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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1955

Page

5

Pat McCormick Returns to Bullring in Fierce Comeback

Patricia McCormick, 24, of Big Spring Texas, returned to the arena after a near fatal goring and a hospital stay, killing two bulls to a roaring crowd. She earned the first bull’s ears and tail for an outstanding performance despite a risky start and a near miss on the second bull.

Max Patricia McCormick Big Spring Tex del Rio Rojo Grande Nuevo Laredo Patricia Ings Oles Patthea

Luck and misfortune mix on a desert train delay

W E Koehring of Cedar Falls recounts a delayed Santa Fe train near Gallup New Mexico that halted for a freight wreck. He missed a mail window for his income tax return after breaking glasses and finding a bank closed, but an internal revenue agent saved him 140 dollars, covering his trip costs.

W. E. Koehring Cedar Falls Lawrence Santa Fe California Gallup N. M Koehring Internal Revenue Office Dore

Lawrence Junior Wins Prize in Kansas University Contest

Gee Dean Williams, a junior in architecture from 114 17th Terr Lawrence, won first prize for a design to be used at the 35th annual Engineering Exports at Kansas University. More than 20 departments of the School of Engineering and related university units will participate, with about 140 architecture participants.

Gee Dean Williams Terr Lawrence Kansasniversity School of Engineering

Design contest winners named for department Exposition

Students competed for a design to be used by the department in the Exposition. The contest was sponsored by the faculty of the department and the student exposition chairmen Bruce Kirkpatrick Goodland and George Lund Independence Mo. The second and third prize winners were Warren Bates Springfield Mo and Allan Selders Mission.

Bruce Kirkpatrick Goodland George Lund Independence Warren Bates Springfield Allan Selders Mission

Snow Clogs Sierra Highways Amid 18 Inch Stands

A late spring snow storm in California's Sierra mountains stalled about 350 cars with up to 18 inches of snow. Elsewhere cloudiness and rainfall were reported mainly in the Northern Rockies Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. California patrolmen said 200 motorists on U S 40 faced no danger while crews on U S 50 worked to free 150 more stalled drivers. Temperatures were cooler in the eastern Great Lakes and Far West with readings in the 40s and 50s across southern Great Lakes New England Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic regions.

California Sierra Mountains Rockies Plains Mississippi Valley U. S. 40 U. S. 50 Great Lakes Far West New England Ohio Valley Mid-Avantic States

Cancer group says victims can be saved with early treatment

The American Cancer Society released an annual report urging better use of medical, social and personal resources to fight cancer. It projects one in four Americans, about 40 million, will develop cancer, and notes that earlier medical attention could save tens of thousands of women now cured who would have died a decade ago.

New York

Tenor Shuffle Keeps New York City Opera Alive

New York City Opera faces illness in the cast as John Crain reports sick, Rudolf Petrak steps in for La Boheme, then falls ill himself. Manager reaches Train, who despite a cold arrives to substitute before the final act.

New York New York City

Truman Cited as Critic of Mealy-Mouthed Democrats

New York Times quotes former President Truman saying he is tired of mealy-mouthed Democratic Senators who kiss Ike on both cheeks. The Washington dispatch notes his dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership and his criticism of the Eisenhower administration, while expressing warmth toward Dwight D. Eisenhower personally.

New York New York Times Truman Ike Washington Dispatch William White The Times Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Eisenhower Harding Washington Margaret Truman Margaret Army North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Pyramid Life Insurance praised for fast claim payment

A reader from 1921 Hudson lauds the Pyramid Plan Life Insurance Co for prompt claim payment and service. The ad touts coverage options for the whole family including hospital and doctor expenses, home calls, income protection, maternity, polio, injuries, and more.

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Ninth Grade Wizard of Oz Draws 2700 At Four Shows

The ninth grade at jor High School staged Wizard of Oz directed by Mrs. Deal Six, with PTA set design and a large cast. Dorothy was played by Aren Duffy, Cecilepson, and others. supporting roles included Sharon Kennedy as understudy and Mike Clem as Uncle Henry. Ticket sales totaled 47 dollars with ~300 dollars in expenses, funds aiding PTA projects.

Jor High School Wot Deal Six PTA Land of Frank LL Baum Dorothy Evelone Aren Duffy Cecile Mson Sharon Kennedy Henry Mike Clem Andy Gram Virginia Griswold Claudia Powers Wanda Collins Janice Rappard Brenda Ross Maricia Chaney Larry Combs Jerry Bruns Mrs. Six Munchkins Glinda Bo D. Stewart Frank Gray Jane Mienddy Ehoseman Rath Wood Kenty Smit Charles Russ L. Gene Yadon Harold Aten Clifton Calvin Wesley McCalla R. G. Stevens John, Chaney Frank E. Peatedy Arthur Coen Lynn W. Rappard William T. Nichols Gene Saunders Tonnie Zilcox Phyllis Wertehereer Iho Mindow Thomas Parker Fred Moreau Douglas Jennings R-E.l

Two Tots Die as Flames Race Through Playroom

In San Antonio Texas a flash fire swept a home play room killing 10 month old David Pylant and 5 year old Diane Pylant. Parents Mr and Mrs B J Pylant were burned trying to rescue them. siblings William 12 and Steve 8 escaped through a window. Cause of fire not known.

San Antonio Tex David Diane Py Lant B. J. Pylant Pylant William Steve

Back to Nature Across and Down Puzzle List

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