Shaw in Hutchinson Poll for Governor
The Hutchinson News Herald 5th District poll shows Democrat Docking with 1,683 votes to Republican Warren Shaw's 1,212, with 354 undecided. Eisenhower gains 10,941 to Adlai Stevenson's 500 as the race and poll wrap up.
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Hutchinson i
Hutchinson News Herald
George “Docking
Warren W. Shaw
Eisenhower
Adlai Steven
Forget-Me-Not Day Proclaimed By Lawrence Mayor
Lawrence Kansas Mayor John P. Crown proclaims Saturday October 27 1956 as Forget-Me-Not Day to support Disabled American Veterans of Kansas and their sale of flowers to aid hospitalized veterans. Funds go to comfort and welfare of disabled veterans who served for freedom.
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Disabled American Veterans ‘of
Kansas
Lawrence
John P. Crown
Tonganoxie Rips St. Joe 32–0 To Move To 5–1
Tonganoxie High School punched its 1936 football record to 5–1 with a 32–0 victory over St. Joseph of Shawnee Thursday night at Ward Stadium in Kansas City. Cliff Matthews scored twice with two extra points, and Ron Henak connected with Kent Quarles on a 33 yard TD pass. Matthews added a 45 yard run and a 35 yard fumble return. Tonga dominated with nine first downs to seven, 158 rushing yards to 124, and 95 passing yards to 9.
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Tonganoxie High School
Walloping St. Joseph
Shawnee
Ward Stadium
Kansas City
Cliff Matthews
Tonga Crew
Tongy
Matthews
St. Joe
Ron Henak
Kent Quarles
Gary Blanck
Doug Gwinn
Tonganoxie
Tonga
St. Joe’s
Tax Statements and Rates See County Increase
Taxpayers are urged to mail checks with tax statements to avoid courthouse lines. The county average tax rate is just under $52 per $1,000 of assessed value, with variations by city, township, and school district. The overall $3.3 million tax rate includes $2 million real estate, $735,000 personal property, and $503,000 corporate taxes, real and personal property rising while corporate taxes stay near last year.
Deaths and Funerals Feature Multiple Local Notices
Missives report the passing of Mrs. Alice Beverstock at 1506 Crescent Rd with a family memorial on Sunday, plus details of Praslee Williams funeral in Chicago and others. Otha E Andersen of Lawrence, 32-year resident, dies. survivors include Myrtle Anderson and many relatives across Kansas, California, and Illinois.
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Alice Beverstock
Crescent Rd
Fred
Ray Reeves
Lawrence
Lloyd Clark Hopkins
Corning
N. Y
Clark" Bevers"ack "Hopkins
A. &. Poland
Kansas City
Otha E. Andersen Otha EE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Beady
Rumsey Funeral Home
Myrtle Anderson
Herman Anderson
la Mesa
Calif
Albert Anderson
Lemon Grove
Richard Anderson
Fullerton
Charles Kelsey Anderson
Ruth Menseh
Leavenworth
Dorothy Newell
Maple Sto
Pearl Anderson
Mable Anderson
Chicago
Ala, St
Arthur Anderson
France accuses Egypt at UN over Algerian rebellion
France charged Egypt today with direct responsibility in the Algerian rebellion and urged the United Nations Security Council to act. The statement signals escalating tension as Paris seeks international backing to pressure Cairo.
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United Nations
France
Egypt
N. Security Council
Science lecture series features South Pacific expedition
A campus luncheon program includes Dr. Smith presenting on An Archaeological Expedition to the South Pacific and films from Easter Island and Rapa Island. Thor Heyerdahl heads the expedition. Other speakers Dr. Leone Dr. Youngquist and Dr. Dresden address biological earth and physical sciences at 10 45 a m in Memorial Union Heh.
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Page Td Sity
Dr. Smith
South Pacific
Thor Heyerdahl
Memorial Union
Charles Leone
K. U
Walter L. Youngquist
Max Dresden
Kansas University
Hospital Notes List Dismissals and Newborns
Memorial Hospital records show multiple individuals admitted and discharged. Dismissed include Christine Sims Lillian Widner Everet McCoy Nancy Winter Inza Gleason Vivian King Helen Heeney Joan Crain Dora Van Neste Joan Ewing Marjorie Barton Dorothy Foster Dora ONeil and others. New births listed for Wesley Sims Jr Allen King William Crain D. Nutt Jerry Eaton all with addresses provided.
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Christine E. Sims
N. J. St
Lillian L. Widner
Everet
Vi McCoy
Eudora
Nancy Winter
Mo. Sts
Inza Gleason
Elm St
Vivian King
Ky. St
Helen Heeney
Joan Crain
Oread Ave
Dora van Neste
2Nd St
Joan Ewing
Ohio St
Marjorie Barton
Valley Lane
Dorothy Foster
Dora O'Neil
Mich. St
Wesley S. Sims Jr
Allen King
William Crain
Dread Ave
Donald. D. Nutt
Baldwin
Jerry Eaton
Mrs Parsons Back Home After Medical Checkup
Mrs James H Parsons of 2203 Vermont Street returned to Lawrence Thursday night from Kansas University Medical Center where she had undergone a routine checkup.
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James H. Parsons
Vt. St
Lawrence
Kansas University Medical Center
Spencer Fund Gives Baker Science Help
Ken neth A. and Helen F. Spencer of Kansas City donate equipment for Baker University’s physical chemistry lab at Mulvane Hall. The $12,000 Spencer Laboratory will enable 10 more students in science, bolster the college program, and honor Baker’s strong science department. President Scarborough notes Baker’s top NCACU rating and successful premedical records.
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Baker University
Kenneth A
Helen F. Spencer
Kansas City
William J. Scarborough
Scarborough
Spencer
Baker
Kenneth and Helen Spencer
Mulvana Hall of Science
North Central Association of Colleges and Universities
American Medicl Association
Spearer
Baker Science Department
E. J. Cragoe
Ivan L. Boyd
R. F. Miller
W. C. Foreman
Lawrence power company posts gains in sales and profits
Kansas Power and Light reports for the year ended Sept 30 operating revenues up to 44.4 million, a 13 percent rise from 38.7 million, with profits increasing from 4.08 million to 5.60 million. Dividend remains 1.20 per share while growth funds expansion and reserves. Football scores tonight at Kansas City and Lawrence United Fund totals reach 8,240 with Santa Fe Railway and Eldridge Hotel contributing 50 or more.
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Kansas Power and Light Company
Lawrence
Topeka
Hutchinson
Salina
Leavenworth
Lawrence United Fund
Santa Fe Railway
Eldridge Hotel
Royal College
Hungarian Revolt Amid War Turmoil Described
A reporter notes tanks probing homes as the nation contends with a Budapest revolt. He recalls mass troop movements toward the capital and Szeged schoolchildren protesting amid a Hungarian Communist central committee order for a mass assault to crush the uprising. The Budapest radio urged blood donations and emergency medical staff to report immediately.
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Paget
Szeged
Stevenson Clouds Atomic War Ban Challenge
President Eisenhower says Adlai Stevenson’s stance on hydrogen bomb testing clouds a compelling challenge to make nuclear war impossible. He spoke at Madison Square Garden, urging safe disarmament and readiness to halt nuclear weapons if others do the same, while Stevenson urged leading talks to halt H-bomb tests.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
New York
Madisory Square Garden
Nation
Cross of Iron
Eisenhower Relapse Claims Debunked by Hagerty
Hagerty told Pearson’s secretary he would publish a column denying claims about President Eisenhower’s Western campaign trip. He disputed several statements including a supposed relapse, a hurried motorcade exit, failure to shake hands, and a Secret Service pullout. He argued the illness checkup was planned and announced previously and that Eisenhower met several officials and others during the St Paul Minneapolis drive.
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Pearson
Midwest
Hagerty
Eisenhower
Ike
Minneapolis
Secret Service
Columbias
Eisen- Thawer
Walter Reed Army Hospital
St. Paul
Eiserhower
Sen
Thye
R-Minn
Ancher Nelson
Minnésota
Rep. Judd
Seattle
Vides
Wichita East and Ark City Battle to a 7-7 Tie
Wichita East High School and Arkansas City High fought to a 7-7 tie in a pivotal state and Ark Valley League football clash watched by about 6,000 fans. Ark City, ranked No. 2 in the state, leads the Ark Valley with a 5-1 record and two games left, while Wichita East sits second at 4-0-1 with three remaining. East was No. 6 in the latest Kansas AP prep poll.
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Wichita East High School
Arkansas City High
Wichita
Ark City
Lawrence
Ark Valley
Wichita East
East
Kansas Assets Press Prep
Markets At a Glance From Kansas City and Wall Street
Stocks gain across steels copper rails and oils with mixed bonds while hogs and cattle show steady to firmer tones. Kansas City cattle and hog receipts mixed. wheats and grains quoted with varying futures and cash prices. The Day in Wall Street notes a continued rally in afternoon trading with new issues rising.
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K. C
Kansas City
USDA
U. S
Wooten
Wall Street
New York
Bethlehem Steel Advances on Capacity Outlook
Trading volumes were around 1,700 shares as Bethlehem Steel rose about two points, reversing yesterday’s loss. The firm’s outlook for capacity operation in the first half of next year boosted its shares and supported the market mood.
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Bethlehem Steel
Adlai Seeks Link Between Hodge and Administration
Adlai E Stevenson tied the Eisenhower era to a million dollar Illinois scandal involving state auditor Orville E Hodge. He alleged political maneuvering and questioned President Eisenhowers personal thanks to Hodge. Stevenson also criticized Leonard Hall, Democratic National Committee chairman, over a holiday controversy tied to a crooked state auditor.
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Rock Island
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Ilinois
Illinois
Stevenson
Orville E. Hodge
Leonard W. Hall
DOP
Cmunitry
Lospense
Rural Douglas County schools damaged by vandals
Douglas County sheriff reports two rural school buildings suffered damage Thursday. Central School, 14 miles north of Worden, incurred about 100 dollars in damage, while Enterprise School, two miles west of Globe, faced roughly 200 dollars in damage. Windows and doors were affected in both sites.
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Douglas County
Sheriff's Office
Central
Worden
Enterprice
Globe
Enterprise
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I wish to thank neighbors friends and clubs for cards flowers and kindness shown during my illness. Special thanks to Rev W OS Sims Rev John Thompson Rev AL Parker Mrs Wilbert Whiteside Dr Ray Clark and the staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mrs Verner Newman Jr. also thanks friends neighbors and relatives for walls cards flowers and other acts of kindness during her hospital stay. Also Dr Margaret Chirk Drs Jones and Manahan and the nursing staff for kind care. Daryl Stewart.
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W. Os, Sims
John Thompson
AL. Parker
Wilbert Whiteside
Ray Clark
Salt of Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Verner Newman Jr
Margaret Chirk
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George Towle
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Bowser-Lee Funeral
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William Weis
Vernor Tullis
McLouth
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Sunflower
Virgie Barnes
Ky St
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Richland
Michael Tallant
Perry
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R. I. St
Robert Haggart
Ind. Sr
Darrene Tucker
Jesse Carson
Route 2
Kate Caldwell
Charles Coffman
Jean Rollings
N. 8Th St
Mrs, Parsons
Lowing
Mra
Bil Jennings
Journal-World
Spencer Fund
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