Kansas City Judge Named To High Court
Washington reports President Eisenhower nominated Kansas City judge Whittaker to the U S Supreme Court to fill the Reed vacancy. Whittaker, a 56 year old Republican from Troy Kansas, would tilt the court to five Democrats and four Republicans if confirmed.
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Weather forecast shows partly cloudy spell with rain chances
Generally partly cloudy this afternoon through Sunday with occasional rain in the southeast tonight Cooler this afternoon and in the southeast tonight Warmer Sunday Highs around 50s to 60s today with a 60 degree high yesterday and a 33 low this morning Hourly temperatures for the last 24 hours show values from 40 to 48 degrees in the afternoon and upper 30s to mid 40s overnight River stage this morning reads about 0.35 feet, with wind light yesterday.
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Senate Delays Vote on Eisenhower Middle East Aid Plan
The Senate rep nod unusual Saturday session to decide by nightfall on a test vote over amending the Middle East resolution. The amendment would deny the President authority to spend up to 200 million dollars to strengthen economies and security forces in the region. Supporters expect an 18 vote margin defeat to clear the measure for probable passage next week. The plan, backed by many, would allow U S armed force aid against communism if requested during an attack.
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Think Body Is Missing Youth Side Swipes
Cattle stampedes across the county set off by mysterious activity prompt residents to share similar experiences. Ottawa police and Kansas University medical staff weigh a missing local youth case with dental and forensic evidence. Officials search for Adams’s remains along the Santa Fe line near Ottawa as investigations continue. In Chicago, murder charges against Edward Bedwell are to be dropped.
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Bloodless Coup Sparks Indonesian East Indonesia Crisis
A Christian lieutenant colonel loyal to President Sukarno led a bloodless revolt in East Indonesia. The rebels, seeking autonomy for Celebes Moluccas and Sunda Islands, declared the Celebes governor as military ruler of all East Indonesia. Leader Lt Col Wentje Sumual, a former Sukarno bodyguard, with a long Dutch army background.
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Deadline Near for Farmers to Sign Soil Bank Land Agreements
Washington reports the deadline for farmers to sign agreements to retire land this year under the soil bank program, covering spring wheat, corn and rice. The deadline tightens the schedule for producers participating in the land retirement plan.
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Seven Candidates File For Offices In City
Seven candidates filed for city and school board offices with City Clerk Don Capper. One city commissioner seat and three school board seats are up. Primary dates set for March 19 and filing deadline March 9.
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Ralph Crawford
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Bemmels
Nixon says U S bases in Morocco likely to stay
Vice President Nixon told a Casablanca news conference that it is extremely remote the United States will lose rights to operate four large air bases in Morocco. He praised Sultan Mohammed V’s general approval of Eisenhower doctrine and stressed economic aid as key, noting the bases are currently leased through 1951 terms.
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Downed Pilot Is Rescued Frasco Colo
A Denver helicopter pilot, Hersey W. Young Jr., 36, spent the night atop Corona Pass at 10,500 feet after landing in 20-foot snowdrifts during a ground blizzard. He was found yesterday morning by Civil Air Patrol pilot Rex Wallman and guided to safety by Colorado Game & Fish staff after food and warm clothing were dropped to him.
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Farm Price Index Drops in Kansas February
TOPEKA The index of prices received by Kansas farmers for their products fell two points in the month ended Feb 15. The February index stood at 234 percent of the 1910-14 base, compared with 222 a year ago. Lamb Ambulance. Phone 380.
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Body Found In Box Car In Pittsburg Kansas
Ira C. Dedmon a 62 year old retired railroad fireman of Heavener Oklahoma died likely from a heart attack while sweeping shelled corn in a box car. Two boys James Louck and Ralph George found the body in Pittsburg after the car arrived from Heavener.
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Jamaica hit by nation's strongest quake in half century
A major Jamaica earthquake last night killed one woman and injured four others, with limited property damage. Power and phone service were restored quickly. In Montego Bay a 200 year old church steeple toppled and many houses cracked after two shocks, the first at 7 29 p m and a heavier one following.
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Victory Life Buys Insurance Firm
Victory Life Insurance Co of Topeka announced the acquisition of Jackson Life Insurance Co of Memphis for 2.225 million dollars yesterday. The deal expands Victory Life's footprint in Tennessee and adds Jackson Life's Memphis market presence to its portfolio.
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Hope For Swift Troop Removal In Middle East Crisis
U S officials welcomed Israel's pledge to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and Aqaba coast areas hoping for a rapid move to calm Middle East tensions. Prime Minister Ben-Gurion met with his cabinet in secret amid pressure over withdrawal terms and UN mediation. The situation sketched a path to resuming oil pipeline repairs and reopening the Suez Canal, with UN forces poised to take over disputed zones within days if arrangements are made.
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Tax plan hearing set on Docking residue distribution
Gov George Docking's proposal to end 12.5 million dollars in sales tax residue to local governments faces a Senate Tax Committee hearing Monday. Sen Joe McDowell will read administration arguments as attorney general advice sought on constitutionality.
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Joe McDowell
Kansas City
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National Week For 4 H Clubs Observed In Kansas
National week for 4-H clubs runs March 2 to 9 with 1 365 clubs in Kansas promoting the four Hs Head Heart Hands Health. The program, part of the USDA cooperative extension service, emphasizes family and community living and farm planning through health safety and homemaking projects guided by Kansas State College extension and county councils.
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Special Registration Notice for Ottawa Kansas Voters
Electors of Ottawa Kansas are notified that voter registration books will be open March 4 to March 8, 1957 from 8 am to 10 pm for the March 19 1957 Primary Election. New registrants must be 21, Kansas resident at least six months and ward resident 30 days. re registration required for lapsed or moved voters. in person registration at City Hall with special arrangements for the sick or disabled. Special attention to those already registered but who did not vote in the November 1956 General Election. DONALD R
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