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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1954

Page

6

Political Victory Is Riding On Dien Bien Phu Battle

AP Foreign News Analyst William L. Ryan reports that Dien Bien Phu becomes a political battle as much as a military one. Vietminh aims to force a negotiated exit for French forces, while Paris seeks to preserve its Indo China position amid Geneva conference pressure. The siege strains supply lines andYork casualties mount for French forces, highlighting leadership losses and strategic stakes for Southeast Asia.

Dien Bien Phu William L. Ryan Singapore Indochina Caidhanet Veis Ouuuiadysia Rene Cogny Paris France Southeast Asia United States Foreign Legion St. Cyr West Point Cogny

Methodist Church urged to counter anti education movement

The Rev John O Gross executive secretary of the Methodist Church education division urged the church to oppose any movement sowing distrust of scholars and educators. He spoke at the Detroit board meeting noting free inquiry faces challenge and anti intellectual currents. A separate National Geographic piece about a 13th century London Bridge whale was noted in error.

Detroit Methodist Church John O. Gross London Bridge National Geographic Society

Turner Meets Jones In TV Bout Tonight in Philadelphia

Turner the welterweight turned middleweight fights Bobby Jones in a 10 round return at a nationally televised card in Philadelphia. Promoter Herman Taylor says the winner earns an outdoor crack at Joey Giardello, with pending moves toward Carmine Basilio and Kid Gavilan. Jones seeks another upset after last March’s split decision. Turner enters with 42 wins and 5 losses.

Philadelphia Gil Turner Bobby Jones Turner George Katz Carmine Basilio Kid Gavilan Herman Taylor Joey Giardello Car Bobo) Olson Jones

Charleston Triumphs and Indians Fall in AA Late Rallies

The American Association leaders Charleston and Indianapolis lost late rallies Tuesday night. Minneapolis beat Charleston 74 with Gip Dickens delivering a grand slam in the eighth off Ross Grimsley. Louisville rallied from a 6-0 hole to defeat Indianapolis as Herb Score was tagged for five runs in the sixth. St Paul beat Columbus 5-3 and Toledo downed Kansas City 4-3. Bert Thiel earned the win with seven hits allowed and eight strikeouts.

Charleston Indianapolis Minneapolis Gip Dickens Ross Grimsley Louisville Herb Score Tididhapolis St. Paul Columbus Toledo Kansas City Bert Thiel

Telfel to Lead Lincoln U High School Workshop Week

Emil L. Telfel associate professor of journalism at the University of Kansas will supervise the newspaper workshop during Lincoln University’s Headliner Week in Jefferson City Missouri. The six annual event runs Wednesday through Saturday drawing about 150 students from across the United States. Lee S. Cole will supervise the photography workshop and is now an associate professor at Lincoln University.

Emil L. Telfel University of Kansas Lincoln University Jefferson City United States Lee S. Cole William Allen White School of Journalism Public Innoration

Services for Oskaloosa accident victim Laura Wiley

Funeral services for Laura Grace Wiley 52 of Kansas City Missouri who was killed in a Saturday collision near Tonganoxie were held at the Hampton Chapel in Oskaloosa. Burial followed in Wise Cemetery near Winchester. Surviving relatives include son Donald Wiley Texas City Texas parents George and Mrs Trower Winchester sister Mrs Victor Hiebsch Winchester brothers Carl Trower St Marys Samuel Trower Winchester and Leslie E Trower Kansas City and three grandchildren.

Laura Grace Wiley Kansas City Tonganoxie Hampton Chapel Oskaloosa Wise Cemetery Winchester Donald Wiley Texas City Tex George Trower Victor Hiebsch Carl Trower SL Mary

Williams to the Plate As '54 Start Is Close

Boston slugger Ted Williams, recovering from a broken collarbone, begins regular batting practice at Fenway Park. He hits a ball about 385 feet into the right field bullpen during a 90 minute sunlit workout, signaling a near ready start to the season.

Boston Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Fenway Park

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