Unions Ordered to Oust Leaders or Face Suspension
The AFL CIO executive council demanded the UTW Bakery Workers and Teamsters oust officials accused of corruption or face expulsion at the December convention. UTW president Anthony Valente and Bakery Workers president James Cross were targeted, with plans to remove treasurers and reshuffle leadership. The Teamsters were already suspended pending removal of James Hoffa and others.
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Ton
AFL- Ao
United Textile Workers
UTW
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
AFLLO
George
Senate
Bakers
Labor Federation
Anthony Valente
Lloyd Kienert
Bakeryorkers Union
James G Cross
Curtis R. Sims
Sims
Cross
Croza
Klewert
Valente
Private Bus Firms Seek Legislative Help in Kansas
Four privately owned city bus companies led by Merritt Wimaley of Wichita and Lawrence told a Kansas Legislative Council committee they face operating losses and want relief. They asked to cut state fuel taxes and use school funds to cover fare differences. The committee will study the issue before making recommendations as mass transit debates grow and municipal ownership is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lawrence Bun Co. Inc
Kansas Legislative Council
Tmnking
Legislative Council
Merritt Wimaley
Wichitz and
Lawrence Companies
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Area
Obituaries noteOscar C Stanley 75 of Topeka died Friday of a heart attack born Meriden brother of several relatives topeka area survivors include two daughters a son 18 grandchildren two great grandchildren funeral arrangements incomplete Minnie D Brink 76 Route 1 died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital services set for Wallula Christian Church four sons four sisters 13 grandchildren Anna Louise Fryhofer 71 Topeka died Thursday funeral 1 30 Sunday Penwell Gabel burial in Tonganoxie Kans mother of Linwood resident Amelia Kessinger area notes ongoing arrangements and connections
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Oscar C. Stanley
Topeka
Meriden
Myrtle Newell
Oskaloosa
Ida Ivers
George Stanley
Ozawkie
Will Stanley
Minnie Brink
Minnie D. Brink
Route 1
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Wallula Christian Church
Rudolph C.tatsch
Brink
Wallula
Leavenworth
Jarvis Brink
John E. Brink
LeRoy
Donald Brink
Rolling Fork
Miss
Eugene Brink
Albuquerque
N.M
Frank Kurtz
Little, Rock, Ark
Grover Graney
Abna Center
Eberth
Olga Ebert
Rumsey Funeral Home
Anna L. Flyboter
Anna Louise Fryhofer
Penwell- Gabel Funeral Home
Tonganoxie
Fryhofer
Amelia Kessinger
Linwood
Bern
Kansas
Disarmament Talk At UN Highlighted By Menon
The Saturday column notes V K Krishna Menon at the United Nations criticizing the arms race. He warns there is no such thing as a clean bomb and urges disarmament to avoid a future of global destruction. He stresses trust between powers and the need for concrete actions toward peace.
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V. K. Krishna Monon
India
United Nations
Menon
U.N
Enon
U.S
Guy Fawkes
Russia
Lions rout to stretch Class AA lead and 17-game streak
No. 1 ranked Lawrence Lions crush opponents 57-0 in a rout that extends their win streak to 17. Coach Woolard used reserves early and kept starters fresh, praising the team’s effort and discipline. Upcoming games include Ottawa at Ottawa, Wyandotte at home, and season finale at Highland Park on November 15.
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Lions
Kansas
Woolard
Lawrence
Ottawa
Law Wheelin
Wyandotte
Highland Park
Hunt For Local Man Body In Kaw River Rescue Search
Searchers continued on the third day for Larry Leon Sawyer missing after he drowned Thursday in the Kaw River near Bowes Dam. Sawyer rode in a boat with John R. Layman who was rescued by firemen after being stranded on driftwood at the Bowes Dam bridge. The craft was recovered Friday.
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Larry Leon Sawyer
Mich. St
Kaw River
Sawyer
John R. Layman
Tenn. St
Layman
Bowes Dam
Trailer Fire Destroys Lawrence Family Trailer
A Lawrence family lost their house trailer and all furnishings when a faulty oil stove caused a blaze at dawn. Mr and Mrs Gene Patterson were away in Kansas City at the time. loss estimated at 3500 dollars.
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Gene Patterson
Dreher
Lawerence
Louisiana Street
Kansas City
Taxpayer notices reveal county tax rate near 58 per 1000
Mrs Norman credits clerk’s office for helping mail statements to property owners. County total tax levy this year approaches 3.8 million with 2.23 million general real estate taxes and 566,601 in corporate taxes, plus small allocations for city assessments and various special taxes.
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Norman
Helpra
Topeka Man Sentenced in Fatal Highway Crash
John Ivan Mollett of Topeka received a sentence of 900 dollars on a negligent homicide charge after his station wagon crashed while trying to pass near Lawrence on U S 40. The victim was Henry Mollett, his father, and two others were injured. Mollett also fined 100 dollars for driving without a license. a driving while intoxicated charge was dismissed.
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Topeka
Yena
le ‘Yaved
John Ivan
Mollett
Pho
Lawrence
U.S. 40
Henry Mollett
Theson
Linquor
Kansan Cition Charged In Auto Crash Case
A Kansas City man James A. Scroggins faces a charge after a car wreck on the city edge. He claimed an unknown man drove the vehicle that injured a Kansan who had been involved the previous night with dealer Dinty.
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Kansas City
Hasing
Dinty
James A. Scroggins
Divorce suit filed in district court
A divorce suit has been filed in district court by Virgil Foust against Beverly Sue Foust. The action seeks dissolution of marriage with relief as provided by law.
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Virgil
Foust
Beverly Sue Foust
New York Stage Hit No Time For Sergeants Coming Monday
The Maurice Evans production of No Time For Sergeants will play 8 20 p m Monday in Hoch Auditorium as part of KU s Concert Course Festival Year. The show features much of the original Broadway company and is adapted from Mac Hyman s novel about a Georgia plowboy and the Air Force.
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Hoch Auditorium
New York
Maurice Evans
Georgia
Charles Hohman
Will Stockdale
Rex Everhart
Wil
Tucker Ashworth
Howard Freeman
Royal Real Atv
Air Force
James Millihollin
Ku’sa
Music and Dramatic Arts
NCB Opera Company
Forget-Me-Not Day urged by Lawrence mayor for veterans aid
Lawrence mayor John Weatherwax urged citizens to observe Forget-Me-Not Day to honor veterans past their service years. The piece notes a three cent Whooping Crane stamp issue, relates local school absences at Tonganoxie, and mentions Lawrence’s historical link to the Mississippi steamboat era with a feature in American Heritage.
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John T. Weatherwax
Lawrence
Weatherwax
Designer Craftsman Show Opens at KU Memorial Union
The fourth annual Kansas Designer Craftsman Show at Kansas University opens Sunday in Memorial Union main lounge and runs through Nov 24. Chancellor Murphy will announce winners and award cash prizes totaling 445 dollars during a public tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Judges include silversmith Charles Jeffrey of Cleveland and Ward Lockwood, American painter and visiting professor. The exhibit features ceramics, silversmithing, mosaic, weaving, enameling, jewelry and sculpture.
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Kansas
Memorial Hospital Admits and Birth Report
At Memorial Hospital the list shows admissions including Mrs. Barbara A. Guenter and Mrs. George A. Simmons with several others named by city and street. Birth announces a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guenter born Friday.
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Barbara A. Guenter
Ky. St
George A. Simmons
Valley Falls
Kent Delaine Russell
Milwaukee
Lovie Huns Isinger
Larry Dean Musick
Eudora
Leo Eller
Learnard- Ave
Robert Guenter
Ky, St
Lawrence Woman Held After Husband Shooting
A 39 year old Lawrence woman, Mrs Johnnie Washington, shot and killed her husband George with nine shots from a .22 revolver. She is held without bond on a first degree murder charge in county jail. Preliminary hearing set for Monday morning. Washington had previously killed his first wife in 1946 and claimed he forced the marriage six weeks ago with threats to kill her.
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Lawrence
Johnnie Washington
Kansas State Collegian Wins Top Honor in ACP Contest
The Kansas State Collegian earned a top All American rating in the Associated Collegiate Press contest, the paper’s fourth consecutive semester to win the honor. Former editor Jane Moore of Scott City now writes for the Chanute Tribune. business manager Howard Kessinger of Junction City has moved to the Junction City Republic.
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K-State
Kansas State Collegian
Daly
Associated Collegiate Press
Kansas State College
Collegian
Jane Moore
Scott City
Chanute Tribune
Buainesa
Howard Kessinger
Junction City
Dune
Jon Ton City Republic
Doctor Hoover to Appear on NBC Wide Wide World
Kansas story notes Dr. Charles C. Hoover of Quinter will appear on NBCs Wide Wide World as a general practitioner. The segment traces his 1912 1925 Quarbrock work and his move to Quinter, with family ties and local history.
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Charles C. Hoover
Quinner
Peecher Tee Ste Sacco
Lountry
NBC
Is & Brother
Clarence Howey
Amt
Lawrence
Behrens
Hoover
Quarbrock
Quinter
Overbrook
Kansas
Isaac B. Hoover
Kansas Territory
Blair County
Lone Star
Kansas City
Hoovers
Cn Collier Cemetery
Janac L. Hoover
Washington Creek
Charles Oliver
Clarence Hoover
Mrs. Behrens
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American Heritage
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