Heat Wave Grips Nation With Unrelenting Humidity
Associated Press reports widespread heat across the United States with 90 to 100 degree readings and a top 110 in Bakersfield California. The hot pattern continues with dozens dead from heat and several areas awaiting cooler air as a coal front moves into Minnesota and South Dakota.
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Reasons For Hiatt Firing Named In Official Charges
TOPEKA The firing of Eugene W. Hiatt state purchasing director was justified for insubordination lack of cooperation and misconduct in office. Martin M. Kiger of the Department of Administration filed the formal charges for Gov. Fred Hall. Hiatt has appealed to the State Civil Service Board and seeks a hearing after a court ordered Kiger to disclose the reasons.
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Newton Fluoride plan Is Shelved
Newtons fluoride proposal to add fluoride to the water was shelved when Mayor E B Edwards declined to cast the deciding vote after Harold Lewis failed to secure a second. The hearing drew doctors dentists chiropractors and other citizens with City Attorney James Nye ordered to review options to possibly submit the issue to Newton voters.
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Obituary: Olive M. Shriver 83 of Wichita
Mrs Olive M Shriver 83 mother of State Senator Garner E Shriver of Wichita died in a local hospital yesterday. Shriver born April 12 1872 in Greensburg Indiana moved to Wichita in 1925 from Towanda Kansas.
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Renegotiation Law Extended by President Eisenhower
Washington President Eisenhower signed a bill extending through 1956 the renegotiation law. The act allows the government to review defense contracts and recapture excessive profits from contractors.
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German union officials begin U S production study tour
FRANKFURT reports that a West German trade union of ficials left by plane for the United States to study production methods visiting New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Detroit and Chicago. The trip was organized by the International Cooperation Administration. Gandhi
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Fire destroys six carnival stands in Easton area
The Avona Fire Department ordered the carnival closed after a blaze swept through the grounds across from the Avona fire house destroying six stands and damaging two more. The fire halted festivities for the day with authorities investigating the cause.
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No Longer Yours In Salina Insurance Letter Ends It
A Salina car insurance firm received a Junction City customer letter enclosing final payment and signing with Sincerely but not yours any longer. The note signals the end of the relationship and ends with a pointed personal message.
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Junction City
Homicide rate drop in US over two decades
The homicide rate in the United States fell from nearly 6 percent in 1934 to about 2 percent in 1954. Michigan's auto club reports vacationing motorists in the state spend an average of 400 dollars per family.
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Michigan
Auto Club
China Talks Are Recessed In Geneva Amid Civilians Question
United States and Red China recessed talks in Geneva until Monday over the fate of 40 American civilians held by Peiping. A. Alexis Johnson and Wang Ping nan spoke privately about repatriation with no public progress announced.
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Telescope tower rises 18 stories in England
A giant telescope in England built to record radio signals instead of light stands eighteen stories tall. India estimates only seven percent of its population has a protected water supply and even fewer have access to sewage systems.
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India
Ottawan Librarians Attend Chicago ALA Workshop
Two Ottawa residents connected with the Ottawa public library will attend a special workshop in Chicago tied to the American Heritage project. The Ottawa library has been selected as Kansas’s pilot library among four states. Participants include Miss Nell Barnaby, librarian, and Don Madison, library board member. The meeting location is to be announced.
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American Library Association
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Eight Kansans to Attend Heritage Project Meeting in Chicago
Edgewater Beach Hotel hosts September sessions from Sept 7 to 10 to plan the American Heritage project with all expenses covered by The Library Community Project in Chicago. Attendees include Miss Zelia French and Miss Barna by from Topeka and Mr. Madison along with other library officials and trustees. The group will be joined by eight Kansas participants, with further names to be announced. Thanks.
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