Road Surfacing Plan Outlined for Several County Roads
County plans to surface priority stretches with a penetration seal similar to K68 sections from Ottawa. Projects include Centropolis Williamsburg Pomona Princeton and area around Le Loup with 8 miles of road work and a half mile at Emer north of Le Loup. Funding split 50 50 with federal and gasoline tax funds, plus new culverts and bridges near Homewood.
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Centropolis
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Pomona
Princeton
Fred Gardner
Homewood
Uss0
Lane
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Hotes A Amtreich
Longes
US 59
Cone Rblohee Ae Eee
NorNee
Emer
Gold Church
Gardner
Intel
Ottawa University Choir Completes 10 Day Tour
The Ottawa University choir returned late last night after a 10 day tour ending with a final performance in Topeka yesterday evening. Director Edgar D. Kerr called the trip touch and go at times with two Colorado concerts nearly canceled before roads cleared. He noted good audiences and receptions in every city. The choir plans a tour finale Sunday at 7 30 p.m. in First Baptist Church.
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Ottawa
Topeka
Edgar D. Kerr
Colorado
Kerr
First Baptist Church
Ottawa PTA Hears Plans For Ground Observer Post
Nearly 150 people filled Ottawa High School for a Civil Defense meeting by the PTA Council. The program introduced the Ground Observer Corps and elected PTA officers. Speakers included Walter Hult of the U S Army Ground Observer Corps and Topeka attorney Harry Snyder.
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PTA
Ottawaigh School
PTA Council
Ground 1 Observer Corps
Walter Hult
U.S. Army Ground Observer Corps
Bill’ Osburn
F.C. Wise
A. Turner
Baldwin Ground Observer Corps
Don White
Ottawa Post
W. H. Douglas
PTA Coun
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George Lister
Harry Snyder
Topeka
Snyder
George. Lister
Harry Scott
Commerce
H. W. Martin
James Curry
James Hornbuckle
Joan Crawford to Appear Here at Pepi Cola Plant Opening
Hollywood star Joan Crawford will attend the grand opening of the Pepi Cola Bottling Company plant in Ottawa on April 15. She arrives with her husband Al Steele and nine company officials, with a full day of activities including free hats, balloons, hot dogs, and prizes. Entertainment features Washburn University orchestra Randolph Bundy organ, and several local square dance groups.
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Steve Ralph
Jayhawk Beverages, Inc
Pepi-Cola
Ottawa
al Steele
Pepsi- Cola Co
West 17Th
Pepsi-Cola
Washburn University
Randolph Bundy
Promenaders Square
Silver Seaf
Drought Cracked Passes Tilt On Emergency Corn Bill
Senate debates a one year emergency corn program as Knowland backs action and Johnson weighs his vote. Humphrey says House support for the measure possible while drought relief and weather bureau findings shape the debate amid a busy legislative day.
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Kansas
Humphrey
Senate
A. D. Robb
U.S. Weather Bureau
Garfield
Charles South
Roy Brown
Weather Bureau
New Haven
Conn
New Jr
Milo Hart
Haven
Rrs
Howard Doyen
Goodland
Medicine Lodge
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
Democratic Policy Committee
House
Improvements Planned for Ottawa Boys Club
Ottawa Boys Club directors announced improvements for the Hickory Street building near the Marais des Cygnes river. Planner Owen Shofner said partitions will split the large room into smaller spaces to broaden activities. First, estimates of cost will be secured to decide financing. Dale Willhite reported 93 boys are enrolled, with more than 40 present.
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Ottawa
Shofner
Dale Willhite
British Courage Admired By the Hassle Over Removal Of Prison Boss
TOPEKA The State Board of Penal Institutions prepared to meet on removing Warden Arthur Hoffman as Tracy Hand of Leavenworth was named successor. Dan Cain, new board chairman, urged Hoffman's resignation by April 15 but Republican member Turney objected, noting Hoffman's four year term ends June 16 1955 and removal for cause is required. Hoffman resisted short notice, may quit by July 1 when the new penal code takes effect and the board is to be replaced by a director of penal institutions and a pardon parole board. Docking indicated support from aides including Gene Nelson and Ottawa University students Huett Powell.
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State Board of Penal Institutions
Dan 0. Cain
George Docking
Tracy A. Hand
Leavenworth
Arthur Hoffman
Cain
Penal Board
Hoffman
Hand
Robert Turney
Dale Spiegel
Docking
Pardon and Parole Boardhouse
Opin
Jon Hoffman
Gene
Eisenhower
Aft- Alty
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White House
Speed
Roy Beckner
Ottawa Steel
First Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul Gaynor
D. C. Whitaker
Ed Hosler
Jay Todd
Shofner and
Willhite
Eisenhower Praises Britain's New Military Plan
President Eisenhower praised Great Britain's decision to streamline its military program and noted NATO concerns. He recalled discussing Britain’s plans with Prime Minister Macmillan in Bermuda and contrasted their bold restructuring with domestic economic strains. He warned against personal criticism affecting health and touched on Suez Canal talks and congressional opposition to parts of the administration's program.
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Eisenhower
Great Britain
Home Islands
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Britain
NATO
Macmillan
Bermuda
Rotary Club Hears Anderson and Bowers
Rotary Club members heard Sen William Bowers and Rep Order Zoys discuss highlights of the recent legislative session. They noted enactment of excellent laws despite disagreement. Visitors included Dr P A Pettit Paola Rotarian Capt Willard Hegberg US Air Force Bob Conaty State Highway Patrol Prof Emory McKenzie and G H Marshall.
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William Bowers
Brown Robert A. Anderson
Rotary Club
P. A. Pettit
Paola
Willard Hegberg
UU. S. Air Force
Bob Conaty
State Highway Patrol
Emory McKenzie
U. U
G. H. Marshall
Docking hints at Hoffman removal and resign probe
Docking said Hoffman could be removed for cause but would not disclose the cause unless needed. The penal board recessed without a formal vote on Cain’s proposal that Hoffman resign. Spiegel votes on board questions in case of a tie.
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Docking
Hoffmman
Hoffman
Penal Board
Cain
Spiegel
Back Seat Driving Case in Springfield Municipal Court
Ronald Roof, 17, appeared in Municipal Court in Springfield, Illinois on a reckless driving charge after admitting he rode in the back seat while trying to drive. State trooper William Fall testified he was shocked to see Roof guiding the sedan from the back seat, with another youth on the floor operating the accelerator. The judge called it one of the clearest back seat driving cases but reserved decision.
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Springfield, II
William Fall
Ronald Roof
Hall
Weather summary for Kansas with cold turn and light snow
Kansas forecast shows fair and mild conditions this afternoon, turning colder tonight as light snow moves into northwest and north central areas. Scattered light showers expected east late tonight into Thursday with a colder statewide trend Thursday. Overnight low 25 northwest to 50 southeast. Thursday high 35-40 northwest to 65-70 southeast. Previous highs and lows noted, with records and hourly data partial.
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Kansas
Major Quake Is Reported From Alaska Center
Pasadena California seismology director Dr Reno Gutenberg says a major quake was recorded worldwide with Alaska as the likely source though data is incomplete The first shock hit around 9 36 35 a m and aftershocks followed Gutenberg notes the event is not linked to the prior Aleutian Island temblors and no tsunami is indicated
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Calif
Alaska
Reno Gutenberg
Seismological Laboratory
California Institute of Technology
Aleutian Island
Gutenberg
Postal Demands Gain Support
Washington postmaster general Summerfield won added Republican support for a 47 million dollar request to fund ongoing postal operations. Democratic opposition persisted with calls for his resignation and warnings against rushing approval. Summerfield ordered deep service cuts starting Saturday if Congress does not provide funds through June 30, while the House Appropriations Committee previously approved 17 million in supplemental aid and delayed the rest.
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D-Mo
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Porter
D-Ore
Summerfield
Rep
Martin
Mass
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House Policy Committee
Post Office Department
House Appropriations Committee
Plead Guilty To Spy Charges In New York Case
New York couple Jack Soble and his wife Myra pleaded guilty to conspiring with Russian nationals to obtain documents related to U S defense. They faced maximum 10 years for the plea count, while a six count indictment including death penalty charges remains. Sentencing set for May 3 on the guilty count.
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New York
Jack Soble
Myra
U.S
Soviet Union
Soble
Sobles
Reuther Re−Elected By Auto Workers
Walter P. Reuther was re elected president of the United Auto Workers by about 3,000 delegates in Atlantic City New Jersey. Carl Stellato was the only other nominee but declined, leaving Reuther unopposed as the union of 1.5 million members confirmed its leader after a noisy half hour demonstration.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United Auto Workers Today
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
Carl Stellato
Ford Rouge
Detroit
Stellato
Docking Signs Speed Limit Bill Enacted in Kansas
TOPEKA Gov George Docking signed a new speed limit law for Kansas setting 70 mph day and 60 mph night limits. The highway commission may set up variable speed zones. the Kansas Turnpike is exempt. The vetoed bills included funding relocation of utility lines and paid time off for voting. A third veto limited county and township rental of machinery to residents for under three hours in most cases.
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Topeka
George Docking
Kansas
The
Highway Commission
Kansas Turnpike
Docking
Washington
Britain
Unite
United Nations Security Council
Egypt
Suez Canal
Eisenhower Urged to Push Program in Congress
Republican congressional leaders urged President Eisenhower to personally press for his legislative program as it stalls in a Democratic session. A conference with leaders reportedly warned that without White House pressure many proposals could be dumped, though Eisenhower gave no clear reaction.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
Cairo Talks on Canal Reopen After Deadlock
U S Ambassador Raymond A Hare met in Cairo with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Fawzi for an hour as negotiations resumed over the Suez Canal. Egypt seeks to keep canal operations under Egyptian control with tolls to Egypt, while the United States demands safeguards for shipping and a declaration referencing six Security Council principles to insulate canal operations from political manipulation.
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Raymond A. Hare
Cairo
Mahmoud Fawzi
United States
Egypt
Security Council
Bad Day for Chester in Cambridge Towns and Taxes
Fragmentary text records a confusing scene in Cambridge Massachusetts with a mention of Chester, a state income tax, a robbery, and a $12 item. Other garbled phrases reference tests at Wood River boats and names Brow Hardway. The readable core points to a disrupted day involving theft and financial details.
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Mass
Chester
Buti
Wood River
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