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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1955
Page
7
Wilford Betzer of Coldwater Kansas won the Class B division with a score of 95x100 in the Southwest Championship 16 yard event.
Sedgewick County District Court awarded seven thousand three hundred thirty four dollars and eighty one cents after a jury considered an alcometer test in the Derby crash case. Mr and Mrs Omer Williams of Garfield Arkansas sued Grover Caine and Ulysses Jenkins of Wichita for their son Lemoine’s death and auto damage. The alcometer reading of 17 was admitted as evidence, a first for Kansas courts, with Judge William Kandi accepting the report.
The Yankees aim to rebound after a 111 victory 1954 season and the Rainy Kiner addition. Cleveland’s pitching with LaWorthy Were and Doby challenges New York as Turley joins in a nine for nine swap. Detroit Boston Kansas City and Washington vie for spots behind the leaders in a tight AL race.
An explosion of undetermined origin last night wrecked a house in Salina Kansas. A woman, Mrs. Everett Holloway, was killed. Holloway’s husband was severely burned and in critical condition at Asbury Hospital, along with their two children Lou Ann sixteen and Patty three. Lou Ann was rescued by neighbors and firemen. The blast was heard a mile away and a large amount of debris and shipping debris was reported in the ruins.
Admiral Spruance leaves the Philippines for home and retirement after a 37 month stint as U S ambassador to the Philippines. The Clinton Cemetery Associationer Ferguson of Michigan and the Nation and Flower Club announce an event expected about April 9.
Defense official Arata Sugihara told Stevens Japan cannot expand its forces unless America pays a larger share of the 350 million dollar cost to station U.S. troops. Japan currently contributes 155 million a year.
Kansan wins handicap at Southwestern Meet in Albuquerque New Mexico. Werner patched the shootout with a close margin. Lawry Denver edged Ernest Jellt by one point in a separate event.
In Newcastle England Anthony Eden says Western talks with Russia hinge on Germany's future and disarmament. He notes France's support for German rearmament clears the path for East West talks but warns against expecting rapid progress.
Oklahoma Aggies bring three European sprinters to Austin as they challenge Kansas Jayhawks in the 28th Texas Relays. Houston and Texas fight for shorter races while Oklahoma's Henri Geller defends the 3 000-meter title and Don Sneegas and Bill Biberstein lead field in early events. Other standout entrants include Ronald Beauford and Raymond Vickery in field events amid a crowded opening day program.
Japan's defense chief urged Secretary Rob ert T Stevenson to provide special consideration in reducing Japan's burden of hosting U.S. troops. The talks centered on cost sharing and the financial obligation of the alliance.
The Vinland Grange holds an open meeting at 8 PM Monday at the Grange Wall to celebrate 50 years of membership for Mrs. T. P. Stey lens and Miss Bertha Weiler. State Grange Master Ray Tea garden will attend and a program will be given. Each family should bring a pie.
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