Algeria Earthquake Toll Tops 1000. Orleansville Devastated
In Algeria, the Orleansville quake left more than 1,000 dead and about 2,000 wounded. Rescue workers and troops swarmed the area as buildings collapsed, prisons were damaged, and thousands evacuated to tents. French forces airlifted aid and supplies while authorities estimated many more casualties in the widening disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Algeria
Orleansville
Tenes
Mediterranean
French
Interior Ministry
Oran
Pierre Mendes- France
Grain Elevator Details Expanded With Tall Cylinders and Bins
The article describes ten full size cylindrical storage bins joined together with smaller bins filling gaps. Each bin stands 132 feet high, with a top conveyor for in and out movement. A head house for machinery sits at one end atop a bin, connected to a 168 foot drop to ground. The row of bins spans 224 feet east to west and 40 feet at the widest north-south point.
Two Car Collision Near Lawrence Causes Minor Damage
The two car crash on U S Highway 40 about 7 25 last night west of Lawrence caused estimated damage of 800 with no injuries. Geneva Brizen dine 34 2105 Ky St Westbound turned left into Sunset Drive In Theater and struck an eastbound car driven by Larry Gene Minden 20 Paola.
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Lawrence
U. S. Highway 40
Geneva Brizendine
Ky. St
Sunset Drive-In
Larry Gene Minden
Paola
Draft board orders three men for exams in Kansas City
The Douglas County draft board has issued orders to draft three men for pre induction physical examinations scheduled for September 28 in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Draft Board
Kansas City
Unusual Bed Of Nails And Clever Tricks
In a playful Droodle style, the cartoon hints at a fakir sleeping on nails and the cobra visitor theory. It teases a maid losing a hammer and a quick exit for an Indian Rope Trick, noting the gag ends by likening it to the income tax joke.
Polio Thrives As Other Diseases Falter In Century's Trend
In Rome and Formosa reports, polio is described as the great leveler thriving where living standards rise. WHO and Rockefeller Institute experts discuss immunity patterns, linking infant mortality drops to higher polio incidence and noting progress toward vaccines.
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Rome
Thomas M. Rivers
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
New York
A. M. M. Payne
Division of
Communicable - Disease Services
World Health Organization
WHO
Geneva
Switzerland
Rivers
Payne
Insects Reportedly Attack Red Bud Trees in Lawrence
Lawrence residents report small green flies biting red bud trees. KU entomologist Dr. Charles Michener says no verified sightings. asks residents to bring samples to Snow Hall for identification and guidance. Temperatures cooled from 53 degrees to the mid 70s, with 50s expected tonight and 80s tomorrow.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Charles Michener
The
University
K.U
Snow Hall
Man Pronounced Dead Revives in Hearse en Route to Mortuary
Harry A. Jones, 67, of San Gabriel, believed dead after eight days, revived in a hearse en route to Adleman mortuary in El Monte. He was rushed to El Monte medical center, then to the Veterans hospital in Long Beach. Jones later woke from a coma and prepared to leave bed, delaying his Rainbow Division chapter installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Long Beach Veterans Hospital
Harry A. Jones
San Gabriel
Addleman
el Monte
Jones
New man Memorial County Hospital Names Administrator
Ivan D. Anderson, 31, named administrator of New man Memorial County Hospital effective Oct. 1. He moves from Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka where he was assistant director, succeeding H. C. Jeppesen who relocated to Bay City.
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Emporia
Ivan D. Anderson
Stormont- Vail Hospital
Topeka
Newman Memorial County Hospital
Anderson
H. C. Jeppesen
Bay City
Corn Crop Estimate Upward Revision by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department raised this year’s crop outlook with corn at 2,972,641,000 bushels and wheat at 962,135,000 bushels. Corn climbs 148,563,000 from last month. wheat falls 15,402,000 from the prior forecast. Kansas shows corn at 40,907,000 bushels on 19 bushels per acre, oats at 33,990,000 on 33 per acre, and sorghum at 41,286,000 on 14 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Bandits Take 4300 From Kansas Tavern Operator
Two masked men robbed tavern owner George Cathey shortly after 10 am in Kansas City Kansas. They forced him to the curb, drove him to 130 Graystone and released him after stealing 4300 dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kas
George Cathey
Cathey
Graystone
Local Residents Named in Address List
A sequence of names and streets appears listing residents including Carrie McAlexander Oska loosa Lottie Zimmerman 203 E 7th St Frances Roy 705 Me St Marie Snodgrass Tonganoxie Harry Garcia 32 N J St Rita Burns Bald win Billy Beatty Baldwin Chester Hart Route 1 Andrew Hogg 1337 Prairie St Delores Hornback and baby girl Oskaloosa Viola Young Hen La St Berdene Hird 742 E St.
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Carrie McAlexander
Oskaloosa
Lottie Zimmerman
E. 7Th St
Frances Roy
Me. St
Marie Snodgrass
Tonganoxie
Harry Garcia
N. J. St
Rita Burns
Baldwin
Billy Beatty
Chester Hart
Route 1
Andrew Hogg
Prairie St
Delores Hornback
Viola Young
la. St
Berdene Hird
E. St
Local Births and Incident Report Mentioned
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Reece at 1446 Maple Lane on Thursday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Scooby of Route 3 today. Roddy Dunavin, a year old son of Paul A. Dunivan of Sunflower, was treated for a fractured arm after falling from a tree. Robert Eugene North of Route 5 was fined $10 in police court for failing to stop at a stop sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Reece
Maple Lane
Dennis
Roddy. Dunavin
Paul A. Dunivan
Robert Eugene North
Route
Wreck Damages Exceed $700 In Five-Car Collision
Five cars were involved in a morning crash at 14th and Ky Streets causing over 700 in damage. Walter R. Jackson and Richard P. Nick collided, pushing Jackson into a parked car owned by W. E. LaBerge. Two other parked cars were damaged. no injuries reported.
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14Th
Sts
Walter R. Jackson
Ala. St
Richard P. Nick
Route 1
Basehor
Jackson
W. E. LaBerge
Strauss Silent On U.S. Soviet Atomic Arms Race
AEC Chairman Lewis L. Strauss says the United States holds many more atomic weapons than a year ago and production is rising. He avoided specifics on new U.S. or Soviet tests, noted likely ongoing testing at Marshall Islands, and discussed peaceful uses of atomic energy and an international atoms for peace conference plan. He also signaled a Dixon-Yates TVA power contract may be signed within two weeks amid political controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis .L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Strauss
U.S
AEC
mid-Pacific
Marshall Islands Proving Grounds
Marshall Islands
Eisenhower
Atoms For Peace
Dixon-Yates Group
Tennessee Valley Authoriy
TVA
Dixon-Yates
Stephen A. Mitchell
United States Senator Lodge Rejects Soviet Aircraft Fire Claim
Senator Lodge dismissed the Soviet assertion that U S aircraft opened fire first and argued that aviators say firing on Neptune would be suicide. He urged Russia to negotiate damages or accept impartial adjudication by the International Court of Justice, noting U S willingness to do so in similar claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vishinsky
Lodge
Neptune
United States
Security Council
Russia
International Court of Justice
Soviet Union
Husbands Do More Housework, Mills College Leader Says
Lynn T. White Jr. of Mills College told a University of Michigan conference that today’s husbands are doing more housework than ever before. He noted men help with chores as their own work hours shorten, easing the tasks of working wives.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Lynn T. White Jr
Mills College
Oakland
Calif
University of Michigan
NESTS FOR DOCTORS FOUND IN LA JOLLA OFFICE MOVE
Dr. Robert Stork, pediatrician, relocated his practice and discovered his new office was directly across from Dr. Clarence Bird, a neighboring physician, prompting questions about shared space and patient access.
Widespread Arkansas City Fire Destroys M W Store
A three story Montgomery Ward building in downtown Arkansas City burned last night, with four neighboring structures damaged by flames, smoke, and water. Insurance estimates put total damage at about 500000 as fire crews from multiple towns fought the blaze.
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Arkansas City
Montgomery Ward
137Th Regiment
Kansas National Guard
Furniture Mart
Bridges Style Shop
Duvall Pharmacy
Wellington
Winfield
Ponca City
Newkirk
Okla
Lung cancer risk linked to cigarette smoking debated
A panel discusses tobacco's role in lung cancer with Pao Chang hou noting no proven link from studies on mice. Cutler cites a 4100 percent rise in US lung cancer mortality over 20 years and estimates lifetime risk for men aged 40 varies by smoking level from nonsmoking to over a pack daily, with heavy smokers facing 5 to 15 times higher risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pao Chang-hou
Hong Kong
Cutler
United States
Help on Hand Motzko Injury at Long Prairie Market
Duane Motzko a 17 year old from Long Prairie Minnesota had his hand pulled into a meat grinder while making ground beef at a market. Doctors and mechanics could not free the hand and he was transported 100 miles to the University of Minnesota Hospital. Eight hours after the accident the grinder was sawed apart but two fingers were amputated.
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Minneapolis
Long Prairie
Minn
Duane Motzko
Motzko
University of Minnesota Hospital
Greek and Roman Children Played With Simple Toys
The article notes that children in ancient Greece and Rome enjoyed dolls hoops skipping ropes hobby horses and kites, reflecting everyday playthings of youth in classical societies.
Markets at a Glance Mixed Movements and Steady Scores
Markets show higher stocks on demand while bonds stay quiet and narrow. Cotton and wheat hold steady with minor changes. corn firm, oats easing slightly. Hogs rise to about 20.25, cattle steady with steers at 26.50, lambs 19.00 to 19.75, utilities and ewes listed in low ranges.
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K. C. Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Kansas City Produce Prices And Classifications
Kansas City Produce listing shows eggs extras and standards with per cent values and current receipts. Butter grades and weights are noted with butterfat ranges. Poultry items include hens fryers broilers farm run fryers roosters turkeys capons ducks geese and geese prices by weight.
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K. C
Kansas City
Beltsville
Wall Street Gains Amid Moderate Volume On Late Trading
The stock market edged higher on moderate late day volume with several gainers around two points and most rises in fractions. Losses capped at one to two points as about 1.8 million shares traded with steels railroads and copper showing the strongest activity and a broad list of issues advancing including Tobaccos Textiles Aircrafts Oils Radio and Building Materials.
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Wall Street
New York
Tliois Central
Sinclair Oil
U. S. Gypsum
Scott Paper
American Viscose
Liggett & Myers
Sunshine Mining
American Telehone
Western Union
Republic Steel
Radio Corp
United Aircraft
USDA Researcher Joins Kansas Water Committee
Louis M Glymph Jr of the Agricultural Research Service will join the Kansas Water Resources Fact Funding and Research Committee on Sept 13 on leave from his duties. The KU State Geological Survey led panel will review Kansas water supplies and Glymph will collect data on agricultural water use focusing on domestic stock irrigation and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Glymph Jr
Agricultural Research Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas Water Resources Fact, Funding
Frank C. Foley
State Geological Survey
University of Kansas
State Finance Council
Kansas
Olymph
Kansas City Grain and Livestock Report
Kansas City market notes show wheat for 135 cars mostly steady with several classes quoted around 2.28 to 2.70 per bushel and futures near 2.30. Corn and oats move within narrow ranges while soybeans reach 2.98 to 3.22. Livestock activity remains light with cattle and calves limited for testing and hogs and sheep trading unevenly.
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Kansas City
Modern Kitchen Needs Eight Hundred Pounds of Steel
The article notes that a contemporary kitchen requires about 800 pounds of steel for essential appliances and fixtures including a refrigerator stove dishwasher and a cabinet sink.
Water scarce, Kansas must plan water use, Culp warns
Russell Culp of the State Board of Health told Kansas water works operators at the University of Kansas four day school that a daily 8 900 million gallons of water escape the state far exceeding needs for agriculture industry and municipalities. He urged a coordinated integrated program to meet all water needs and outlined the Governor's Water Resources Committee duties ahead of the 1955 legislature.
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Kansas
Russell Culp
State Board of Health
Kansas Water Works
Water and Sewage Works
University of Kansas
Culp
Kansas Water Resources
House on the road fined for illegal parking in Pueblo
Fidel A. Arellano, a house mover, was fined 10 dollars after the judge found a house left on Highway 96 at night without warning lights. The case centered on unlawful long term parking of a movable house on a public road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Fidel A. Arellano
Arellano
Ida Grove Chief Jensen Never Used His Gun in 17 Years
Ida Grove Iowa chief R M A Jensen age 63 has served 17 years on the two man force without drawing a weapon. He has led a quiet precinct career and says it has been unnecessary to fire a gun.
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Ida Grove
Iowa
R—M. A. Jensen
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Amoy
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Emporia Hospital
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P&l
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Martin Gstate
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Karl Kreider
Lawrence Homes
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