Soekarno’s two week U S visit marks pivotal Cold War moment
Indonesia’s president Soekarno, born with a painter’s leanings and a leader who fought Dutch rule, arrives in America for a two week visit welcomed by U S officials as a test of Indonesia’s Western ties amid debates over communism. He plans later trips to the Soviet Union and China as perceptions of his leadership remain divided.
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America
Soekarno
Indonesia
Man
United States
Eisenhower
Seattle
Miami
Republic of Indonesia
Mochtar Lubis
Indonesia Raya
Cairo
Russia
China
Lightning Kills Oklahoma City Youth At Lake Overholser
A lightning bolt struck 17 year old Bob Ramsey while he fished with two companions at Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City. Ramsey died on arrival at a hospital. John Pryor, 16, was knocked down but not seriously hurt and Jimmy Culp, 16, was 150 feet away with no injuries. Witnesses heard a fierce roar but did not see the strike.
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Overholser
Bob Ramsey
Ramsey
John Pryor
Jimmy Culp
Richmond Social News Highlights From A Busy Week
Mr and Mrs Alfred Sigler attended a bankers convention in Topeka on Thursday and Friday. Dr and Mrs J R Smithheisler and daughter Miss Gladys Bewley returned from Wichita. Mrs Bewley left for St Louis. Ralph Chandler and Frank Hahner visited Kansas City on business. they had dinner with Frank’s Shawnee relatives en route. W S C S hosts included Miss Nola Morgan and others. themes centered on Why We Give with devotional leadership by Mrs Amos Lyon and program by Mrs Wilbur Duffey. The Elda Barrys enjoyed a potluck with Mrs J L De Garmo as hostess. many members attended including Mrs Bump, who later received a handkerchief shower as the Bumps plan a move to Colorado. Leisure Hour Club met at annex with travelogue and mystery pals revealed. Mr and Mrs Preston Stockard were guests of Mr and Mrs Orie Higdon for supper on Tuesday.
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Alfred Sigler
Topeka
J. R. Smithheisler
John Bewley
Wichita
W.S.C.S
Annex
Amos Lyon
Wilbur Duffey
Mabel Davis
R. S. Gault
Lola Wagner
Mines
Charley Dunbar
John Morgan
Laura Whitaker
Fred and Hayes Johnson
Fred Kuiken
Oma Roberts
Ray McLees
Noah Hutchison
W. K. McCall
Paul Davis
Charley Smith
Harry Horstick
Lulu Hobson
Merritt McDonald
Ralph Arrington
Marguerite Robarts
Elda Barry Society
J. L. de Garmo
Louis Riebe
Colorado
Clarence Gault
Ralph McCrea
H. L. Gault
R. L. Gault
Bud”’ McDonald
Joe Wittman
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