Britain Enters New Hydrogen Age in Nuclear Balance
James Marlow, Associated Press News Analyst, notes Britain has exploded its first hydrogen bomb, joining the United States and Russia in a tense three‑power standoff. He says Britain's achievement signals a shift to nuclear deterrence, with Britain relying on bombers and later missiles backed by U.S. assistance, while all three nations must stay on high alert to deter a catastrophic conflict.
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Bids Opened for Kansas City Post Office Building
Bids were opened for a new post office building in Kansas City Kansas to be privately owned with 30 year rental and option for 20 more. Major bidders include Long Construction Co $161,750 Bent Corp Dallas $179,904 after revision, Property Securities Corp New York $203,175 and Federal Buildings Inc Kansas City $214,000 with maintenance guarantees for 30 years.
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New York
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Be And Pasture Growth In Kansas Wheat and Feed Outlook
Be And Pasture reports show good growth in most crops and pastures with wheat development about a week behind normal. Agencies note soil dryness limited field work and irrigation in western areas supports growth while dryland fields struggle. Livestock gain adequate feed in eastern pastures. western pastures rely on moisture and grazing remains variable.
Expect Pressure From British Atomic Blast
Washington and London anticipate added pressure to suspend tests after Britain’s hydrogen device tests. American officials welcome the development as bolstering Allied strength while policy remains to continue weapon testing until a foolproof disarmament system is agreed. Public opinion remains a challenge.
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Washington
Britain
India
Japan
United States
Russia
Oklahoma Turnpike Link Bids Set for June 4
Oklahoma City The Oklahoma Highway Commission announces June 4 bid openings for a four mile connecting turnpike link. The project involves construction and related work, with bidders to submit competitive proposals for the four mile segment.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Richmond Area Social and Turnpike Update
Miss Mabel Chandler reports local visits by the Kuikens Suttons Duffeys and others with Ottawa Kansas City and Arkansas City connections. The Oklahoma Turnpike link near Braman moves forward as bids open on interstate projects totaling about 50 million dollars. Dr Willard F Libby notes the high altitude hydrogen blast yields minimal local fallout.
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Braman
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Oklahoma Commission
Willard F. Libby
Atomic Energy Commission
Rebels Slain Amid Two-Week Assault Near Algiers
The French reported about 100 Algerians killed in a two week clash at a rebel base south of Algiers while warning that radioactive material from the explosion could travel far before falling to earth. Chile and their wives will be guests of the Richmond Lions and Lioness at a dinner meeting at St Therese Church basement Monday evening.
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Pleasant Valley area social notes for Sunday events
Mrs Elizabeth Schwegman and Aliss Susan Schwegman joined Sunday dinner at Albert Schwegman’s. Visitors included Mrs Carl Scott and Mrs Shaenaon. Wanda Good of Baldwin dined with Mr and Mrs Wayne Scott. Mr and Mrs W J Johnston visited with daughter Mrs Marvin Ross in Pleasanton. Arthur Pough visited Miss Lee De Priests in Ottawa. Mrs Nellie McAuley and Mrs Bertha Farrell stayed with Mrs Lucile Coffman. Sergeant Jack McAuley, Coffman cousin, left for Korea via St Louis and Peoria. Pete Wiseman hosted Sunday night gathering for Mother's Day and Max Wiseman’s birthday. Elva Russell of Baldwin weekend guest of sister Mrs Pete Wiseman. Lorena Matile called on Mrs Lucy Matile Saturday morning. Lucy Matile visited Mrs Anna Brechensen and Mrs Anna Averill Monday.
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Carl Scott
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Wanda Good
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W. J. Johnston
Marvin Ross
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Ottawa families gather for Mother’s Day and condolences
Mrs C C and Mr and Mrs Duane Gifford hosted visitors including Mrs Dorothy Zook and Hanson from Phoenix. Dr and Mrs A H Checha hosted kin from Long Beach and Higbie. Mrs Leon Friend and son Bill were killed in a highway crash in Iola. Wendell Broers hosted a dinner four days earlier with the Friend family. Mrs Broers, Mrs Friend, and their families share missionary school ties in Canada.
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Dorothy Zook
Hanson
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Arizona
A. H. Checha
Ted
Ruby Cartney
George Wiggins
Lou Young
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Wiley Broers
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Kansas Pair To Be Returned To Kansas
Mrs Martha Staghurn and Thomas Hernands Cotton, both Kansas prisoners, waived extradition in San Francisco and will be sent back to Lansing soon. They were arrested after a $2 robbery and disclosed ongoing clandestine meetings between Lansing penitentiaries.
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Martha Staghurn
Thomas Hernands Cotton
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Lansing
Garnett Lions Visit Westphalia Former Student
Bill Benne of Westphalia spent Sunday evening with W. A. Vancks, a former student of Mr. Vancks, as part of a Garnett Lions gathering and community visit.
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Time Bomb Blast Halts Argentina Talks Near Defense Meet
A time bomb exploded today near a venue where military chiefs from Argentina Brazil Uruguay and Paraguay were conferring on South Atlantic defense. No injuries were reported and the attendees were not present at the moment of the blast.
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