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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1955

Page

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Stassen Defies Papers Request in Pakistan Grain Probe

Harold E. Stassen refused to produce ten documents cited by Senate Investigations subcommittee and agreed to reveal the rest, while condemning the probe as partly about secrecy. Debate with McCarthy and McClellan centered on subpoenas and confidential exchanges within the FDA.

Washington Harold E. Staasen Senate Investigations Subcommittee Pakistan Foreign Operations Administration Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Stassen McClellan Tdark McCarthy-Stassen FDA Agcultural Construction Co Los Angeles Leamington D-Mo Senate McClellan Executive Branch McCarthy New York Times Ae Snes

Road Upgrade Near Ottawa Expands U S 50-59

Work widens U S 50-59 north of Ottawa from 2 to 24 feet and adds 10 foot shoulders. Two dangerous curves 2 1/2 miles north of Ottawa will be straightened. A 2 1/2 inch asphalt surface will cover the full 24 foot width. Completion is scheduled for next August. General contractor is Independent Construction Co. of Overland Park.

U. S Ottawa Douglas County Twenty-Third Independent Construction Co Overland Park

Stork Delivers A Sweet Gift In A Sugar Coated Tale

A playful tale describes a stork delivering a baby doughnut to loving, prayerful residents. The town expects a gala after the happy event and a christening in a deep fry shop. Possible names are Cinnamon Plain or Chocolate, with a cheeky “Yummy” fallback if a naming dispute arises.

Election Features Highlight Fair Campaigning and Quick Results

Voters in Lawrence chose six City Commission candidates amid orderly, above-board campaigning. Double boards sped up counting with final tabulations by 8:15 p.m. Newcomer Harris celebrated a citywide victory, Crown rose from fourth in the primary to second in the general, and Hurwitz, after a Mayo Clinic checkup, voiced optimism about resuming duties.

City Commission Thnere Jby City Hall Journal-World Harris Journal-World Today Lawrence Crown Hurwitz Mayo Clinic Jack Harris Warren Zimmerman Walter Sneeg John Crown Zimmerman Snee Simon Hurwitz

County Court Fines For Five Motor Vehicle Violations

Five individuals cited in County Court for motor vehicle violations. Edgar C. Lee lacks a license and faces $5 fine plus costs. Joseph P. Schiefelbein of Topeka cited for speeding with $10 fine and costs. DeWayne L. Seele of Topeka cited for speeding with $10 fine and costs. George H. Ward of Topeka cited for speeding with $10 fine and costs. Jim H. Walton of Enid Oklahoma cited for no license and 24 hours in jail. Holiday appears as contraction for holy day.

Edgar C. Lee Ky.St Joseph Phillip Schiefelbein Topeka DeWayne Lee Seele George Herbert Ward Jim H. Walton Enid Okla

Marquette enters Kansas Relays with eight men

Marquette University Milwaukee sends eight athletes as the first university entry in the Kansas Relays Memorial Stadium. Bill Easton announced two junior college groups and four more college entries including Fort Hays State Washburn Bethel and Baker. Notables include Art Carder high jump record holder and Don Penner discus specialist.

Marquette U Milwaukee Jentry Memorial Stadium Meet Bill Easton E. ,Borado Kansas City Ft. Hays Washburn Art Carder Perry Carder Bethel Don Penner Gil Pruyn Kansas U Pruyn

Births at Memorial Hospital Reported for Edward J. Houseworth Couple

A list from Memorial Hospital records shows numerous residents and relatives including Carl Hegerman Route 5, Paul Kincaid Jr 50 Winona Ave Otis L Castle 2368 Vt St Mrs Hettie Menger 743 La St and many others. The births section notes Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. House worth 1300 E 15th St welcomed a daughter on Tuesday.

Carl Hegerman Paul Kincaid Jr Winona Ave Otis L. Castle Vt. St Hettie’ Menger la. St Margaret Carlberg R. I.st Ethel Edie Ky, St Edward L. Trackwell McLouth Isabel McCracken Grace Marie Walker Lois Walker N. H. St Marjorie Moody Mo. St Sandra Perkins Maple Lane Jess W. Davis Almira Ave Patricia van Dyke DeSoto Edward J. Houseworth E. 15Th St

Frost and Cold Forecast Across Kansas Regions

Topeka Kansas forecast warns of scattered frost in the northeast and freezing temperatures in the northwest tonight. Clear skies expected tonight into tomorrow with low readings from 25 to 40 degrees and daytime highs reaching into the 60s in most areas. Freezing conditions were reported in the northwest this morning, with the west portion near freezing.

Topekaw Kansas

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court to Robbins Jr and Stark

A marriage license was issued Monday in Probate Court to Blaine A. Robbins Jr 18 and Gwinetha Maye Stark 18 both of Sunflower. The item mentions coal and oil usage in locomotives unrelated to the license.

Blaine A. Robbins Jr Gwinetha Maye Stark Sunflower

Carney Said to Forecast Chinese Attack on Quemoy Matsu

The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a stenographic transcript claiming Adm. Robert B. Carney told reporters that Communist China would attack the Nationalist islands of Quemoy and Matsu by mid April. Carney denied making such statements to Senate witnesses, while Eisenhower referenced war caution.

Philadelphia U Philadelphia Bulletin Robert B Carney Naval Operations China Quemoy Matsu Carney Senate Appropriations Committee Disner Eisenhower Robert Roth Washington Carne Bulletin

Lawrence Weather Coolest in a Week and Kansas Movie Talk

Lawrence cooled to a 40 degree morning low with afternoon in the 50s and a frost warning issued for Northeast Kansas tonight. The city participates in the John Brown film Seven Angry Men at Jayhawker Theater starring Raymond Massey, depicting the sacking of Lawrence. KU Alumni football roster lists 34 candidates and four more Old Grads sign up for the April 16 Memorial Stadium game.

Lawrence Kansas John Brown Jayhawker Theater Raymond Massey Quantrill Raiders Brown Kansas University Memorial Stadium John Idoux Redemptorist High School Kanfee City Paul Leoni Jetterman

Eden faces shift from personal to committee leadership

Bevan in the Weekly Tribune argues Sir Anthony Eden lacks personal ascendancy among colleagues. Britain may move to collective leadership with no strong helm. Eden, like Churchill, is a staunch ally of the United States and would carry out policies developed with his former chief, tracing back to 1938 when Eden, at 41, quit Chamberlain’s government in protest against appeasing Axis dictators.

Bevan Inche Weekly Tribune Anthony Eden Britain Eden Churchill United States Neville Chamberlain

Market News Skews Mixed With Election Results

Market summaries show varied activity across commodities and stocks with mixed wheat and oats, steady hogs and cattle, and modest shifts in steel shares. Local election results highlight multiple incumbents and write-in votes, with mayoral wins and council seats across several towns amid a half turnout in some districts.

Kansas City Wheat and Livestock Market Report

Kansas City market bulletin shows wheat futures with May and Sep quotes, mixed animal market notes, and price ranges for cattle calves cows and bulls. Reported open high low close figures accompany grain bids for No 2 and No 3 grades across hard soft and yellow corn, oats, and soybeans with regional supply details.

Cash Grain Kansas City K. C USDAI

High profits from nuclear power seen in future

A report from the annual meeting indicated that high profits from nuclear power were expected to arrive only in the distant future, though the potential was acknowledged.

Deaths and Funerals a E Crum 62 a geologist dies in NYC

Harry E Ted Crum 62 consulting geologist for Columbian Carbide Co died Friday in New York City. A KU graduate 1923 he was son of the late J F Crum former Kaw Valley Creamery operator. Survived by wife Lillian daughter Nancy and three sisters Mrs Anthony Keal Mrs Arch Haney Topeka and Mrs Don Weir Austin TX. Memorial services held Monday in New York City.

A. E. Crum Harry E Ted) Crum Columbian Carbide Co New York City Lawrence K. U J. F. Crum Kaw Valley Crum Pi Kappa Alpha 88Th Engineers Lillian Nancy Anthony Keal Arch Haney Topeka Don Weir Austin Tex

Nevada tests mark brightest atomic blast in Yucca Flat

Reporters near Yucca Flat describe a noon blast designed to destroy aircraft formations. The fireball lasted under five seconds and was intensely bright, visible in Las Vegas but not in Los Angeles. A doughnut shaped cloud formed as observers spoke from 55 miles away.

Las Vegas Nevada Yucca Los Angeles

Henry Bradberry Fined in County Court for Open Bottle

Henry Bradberry of Topeka was fined 30 dollars plus costs in County Court today for transporting an open bottle. The case reflects enforcement of liquor laws and adds to local public safety actions.

Henry Bradberry Topeka

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