Boisterous Close To 1955 House Session In Dignity-Dissolving Way
The 1955 House adjourned amid boisterous monkeyshines as Senators Morse and Lehman traded a long education aid speech while House members and even the gallery loosened rules. Rep Priest led a chorus, Rep Chelf performed a lively show, and page William Goodwin from Pontiac sang The Lord's Prayer in the noisy chamber.
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Washington
Congression
House
Senate
Sen
Morse
D-Ore
Lehman
D-Ny
Priest
D-Tenn
Rep. Friedel
D-Md
Rep. Rabaut
D-Mich
Rabaut
Chelf
D-Ky
William Goodwin
Pontiac
Mich
Woman Cantor Named at Oceanside Synagogue
A 31 year old mother, Mrs Betty Robbins, has been named cantor of the local Reform Jewish synagogue in Oceanside New York. She is believed to be the first woman ever appointed a cantor who assists the rabbi by chanting parts of the service.
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Oceanside
Betty Robbins
Wrong Time Of Day To Have Sun Stroke
Detroit headlines tell of Charles Gallagher accused of ramming a parked car on July 9 who claimed sun stroke. Traffic Referee Andrew Wood noted the arrest occurred at 12:25 a.m. Gallagher was fined 25 dollars for reckless driving.
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Detroit
Charles Gallagher
Andrew C. Wood
Gallagher
W S C S Officers Training School Draws Crowd
A large crowd of ladies attended the Federated Church event for the Ottawa District W S C S officers training school led by Mrs Black Mrs Clinton and Mrs Parker of Ottawa After a short program refreshments were served Several local engagements and visits are noted including trips by scouts and members to camps and family visits in neighboring towns.
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Federated Church
Black
Clinton
Parker
Ottawa
H. Thornton
Falls City
Nebr
Norman Thornton
Olin James
John Rogers
Jerry Criqui
Jerry Yockey
Bob and
Harold Dean Bryan
Bob Spencer
Hal Logan
Mike Cecil
Tommy Williams
Max Logan
Orval Carr
Kansas
Washington
Mr. Carr
Donna Ivey
Derby
Kas
Peggy Porter
Little Marvin
Allan de Forest
Alton
Ed Carswell
Little Neill
Dearing
Ed Neill
Montana
Rebekah
John. Redinbaugh
Kansas City
W. P. Poston
Karen
Postons
R. E. Wilson
Clifford Wilson
Pasadena
Calif
John Reed
Duane
Larry
Judy Hurlise
Topeka. Co
R. P. Crow
A. J. Ribbens
Richmond
E. E. Wiley
Henry Bernard
Bernard
Clair McDaniels
Bloomington
Chas. Tyner
Jess Fields
Ray Stout
Chanute
Ragal
Olympia
Wash
Emma. Bennett
Willis
Michigan Valley
Topeka
David Price
Becky
Ernest Reed
Marines
San Diego
Clarence Pinkston
Shirley
Wichita
Clarence
Medicine Lodge
Florence
G. W. Wilson
Bobby
G. M. McIntosh
Ooathe c
Barbara Hull
Joycelyn
Bruce
K.A
Lewis Neill
Mildred
David
Louisburg
Wps Neill
Nationwide heat wave bakes U S with record highs
Heat waves push temperatures into the 90s and 100s nationwide with many cities setting date records. The Weather Bureau warns no break in heat for days as crops face damage and officials consider drought aid requests. At least 45 deaths linked to the heat and August forecasts remain hotter than usual for most of the northern two thirds of the nation.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
New York
Averell Harriman
Williamsburg social notes tease local lives and travels
News from Williamsburg records visitors and departures including Eugene O Mara returning from the Marines and visits by Sargent Grimes Goodwill Dehn Heth Heilman Patties Milliken Kendalls Burroughs Pier and Pfc Burroughs. camping trips National Guard and Scout events are noted along with church and choir activities and staff shifts at the Santa Fe depot.
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Eugene O'Mara
California
Floyd McCurdy
U. S. Marines
John Sargent
Ottawa
Elizabeth .Grimes
D. I. Goodwill
Bonnie
Billie
Donald Dehn
Lyndon
Kansas City
Warren Heth
Mike
I. L. Heths
Donald Heilman
Madison
Santa Fe
Nelwyn Pitts
Topeka
L. T. Patties
O. M. Milliken
William Duvall
Anna Demoret
Minnie Aiken
Fredonia
John Kendalls
Pfc
Don Burroughs
Camp Pendelton
Calif
Marine Base
Howard Burroughs
Beryl Pier
Wesley
Evan Piersol
Phil
Claude Neilson
Camp
Verdi
Ariz
Donna
James Thornbrugh
National Guard
Camp McCoy
Wis
Willard
John Thornbrugh
Bob Binns
Freddie Campbell
Leon Warbritton
W. R. Binns
Camp Naish
Bonner Springs
L. W. Sutherland
Bob
H. A. Lonborg
Rosaliee
W.S.C.S
S. T. Thornton
W. R. Thornbrugh
Terry
Janette Thornbrugh
Polio Vaccine Seen Versus Other Shots
Washington report notes 1954 field trials find Salk polio vaccine 60 to 90 percent effective in preventing paralytic polio. Dr Joseph Bell of NIH compares it to whooping cough smallpox and diphtheria toxoid but cautions conclusions are premature and duration of protection is unknown beyond year one.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Joseph Bell
Bell
National Institutes of Health
Van Valkenburg Family Vacation Tour Ends in Cheyenne
The Van Valkenburgs of Far ragut Ia and Montezuma Ia with John Van Valkenburg Cecil Honn and relatives traveled over 2000 miles by car. They attended a parade and rodeo in Cheyenne and visited the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota before returning via Sioux City. Esther Scott and Sarah Ames joined Mary Blair for Friday visit.
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Kansas City
J. A. van Valkenburg
Martin van Valkenburg
Farragut
John van Valkenburg
Montezuma
Cecil Honn
Montezma
Cheyenne
South Dakota
Black Hills
Badlands
Sioux City
George Simms
Esther Scott
Sarah Ames
Ottawa
Mary Blair
Youth Bound Over For Trial In Manslaughter Case
Fred Twiehaus a 17 year old Shawnee Mission High School student was bound over for trial in circuit court on first degree manslaughter. He drove in a two car crash Feb 12 south of Overland Park Kansas on U S Highway 69. Victim Peggy Sue Moore daughter of Rex and Mrs Moore Jr of Fort Scott. He posted a $500 bond and must report to Johnson County District Court on the first day of the September term.
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Kansas City
Kas
Fred Twiehaus
Shawnee Mission High School
Twiehaus
Overland Park
U. S. Highway 69
Peggy Sue Moore
Rex Moore Jr
Fort Scott
Johnson County District Court
Britain to test space rockets in upper atmosphere
LONDON announced plans to explore the earth's upper atmosphere with high altitude rockets. The move marks a shift as Western research in the field has been led by American scientists. A similar program has begun in France.
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London
Britain
Earth
France
Hospital Bonds Defeated in Caldwell Vote
In Caldwell Eas, a $265000 bond issue to build Sumner County Hospital No. 1 was rejected by residents of six townships. The measure drew 849 votes, 624 against, with Caldwell residents voting 461 for and 318 against. The proposed hospital would have been located in Caldwell.
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Caldwell
Eas
Sumner County Hospital No
Leprosy Estimate Sparks County Health Debate
India estimates a million leprosy cases in the county drawing renewed health concerns. Japan reports autos worth 1,222,948 in exports for the first half of 1955, up 80 percent from the prior year, reflecting a brisk autos trade.
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India
Japan
Pay More On Waterways Shaping In Franklin County
The government now covers 75 percent of the cost to shape waterways in Franklin County, up from 50 percent. ASC official Gordon Barnes announced the Aug 1 effective date. About 50 farmers have applied or will apply this fall to improve erosion control and seed bed formation with grasses like brome and tall fescue.
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Franklin County
Gordon Barnes
ASC
Agriculture Department
Fall can apply before starting work to gain higher cost share
The notice explains that eligible applicants can take advantage of an increased cost share rate by submitting an application prior to commencing any work on the project. Early action ensures access to enhanced funding terms and avoids delays.
Talbott Resignation Sparks Dnc Criticism of Eisenhower
Paul M. Butler, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said President Eisenhower chose the easy way out by accepting Harold E. Talbott’s resignation as secretary of the air force. He accused the President of sidestepping ethics questions.
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Washington
Paul M. Butler
Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Harold E. Talbott
Air Force
Baby Struck by Freight Train in Mason City
Twenty month old Sandra Kay Shropshire wandered onto rail tracks near her home as a freight train approached. The locomotive and six cars passed over her. she was not run over by wheels but suffered a brain concussion and cuts. She is reported in good condition at a hospital. The report mentions about 250 million locks on U S autos.
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Mason City
Iowa
Sandra Kay Shropshire
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