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Police Get 5 Kentucky UMen On Larceny, Dope Charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. Special—A gang of young criminals who wanted to be "educated well enough to stay out of trouble" was broken up Thursday at the University of Kentucky.
In a men's dormitory raid police arrested five freshmen and booked them on charges of grand larceny or possessing barbiturates. They also seized five other freshmen for questioning.
Narcotics syringes and hypodermic needles were found in dormitory rooms, and loot taken in burglaries was found on the campus. Fred Young, a federal narcotics agent who posed as a student to help uncover the gang, reported that students had sold him marijuana.
The freshmen, who planned to be "big-shot gangsters with an education," told police they had chosen the university believing police could not reach them there. Police function at the state university by invitation only. The gang also believed that bad publicity would keep university officials from exposing them.
The investigation began last semester when the university could find no explanation for explosions that had destroyed room fixtures in men's dormitories. One fire Jan. 25 destroyed a $130,000 class room building. Along with the fires there were thefts from coin-operated vending machines on the campus.
Premier Mollet Plans Moscow Trip May 14
PARIS (UP)—Premier Guy Molel announced today he will go to Moscow May 14 for top-level talks with the Russians—a diplomatic gesture that may prolong the life of his leftist government.
Political sources predicted Communists and rightists who had been organizing to overthrow Premier Mollet next week will postpone the attempt at least until after the trip to keep France from "losing face."
Drummer Rests After Beating Record
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Jolly Jimmy Rogers, who laid aside his sticks 12 hours after he broke the world drumming record, said today he would "rest a while" and think over entertainment offers he has received.
Rogers, 26, a relay-poly 245 pounds,
quit his drum marathon at 8:35 p.m.
(EST) last night with the unexpected announcement: "Well, boys
that's it." Rogers, who had been tapping away at his post in the window of the Coyle Music Center here since Monday noon, completed a total of 80 hours, 35 minutes and 14 seconds of steady drumming to break the old record, set by Sam Ulano of the Bronx, N. Y., last year at 68 hours, 11 minutes and 47 seconds.
RENO, Nev. (UP)—Fabulous Harold's Club, the world's largest gambling house, was sold today to a wealthy San Francisco investor for a reported 14 million dollars.
Reno Club Sold For $14 Million
The seven-story casino which has become a byword to gambling-minded tourists from Maine to California was sold to Jules J. Agostini, Jr., president of the Morgan and Agostini Properties Co., a San Francisco business management firm.
Raymond L. Smith, major stock-holder in the club, will continue as general manager of the casino and as chairman emeritus of the board of directors.
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The sale is subject to approval of Mr. Agostini by Nevada gambling control authorities.
Kansas Democrats May Draft Howat
OSBORNE, Kan. (U.P.)—Minority leader John O. Adams reported today that 35 Democrat representatives are hard at work throughout Kansas in a party project to draft their fellow House member, Worden R. Howat of Wakeeyen, as a candidate for Governor.
The House Democrats during the recent budget session of the Kansas Legislature unanimously endorsed Mr. Howat for the nomination. He acknowledged the honor but disclaimed intentions of seeking the office.
Kansas Blue Cross Raises Dues, Benefits
No Kansas Democrat has announced for Governor, George Docking of Lawrence, the 1954 nominee, has stated he is considering another race, and Kenneth Anderson, Democratic National Committeeman and 1950 candidate, has become the subject of speculation.
TOPEKA (U.P.)—Kansas Blue Cross said today its dues will be increased May 1 and its benefits expanded, including the addition of cancer to the list of diseases for which extra benefits are available.
Blue Cross members who do not belong to groups will pay 25 per cent more.For hospitalization coverage. Group members will pay an increased amount which will vary with the kind of coverage the group chooses. Blue Shield surgical benefi tues will remain the same as now in effect.
Lutherans To Meet Sunday
The Lutheran Student Association will hold a upper meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, at Trinity Lutheran Church. "The Study of the Creed," second in the Lenten program series, will be discussed by Mary Larson, assistant professor of zoology.
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Wichita Man Shot By Police
WICHITA (UF)—One of three men who walked into a police trap baited with a reported $3,000 was shot and killed near here early today when he attempted to escape.
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The dead man was identified as Robert Carter, 26, Wichita. Arrested in connection with burglary of a store here early yesterday were Leroy Wilson, 17, and John Lee Inks, 18.
A safe stolen in the burglary of a Western Auto Store was spotted by officers unopened yesterday, hidden in some brush. They did not announce their discovery. They did report, however, that the stolen safe contained $3,000 in cash. At dusk, officers went to the scene and deployed to various hiding spots. When the three men drove up, officers closed in. Carter tried to flee and was killed by the blast of a 12 gauge shotgun. The other two surrendered meekly.
State Voters Approve $28,000,000 In Bonds
TOFEKA (UP)—The Leage of Kansas Municipalities reported today that voters in the state last year approved nearly $28,000,000 of bonds in special local elections.
Balloting was favorable for 301 bond issues, while only 70 were defeated. The biggest group of the proposals concerned bonds to finance school expansion or construction.
Senator Kilgore Buried
WASHINGTON (U.F.)—Sen. Harley M. Kilgore, veteran New Deal Democrat from West Virginia, was buried in Arlington National cemetery today with full military honors. The 63-year-old combat veteran of World War I who died of a brain hemorrhage Tuesday was laid to rest not far from the grave of Republican President William Howard Taft.
Friday, March 2. 1956.
Idaho Earth Slide Buries Boy
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Driving rains sent a huge earth slide grinding over five houses in Idaho today.
The earth slide, a quarter of a mile wide, churned through a narrow canyon just north of Wallace
and buried a 10-year-old boy alive for nearly three hours.
Rescue workers dug their way to the boy through tons of debris. He was hospitalized suffering from shock and exposure, and 13 others persons were rescued from their buried homes.
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