Drought area solons press Ike on relief plan
Washington (UP) Congressmen oppose President Eisenhower's drought relief proposal. He urged prompt passage of administration drought program with states paying 25 percent of emergency relief costs. He favored a deferred staging provision but did not specify state administration. Colorado Kansas New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas suffer the heaviest drought damage. Rep Poage of Texas criticizes the plan as shifting burden to the least able.
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Great Western
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Congress
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Kansas
New Mexico
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Texas
Wo RR. Poage
D-Tex
The World's Just A Stage Divorces In Washington Case
Washington reports a divorce granted to Francis A. Smackum and his wife Heven after cruelty claims. He did not appear in court to defend the charges, and Mrs Smackum testified he struck her. The case centers on a disputed marital breakup and cruelty allegations.
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Washington
UPI
FL A. Smackumn
Smackum
Heven Smackum
Francis A. Smackum
Diverer
Student slain at Mardi Gras amid Canal Street chaos
Sew Orleans police say a Tulane student, Viet Pray, 27, Korean War veteran and electrical engineering major, was shot during Mardi Gras revelry on Canal Street. Joseph Jenkins, a Black man with a 32 automatic pistol, was captured after a pursuit. a tambourine and the victim's body were found nearby as rain and winds disrupted the parade.
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UPI
Tulane Tiger Site
Viet
Pventon
Lestiviti
Joseph
Toseph QO
Jenkins
Canal Street
Selal Woods
Jenks
Britain Has Gas To Spare
London reports gasoline supplies in Britain are high enough to require extra storage tanks. Consumption at 60 to 65 percent of normal, with forecasts suggesting 73 percent even at full use. Government cautious on rationing until normal flow returns. European officials estimate 95 percent of Europe’s oil needs could be met for three months without Suez or Syria routes.
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Financial Towers
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Financial Times
Organization of European Economic Cooperation
Paris
Europe
Suez Canal
Syria
German Unifying Efforts Renewed
Washington representatives of four nations launched a new effort to reunite Germany and persuade Russia to accept Western proposals. A two day US Britain France and West Germany study group aims to create a common basis for any new developments and a lasting European settlement. NATO force strength and West German military buildup were key topics as East European upheavals underscored the urgency of reunification for stability.
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Europe
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NATO
Ear Reattached After Tractor Accident Narrows Fall
A dramatic medical account describes a youth nicknamed Butler aged 17 who lost part of an ear in a tractor accident. A surgeon preserved the severed ear by placing it in the youth's neck to nourish it, then transplanted it back to the head.
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Ronald McFilfresh
Someboy
Council Ghays Sewer Work Buys New Boat
Minor city council business last night ranged from purchasing a parking meter cleaning machine for Zenith Co. of New York to securing permission from the Army Corps of Engineers to trench a BPY line in Metropolitan Park. The council approved a low bid for five fire hydrants, authorized operation of trailer courts, and set a hearing date for paving assessments totaling 94,088 dollars. The Corps was also authorized to manage sewer work for a new Army Reserve armory and to move excess dirt within Metropolitan Park. Additional items included plans for a small lake on 1.3 acres, a bridge over Woll Creek, and speed regulation sign reviews on Cache Road.
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Riley
Sears Roebuck Co
Carson Machinery and Supply
Oklahoma City
Micke Supply
Tulsa
Wiley Stewart Machine Co
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Andy Cross
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Suldeveroner
Little Red Hen Lays Easter Eggs in Albany
In Albany Indiana a hen reportedly began laying pastel green eggs in late January. Owner John Mtubhuch says the hen lays eggs like others and feeds it the same as his 16 other fowls. The unusual eggs are green in color and have prompted curiosity from locals.
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Colorado Galls Champ Pancake Racer
Liberal Kansas hosts pancake race action with Loretta L Claunch of La Dana Colorado winning the All American event. Clara Cowan of Sedan Kansas places second, followed by Martha Wilson of St James Missouri and George Hensley of Grymon Oklahoma in the top four. Contestants flip a pancake three times while racing 415 yards in under a minute. A later co feature crowned Linda Spence of Perryton Texas Miss Lit ral in a beauty contest.
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Colo
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Algeore Hensley
Grymon
Oklo
Esther Selig
Tutehinsen
Kow
Linda Spence
Peryton
Miss Spence
Ant Bowsts
Elks Club Blaze Causes $250000 Damages in Independence
Fire destroyed the EE Club on the top floor of a three story building in Independence. Fire chief Roy Pitts said the blaze began around 2 4 a m on the top floor. Five firefighters from Coffeyville assisted Independence crews. Exalted Ruler Jack Flair estimated losses at $250,000. No injuries were reported. Cause under investigation.
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Kan
EE Club
Roy Pitts
Rom Coffeyville
Independence Department
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Joss
Governor Ed win signs bill restricting goats in towns
New Mexico Governor Mechem signs a measure labeled the Billy Goat Law. It removes goats' long standing freedom to roam in towns and villages, making it unlawful for goats to stray in populated areas.
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Num
Edwin
Mechem
Danish Pianist Cancelled for Not Supporting Hungarian Rebels
Copenhagen reports Danish state radio cancelled pianist Arnie due to not taking a stand against Hungarian rebels. Local papers note the move as controversial amid anti-communist tensions in Hungary.
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Copenhagen
Yacio
Arnie
Garcla Ruspini Leads Pueblo Contest Second Place Slate
Garcla Ruspini of Pueblo Colorado placed second in the contest as 21 entrants competed. Three attendants were chosen, including Berky Fowler of Gutun, Oklahoma.
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Garcla Ruspini
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Colo
Berky Fowler
Gutun
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