Eisenhower Urges Sincerity to Win November
Dwight D. Eisenhower told GOP leaders from Illinois Michigan and Indiana that victory hinges on voters believing in the party's sincerity not just promises. He pitched a program of strong idealism to appeal to youth and women, launched a 10 point peace plan, and urged tossing out “wasters” and “bunglers” to end the Washington mess. He spoke in Chicago after Philadelphia rallies that drew 17500 plus cheering crowds. The candidate outlined goals for strong trust in government, allied unity, economic growth, military strength with disarmament, and prudent diplomacy.
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Dwight
D. Eisenhower
GOP
al Mann
Washington
Eisenhower
Chicago
Philadelphia
America
Middlewest
Telindis
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
Pr & A
Europe
South America
Middle East
Asia
Africa
Junction City boy dies after being struck by sand truck
Karmann, 17, of Junction City, was killed Friday on a Highway K18 project 11 miles east of town when he slipped or fell into the path of a loaded sand truck backed by a Ross Construction Co. crew. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Henry Karmann four brothers and a sister.
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Karmann
Junction City
Here
Ross Construc*tion Co
Carl Gardner
Henry Karmann
Walter R
1952 Federal Civilian Payroll Surges Past 9.5 Billion
Byrd reports the 1952 fiscal year civilian payroll reached 9.541 billion, up 1.822 billion from the prior year, driven by pay raises and more workers. July civilian payroll totals rose to 2,599,122, with the military establishment adding 1,323,501 workers, and 4,047 civilians employed outside the continental U.S.
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Byrd
Congressional Committee
Byrd Committee
Congress
U.S
Traffic signals set for 14th and Mass intersection
City Engineer says the pedestrian activated lights at 14th and Massachusetts will be installed soon with concrete work remaining. Expected completion next week after state and federal highway agency approval. Project cost between 2000 and 2500 dollars. features include curb repairs, power lines, and pedestrian buttons on east and west sides. Patrolman Messer will continue traffic duties to manage the area, especially for Lawrence High School students.
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14Th and
Mass. Sts
Hugh Sheridan
Sheridan
Massachusetts Street
Massachusetts
Fourteenth
Fourteenth Street
Lawrence High School
James Messer
Military Need Mounts as U S Eyes Longer Draft
A defense mobilization official warned Congress that the nation may require 18 to 26 year olds to serve two years for up to 15 to 20 years. Arthur Fleming, chairman of the Defense Mobilization Manpower Committee, said the United States must maintain about 3.7 million personnel in the armed forces to counter the threat from Communism.
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MT. Pocono
Arthur Flemming
Defense Mobilization Manpower Committee
Beable
Flemming
No Weather Change In Topeka Kansas
Weather bureau reports no change in conditions through Saturday with mostly fair skies and little temperature variation. Lows Friday night expected in the 60s to 70s, Saturday highs from 95 to 100 across regions, Thursday highs mainly in 90s, readings up to 99 in Garden City, and Thursday night lows from 58 to 70s in Topeka and Leavenworth.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Garden City
Leavenworth
Boy in coma after being smothered in icebox
In Hanover New Hampshire Gary Smith a three year old from Spring Hill Vermont remained in a coma 20 days after being found inside an old icebox where he had been accidentally improvisedly confined for seven hours. Doctors at Mary Hitchcock Hospital said oxygen deficiency damaged his brain and prognosis remained poor. The only air entered through a drain pipe while he clutched a black kitten. the animal was unharmed.
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Route 3
Heck
Ueek Tol
Eek
Fred Ifrek
Williamstown
Sears
Alfred Honk
Route
Fred Verk
Inday
Mass
Miller
Robert Taylor
Boost in Tax Collection Continues Through August
The Kansas Commission of Revenue and Taxation reports August receipts up 5.89 percent from a year earlier with a 2 percent rise in sales tax. August totals reach 8,119,205 for all categories, marking 12.11 percent year over year growth for the first two months of the current fiscal year, based on July sales.
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Topeka
Kansas Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Kansas
Hood
Truck overturns near Overbrook damages Armour truck
A refrigerated Armour Co. truck from Kansas City overturned near Overbrook at about 3 15 Thursday afternoon after the driver William Englebrick lost control while lighting a cigar. He was uninjured but the damage exceeded $1000 per Highway Patrol Trooper Clarence McKay.
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Armour Co
Kansas City
SON
Overbrook
William Englebrick
Highway Patrol
Clarence McKay
Stevenson Opens Westward Swing to campaign nine states
Gov Adlai E Stevenson left Capitol Airport for Denver to begin a Westward campaign tour aimed at surpassing Eisenhower. He plans nine states in nine days, mostly by air, delivering a foreign policy speech in San Francisco and signaling attacks on Republican positions while focusing on his own program. Stevenson’s team downplays Eisenhower’s drive, while Florida Senator Smathers notes Eisenhower’s strength and potential to win the Solid South.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Capitol Airport
Denver
West
Dwight D. Eisenhower
South
Ieretofore
Steviinson
Ssing
Stevenson
Wilson Wyatt
San Francisco
Wyatt
Eisenhower
George A. Smathers
Florida
Florida Democrat
Philadelphia
Albert S. Foulks Dies Former Judge and Attorney
Albert S. Foulks, 86, Ness Dry former district judge and parole attorney for four governors, died at St. Rose Hospital after a June stay. A Kentucky native, he practiced law in Ness City after graduating from the University of Kansas in 1898 and served three terms as county attorney before his judgeship. Survivors include his widow and son Sidney Foulks of Dallas. Funeral plans were not set. body to be sent to Ness City for services and burial.
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Albert
Foulks
Ness Dry
St. Rose Hospital
Foulka
Toprika J
Ipesson
Govs, Paulen
Reed, Woodring
Landon
Kentucky
Kansas
The
Unity of Kansas
Ness City
Sidney Foulks
Dallas
Dex
KU Army ROTC Chosen as Test Unit for New Course
The University of Kansas Army ROTC unit was selected as a test unit for a new general course allowing commissions in any Army branch. Chancellor Murphy was notified, and the change lets ROTC students preview all branches before choosing, with final branch decisions at the end of the junior year. Applications for KU ROTC units are reported high, with a goal to enroll about 800 new students across Army Air Force and Navy programs.
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Univers Sity
Kansas
Franklin D. Murphy
K. U
Army
Infantry
Corps of Engineers
KEU
Air Force
Navy
ROTC
James K. Hitt
K. Sait
Selective Service Boards
Polio Cases Rise In Sunflower Area Hospitalized Victim Named
The seventh polio victim in Sunflower Village, Hilda Ketterman, 49, is in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being admitted Thursday. A Sunflower physician cites at least 13 polio cases this summer, mostly spinal, with several treated at home. Other recent cases include 22 year old Batty Wyatt in Kansas City on respirator with bulbar polio, 5 year old Alice Vaughn transferred to K A Medical Center, and 77 year old Darlene Menhusen plus 23 year old Fred Young relocated to Watkins Memorial with mild spinal polio.
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Sunflower Village
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Hilda Ketterman
Lawrence Memorial
Sunflower
Alice Vaughn
K. A. Medical Center
Earl Vaudin
Darlene Menhusen
Lawrence
Menhusen
Conductor Mussatto Killed in Santa Fe Yard Accident
James B Mussatto of Emporia Kansas Santa Fe freight conductor died Friday from injuries after an accident in the railroad yards Thursday night. A native of Osage City he had worked for Santa Fe since 1938 Mussatto 35 fell under a train while cleaning near Acme Bachelor and Dry Clars.
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James B. Mussatto
Emporia
Santa Fe
Osage City
Kan
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Mussatto
Acme
Six Children In Family Have Polio
In San Antonio a farmer, Paul Pehl, reports six of his nine children are in a polio isolation ward at a local hospital. The family farm west of Austin is under scrutiny as researchers consider examining the water and environment. The physician plans to seek a National Foundation program at the Penl farm, while the parents and three other children are monitored for illness indicators.
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San Antonio
Tex
Paul Pehl
Pehl
Dorothy
Dayton Pehl
Daniel
Paul Jr
George
Elaine Frances
Austin
Portermales
Lawrence Feller
Gillespie County
National Foundation
Pen
Feiler
Parens
Pledges Aid to Ike by Ukrainian American Group
Dr Ley Do Briansky, president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Friday announced backing Dwight Eisenhower for the presidency. He sent a telegram to the Republican standard bearer assuring full support from the committee, which he said represents 143 million Americans.
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Washington
Dr. Ley
Dobriansky
Ukraineian Congress Committee of America
Dwight Eisenhower
Allied naval exercise Mainbrace to warm Arctic seas off Scandinavia
Large scale Allied naval maneuvers set to begin in early September off Scandinavia. More than 17 days of operations are planned with eight aircraft carriers and other warships under Admiral Sir Patrick Drummond. The drills aim to demonstrate readiness to defend the Arctic Circle and North Atlantic partners.
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Norway
Scandinavia
Russia
West
Arctic Circle
Britain
Adm
Sir Pawick Drvid
Northerrope
Sunflower Strike Idle Threats Loom Over Plant
Sunflower Ordnance Works may idle over 1500 rehabilitation workers as Pipe Fitters Local Union 553 plans a walkout after Labor Day. Pickets guard gates 14 miles from town while two crafts may be excused if the strike persists. Major contractor Maxson Patti and Hercules Powder Co face shutdown risk with ongoing talks stalled and wage disputes highlighted. Federal patrols oversee peaceful picketing on government property with no clashes reported.
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LAFL
Sunflower Ordnance ‘Works Amt
Journal-World
Focal
Kansas City
S.oay
Here
Istrike 8
Maxsman-Patti Constructitar
Iris
Sunflower As & Restrike
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Federal
Taw
Kansas Highway [ Patrol
Kansas Municipalities to Hear Public Officials Duty Talk
In Wichita on September 22 a Kansas Municipalities session will feature State Supreme Court Justice Hugo T. Wedell as principal speaker. He will discuss the responsibilities of public officials amid discussions on sewer service charges and fiscal management.
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Kansas
Wichita
Mit State Supreme Court
Hugo T. Wedell Sill
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