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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

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Star and Sees Fined in Monopolizing Advertising

Federal court in Kansas City fined the Kansas City Star $5,900 for monopolizing dissemination and advertising in the area. Advertising manager Tamil A. Sees was fined $5.00 for attempted monopolization, with Judge Richard Duncan imposing the penalties and staying payment pending appeal.

Kansas City Kansasity Star Ares Tamil A. Sees The Star Richard Duncan Sees Star of Thon Iself Lees Earl A. Jinkinson Duncan Petent Lees Jinkins Roy A. Roberts Ees Roberts

Police Find Abandoned Car Linked to Allen Case

Police and State Highway Patrol uncovered Mrs. Allen's car under a viaduct after 20 homicide detectives were assigned to the case. The unlocked convertible contained a bloodstained blouse, skirt, shoes, and lingerie, with missing stockings and hat. Blood traces and a stained rag suggest a head wound and possible struggle before she vanished. Her husband and family were described as devoted and homebound.

State Highway Patrol Allens

Man jailed over disturbance at home dispute

Manuel Jefferson, 37, of 125 N. J St pleaded innocent Thursday in County Court to a charge of disturbing the peace. He was freed on 550 bond with a trial set for 2 p.m. Wayne Dolphin Jr. said the arrest followed Lucile Denson's complaint about a disturbance last Sunday at her home.

Manuel Jefferson Co. Atty Wayne Lphin Jr Lucile Denson Jefferson Jher_sis's

Wakeful Birds Spark Odd Morning Observations

Fragmentary chatter notes early risers and birds. A speaker mocks early birds as lazy before recalling a swallow’s dawn air and a perch outside, mentioning wrens and pale birds in a casual, humorous mood.

Hurricane Connie Threat to Southeast U S Coast

A weekend hurricane alert extended along the southeastern coast from Cape Hatteras to the Florida coast as Connie generated 125 mile winds. Warnings covered the northern Leeward Islands and alerts reached the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Cuba and the Bahamas as well as the U S mainland with Miami watching the noon position east-southeast of the city.

Miami United States Cape Hatteras Connie Leeward Islands Puerto Rico Britain Bahama Islands Cuba U.S Tam Mules

Schubert Elected Local Retail Chief

James Schubert manager of the Jay Shoppe for women was chosen chairman of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Division. He succeeds Bob Penney who was reassigned to Kansas City. The group approved a 4000 dollar operating budget for the coming year and set aside 500 dollars for Christmas decorations and repairs.

James Schubert Jay Shoppe Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Schubert Merchants Bob Penney J.C. Saeaeoecentaaive Eetache

District 60 Board Approves Supplies and Staff For Next Year

The board awarded a 10 000 gallon fuel oil contract to Hatfield Jackson Oil Co at 10 9 cents per gallon and approved Craddock Co for 80 band uniforms and 9 baton twirler uniforms totaling 5449 dollars. New hires include Blanche Pinet for half time sixth grade at Centennial, William J Prince auto mechanics at Lawrence High, Millard F Denny high school english and dramatics, Betty Ray stenographer, Mrs Gladys I Shuster high school maid, and Emory L Hamm custodian at Woodlawn School.

Hatfield-Jackson Oil Co Craddock Co Kansas City Blanche Pinet Concordia Centennial School Lawrence Betty Ray E. 12Th St Gladys I. Shuster Emory L. Hamm Garfield St Woodlawn School

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary Berry Hannibal

Mary Berry of Hannibal Missouri died Thursday after a stroke at a Hannibal hospital. Funeral services are set for 2:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith Mortuary in Hannibal with burial there. Mrs Berry has cousins in the area. Clifford Flory Ward of Sutherlin Oregon former Lone Star resident drowned at sea while fishing. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Sutherlin. Ward survived by wife Fern two daughters and extended family. He was born in Lone Star and lived there 22 years before moving to Oregon.

Mary Berry Hannibal Myra Hobbs Berry Smith Mortuary Clifford Flory Ward Clifford Flory Sutherlin Ore Lone Star Pacific Ocean Flory Fern Sandra Jackie James Ralph Cloe Oregon

New Professors at Kansas University School of Business

The Kansas University School of Business announced two new assistant professors. Leo A. Poland returns to teach securities in financial administration. Bert ram L. Trillich Jr. from Texas Christian University will teach marketing and succeeds William Korbel Jr., who resigned to join a marketing research firm in New England.

Kansas University School of Business Leo A. Poland Bertram L. Trillich Jr Texas Christian University Wiliam Korbel Jr New England

Honor Merchant Marine Grad Ingalls May Be Denied Navy Commission

Cadet Midshipman Eugene W. Landy 23, a Merchant Marine Academy graduate, is denied a Naval Reserve Commission over his mother's former Communist Party ties. Landy receives a bachelor’s degree and merchant marine qualification as he awaits graduation amid controversy. The academy cites no direct link to Landy’s loyalty, though officials acknowledge contextual connections.

Merchant Ingalls Navy Talbott Kings Point N.Y. Ub U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Communist Party Naval Reserve Commission Eugene W.landy Academy New Jersey Tim Landy

Market at a Glance Mixed Agricultural and Stock Highlights

Market roundup shows higher stocks led by aircrafts with early gains around three points. Agriculture reports irregular cotton and weak wheat prospects, while hogs and cattle rise modestly. local prices list grains, eggs, butterfat, poultry and meat values. A Wall Street rally follows prior banking loan charges, with trading around two million shares. A two-truck collision caused nearly $900 in damage. no injuries. Herschal Wade of Wichita fined $50 and costs for drunkenness.

Std Midi Sts Turner Grocery Samuel Grammer del, St Paul Stowe Perry St

Rain Eases City Water Situation and Farm Concerns

Light rain helps lower water use delaying voluntary rationing for days and gives the water department time to store supplies and clean filters. A new plant addition due mid August should solve meat problems while farmers note rain reduces evaporation and aids crops, though ponds remain largely unchanged.

City Water Department Water Department

Birth Announcements At Memorial Hospital Spread

Mrs Betty Vestal of Tonganoxie and others listed at Memorial Hospital welcomed newborns and updates. Names include Leland Teedman Sunflower Ca man Mahoney Joan VanMeter Sharon Gibler Darlene Casto Lyla Mae Colburn Leota Rake Roy Walden Jr Oliver Witt Betty Akers Janet Sue Dunn Ethel Brown and baby girl Tonga noxie Jack Snodgrass Charissa Kalterman Oscar Hatch Wayne Vestal Alfred Van Meter Walter Casto with births dated today or Thursday across several Kansas towns.

Betty Vestal Leland Teedman Sunflower Caman Mahoney Joan VanMeter Del Sharon Gibler N. H. St Darlene Casto Lyla Mae Colburn Elm St Leota Rake Barker Ave Roy Walden Jr Tenn. St Oliver Witt Betty Akers Route 4 Janet Sue Dunn N. St. St Ethel Brown Tonganoxie Jack Snodgrass McLouth Pee Charissa Kalterman Oscar Hatch Wayne Vestal Alfred van Meter Walter Casto Tod

Eisenhower voices stance on Red China and disarmament

President Eisenhower reiterated that the United States cannot recognize Red China while it is branded an aggressor by the United Nations due to North Korean actions. He proposed a Western plan for comprehensive inspections and supported parts of the Soviet check point proposal, while Bulganin praised the aim but called it less realistic.

U.S United Nations North Korea Eisenhower Bulganin Geneva Runs Supreme Soviet Russia

Airman Fights Ship Crashes Near Forney Field

CAB and air line investigators probe a Convair wreckage after a near landing disaster at Forney Field. The accident killed eight women two children and a priest Rev George L Krock 47 of Maryknoll NY amid a second route tragedy this year. An earlier American Airlines Convair crash near Springfield Missouri on March 20 killed 13 and injured 22. Investigator refused to state causes.

Army Forney Field George L. Krock Mary‘Knoll N.Y American Airlines Springfield Barron Convair Chicago Midway Airport Glenview Naval Air Station

Texas Firm Wins Bids for Kansas Turnpike Paving

Te xas firm Pike Pads Tecon Pavinng Co of Dallas was apparent low bidder on three concrete paving projects extending about 22 miles across Douglas and Leavenworth Counties. Bids total $3,?44,?x. Douglas County work totals $1,460,209 plus $960,621 and $1,776,320 for Leavenworth stretches. Estimated cost near $10 million in Douglas County alone at about $500,000 per mile.

Tecon Pavinng Co Dallas Douglas Leavenworth Texas Douglas County Lawrence Douglas-Leavenworth

Prowlers Escaped as Deputies Respond at Smith Floral Service

Deputies rushed to Smith Floral Service on East Twenty-Third Street late Thursday after reports of a prowler. Two men fled when approached. nothing was taken.

Sheriff's Deputies Smith Floral Service East Twenty-Third Street

Wichita Negotiations Chief Terms Further Talks Useless

Wichita faces stalled water dispute talks as Col. E A Howse backs halting negotiations with area leaders. State records show five water applications totaling 790000 acre feet annually tied to Water Inc Central Kansas Water Inc and General Investment and Service Corp with Ken Speir linked to all filings.

Wichita Col. E. A. Howse Ken Speir Newton Equas Beds Robert Morton Topeka Equas Bed Water Resources Division State Board of Agriculture Murdock Viola Cheney Ninnescah Little Arkansas Big Arkansas Arkansas Water Inc Central Kansas Water Inc General Investment and Service Corp Morton Speir

Lawrence Officials Tackle Courthouse Wiring And Park Locomotive Debate

Douglas County commissioners plan re wiring the Courthouse to fix low voltage affecting blueprint machines and jail repairs. In Central Park concerns rise over children riding a steam locomotive with supervision proposed and a welded bell to stop ringing. Kansas University summer sessions near end as fall schedules begin with rush weeks and exams, plus street closures for the Douglas County 4 H fair preparations and water sewer work on East Nineteenth Street. Baseball playoffs rained out and rescheduled for Saturday at South Park with Red Sox vs Athletics and Indians vs Cardinals.

Douglas County Coum Elmer Ousdahl Riral Central Park Lawrence Kansas University Nineteenth Street Lme South Park Red Sox Athletics Indians Cardinals

County traffic fines for stop sign violations

Three persons were fined $10 each in County Court for stop sign violations. Named defendants include Harry Richard Miller Jr., Route 5, Lee Edgar Talbert, Sunflower, and Qwen Eugene Atchison with addresses unspecified.

Harry Richard Miller Jr Lee Edgar Talbert Eugene Atchison

ADA Says Ike And Demo Chiefs Show Public Indifference

The American for Democratic Action accuses President Eisenhower and Democratic congressional leaders of near public indifference after the 1958 session. It says Eisenhower offered inadequate education health housing and other crisis proposals while Congress cheerfully moved with teamwork bipartisanship and party unity. ADA praises foreign affairs bipartisanship but denounces social and economic legislation suffocation.

ADA Eisenhower Congress Roosevelt Joseph L. Rath Jr National Ada

Iowa Couple Told Of Their Missing Niece

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Moody of Burlington were alerted in Bedford to the disappearance of their niece Mrs. Wilma Allen in Kansas City. The Moodys halted their Colorado vacation and sought relatives after a woman who heard a radio alert alerted them to the Kansas City developments. Mrs. Allen, once in Burlington, Ottawa and Chanute, was married in February 1943 at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church.

Bedford Iowa Clarence W. Moody Burlington Colorado Wilma Allen Kansas City Moodys Allen Ottawa Chanute Kas Burslington Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Iowa Ordnance Plant

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