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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1953

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Russia proposes five neutrals for UN Korea peace group

At the United Nations the Soviet Union urged a Korean peace conference include five neutrals along with six fighting nations. The proposed neutrals include the United States Britain France Russia India Poland Sweden Burma North Korea and South Korea. U.S. Delegate Lodge condemned the plan as a sleazy maneuver designed to let Communists dominate the talks. Vishinsky warned no solution without China and North Korea. He said the conference should be broad and political, seating Red China at the UN.

Russia United States Britain France China India Poland Sweden Burma North Korea South Korea Henry Cabot Lodge J United Nations Korea General Assembly Nation Poli-ical Red China U. N Vishinsky Andrei Y. Vishinsky Soviet Union U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Bolely U.N Lodge USN People's Rpublic of China

Ike Asks Agencies to Aid With Resources

The Eisenhower administration outlined a national policy to develop natural resources through cooperation among states local communities private citizens and the federal government. At a news conference Undersecretary Ralph Tudor said the plan rejects a monopoly by any single party and will require active efforts from all to meet the nation’s needs.

Washington Eisenhower Ralph Tudor Tudor

Polio Cases in Kansas Down From Last Year

Polio totals for 1953 reach 206 with 32 new onsets this past week in Topeka and surrounding areas. A year earlier 468 cases were reported with 79 in the same week, while Journal World notes ongoing coverage. Adv Funk's Mortuary and Chapel Ambulance Service. Phone 119.

Topeka Kansas Funk's Mortuary

Noel and Kansan Captured After One Escape Attempt

In Tokyo Frank Noel recalls a failed escape plan from Communist captivity in August 1951. He and pilot Capt Zachary Dean of Douglass Kansas discuss intent to steal a MIG15, swim the Yalu, slip past Antung and lie up near the airport, with Dean aiming for a jet and Noel considering methods to flee.

Noel Kansan Tokyo Leavenworth North Korea Zachary Dean Douglass, Kas Dean Anne Unger South Korea Antung Manchuria

Civil Defense Chief to Speak at KU Workshop

Val Peterson, federal Civil Defense administrator and former Nebraska governor, will keynote a Aug 25 26 civil defense workshop at the University of Kansas. The Midwest event aims to analyze and improve civil defense training with panelists from local projects and speakers from military, media, and business sectors.

Civil Defense K.A Val Peterson Nebraska University of Kansas Midwest

Flying Farmers Meet Draws 7000 Expected in Wichita

More than 7,090 members and planes are expected at the National Flying Farmers Assn annual convention in Wichita September 24 to 26. The event will feature the dedication of a new headquarters building at Wichita’s municipal airport. Attending officers include E. M. Anderson president Fred Triplett secretary and Fane Carty treasurer.

Wichita National Flying Farmers’ Assn E. M. Anderson Medina Tex Fred Triplett Hillsboro Fane “Carty Idaho Falls Treygsurer

Englishman Freed by Hungary After Spy Sentence

Edgar Sanders, a 47 year old British businessman jailed by Hungarian authorities for espionage, crossed into Austria on Tuesday after a government pardon and expulsion. He and American Robert Vogeler were sentenced in 1950 on spy charges. Sanders described intense interrogations and pressure before his 1950 trial.

Nickelsdorf Austria Edgar Sanders Hungary Robert Vogeler Vogeler Sanders Legation Budapest Vienna Vincenzo Sciotto Sciotto Rome Alfred Robertson George Sanders International Telephone and Telegraph Co

State Traffic Deaths Topeka 1953 Records

Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section. In the last 24 hours three to date in 1953 stand at 367. Same period in 1952 is 332. One death from a recent accident not previously recorded.

Topeka Kansas

AL Blesses Veeck Move of Browns Franchise

American League approved transferring the St Louis Browns to another city with Veeck's financial proof, after a Cincinnati All Star meeting. The league will consider any city, excluding single Pacific Coast options, with a committee to evaluate facts and advise. Only Browns ownership shows interest in relocating.

New York Bill Veeck St. Louis Browns Associated Press Veeck Browns Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Cincinnati American League San Francisco Calvin Griffith Washington Senators

Rothschild Refuses to Aid Red Activity Probe

Edward M. Rothschild, a Government Printing Office bookbinder, refused on Senate evidence to reveal his Communist Party membership or whether he stole secret documents. He invoked the Fifth Amendment amid McCarthy claims of serious charges and a leak-prone security system at the plant.

Ward M. Rothschild Communist Party Rothschild Senate Investigations Subcommittee Ites McCarthy R-Wis Governmen Printing Office Wisconsin Esther Senate James P. Phillips

Bronx Demo Leader Edward Flynn Dies in Dublin Hospital

Edward J. Flynn, 61, longtime Bronx Democratic leader and former Democratic national chairman, died Monday night in a Dublin hospital while vacationing with his wife and 17 year old daughter. Flynn helped Roosevelt secure the 1932 nomination and led the party through 1940. He was opposing Mayor Imellitteri and backing Robert Wagner in the Sept 15 primary.

Dublin Edward J. Flynn Bronx New York Ireland Mauretania Sheila Flynn James i A. Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt Tammany Hall Farley Roosevelt Vincent Impellitteri Carmine de Sapio Robert F. Wagner U.S Impellitterii

Wichita Census Shows Population of 193 000

Assessor Ira C. Watson told the state Board of Agriculture that Sedgwick County records list 193 000 residents in Wichita and 262 000 in the county based on this year's count. He believes the tally was only about 90 percent complete by July 15, suggesting Wichita near 212 000 and the county near 281 000, but the board will not accept estimates.

Wichita Ira C. Watson State Board of Agriculture Sedgwick County Watson State Board

Journal-World mail subscription reminder and notice

When you are making final arrangements for your summer vacation please call the Journal-World and order the paper sent to you by mail. Only 80 cents a month. Gemmell's Date closed August 16th to Aug. 31st vacation time.

The Journal-World Gemmell

Full-Time Building On K.U. Fieldhouse Slated for October

Construction of the Kansas University fieldhouse, a 16 500 seat arena doubling as an armory, is slated to begin this October with Charles Bennett Construction of Topeka as general contractor. If steel arrives on schedule and weather cooperates, the facility could host some 1954 55 basketball games, though temporary arrangements may be needed. Footings are set southwest of campus near the intramural fields, with underground work deemed 20 percent finished. Jayhawk coach Phog Allen, nearing 68, plans two teams in the new complex once completed and says 70 in 1955 56 would be his last season.

Kansas University Charles Bennett Bennett Korea F.C Phog) Allen Allen

New York Company Building for CCA

The Foster Wheeler Corp of New York City已 begun constructing buildings to house compressors mixers and other equipment for synthetic ammonia production at a $16 million nitrate fertilizer plant east of Lawrence. About two dozen buildings will be built. production expected August 1954, with administration and HQ personnel moving in as construction continues.

Foster-Wheeler Corp New York City Lawrence New York Consumers Cooperative Association

Man Sent to Jail for Killing Pup in Stuntington West Virginia

JP William E. Jones a watch repairman at a jewelry store received six months in jail and a 50 fine for kicking a puppy to death. He testified he acted in fury after the dog bit his three year old son on the nose. Magistrate C Harold Kitchen imposed the sentence.

Stuntington W. Va Wilam E. Jones Ile Jones C. Harold Kitchen

Gunman Robs Long Island Bank Holds Manager as Shield

A gunman seized bank manager Eric Gronwall on his Floral Park lawn and forced entry to a Franklin National Bank branch. He escorted Gronwall in his car to the vault, escaped with an estimated 165000 to 200000, and abandoned Gronwall's car in Queens after dumping him near Bellerose. Gronwall, 44, described the suspect as about 30, dark-haired and of medium height, claiming Army service and a prior bank theft. The tally of remaining funds is ongoing.

Floral Park Long Island Queens Eric Gronwall Franklin National Bank Granwall Gronwall Franklin Bellerose

Damage spotted in state corn crop from dryness

Topeka reports show increasing drought damage to Kansas corn, especially in the east. Much acreage is being harvested for silage as late maturing crops fare only fair to good in various regions. Sorghum progresses but needs more rain before frost. Stockwater remains critically low in eastern areas, with grass cattle marketing steady in bluestem regions.

Topeka Kansag Federal State Departments of Agriculture Bluestem Meisure

Eisenhower to Confer on Drought Relief with Area Delegates

President Eisenhower will meet Thursday at Lowry Air Force Base with eight state delegates to discuss drought relief efforts. Joined by Undersecretary Morse, Kansas Texas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Arkansas Missouri and Nevada will be represented along with Farmers' Home Administration chairmen and farm group representatives to review progress and plan future action.

Denver Eisenhower Lowry Air Force Base True D. Morse Department Kansas Texas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Arkansas Missouri Nevada Farmers’ Home Administration James C. Hagerty

Augusta Woman Killed in Newton Collision

A car truck crash Monday in Newton killed Mrs. Arthur Pickerell 65 of Augusta. Her husband and three grandchildren sustained minor injuries in the wreck.

Newton Arthur Pickerell Augusta

College Engineer Air Force ROTC cuts 1000 graduates in '54

The University of Kansas Air Force ROTC says only about 1,000 senior engineers will graduate next spring, reflecting a nationwide policy limiting flight training and critical-need categories. The KU quota remains to be set, likely far below last year’s 30 engineers. Lt. Col. Bayard Atwood notes many seniors will be dropped unless in flight training or the approved quota. Col. Summers arrives to head the KU unit, after duty in Baghdad and brief stops before reporting.

Air Force Bayard Atwood Air Sciences and Tactics Thomas B. Summers K. WA Colorado Washington D. C Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Ala Summers Ann Thomas Oxford Road Atwood Lynn Moore Moore France

C of C Campaign to Aid Voting on Bonds

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce outlines a plan to inform voters about a proposed 33 million water and sewer bond issue. A brochure in Q&A form and a speakers bureau of 21 members will promote the need for expanding the water plant and building a new sewage treatment facility, with distribution through dairies, members, and speaking engagements.

C of C Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Chamber Jim Wigglesworth E.R. Zook Chamber of Commerce Zook Lawrence C. T. Hough Bureau

Stock Market Index Closes Down Slightly in New York

Closing average of 60 stocks in New York fell 0.7 points to 107.8 as investors reflected on late trading. The decline broadened slightly across sectors with modest turnover and lingering market caution.

New York

Weather forecast for District 16 Nebraska and surrounding states

Weather outlook for Aug 18 to Aug 23 covers northwest Nebraska near above normal temperatures and southeast Nebraska Kansas and northwest Oklahoma near normal to 3 5 degrees below. Warmer in western Nebraska midweek. scattered showers possible first half period. Highs 60s to 70s, lows near 60s. precipitation 0.25 to 0.50 inch. Observations show variable readings across Kansas City, Minneapolis, New Orleans and Washington with mixed temperatures.

District Nebraska Kans Oklahg Oklahoma Kansas Malena Denver Edmronton Kansas City New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Washington SI Mtwtf SF Apd Ptem Ieee Eae

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N. Y Ike Adv Frank Noel Glen Clements Martin F. Chapman K. U Peterson Carroll P. Hungate Olathe Naval Air Station George Gow Ray Faubion Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Warren Paramore Flying Farmers Meet Edward Flynn Dublin Hospital Bulletin Board of Processing Inchon Pfe Elmer L. Miller Olathe Virgil F. Chapman Hoisington Victor J. Pfannenstiel Ness City Edwin Worth Salina Kenneth A. Banister K.U. Fieldhouse New York Company CCA Pup N.Y Fisenhower
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