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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1956
Page
3
President Eisenhower said the current disarmament report does not show changes in Soviet policy. He noted renewed interest in broadening NATO beyond a military alliance and favored a rotating advisory board to study global issues.
The city approved a compromise to off street parking for existing churches expanding or remodeling, waiving requirements if hardship. The ordinance would apply to new and expanded buildings, with Board of Zoning Appeals able to grant waivers.
Dr. Roswell P. Barnes urged United Church Women in Colorado Springs that exposure to freer societies weakens totalitarian rule. He cited a National Council of Churches delegation visit to Russia and said it pushed back Iron Curtain barriers, highlighting the impact of contact with people living in freedom.
Shell Oil Company and Northrop recruit engineering graduates from major colleges across the country, with a growing interview network that now covers Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Illinois and Kentucky and extends to California for advanced training. Graduates are placed in positions with on the job training and company sponsored education.
Yates of Westvaco Plant presides as Chemical Progress Week highlights the chemical industry’s role in the national economy. Eby takes over as Chamber president and vows to continue prior work, introducing Owen Smith and Clarence O'Houk as new VP s. Representatives from Kansas Industrial Development Corporation U S Chamber of Commerce and Santa Fe Railway Co attend. Rev Harold Hamilton delivers the invocation.
A marriage license was issued by the Probate Court to James Allen Willy aged 22 and Emma Jean Turner aged 22, both residents of Topeka.
The article discusses crabgrass spreading through lawns, its yearly seed production, and how it dies back with cold weather. It notes June as a peak growth month and captures opinions on early control versus long-term defeat, with lines about bluegrass lawns and new herbicides. The tone reflects a veteran, practical struggle in lawn maintenance.
Community Chest of San Francisco reports 75000 dollars embezzled. Executive Director Harold E. Winey says a former bookkeeper is questioned with no charges filed. Insurance will cover the loss.
Robert McLean, president of The Associated Press since 1938, was re elected by the Board of Directors for another one year term. John S. Knight was named first vice president and Henry D. Bradley second vice president. Lloyd Stratton was re elected secretary and Robert Booth treasurer with an executive committee including McLean and several newspaper leaders.
The report details a collision near Kansas City involving Gregory and Thompson vehicles after a cow appeared in Gregorys lane. Skid marks show Gregory swerved into Thompson lane to miss the animal. All occupants of the Gregory car, except Gregory, were thrown from the vehicle. The infant lay 75 feet from the car in a field. Both cars were total wrecks. Gregory is an architect with Maurice Keys.
Italian President Giovanni Gronchi arrived in Paris for a four day state visit to improve relations between Italy and France.
John Henton of 608 West 6th Street reports to police Tuesday that his vehicle was broken into and rummaged through. A detailed description was not provided in the fragment.
A car parked at a home was ransacked the previous evening. Missing items include two flashlights a trouble light an art blanket and other unspecified belongings. Police were notified and an investigation is ongoing.
Margaret Egan, 19 months old of Salina, is expected to die within months from Letterer-Siwe disease. Doctors diagnosed at Children's Hospital, Denver, and she will be cared for at home per her doctor’s guidance.
Elizabeth Jones 515 Fla Sr was fined five dollars in police court for failure to yield the right of way. The fine was suspended for one traffic school session. Some optical glass is so clear a book can be read through a piece ten feet thick, says the Twentieth Century Fund.
Clayton, N M and Jack Post of Great Bend Kas chosen as president and board chair respectively by the National Peace Officers Assn. Glenn Clevenger of Excelsior Springs Mo elected second vice president.
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