Smith Did Not Block Hoffa Contempt Inquiry
Rep. Wint Smith of Kansas did not block a possible contempt citation against Teamster leader James Hoffa in 1953. Rep. Clare Hoffman testified that Smith did nothing improper during the Detroit hearings, noting Hoffa purged himself and the panel heard what it needed. Hoffman said no political pressure influenced House investigators and warned against false ideas about Smith. Ratner, Hoffa attorney, said he asked Smith to ensure better treatment but did not seek halting the hearings.
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Washington
Wint Smith
R-Kan
Congress
Teamster
James Hoffa
Clare E. Hoffman
R-Mich
Smith
House
Teamsters Union
Hoffman
Detroit
Hoffa
Senate
Kansas
Payne Ratner
Teamsters
Senators
Military spending bill funds Kan sas and Missouri construction
The Senate approved a military appropriation bill allocating 8.49 million dollars for Kansas projects and 8.44 million for Missouri. Restored Kansas and Missouri sums were set at 1.99 million and 0.0 million respectively, with a conference committee to resolve differences. Key Kansas sites include Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley Forbes AFB Topeka McConnell AFB Wichita and Schilling AFB Salina. Missouri sites include Richards Gebaur Grandview and White man AFB Knob Noster.
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Washington
Senate
Kansas
Missouri
House
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Riley
Forbes Afb
Topeka
McConnell Afb
Wichita
Schilling Afb
Salina
Missouri — Richards-Gebaur
Grandview
Whiteman Afb
Knob Noster
Rev Patrick Smith Dies At Leavenworth
Rev Patrick J. Smith aged 81 and a Roman Catholic priest with 55 years in Kansas died yesterday at St John’s hospital Leavenworth where he had served as chaplain for eight years He previously led parishes at Perry Blaine Basehor Delra Frankfort Easton Atchison and Olathe Funeral is planned for Saturday morning.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Patrick J. Smith
Kansas
St. John’s Hospital
Perry
Blaine
Basehor
Delra
Frankfort
Easton
Atchison
Olathe
Soil Conditions Ideal For Grass Seeding This Fall
Soil moisture is ideal for seeding cool season grasses this fall with September 1 to April 15 as the recommended window. Excess rainfall created weed growth in waterways, requiring mowing, discing, and seedbed preparation. Reeds canary grass is recommended for very wet, seep areas and provides useful hay and forage. green hay and sprigging offer alternatives when seed establishment in wetlands is difficult. Contact the SCS office for more guidance on using this grass as a soil conservation measure.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Franklin County
SCS
Heart of America golf tourney opens in heat
A field of 50, including defending champion Louis Suggs and top money winner Miss Suggs, began the 54 hole Heart of America tournament at Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City. Heat and humidity with 96 degrees yesterday forced several amateurs to withdraw as pros eye potential birdies on the lush firm fairways.
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Kansas City
Louis Suggs
Miss Suggs
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Beverly Hanson
Fay Crocker
Jackie Pung Wiffie Smith
Marylnn Smith
Mary Lena Faulk
Blue Hills Country Club
Paris
Miss Faulk
Wichita
Jackie Dack
Natasha Matson
Stengel Explains Pinch Hit Decision vs Boston
In Boston AP report New York manager Casey Stengel faced questions on Thursday about sending a pitcher to pinch hit against the Red Sox. The exchange reflected tactical moves as the Yankees sought an edge in the pennant race.
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Boston
New York
Casey Stengel
Picker
Sorghum Price Support Drops Mostly in 1958 Crop
Franklin County ASC confirms Uncle Sam lowers sorghum support to 1.97 per hundredweight for grade No 2 or better, down from 1.98 in 1957. The program runs from harvest through January 31, 1959, with loans and purchase agreements available and loan maturities in March 1959.
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Sams
Franklin County
ASC
Frederick Wood
Woods
U S Eases Curbs With Red Bloc
Washington AP United States eases curbs on trade with the Soviet Bloc under ally pressure and business needs. Commerce plans a substantial cut in the 922 items banned for Communist trade while trade with Red China North Korea and North Viet Nam remains banned. Some items especially in chemistry and electronics may be added to the Soviet list. Officials offered no specifics beyond general changes announced by Secretary Weeks after Paris consultations.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Commerce Department
U. S
Red China
North Korea
North Viet Nam
Soviet Union
Secretary of Commerce
Paris
Weeks
Eureka Man To Head Of Savings Group
J D Bud Hill of Eureka Kan was elected president of the mid west savings and loan conference Thursday Hill is vice president of the Eureka Federal Savings & Loan Assn and succeeds Paul H Benson of Tulsa Okla Other officers include Paul B
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Eureka Man
Savings Group
Fort Collins
Colo
J. D
Bud) Hill
Eureka
Kan
Midwest Savings and Loan Conference
Hill
Eureka Federal Savings & Loan Assn
Paul H. Benson
Tulsa
Okla
Kansan Elected To National Position
William A. Bell of Girard Kansas was elected first vice president of the National Association of County Treasurers at the Portland convention aligned with the National Association of County Officials. He will serve in the leadership during the term.
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Kansan
Portland, Ore
Willam A. Bell
Girard, Kas
National Assn
Case-o-matic Drive tractors touted for efficiency gains
Farmers nationwide flock to Case-o-matic Drive, boosting J. S. Case Co sales by over 50 percent in the first half of the year. The ad touts lower introductory pricing, ease of use, fuel savings, heavier plow capacity, and multiple torque configurations with strong warranties, inviting visitors to view at local fairs and Dennis Auto Co. displays.
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J. S. Case Company
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Casey
Marvin Pinney, Ph
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Ottawa Farm
S.main
Ford Sales and Service
Ronald D. Fowler
C. E. Fowler
Pomona
51St Inf
2Nd Armored Division
Ft. Hood
Texas
the Keen Co
Warren. Rogers JR
Paul B
KODAK
OK Photo Service
S. Main Hone
Stafford
Dennis Auto Co
Lane
Richmond
Ottawa Herald
Franklin
Miami
Anderson
Douglas
Osage
Post Office
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