McCarthy Wins Wisconsin Senate Primary and More
Voters across Wisconsin gave Senator Joseph R. McCarthy a smashing primary victory amid his anti subversive government drive. Len Schmitt conceded. McCarthy touted an endorsement of his campaign to root out subversives. Other states held primaries with incumbents largely winning renomination, including Colorado, Arizona, Utah, New Hampshire, Vermont, Minnesota, Washington, and Montana style results.
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John R. Murdock
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Worker Electrocuted While Installing Service Wires
Clarence James known as Jack Craft was killed by an electrical shock Wednesday while wiring an alley service. He was a city employee and is survived by his widow and a small son.
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Craft
ARSET INDEX New York closes lower as 60 stocks fall
New York markets closed with the Dow Jones average down as the ARSET index shows 60 stocks declining. Analysts cited selling pressure across sectors and weaker earnings guidance from several recent reports.
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New York
Hydrogen Bomb Tests Planned at Eniwetok Next
Reports indicate the United States plans a hydrogen bomb test at Eniwetok within the next ten months. A joint Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department statement notes secrecy and limited official observers, with civilian defense experts possibly excluded. Early steps include preparatory experiments from spring 1941 to study detonation methods, as officials estimate a blast far larger than prior atomic tests.
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Marshall Island
United States
Sonduewid
Texas Democrats Open Path to Eisenhower Ballot
A Texas Democratic convention backed a plan allowing unorganized Democrats to vote for Adlai Stevenson while the party signals support for Eisenhower. Gov. Allan Shivers declined immediate comment as the party urged unity and to campaign for Eisenhower, challenging the States Rights faction in the process.
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Texas
Democratic Party of Texas
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Truman
Chicago
Allan Shivers
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Young DeSoto mother dies after heart attack
A DeSoto mother Verna Bee-2 was found dead Tuesday at her home after an apparent heart attack the previous night. She is survived by husband Mobert Bercroft and two young children, Rhonta Lyn and Kevin, with services planned at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City and burial at Wreford Cemetery.
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Mobert Bercroft
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Kevin Mobert
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Junction City
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Hois Champ
Robert Marri
Marianna
Ark
Coleman Morris
Topeka
Amos Funeral Home
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Thuysday
Johnson Funeral Home
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Wreford
Drought Stricken Areas Of Texas Get Big Rains
Rainfall across Texas drenched drought areas with up to ten inches in parts of South and West Central Texas and the Panhandle. The soaking may ease the drought and aid farmers whose crops and livestock suffered heavy losses.
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Eisenhower calls for change and peace in campaign swing
Speaking to Republican campaign staff in Washington and to mass crowds in Indianapolis and other cities, Dwight D. Eisenhower framed the era as a demand for new faces and urged peace as the guiding issue. He assailed the Truman administration, defended Jenner and Marshall, and endorsed key Western alliances amid stinging attacks on Adlai Stevenson.
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George C. Marshall
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Rainfall Affects Western Kansas With Light Showers
Weather officials forecast the first precipitation in over a week moving into Kansas Wednesday night, confined to western areas with light amounts. Lows will be in the 60s, highs Thursday near 88 to 95, with mostly cloudy skies statewide and widely scattered showers and thunder showers in the Southwest and extreme West. Tuesday brought upper 80s to lower 90s, a high of 95 at Wamego, and cooler 60s overnight, Leavenworth at 62.
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Sam Low Pree
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Yorn Werth
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Lawrence Men Pledge University Fraternities
Fifteen Lawrence men pledged fraternities at the University of Kansas today. Though complete pledge lists were unavailable, unofficial sources indicated nearly four million of the SW rushees were pledged by 24K UY fraternities before this afternoon's deadline. Pledging ceremonies and banquets were planned for tonight.
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University of Kansas
Journal-World
Phi Delta Theta
Mike Getto Jr
Richard Butler
Bob Richards
David Ryther
Phi Gamma Delta
Ethan Smith
Jim Richard
Alpha Tau Omega
Jack Merz
Delta Tau Delta
Jerry Cox
Irby Hughes
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Bill Nieder
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Lyle Stemmerman
Beta Theta Pi
David Hill
Sigma Chi
Phil Endacott
Stanton Ball
Phi Kappa
Gene O'Neill
U. S. Battle Casualties Increase 582 in Week
Washington reports Korea battle casualties rose to 117237 through Wednesday, an increase of 382 from the prior week, according to the Defense Department weekly summary based on notifications to families through last Friday.
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Washington
Korea
Defense Department
Sparkman Defends Dem Farm Policy Against GOP Hoax
Senator Sparkman of Alabama told a Kansas audience that Republicans pretended a Democratic hoax fooled farmers in 1948. He rejected claims of a plot to depress prices or block commodity loans, arguing farm prices fell before the election and storage facilities were not undermined. He urged voters to reject what he called claptrap and warned farmers remain loyal to Democratic farm programs.
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Gen
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Sen. Sparkman
Alabama
Kansas Free Fair Grounds
Sparkman
80Th Congress
Commodity Credit Corporation Garter
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Farmers of America
KU Therapist Directs Topeka Polio Ward Work
Mrs. Anna L Showalter a KU Watkins Memorial Hospital physi Cal therapist now directs physical therapy in the Vail Hospital Topeka polio ward guiding 30 plus patients. Since Saturday she travels daily to Topeka to assist until KU term begins in September. Fred Young a KU business senior from Dodge City remains in Watkins for care. Sunflower Village reports no new polio cases for fifth day with nine hospitalized and five treated at home.
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University of Kansas
Watkins Memorial
Vail Hospital
Topeka
Ralph I. Canuteson
Watlins Memorial
Showalter
Vail
Wecrsity of Kansas
K.U
K.U. Hospital
Watkins Hospital
Fred Young
Dodge City
Sunflower Village
Giants Rally In 13th For 3-2 Win Over Pirates
Don Mueller lined Marty Dickson's first pitch of the 13th inning into the right field stands to lift the New York Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The win narrows the Dodgers' lead over the Giants to 3 games as Brooklyn hosts the Cubs in a two night series. Independence notes Leo W. Callahan named treasurer of Union Gas System Inc replacing the late Henry F. Mitchell. Also mentions Goodyear TV pro programs and local tire shop in ad copy.
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NEW York
Don Mueller
Marty Dickson
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Brook
Cubs
Independence
Leo W. Callahan
The
Union Gas System, Inc
Hany F. Mitchell
Thai king names first-born as Prince Vajiralongkorn
Thai king Phumipon names his eldest son Vajiralongkorn. The announcement lists the full ceremonial title and notes the child will be known locally in short as Prince Vajiralongkorn.
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Vajiralong
Bangkok
Thailand
King Korn
Pledge Day at Kansas Draws 263 Women into 15 Sororities
A total of 263 women pledged today to 15 social sororities at the University of Kansas, including 12 from Lawrence. Kappa Kappa Gamma led with 32 pledges, followed by Delta Delta Delta with 30 and Kappa Alpha Theta with 25. Pledges are sophomores or higher as freshmen stay in dorms. Lawrence entrants include Delta Delta Delta and Alpha Chi Omega members.
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University of Kansas
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Delta Delta Delta
Kappas Alpha Theta
Delta Delta Delts
Carolyn Zimmmersman
Lucille Walter
Carolyn Huste
Rocelyn Koney
Marlene Stayton
Kappa Alpha Theta
Linda Conner
Pat Davis
Alpha Chi Omega
Joan Leonhart
Barbara Elam
Pi Beta Phi
Ann Stevens
Jane Underwood
Gamma Phi Beta
Nancy Hutton
Gretta Reetz
Linwood
Barbara Axtell
Grandview
Sare Buchanan
Emporia
Jean Covacevich
Winfield
Ruth Cowie
Highland
Sally Dial
Kansas City
Judy Estell
Frances Henningson
Herndon
Connie High
Wichita
Karen Hilmer
Carel Keller
Lenexa
Llewellyn Kiene
Topeka
Cynthia Krehbiel
Pat Lewis
el Dorado
Martha Morton
Beloit
Patricia Hayes
Pe Anne Jones
Haddam
Jacqueline Kimmel
Hiawatha
Carol
Junction City
Tina Maduros
Dolores Myers
Hutchinson
Lois McArdle
Arlington
Martha Nienstedt
Jennie Osborne
Marietta Shannon
Paola
Janice Stone
Cedar Vale
Eddina Symns
St. John
Joy van Meter
Mary Wallace
Alpha Phi
Carol Burchfield
Mitchell
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Donna Lee Cooke
Salina
Babette Cooper
Shirley Dodd
Patricia Ann Dowell
Chillicothe
Nancy McArthur Echols
Fort Sill
Ohio
Elinor Sue Eperson
Coffeyville
Sally Ruth Foster
Webster Groves
Jeannette Gowen
Arkansas City
Marlene
Wood
Martha Yeoman
Chi Omega
Priscilla
Angersbach
Eureka
Barbara Brammer
Tulsa
Okla
Sue Edna Diver
Janet Gabrielson
Margie Garr
Donna Goforth
Mission
Lisa Griesser
Winnetka
Ill
Barbara, Hibbard
Jane Hollingworth
Wichitary
Ann Kaaz
Leavenworth
Kathleen Knauss
Janice Leonard
Jeanie McDonald
Kathleen McKee
Pittsburg
Jane Megattin
Dee Ann Price
Sally Renner
Goodland
Mary Lou Rickman
Kaye Siegfried
Independence
Martha Taylor
Osborne
Alice Thorps
Clay Center
Suzanne Ziegelasch
Barbara Bradstreet
Russell
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State group drafts 10 year mental hospital building plan
A Kansas Legislative Council committee proposed a ten year program to convert Parsons Epileptics Hospital to a general mental hospital and close the Great Bend annex. It urges 45 new buildings across Topeka Osawatomie Larned Parsons and Winfield with renovations at other sites and backs a special tax levy not to exceed 0.75 mill.
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Kingman
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Parsons States Hospital
Woman stages altar protest over broken engagement
India Red haired Mrs. Matie Gerding, 23, staged a sit down protest Tuesday in front of her fiancé's home until police intervened. She cried that he left her stranded at the altar Saturday before what would have been her second marriage, insisting that "as I want is an explanation" as officers persuaded her to depart.
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Matie. Gerding
Bank Call Issued by Washington Comptroller
The comptroller of the currency on Wednesday issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Friday September 5. The action requires banks to report their financial condition as of that date.
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Comptroller of the Currency
Adlai Ridicules GOP At San Jose Stop
Governor Adlai E Stevenson barnstormed California delivering a pointed attack on the Republicans while praising Democratic policy. He argued for a positive program and peace as the party’s major goal. About 26 people gathered on the San Jose station platform as Stevenson’s train pulled in for the first of eight scheduled stops.
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Corn and Wheat Crop Estimates From Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department released projections for the growing season, estimating this year’s corn crop at 3,170,000 bushels and wheat at 1,? million bushels. Comparisons show corn above last year’s level and near but below the government goal, while wheat is down from prior forecasts. Spring wheat is forecast higher, with durum and rye figures provided. oats, sorghum, and soybeans are listed with month-to-month and 10-year averages.
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Agriculture Department
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Kansas
Consultant pleads guilty to nine tax fraud counts in Wichita
Wichita tax consultant Searight pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Delmas C. Hill to nine counts of aiding taxpayers in filing fraudulent income tax returns. Indicted in Topeka last February, he faced twenty counts. Sentencing set for September 22 after some counts were dismissed. Independence officials report Colby Chamber secretary-manager McDermott will join the ranching business and cannot take the job here.
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Colby Chamber of Commerce
Reminders Sent To 22 Campaign Expense Filers
Douglas county clerk issued reminders to 22 primary candidates to file statements of personal campaign expenditures within 10 days after the August 5 primary. Sun days do not count in the 30 day period. duplicates must be filed with the secretary of state for state office candidates. Some write in candidates may also owe reports if they win the primary and campaign for the general election. Names and amounts filed include P. Gerhart 87 8, Frank R Gray 61.63, Harold Beck 59.03, Mary Ellen Simmons 117.02, Lucille Allison 91.38, Minnie Eudaly 44.38, Heir Hoskinson 57, Rayeden 161.50, Charles Ban ning 88.55, Charles Holman 6.50.
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Delbert Mathia
Mathia
Wwe
Secretary of State
Gerhart
Frank R. Gray
Harold Beck
Register ‘of Deeds
Mary Ellen Simmons
Lucille Allison
Minnie Eudaly
Heir
Hoskinson
Rayeden
Charles Banening
Charles Holman
Lecompton Township
Commission OKays Left-Turn Action in Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission approved a trial to allow left turns onto Massachusetts Street at Eighth Ninth and Tenth streets. No left turns off Massachusetts will be allowed. The plan, recommended by City Manager Wiggleworth, starts immediately with a one-day test and a decision later on permanence. The commission also rejected a trailer court proposal at Perry and 6th Streets and discussed trailer zoning and parking concerns near 12th and Oread, plus a University Drive project.
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Spencer Avesa
Pipeline materials allocation by Petroleum Administration
The Petroleum Administration allocated 205 669 tons of line pipe for oil pipeline construction in the last three months of the year. Priority allocations included 13 large crude oil and large petroleum product lines.
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Washington
Petroleum Administration
Fense
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