Map and notes on Kansas topographic quadrangle
A Kansas topographic map of the LeLoup quadrangle from the U.S. Geological Survey and State Geological Survey of the University of Kansas details land elevations streams wooded areas roads and rural buildings covering about 60 square miles. Copies are available from USGS Denver or KU Lawrence.
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Franklin County
Douglas County
State Geological Survey
K.U. At Lawrence
LeLoup
Wellsville
Ottawa
U. S. Geological Survey
Kansas
Denver 2
Colo
University of Kansas Lawrence
Syria Faces Pressure as It Moves Toward Soviet Ally
American diplomats in Washington warn Syria may become Moscow’s satellite as Arab leaders and Egypt’s Nasser weigh in. Officials report neighbor concern, possible Arab League action, and U.S. efforts to counsel Syria while Shukri Kuwatly seeks medical aid in Cairo amid Syria’s army leadership changes.
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U.S
Jordan
Lebanon
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Moscow
Arab League
Nasser
Syria
Shukri Kuwatly
Kuwaty
Asif Bizry
Plenty Of Help
Mrs Elsa Schenkel city tax clerk dropped her pencil. ten police officers arrived after the holdup alarm was triggered during the incident in Newark New Jersey.
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Newark
N. J
Elsa Schenkel
State Legal Fees Listed
State records show March through July fees to special counsel totaled 55015. Notables include Sen. Joseph H. McDowell 3003.50 for Gas Service Co investigation through June and former Gov Ed ward F Arn 2806.85 for Boeing case. Frank Theis 920.98 contributed to the same matter. Ratner firm fees amounted to 3795 across various cases.
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Topeka
Department of Administration
Joseph H. McDowell
D-Kansas Ciy
Gas Service Co
Edward F. Arn
Wichita
Weather COUNTY FORECAST Wednesday Scattered Showers
Scattered showers and thunder storms early Wednesday morning with a forecast of generally fair conditions mid day through Wednesday. Mild today and Wednesday, warmer tonight. Highs near 90 both today and Wednesday with lows around 67 to 72.
Syria Takes Case To United Nations
Syria presented its case to the United Nations Security Council warning of a serious threat to Middle East peace tied to an alleged American plot against the regime. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said no action was requested. Syrian Foreign Minister Salah Bitar blamed the Eisenhower Doctrine for sour relations, claiming it seeks to undermine Arab independence and hand the region to Zionism and imperialism.
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Damascus
Syria
United
Security Council
Middle East
Foreign Ministry
United States
Shukri Kuwaily
Salah Bitar
Adjournment Hopes Dashed by Civil Rights Fight
Washington reports that hopes for a quick congressional adjournment faded as leaders clashed over the civil rights bill. Speaker Rayburn urged GOP help to move the measure from the House Rules Committee while Republican leaders warned of no compromise on the Democratic version. Senate leaders said adjournment could be delayed into next month due to the stalemate. No immediate breakthrough appeared, with both sides pressing for concessions.
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Washington
House
Rayburn
Dtex
House Rules Committee
Marlin
Mass
Sen
Knowland
Calif
Senate
White House
Congress
Eisenhower
Bomb threat forces brief Wellington store closure
A note demanding 800 and threatening a bomb caused a Wellington grocery to close briefly yesterday. No bomb was found after officers questioned a man. A boy found the note on a car windshield and the store manager led a controlled dummy drop to test the warning. Similar threats have plagued Safeway in Wichita and stores in Abilene and Junction City this month.
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Wellington
Kroger
Highway 160
Rush
Safeway
Wichita
Abilene
Junction City
Hoffa Admits Return Of 7500 In Extortion Case
Hoffa testified before the Senate Rackets Committee that he once returned more than 7500 to grocers after being charged with extortion a charge later reduced to a misdemeanor. He argued the matter was portrayed unfairly during hearings and noted he may refuse questions beyond the committee’s scope.
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Washington
Jams R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Senate
New York
Teamsters
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Bob
Dave Beck
Fire damages Emporia shoe store in downtown blaze
A fire of undetermined origin gutted the interior of the G. R. Kinney shoe store in downtown Emporia around 3 a.m. The manager estimated contents damage at 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Nearby jewelry store and bank buildings suffered minor smoke and water damage.
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Emporia Fj
G. R. Kinney
Cecil Marshall
House Passes Bill Honoring Redmond
The House approved a bill naming the Strawn Reservoir project in Kansas in honor of late John Redmond a Burlington newspaper publisher who actively promoted the Neosho River project near Burlington Kansas.
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Washington
Strawn Reservoir
Kansas
John Redmond
Burlington
Kas
Redmond
Neosho River
Fighting Reported in Ifni Clash Marine Moroccans
Reports from Paris say fighting broke out Friday between Spanish troops and Moroccan civilians in Ifni a Spanish enclave on Morocco's southwest coast. The incident highlights tensions in the disputed territory with authorities seeking to restore order as observers monitor the situation.
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Paris
Ifni
Morocco
Senate Delays Action On Aid Cuts
Washington Senate leaders clash over foreign aid funds as Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson says 12 billion dollars may be available, while Sen. Knowland denies the figure. Eisenhower hopeful to restore much of the 809 million cut, ICA to testify and House stalemate on civil rights lingers.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen
Knowland
California
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Gov George Docking to visit Richmond Fair Thursday night
Gov George Docking and Mrs Docking will visit the Richmond Fair Thursday night with a few remarks planned for the crowd. Fair grounds buzzed with setup for opening day including tents rides and amateur contests. A Thursday highlight is a local 11 piece accordion band featuring a Kansas City teen and a granddaughter of Richmond residents.
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George Docking
Kansas City
Robert Nutt
Richmond
Ralph McCrea
Electricity Use Up Rapidly In State
Kansas rural electric cooperatives face doubling electricity use every five years as demand rises. Jerry Miller of the State Assn. of Electric Co-ops cited training workers shortages at a Kansas co-op board meeting held yesterday in Wichita.
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Wichita
Kansas
Jerry Miller
The
State Assn. of Electric Co-ops
Miller
Kansas Co-Op Board
Japan education minister swims for Everybody Swims Week
Japan's 69 year old education minister Toh Matsunaga swam 80 feet in a column with Japan Swimming Association officials before about 5000 spectators at a school pool. The lawyer turned cabinet member participated in an exhibition event to mark Everybody Swims Week.
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Tokyo
Japan
Toh Matsunaga
Japan Swimming Assn
Balloon flier Simons begins descent from 102000 feet
Maj. David Simons, an Air Force balloon flier, reports reaching 102000 feet and begins descent from a 280 by 200 foot polyethylene balloon launched from an iron mine near Crosby, Minnesota. Ground trackers expect landing about 2 pm CDT after turbulence and storms alter altitude. Simons describes the night sky as indescribable and says he slept briefly while observing aurora borealis.
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Joseph Kittinger
Maj
Simons
Col McCurdy
Maj. Simons
Iowa
Sisseton
Outer Space
Knowland Eyes California Governor Primary Fight
Senator Knowland of California indicates readiness to face Governor Knight in next year’s Republican primary for the governorship. Knight had announced his renomination bid and aimed at critics using the office as a pawn in a presidential contest. Knowland says no change to his previously announced plans and offers no further comment.
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Washington
Sen
Knowland
Rcalif
Goodwin J. Knight
California
Knight
Sacramento
Knight to Run On Both Tickets in California Race
Gov. Goodwin J. Knight announced he will run on both the Republican and Democratic tickets in the California gubernatorial primary on June 3. He seeks re election and hinted that if Senator Knowland enters the race he may question whether Knowland aims for the presidency in 1960.
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Sacramento
Can
Goodwin J. Knight
California
Knight
William F. Knowand
Senate
Knowland
Storm Delays Doppler Test At Atomic Site
Stormy weather delays the Doppler test, the Atomic Energy Commission’s 13th nuclear test of the year at the test site in Nevada. The test is tentatively rescheduled for tomorrow.
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Nev
Atomic Energy Commission
Kansas DeMolays To Annual Conclave at Shawnee Mission High
Kansas DeMolays and advisors will hold their 35th annual state Conclave at Shawnee Mission High School in Merriam on August 21 to 23. Advisory members Julius Raffelock and Mrs. Raffelock and Dr. W C Harding, chairman, with Mrs. Harding attend. Transportation and meals arranged by Franklin County Shrine Club. Activities include reserved seats for Yankees game and an investiture of the Chevalier degree for Franklin County Chapter members John Preston Feighner, Robert Wilson Loyd, Donald Ray Sexton, Dale Edward Watts, Michael Wayne Jefferis.
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Kansas de Molays
Shawnee Mission High School
Merriam
Julius Raffelock
Raffelock
W. C. Harding
Harding
Franklin County Shrine Club
K. C
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Jack Rush
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Chuck Langdon
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Charles D. Mann
Centerville
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Eugene Flaherty
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