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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1955

Page

6

Four Premiers meet in Burma amid silent talks on Asian-African summit

Delegates arriving for the Asian African conference in Bandung question the purpose of a premeeting in Rangoon. Nehru, Chou En-lai, Nasser and U Nu held two sessions amid security and secrecy as Chou travels ahead in a fuel‑independent Skymaster.

Bandung Indonesia Rangoon Nehru Red China Chou En-lai Abdel Gamal Nasser Egypt U Nu Chou Peiping Nasser Air India International

Minor Cool Front Eases Kansas Heat This Weekend

TOPEKA KS minor cool front will trim Kansas summer heat with fair mild weekend forecast. Yesterday's highs reached 92 in Wichita and 91 in Hutchinson, 82 in Concordia. Lows ranged 38 Goodland to 66 Pittsburg. highs will fall about 10 degrees toward normal, with western and northern regions cooling tonight.

Topeka Kansas Mercury Wichita Hutchinson Concordia Goodland Pittsburg Weather Bureau

New Strike Darkens U S Labor Picture

The CIO Textile Workers Union led about 25 000 workers in four New England states striking over wages while violence and strikes spread to the South affecting tele phone and railroad workers. Some 37 mills renewed contracts. the average wage is 130 per hour with a 109 minimum. A Nashville derailment was labeled sabotage by a rail official as mediation continued.

Associated Press New England South CIO Textile Workers Union Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont cLouisvile & Nashville Railroad National Mediation Board Washington LEN Nashville

Two Boys Die in Abandoned Ice Box Tragedy

In Los Angeles an abandoned ice box killed eight year old Albert Archale and two year old David Anthony Fennessy. Deputies found the boys after a hours long search inside the shed near their homes. Fireman R F Britton said they died about five hours earlier. The youths were sons of two families including expectant mothers.

Los Angeles Albert Archale David Anthony Fennessy R. F. Britton County Rescue Unit No. 9 Frank Fennessy Raymond Arebalo Fennesy Arebalo

Four KU deans retire after long service at end of term

At Kansas University eight faculty members will retire, seven for reaching age 70 and one for illness. The group includes four former deans, led by Ellis Bagley Stouffer, J C Jones, Donald Swarthout, and Robert McNair Davis, with a combined 140 years at KU. Swarthout says the career has been fine and supports retirement for some, while questions remain about enforcing age limits and future plans.

Dolph G. Sin Kansas University K.U Robert McNair Davis Law School Donald M. Swarthout Fine Arts J. C. Jones Ellis Bagley Stouffer Chese Four Kulg Stouffer Jones Swarthout Davis Mt. Dread Dean Swarthout Lawrence School of Fine Arts J. O. Jones University Journal-World Photo

Salk Vaccine Itinerary Set and Praise for Dr Salk

National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis says Salk vaccine orders will be filled from the South up as in field trials. Dr Hart E Van Riper cites earlier school closings and season start as reasons and vaccine distribution reaches toward the Canadian border. Dr Jonas E Salk returns to Pittsburgh to fanfare and many praise abounding in towns and groups nationwide. The public funds Salk with gifts and drives while legislators and organizations honor him. Watkins disputes Walter's charge that refugee act is phony, defending the program and its potential to admit nonquota immigrants. Walter cites Corsi ouster and a confidential letter to Dulles as part of the dispute.

Watkins Walter New York National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis South Up Hart E. van Riper Jonas E. Salk Pittsburgh Pittsburgh University Salk Richmond M. B. Me Reynolds Washington Sen Utah Congress Rep D-Pa Walter Sn Senate Secretary of State Dulley Edward Corsi Senate Judiciary Corsi State Department Dulles Pennsylvanian New York State

Plea of Parents to See Son Not Due to Get Past Dulles

The Fischers of Swea City Iowa plan to renew their request to visit their son Air Force Capt Harold Fischer Jr in a Red China prison despite a Hammarskjold warning against travel. State Department officials say no change in stance. Fischer held since downed near the Yalu during the Korean War. Senate panel to probe imprisonment of 15 U.S. airmen with hearings possibly starting Monday.

Washington Dulles Red China Harold Fischer Swea City Iowa U.N Dag Hammarskjold Hammarskjold Reds Fischers Chinese Red Cross Air Force Harold Fischer Jr State Department Department Fischer Yalu River Senate Investigations Subcommittee McClellan D-Ark Senate Sens Knowland Rcalif Morse D-Ore

Atom Doctor Sees No Bad Effects From Nevada Tests

An Atomic Energy Commission physician told the Senate House Atomic Energy Committee that no traceable effects on general health result from the Nevada atomic weapons tests. Dr. John C. Bugher said any harm is very small, while the session aimed to calm public fears.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Nevada John C. Bugher AEC Senate House Atomic Energy Committee

Eisenhower Advisers Forecast National Production Surge

The Council of Economic Advisers reports total national production rose sharply in the first quarter, estimating seven billion dollars in growth. Only a major downturn in coming months could stop the U S economy from reaching a near peak this year.

Washington Eisenhower Council of Economic Advisers Council U. S

British Election May Hinge on Two Issues

Britain’s general election, set for May 26, centers on two large topics: the economy and Britain’s role in easing East West tensions. Prime Minister Eden called the vote after parliament dissolved May 6 amid Labor criticism of economic signals and foreign policy delays.

London Britain Anthony Eden Labor Party Eden Hugh Gaitskell Churchill Paris West Germany

Capital Folks See Harry On Familiar Trek

In Washington Harry S. Truman, visiting for a Democratic strategy meeting, took a morning walk of about one and a half miles from the Mayflower hotel along Connecticut Avenue toward the White House. He bought newspapers, signed autographs for Mack M. Teague, an airport limousine driver, then returned to his hotel.

Washington Harry S. Truman Truman White House Connecticut Avenue Mack M. Teague

Kansas Traffic Deaths in Topeka Area Referenced

State accident records show 1955 totals for last 24 hours and year to date with 138 deaths, compared to 142 deaths in the same period of 1954, reflecting ongoing traffic fatalities in Topeka and broader Kansas.

Topeka Kansas

Oklahoma City Chosen Permanent Cowboy Hall of Fame Site

Trustees select Oklahoma City as permanent location for the Cowboy Hall of Fame on a second-ballot vote. Oklahoma City received 20 votes, Dodge City 11, and Colorado Springs trailing.

Denver Oklahoma City Cowboy Hall of Fame Dodge City Kias Colorado Springs Colo., L

Democrats Seek Harmony at Rayburn Dinner and Rule Change

Democrats aim for party unity at a $100 dinner honoring House Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas as an advisory group prepares a plan to adopt new rules. The proposal would let state parties place the national ticket on ballots with reduced party discipline, moving toward avoiding Dixie rebellion at the 1956 convention.

Washington Sam Rayburn Texas Stephen A. Mitchell Paul M. Butler National Committee Chicago Truman-Barkley Alabama Mitchell Sen Humphrey D-Minn John. S. Battle Virginia Battle Asure

Proof That Porch Needs Repairs

George F. Fileare visited Mrs. Stella Talamento to estimate porch remodeling. He kicked the front porch support testing strength. the impact caused the roof to cave in. He sustained a hip injury and suffered an eight ?

Salt Lake City George F. Fileare Stella Talamento

Plant Expansion Won't Solve All Water Problems

The Lawrence water plant expansion to 7 million gallons daily aims to ease restrictions but fails to end all headaches for city officials. The City Commission discussed CFCA's request for 700,000 gallons daily for their nitrate fertilizer plant east of town, noting future growth and potential early plant expansion could affect rates and finances.

Kansas Cities Kaw Consumer Farm’ Chemicals Cooperative CFCA Lawrence Jim Wigglesworth Black and Veatch Wigglesworth

Two Teens Held in Drunken Ram Page Robberies

Two teenagers were held for allegedly pistol whipping and robbing seven men in a drunken rampage. One victim was beaten with a gun butt yesterday and underwent surgery in a bid to save his life.

New York

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