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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
7
Mexico attracted 411,752 tourists in 1956, up from 549,314 in 1955, signaling a sharp change in visitor numbers and suggesting shifts in travel patterns or marketing effectiveness during the period.
Rural Douglas County elementary schools expect about 1,900 pupils this year, with four high schools seeing a slight rise from 400. Teachers include 83 elementary and 28 high school, 30 elementary in one-teacher schools, 53 in multi-teacher schools, with several staff returning or starting elsewhere. A district reorganization reduced districts to 22. Principal lists and names of dozens of teachers are provided for the county schools for 1958.
A long list of principals, superintendents, and educators from Vinland and Baldwin High Schools appears, naming Darda nella Wedel, Clarence Blackman, David Baldwin, Helen Booth, and many others among staff and students. The compilation reflects school personnel positions and several related names.
A garbled report suggests Gore was seen as Stephenson's leading choice for the Yeep slot on the ballot. The piece notes Stevens and Ro? as linked figures while Gore reportedly declined to discuss relations ahead of possible nomination.
Typhoon Babs churned near Okinawa sending waves across the western approaches as ships and coastal interests monitor the storm. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, dangerous seas, and potential surges affecting offshore zones and aviation traffic.
Harold Gumi of 43 Mass St was fined 43 for driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest in a patrol encounter. Two men, Karl Exmonds of 744 Bays and Gal Cummings of 816 F Ti St, received 10 fines each. A suspended sentence and months’ probation were imposed for Exmonds.
In San Francisco reporters quoted GOP leaders including Leonard Hail defending Nixon amid a flood of talk on the vice presidency. California Governor Earl Warren and Maryland officials said they were available but not campaigning. Theodore Mekel and Harold Stassen denied seeking the role, while party figures urged a Nixon ticket with Eisenhower as the likely nominee, as debates overshadow convention prep.
Report from Seoul notes Syngman Rhee sworn in as president with opposition leader Sohn Rhee continuing as defender. Vice president Ching Myin also inaugurated. In his speech Rhee praised democracy and Korea’s economic gains while ignoring protest turnout of about 171,000.
Missouri Democrats refused to abandon their campaign to nominate Sen. Stuart Symington for president. They kept voting for him and organized a formal campaign, led by James E. Meredith, to mobilize support and exploit potential shifts if Adlai Stevenson or Averell Harriman falter.
Kansas University business professor Dean Leonard H. Axe has been invited by the European Productivity Agency and the International Cooperative Administration to participate in the International Conference on Business Management Education. He will travel from Lawrence on August 20, spend a day in Washington, then proceed to Paris, Turin, and beyond returning September 17. He serves as official representative of the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business, of which he is vice president.
Pope Pius XIII gave his apostolic blessing to the world on the Feast of the Assumption from Castelgandolfo. He recited the Angelus and spoke over Vatican Radio as national networks rebroadcast his remarks. The world produced 748 million tons of petroleum in 1955.
The Lawrence Summer Reading program reports 1,274 children participated in July and read 6,235 books. Eligible youngsters from first grade through junior high may join. program ends September 15. After five books, a certificate is earned, with gold or silver seals added for five or ten books.
Awards of seals or certificates will be presented during book week in November at various schools. Library Chairman of PTA Council is Mrs. Morgan Allison, 1725 Ala. St.
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