Governor Withdraws Troops in Arkansas
In Little Rock, Governor Faubus ordered the withdrawal of the Arkansas National Guard from Central High School after a federal injunction barred troop blockage of school integration. President Eisenhower called the move a necessary step in the right direction as attorneys prepared possible appeals. Rep. Brooks Hays travels to brief the President. watchmen hired, and preparations begin for Monday classes amid ongoing legal maneuvering.
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Ronald N. Davies
First Asian flu fatality reported in Missouri
The first confirmed death from Asian flu in the United States was reported in Missouri. The Public Health Service cites about 10,000 U.S. cases to date. Outbreaks continued in the U.S. and Canada with Puerto Rico noting up to 129,000 cases in the week ending Sept 14.
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U.N. Seen to Air Middle East Crisis Amid Talks
Diplomats forecast a full U.N. airing of the Middle East clash as Dulles and Gromyko urge Assembly action in speeches. Syria hints at aggression charges, while the United States weighs options and seeks broader input before formal moves. Dulles spoke Thursday. Gromyko spoke yesterday.
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Noted Composer Sibelius Dies in Finland at 91
Helsinki reports the death of Jean Sibelius aged 91 at his villa near Helsinki after a brain hemorrhage. The legendary composer, famed for 13 symphonic sagas and Finlandia, left a lasting musical legacy and mystery about unfinished works.
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Lawrence Home Builders show opens with 18 new homes
Larry Lawrence notes a weekend home show by the Home Builders Association featuring 18 newly built, fully equipped houses. The exhibit runs from 1 p.m. today through Friday, with a printed list on page 3. The article highlights growth in the old hometown.
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Vinland Fair marks 50th anniversary events
Vinland’s 1957 Grange Fair opens Thursday September 26 to celebrate the fair’s 50th anniversary with activities throughout the day. Friday features a Baldwin Commercial Club led entertainment, greetings from Dr William Scarborough of Baker University, and a Lawrence entertainers program. Saturday hosts the talent show chaired by Mrs Jamey B. Wiggins. all exhibits will be on the fairgrounds. The Fair committee includes Herve Hoskinson chairman Max Moore vice chairman Oakes Temple secretary Fred Gottstein treasurer and directors Woodrow Sturdy Alvin Schmidt Virgil Horrell.
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Hypnosis planned for five day sleep marathon in Chicago
A 38 year old Chicago woman Mia Dust plans a five day hypnotic hibernation to sleep through a work week. The widowed mother of two seeks rest after nervous fatigue and a fatal accident last year. Her children will stay with her mother and the Hypnosis Institute of Chicago will supervise medical tests during the experiment.
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Memorandum by Gromyko on Western domination claims
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko accused Western powers of attempting to dominate Middle Eastern and other nations by military means in a United Nations memorandum. He urged the General Assembly to add peaceful coexistence to its agenda and to guide international relations by that principle. He also proposed a two to three year moratorium on nuclear tests by Britain the Soviet Union and the United States.
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Mansfield Says Economy of GOP May Pose Threat
Washington Sen. Mansfield and Sen. Jackson criticized a Pentagon order to trim military manpower by 200000, arguing it reduces armed forces below Congress approved levels. They warned further cuts risk national security as the Air Force faced at least four wing reductions and the Army and Navy also planned reductions. The plan aims total manpower to 2.6 million from 2.8 million for the year.
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Haiti Ends Campaign Amid Military Clampdown
Haiti’s ruling three-man junta halted campaign activity and ordered a 36 hour pause before Friday elections for president, 21 senators, and 7 deputies. Brig Gen. Antonio Rebreau pledged free and honest elections as the army readies up to 3,000 reserves, with candidates including Louis Dejoie, Francois Duvaller, and Clement Jumelle. Daniel Fignole is in exile.
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Draft Quota Set for Kansas in Upcoming Draft
TOPEKA Kansas is scheduled to furnish 77 men for the draft in November. Maj. Gen. Joe Nickell, state selective service director, said the November quota compares with 30 for September and 73 for October.
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End of Summer in Lawrence Shifts to Fall
Sunday marks the last day of summer with autumn beginning Monday as astronomers place the equinox at 1:27 a.m. CST. Lawrence enjoys a transition with football, fall colors, a university and two prep schools fielding teams, and a summer with mixed weather and notable growth, including new housing, tax jumps, and restored bus service.
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Woolard Leads Lawrence to 39-0 Victory Over Manhattan
Coach Allan Woolard, bedridden with flu, travels to Manhattan to direct Lawrence High football. Despite a 7-0 halftime deficit, the Lions rally with five second half touchdowns, aided by three interceptions, two returned for scores, and a stout defense.
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Storm swipes Formosa in typhoon Gloria pass
Southern Formosa was sideswiped by typhoon Gloria as it moved northwest toward Hong Kong with strong winds and heavy rain.
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Boy in Hiroshima Dies of Acute Bone Leukemia
An 11 year old boy, Takeshi Kashiyama, dies at Hiroshima Hospital from acute bone leukemia. His mother, five months pregnant, rushed to Hiroshima after the atomic bomb to search for her parents, staying two days then six days from Aug 2. The A bomb fell on Aug 1, 1945. the mother is in good health.
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Takeshi Kashiyama
Night Shirt Parade May Be KU's Final One This Year
KU may not stage the Night Shirt Parade next year as changes are proposed to the university program. Student body president Bob Billings said the event has not been popular with students and a football rally at Allen Fieldhouse could replace it. The parade remains on the schedule for KU's first home game next Saturday ending at Memorial Stadium.
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Haskell Seeks Replay of Openers Clash at Stadium
Haskell Institute aimed to re schedule its football opener with Manual High for 8 tonight at Haskell Stadium. The Friday postponement was due to a stadium power failure as workmen attempted to restore lights while athletic director Tony Coffin awaited a call from Manual after noon.
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Sid and Imogene to Be on Television Sundays
Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca, once top comedy partners, will host a half hour show Sunday nights on ABC TV starting June 26 from 9 to 9 30 p.m. New York time. The program, sponsored by cosmetics film, marks their reunion after a three year split.
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Imogene Coca
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Imogene
City Wide Rainfall Records Shatter September Norms
Lawrence reports 24 hour total of 2.77 inches with 5.07 inches for September, the biggest monthly rainfall in years. Officials note 31.42 inches thus far in 1957, above normal, while Ottawa and nearby areas record heavy totals and river forecasts rise in the Marais des Cygnes basin.
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Walter Schwarz
Worden
Lyndon
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Marais Des Cygnes
Richard Garrett
Quenemo
Tulsa Sheriff Urges Tough Juvenile Penalty to Curb Delinquency
Tulsa Sheriff Glenn Brown called for harsher punishment for juveniles at a meeting of city and county law enforcement officials to curb rising juvenile crime. He said offenders must feel punished and that current penalties may be too lenient.
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Dorothy Young
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Pay TV Study Planned By House Committee
Washington committee chair Harris says the House Commerce Committee will closely examine pay television proposals when Congress convenes in January. He noted the panel wants to ensure trial subscription TV operations do not jeopardize existing free broadcasting services.
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Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas Sunday
Partly cloudy through Sunday with locally warmer temperatures this afternoon and generally cooler nights. Warmer on Sunday with lows around 50 and highs near 35.
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