Three Senators Find Key Points In Rights Battle
Three Southern Democratic senators Russell of Ga Ervin of NC and Eastland of Miss crafted talking points to divide supporters of Eisenhower civil rights bill. Lawyer Robert Young tied old Section 1985 to the bill prompting troop and informer issues while Brownell faced off in committee. Senate moved to repeal the old troops provision.
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Senators
Washington
Eisenhower
Russell
Ervin
Eastland
Miss
Robert Young
Judiciary Committee
Brownell
Senate Judiciary Committee
Young
Maybee Brownell
Justice Department
Senate
Chiropractors Asked To Prove Eligibility
TOPEKA The governor asks two newly appointed chiropractors on the State Healing Arts Board to provide documentary proof of eligibility. Dr. Harold Coe claims Dr. L L Hollingsworth and Dr. L C Neff have not practiced in Kansas for six consecutive years as required by law. The governor says it is the association’s duty to supply qualified names. Blattner’s eligibility was not questioned.
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Topeka
State Healing Arts Board
Harold Coe
McPherson
The
Kansas Chropractors Assn
L. L. Hollingsworth
Wichita
L.C. Neff
Kansas
Association
Healing Arts Board
Hollingsworth
C. L. Blattner
Clay Center
Army Cuts Draft Call
The Army halves its September draft call to 8,000 from 11,000 ounces, aligning with a broader Defense Department plan to reduce overall force levels by 100,000 in six months. The note stresses drafts will persist, with stricter reenlistment screening to raise force quality and preserve technical warfare skills.
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Washington
Defense Department
1958 Tags To Be Gold And Royal Blue
Kansas motor vehicle tags next year will feature gold numerals and letters on a royal blue background. One plate per car will be issued starting in January. Jack Jenkins, superintendent, notes 1,045,335 tags sold in the first six months, up from 1,017,367 the prior year, with another rise anticipated.
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Topeka
Kansas
Jack Jenkins
Motor Vehicle Department
Accident Near Plains Ends Life Of Copeland Woman
A one car crash north of Plains killed 36 year old Lola Agnes Reed of Copeland Kas. Her daughter Camilla 10 and Cheryle Whitaker 90, also of Copeland, sustained minor injuries as the vehicle overturned twice and landed on Reed.
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Liberal
Copeland
Plains
Lola Agnes Reed
Camilla
Cheryle Whitaker
24 New Troopers Start To School
TOPEKA 24 new state highway patrolmen begin six weeks of training at the University of Kansas starting August 5. The class raises patrol strength to 205 from 55 eligibles. Names: Jerry C. Smith, Gerald E. Fulwider, Dean Houston, Wayne L. Jones, David Dennis, Bobby L. Norton, Billie J. Jones, Charles O. Whitecraft, Leland D. Zeiner, Carl E. Remple, Roy Kirkendall, Carl D. McDonald, William A. Van Norsdall.
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Topeka
University of Kansas
Jerry C. Smith
Byers
Gerald E. Fulwider
Brewster
Dean
O. Houston
Colby
Wayne L. Jones
Yates Center
David Dennis
Atchison
Bobby L. Norton
Smith Center
Billie J. Jones
Great Bend
Elkin Star Wally Holcomb Faces Leg Skepticism
Elkin High School star athlete Wally Holcomb felt fine until observers noted unusually large areas behind his knees. Doctors operated after diagnosing cysts but found only large leg muscles. He recovered, joking that his legs may not have hurt after all.
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Elkin
N.C
Wally Holcomb
Elkin High School
Wally
Four Polio Cases Reported In State
TOPEKA Four polio cases were reported to the Kansas Board of Health last week bringing the 1957 total to 16. Two fatalities have been reported. The latest cases involve adults at Wichita Junction City and Athol and a 10 year old girl at Burden. The board said vaccine supplies are about half the amount needed but manufacturers indicate more will be available soon.
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Topeka
Kansas Board of Health
Wichita
Junction City
Athol
Burden
Work Begins At 40 In Workforce Demographics
There are fewer working women in the 20 to 24 year old bracket than formerly. The most typical working woman today is married and about 40 years old.
Eisenhower to forego news conference for cabinet meeting
President Eisenhower will skip his usual press conference today and preside at a Cabinet meeting at 10 a.m. The White House announced the session, normally held on Sunday, was moved up because Secretary Dulles departs Friday for a trip to Canada. Hagerty said Eisenhower plans to visit Gettysburg Friday for the weekend.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Dulles
Canada
James C. Hagerty
Gettysburg
Paul Clark Named Manager of State Office Building
Topeka Paul Clark of Lawrence has been named manager of the new state office building after serving as acting manager for several weeks.
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Topeka
Paul Clark
Lawrence
Clark
Power boost for Chicago educational TV station
More Power CHICAGO Educational television increases WTTW power from 56000 to 278000 watts. The expansion places it on par with four commercial stations in coverage and competition.
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Chicago
WTTW
Natoma Farmer Burned When Tractor Upsets
Kansas City Kansas. Everett Matheson, 56, of Natoma was in critical condition with burns over 90 percent of his body after his tractor overturned while mowing weeds on his farm. He was rushed to the University of Kansas Medical Center yesterday.
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Kansas City
Kas
Natoma, Kas
Everett Matheson
University of Kansas Medical Center
Man suffers fire injury after gasoline spill incident
A man was overturned and gasoline spilled on him and clothing ignited. He tore off the clothes and drove his pickup 248 miles for help. He received emergency treatment after a 26 mile trip to Russell Kansas and was then transported here by plane.
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Matheson
Russell
Kas
Kansas Events Preview By United States Brewers Foundation
A partial preview of upcoming events in Kansas published as a service to Kansans by the United States Brewers Foundation. Data drawn from reliable sources, with USBF noting no responsibility for errors or changes.
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United States Brewers Foundation
USBF
Kansas
The
Kansas county fairs and events August 1957 schedule
A compiled list of county fairs and events across Kansas for August 1957 with dates and locations. Entries include 4-H fairs, county fairs, rodeos, and tournaments spanning numerous towns such as Hoxie, Phillipsburg, Girard, Pratt, Neodesha, Erie, Scott City, Great Bend, Colby, Osborn, Lawrence, Mankato, Ottawa, Osawatomie, Canton, Ness City, Wichita, and more.
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Fredoria
Wilson County
Hoxie
Sheridan County
Phillipsburg
Girard
Crawford County
FT. Scott
Bourbon County
Dighton
Lane County
Rodeo Hill City
Graham County
Howard
Elk
Howard County
Lyons
Rice County
Oberlin
Decatur County
Herington
Tri-County
Overbrook-Osage
Pratt
Neodesha
Am. Legion, Jr
Scott City
Scott County
Great Bend
Colby
Thomas
Osborne
Burden
Cowley
Council Grove
Morris
Lawrence
Douglas
Mankato
Jewell County
Minneapolis
Ottawa
Osawatomie
Canton
McPherson
Ness City
Ashland
Abilene
Con
Columbus
Cherokee County
Hoilington
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Arner Bros
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Joel Grey
Treniers
the Tarriers
HHLG
Maya Argelou
Cous Poniee
Ben Gazzara
Sam Spiegel
Columbia Picture
Care Social
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Union Chapel
MYF
Natoma
Phillips 66
Phillips Petroleum Company
ORWE
Phillips "66
Vicinty
Bob Granger
Effingham
Atchison County
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Harper County
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Ulysses
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