Unemployment In Kansas Not Alarming Says Official
TOPEKA Kansas workers exhausting unemployment benefits in January and February rose from a year earlier but the increase is not alarming says John Morrison director of employment security. Readouts show 2355 workers exhausted full 20 weeks while 27271 initial claims were filed. Major job losses stem from Wichita aircraft and construction sectors.
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Thor Missile Called Junk in Commons Debate
London Labor MPs attacked the U S Air Force Thor missiles slated for Britain calling them a waste of money and dangerous. Geoffrey De Freitas claimed they are a great waste and should be stopped now while John Rankin cited repeated test failures and misdirection. The remarks came during a general debate on Britain's air budget as opposition to missile bases in Britain grew.
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U S Eyes Missiles Bases in SE Asia Says Pravda
Pravda reports the United States seeks missile bases on SEATO member territories in Asia, beyond current stockpiles in South Korea and Formosa. Izvestia notes top Western officials aim to unite military blocs into one system amid armaments race fears at the Manila SEATO meeting.
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Labor Leaders To Visit Ike
AFL-CIO President George Meany said President Eisenhower would receive him and eight labor leaders including Walter Reuther at the White House on Thursday to discuss the economic recession. The union confederation backs higher tax exemptions from 600 to 700 dollars and increased defense and public works spending.
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Urges Backing of the Library
Kansans were urged to back a fast campaign to raise 3.3 million dollars for the Eisenhower Presidential Library at Abilene. Gov. George Docking and Harry Darby co-chair the National Eisenhower Library Commission noting Kansas’ share is 100000 with Abilene already pledging 25000. John P. Harris said the library will raise Kansas’ stature as a historical center and house Eisenhower papers.
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Bomber Production to Be Continued Through 1960
Senator Andrew Schoeppel of Kansas said the Defense Department will approve orders for additional Boeing B52 bombers through 1960. He expects further funding, which should assure continued production at Boeing Wichita.
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Two Held In Church Crime
Wayne Huffman 20 and Jasper Colter 23 were held on bond for preliminary hearings March 24 in the 1800 holdup of the Calvary Methodist Church on Feb 24. They were arraigned before Common Pleas Judge George M. Ashford. Rev. William E. Shuler 55 identified them as gunmen who bound and gagged him and left him in the walk in vault at church offices. Arrested in Long Beach California, they were returned for trial. Huffman also faces armed robbery charges in a $66 liquor store holdup and had bond set at $2000. Cotter's bond was $1000.
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Might Test Liquor Law in Kansas Courts
Topeka officials consider if price cuts count as inducements to buy liquor under state law. ABC director William Murphy doubts a 50 cent to one dollar reduction would automatically violate the ban. He plans to cite dealers to settle the issue while noting the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Fair Trade Act may not affect liquor rules.
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Liberal party backs Murrow for Senate bid
A Liberal party official proposed CBS broadcaster Edward R. Murrow as a candidate for U.S. Senate in New York. Murrow said he has no intention or appetite to run, declining to say if he would consider the nomination. The Ives Senate seat opens this year. the Liberal party’s push is centered in New York where the party operates.
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Murrow Notes Nonparty Status Amid Close Races
In a discussion on tight contests between a Republican and a Democrat, Murrow emphasized that he has never held political office and is not enrolled in any political party.
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