Anderson Supports Angell Rally Boosts Angell Campaign
Former Kansas governor John Anderson Jr. endorsed Wayne Angell at a Glennwood Manor rally in Overland Park. Anderson praised Angell as diligent and capable, noting long friendship and work together in Kansas politics. Angell leads in a Republican contest with 200 Johnson County workers and broader district support.
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Robert B. Wellington
Overland Park
John Anderson Jr
Kansas
Angell
Congress
Wayne Angell
Ottawa
Wayne
Anderson
Congress Workers
Wint Winter
Johnson County
Anell
George Gagel
Lenexa
State Highway Commission
Paying by check is the convenient way
Peoples National Bank advertises paying by check as the convenient method with emphasis on a straightforward payment option and banking services.
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Peoples National Bank
Ottawa Sizzles As 118 F Heat Records Fall
On July 14, 1954 Ottawa endured a record 118 degree day. By 9 a.m. it was 100 and at noon 113, peaking at 1 30. A heat wave left animals distressed and people counting outages and deaths. Cars, sidewalks and rails faced heat related stress across regions.
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Ottawa
Main
Kansas
Hallowell
Heat relents briefly as showers sweep Kansas state
An overnight outbreak of showers cooled Kansas from days of heat though forecasters warned the warmth would return. Wichita reported its first heat related death, Emma Fox, 70, died on arrival at a local hospital. Temperatures ranged 85 to 95 as highs varied from 86 at Goodland to 109 at Beloit with many towns showing significant rainfall from 0.57 to 2.44 inches. High winds knocked down power lines near Holstington.
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Topeka
Kansas
Wichita
Emma Fox
Goodland
Beloit
Pittsburg
Brewster
Scott City
WaKeeney
Jetmore
Sublette
Dodge City
Bill Approves Two Year Foreign Aid Plan
The House passed the administration's $9.4 billion two year foreign aid program by 237 to 146 after defeating a Republican plan to limit it to one year and cut funds. The bill moves to the Senate for action.
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Washington
House
Senate
National Guard Called Out as Chicago Riots Escalate
Illinois National Guard was dispatched to Chicago’s West Side as three nights of rioting intensified with sniping and looting. Three hundred arrests were made. two Black residents were killed and several police officers were wounded.
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Chicago
Ilinois National Guard
West Side
Firemen Wary Of Blast Area At Carthage
In daylight, the Hercules Powder Co plant at Carthage Missouri lay in ruins after a series of explosions. Newsmen visited the administrative area damaged beyond recognition while a magazine and loading zone remained a quarter mile away from the blast core.
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Carthage
Hercules Powder Co
Lions Escape In Flight Forcing Brussels Emergency Landing
A Frankfurt to London air shipment of two adult lions and a cub broke loose inside the plane and forced an emergency landing in Brussels. The crew broke cockpit windows and jumped clear as experts from Antwerp zoo opened the door and secured the cub by the neck. The two larger lions were to be removed later with nets.
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Brussels
Belgium
Mons
Frankfurt
London
Antwerp
County Forecast Reflects Cloudy to Partly Cloudy Skies
Weather forecast shows cloudy to partly cloudy conditions through Saturday with a chance of showers tonight. Low around 70 tonight and high near 90 Saturday. Precip probability 30 percent tonight and 10 percent Saturday. Record highs and lows for the date listed. hourly temps extend to 8 a.m. today with readings ranging upper 70s to mid 90s and a barometer near 30.00.
Harry Wiles Closer to Running for Congress in Topeka
In Topeka the Democratic District Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday to nominate a successor to W F Anderson of Atchison, who filed but withdrew. Harry Wiles, a likely unanimous pick, would become the party nominee though listed as resident of the 1st District.
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Topeka
Harry Wiles
Democratic District Committee
W. F
Andy) Anderson
Atchison
Anderson
Wiles
Police Seek Clues in Slayings Amid Faint Leads
CHICAGO AL police say the killer of eight nursing students remains elusive after Corazon Amarao, a 23 year old Philippines exchange student, provided a description to a police artist. The suspect is a white man about six feet tall, 170 pounds, with short hair color between black and blond. Deputy Chief Michael Spiotto says hope returns as sketches proceed.
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Chicago
Corazon Amarao
Michael Spiotto
Cidr
Francis Flanagan
Homicide Division
Built With Rusted Pipes Pool Builder Urges New Ottawa Facility
C A Novak, longtime builder of Forest Park’s pool, argues Ottawa needs a new swimming facility. He describes the 1926 pool as constructed from reused materials and rusting pipes, with floods repeatedly damaging the bathhouse while funds prevented a replacement.
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Forest Park
Don Black
Ottawa
C. A. Novak
Novak
George B. Ross
Ross
Chautauqua National Amphitheater
Sacred Forest Park
Nowak
Main Street
Kansas
Mid-West
Air Conditioners Remaining Range From 4700 to 16000 BTU
The notice states 10 room air conditioners still available in a range from 4700 BTU to 16000 BTU. Models cover 110 and 220 volt configurations, with advanced options listed for buyers.
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Criies
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Pellet
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