Kansas Crime Down Slightly in 1955
Washington reports Kansas crime fell slightly in 1955 with total known offenses in 54 cities at 15,548, down from 15,611 in 1954. Murders dropped from 36 to 24. robberies and burglaries also declined while manslaughter by negligence and some assaults edged up. City by city figures show varied changes in Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Hutchinson, Salina. Industry notes mention U.S. steel capacity and maple sugar production trends in 1955.
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Washington (m
Kansas
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kansas Cities
Kansas City
U. S
U.S
Harriman to Speak in Wichita at Democratic Dinner
Arkansas City state Democratic chairman Theis announced Gov. Averell Harriman of New York will speak at a Democratic fund raising dinner in Wichita on May 25. The two leading presidential contenders Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver were also invited to appear at the dinner and the state convention next day, but both said they could not attend.
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Arkansas City
Averell Harriman
New York
Democratic Fund ‘Aising
Wichita
Theis
Adlai Stevensson
Estes Kefauver
Costs threaten oil potential by rising costs and imports
Los Angeles The Independent Petroleum Assn of America says the nation's petroleum power potential is gravely threatened by rising costs excessive imports and federal regulation of natural gas output. In a midyear meeting association directors warned their main concern is the assurance of adequate supplies for future needs in peace and war.
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Los Angeles
Independent Petroleum Assny of America
Lane W.S.C.S. meets at church annex discusses gifts and wedding news
Belle Brownlee reports Lane W.S.C.S. meeting with 15 members and 4 visitors, devotion by Eva Spencer, lesson by Lula Baxter on Christian Discipleship Today, 60 two cards and 44 calls. Votes: $40 for two M.Y.F. members to Baldwin Institute and a May tea for senior girls and mothers. Notices include a Gem wedding of Ginger Brownlee to Joe Suthler at the Base Catholic chapel and reception at Zebra club. Also reports on high school banquet and local visits.
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Lane W.S.C.S
Cehurch Annex
Faith of Our Fathers
Eva Spencer
Lula Baxter
Christian Discipleship
M.Y.F
Baldwin Institute
Donald Hizdon
Homewood
Mrs. Brownlee
Ginger Brownlee
Joe Suth
Ler
Topeka
U.S. Air Force
Blaine
Kansas
Zebra Club
Luther
Colorado
Lane High Schools
Church Annex
Virginia
Cindy
Debbie Higdon
John Higdon
Velma
Leroy Day
Birls
Gail Chambers
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Hutchinson
Salina
Hristian Bros
Harriman
Nother Young Cial
Birdseye Frozen Food
Busone
Saz
Meat Department
Swift's
Franks
Spareries
Bacon
Reshe
Swift
Daisy
Sunkist
Courtney Ogg
West Side
Cecil Ogg
Navy
New Mexico
White Sands Proving Ground
el Paso Times
Lane
Belle Brownlee
Willie (Smokey) Saunders
Omaha
R. L. Stevenson
Chile
Universal
AGP
U.S. No
California
Florida
I Gor Bsc
Shank
Cap'n John
Lona
del Monte
Rae
Parker
Jane Parker
Gerber’s
Swanee Tissue
Peta Soft
Babo Cleanser
Bokar
Duncan Hines
NaBisCo
IME
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
S. Main
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