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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

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Ike Hope on Suez Is Peaceful Solution

President Eisenhower voiced strong hope for a peaceful settlement of the Suez crisis, saying military action is unlikely to yield a good outcome. He urged shifting from battlefield to conference table, referencing the 24 nation talks in London set for August 16. He also discussed health, politics, and party rebuilding amid a San Francisco convention.

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Colombia Truck Blast Death Toll Near 1000

In Cali Colombia a truck convoy explosion leveled a central area killing many and injuring hundreds. Officials and unofficial counts place deaths near 700 to 1500 with rescue teams still pulling victims from the crater. President Pinilla blamed political sabotage as relief efforts mobilized.

Cali Colombia U.S Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Buenaventura Public Works Ministry Bogota

Mrs Docking Uninjured When Car Hits a Steer

Mrs George Docking wife of the local Democratic gubernatorial candidate escaped injury when the car she rode in struck a 450 pound steer wandering onto U S Highway 24 near Lawrence Kansas. The steer owned by Hayden and Nunemaker partnership suffered severe injuries. Driver Robert Docking 30 of 1701 Ala St reported minor car damage about 150 dollars.

George Docking Leavenworth County

Temperatures Return To Near Summer Highs In Kansas

Local readers faced hot conditions as Tuesday's polls cooled briefly then surged again with 104 at 2 p.m. and a mild reference to the day before. Showers are forecast through Thursday across Kansas with limited impact in most cities. Thursday's morning low around 76 and highs near 100.

Kansas

Late Baseball Results: Roberts Leads Phillies Over Giants

Robin Roberts won his fourth decision in 10 days as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Giants 83. Stan Lopata Willie Jones and Ted Kazanski hit homers, with Kazanski delivering an inside the park grand slam on a line drive to left center.

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Adlai's Backers Say Race Stand No Bar

Chicago boosters insist a strong civil rights stand will not bar Adlai E Stevenson from securing the Democratic presidential nomination. They report delegates counted today and remain confident he will win swiftly.

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270 Belgian Miners Trapped By Mine Fire

A coal mine fire cut through elevator cables trapping about 270 miners 2,485 feet below. Seven reached the surface, 25 escaped earlier. Rescue attempts were hampered by flames and fumes as galleries were blocked. Relatives gathered at the pithead amid tense scenes as rescue workers pondered a dangerous entry.

Marcinelle Belsium

Shaw Is GOP Choice and Dems Battle on

The Kansas governor primary drew a tight race as George Docking led Harry Woodring in unofficial returns 73,238 to 66,868 with more precincts yet to report while Warren Shaw pressed toward a 30,000 margin over Gov. Fred Hall in the Republican race. Docking, Woodring, and Shaw were active as candidates awaited official canvass results to determine the Democratic nomination, with Hall’s renomination fate appearing unlikely.

George Docking Lawreace Harry Woodring Woodring Docking Wichita Warren Shaw Hall Shaw Kansas Clyde Reed Daglis Tall Harry Woodrine Lecompton North Lawrener Clinton Willow Springs Jerry Hanna K.U Lyons Fred Hall Hanna Stan Ditus Larned Gov. Hall Ditus Law School Chi Omega Journal-World

Douglas Voters Post New Primary Record

Douglas County turnout for Tuesday's primary set a county record with 9,243 votes, more than double the turnout a decade ago. Lawrence led with 6,705 votes, the highest registered turnout in recent years, while East and West Wakarusa Precincts showed notable gains as the city’s growth pattern and residential expansion emerged in the results.

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County Voters Oust 3 of 4 Incumbents in Local Balloting

Douglas County voters shifted gear Tuesday by replacing three of four incumbents while giving the remaining one a slim margin. Lawrence’s bond proposal for Municipal Airport improvements failed by a narrow vote, with 2.934 to 1. Rowan-like margins and countywide results show shifts in governor, senator, and sheriff races as candidates vie for renomination and party control.

Douglas County Lawrenes

Dog Struggle Highlights Rural Primary Vote Drama

A Douglas County primary produced a tense scene as Rep Richard F Ablen Baldwin Republican won the 5th District nomination but fought with two underdogs, Rover the collie and Buck the bull terrier, leaving Ablen with three fingers and a wrist bandaged after freeing Rover from a fence. Absentee Don Hults traveled to Topeka for state senate, with votes reflecting keen local interest.

Liese Senate Don S. Hults GOP Lutth Hult Milton P Mitt) Allen Allen Hults Senate Douglis Jefferson County Bal Chappell Chappell Charles Edmondson Elmer Schiller Pamary Lawrence Bankereur Docking Douglas County Richard F. Ablen Baldwin Rover Fran Sten Puck Alen Liscer Buck Aljen Don Hults Lawrence Topeka Emporia

Primary election cand date results by precincts table

Larry Lawrence notes readers can view a complete table on page 2 of today's Journal-World detailing how candidates fared in the various precincts during Tuesday's primary election. The item emphasizes a thorough breakdown and directs readers to the specific page for full results.

Journal-World

Five Day Weather Forecast for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma

Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma forecast shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal in Nebraska and Oklahoma up to 4.6 degrees above normal with highs near 88 in Nebraska 93 in Kansas and 97 in Oklahoma. Overnight lows range from 54 to 72 with showers and thunderstorms possible in parts. Missouri forecast calls for near to above normal temperatures with highs around 91 and lows near 64, with light to moderate precipitation as widely scattered showers and storms. Kansas expects partly cloudy skies with isolated thundershowers tonight and Thursday, cooler in the northwest, with highs in the 90s to 100 and lows around 50s to 70s.

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