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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

2

Daughter of Envoy Seen in Spy Role

Washington lawmakers cite testimony by U S counterspy Boris Morros as naming Martha Dodd Stern as a Soviet spy. Morros claimed she and her husband Alfred Stern were part of the Soviet apparatus and discussed betraying U S counterspy activity. He said several unnamed officials and firms acted as espionage covers. May 1.

House U.S Boris Morros Martha Doda Merras Stern William FE Dodd Mesien Martha Dodd Alfred Stern Rustan-burn Tollyword New York Waker Morris Walter Prague Czechoslovakia Germany

Collision on 13th and Conn Streets injures two drivers

Damage estimated at 175 dollars followed a Sunday morning crash involving Charlie Cafell, 27, of 1 Tenn. St., and Robert C. Cock, 29, of 1809 Mass. St. at the intersection of 13th and Conn Streets.

13Th and Conn. Sts Charlie Caffelt Tenn. St Robert C. Cock Mass

Deaths and Funerals of Garber and Smith

Benjamin Martin Garber 87 of 929 Ky St died this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Funeral services will be announced later from Rumsey's Funeral Home He is survived by four daughters two sons one sister one brother twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren Mrs F Herron Smith 73 died Sunday at her Glendale California home Graveside services will be Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery survivors include husband six children and in laws also listed are missionaries to Japan and Korea with multiple grandchildren two sisters and a brother For other obituaries references to Lauber McIntosh and McLouth Cemetery are noted with burial plans at McLouth Cemetery

Benjamin Martin Garber Lawrence Memorial Hospital Rumsey Florence Whitman Mansfield Treva Sullivan Seaside Cahil Winifred Stultz Winfield Elma Nottingham Augusta Floyd Ti. R Otto Andy Russell Haxton Cold Arthur Lemon Grove Calif F. Herron Smith Glendale Robert McFarland Route 4 Theodore Beeld Laherde Tonad Lauberde Mnoh McLouth Lawrence Memorials Hospital Theodore E. Luber Louis G. McIntosh Crs Theoxlore Lauber Istlow

Jerome Barland Opens Jerry's Cafe in KU Town

Jerome Barland a Kansas University graduate student opened Jerry's Cafe today at 7th and N.H. Street. The site previously housed Zim's and Stan's Snack Shop. Barland 26 says hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. He is pursuing a master’s in education at KU and is a Beloit native. His brother R operates University Motors here.

Jerome Barland Kansas University Jerry's 7Th and N.H. St Zim Stan Barland Beloit University Motors

Month a Factor In Confidential Trial

The libel trial of Confidential magazine resumes in Los Angeles Superior Court. Actress O'Hara disputes a witness claim of an intimate episode at Grauman's Chinese Theater in November 1953 and seeks increased damages from one million to five million dollars. James Craig testified for the defense that he twice found Miss O'Hara with a Latin companion in December 1953.

Los Angeles Maureen O'Hara Hollywood Confidential Magazine United States Guy E. Ward Miss O'Hara James Craig London

City Commission Advances Parking and Development Plans

The commission tabled a motion for full discussion by all five members and outlined items including bids for a parking lot arcade on Massachusetts Street, expansion of Bob's Trailer Court on Arkansas Street, site choice for the Lawrence Youth Center, insurance handling by non board agents, finalizing new no parking zones, evaluating parking against driveways downtown, and adopting FHA’s 26 to T font street width standard.

Massachusetts Street Bob's Trailer Court Arkansas Street Lawrence Lawrence Insurance Board Federal Housing Administration FHA

Urology Specialist Opens Practice in Lawrence

Dr. Howard Joseph, a urology specialist, has started a practice in Lawrence as the city’s sole urologist. His office at 1932 Vt. St will be open afternoon only until September. A KU graduate, he earned A.B. in 1947 and M.D. in 1951 after Army service. The Joseph family lives at 805 La. St. he is brother-in-law to Mrs. Skipper Williams of Lawrence.

Howard Joseph Lawrence KU. Medical Center Kansas City Kas Joseph Shirley Marc Margie Skipper Williams

East Kansas Legion All Stars win one of three games at Wichita

East Kansas American Legion All Stars featuring three Lawrence players edged by the East Stars 60 on Saturday before a day-night doubleheader Sunday. West claimed 3-2 and 74 in the two games. Lawrence performers were John Had, Dave Lenahan and Mark Wolfson. A separate note reports the gray fox’s comeback in eastern Kansas, KU Museum receiving five skulls from Garnett in recent years.

East Kansas American Legion Lawrence Wichita East Stars Easterners John Had Dave Lenahan Mark Wolfson Kansas E. Raymond Hall Kansas University Natural History Museum Garnett All

Zoning Controversies Ebb For Lawrence Planning Meeting

Lawrence Planning Commission moves toward an August meeting with several rezoning requests withdrawn by applicants. Agenda includes apartment zoning near Twenty-Fifth Street and Louisiana, neighborhood business zoning along Iowa Street, duplex zoning on Seventh Street in Lawrence Heights, and further talk on annexing the Mills tract at 15th and Iowa. City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday invites interested citizens to attend.

Lawrence Belle Haven South Addition Louisiana Twenty-Fifth Street Iowa Street Seventh Ninth Streets St. and Iowa Sts Seventh Street Lawrence Heights Sunset Hill Lawrence Avenue Five Acre Mills 15Th and Towa Sts

Lecompton Bond Issue Defeated by Voters 99 to 61

Joint District No. 36 at Lecompton failed a $90,000 school addition bond in Saturday's election with 99 voting against and 61 for. C. C. Mathews, district director, said no renewal plan is yet in place. About 160 of 325 eligible voters cast ballots as enrollment stays near 100 and rooms remain full. Harvey McArthur of Lawrence is principal.

Lecompton C. C. Mathews Mathews Harvey McArthur Lawrence

Hoffa Sought Phony Charters in 1955, Mohn Testifies

Washington evidence shows Teamsters vice president Einar C. Mohn testified that James R. Hoffa first approached him in November 1955 about chartering New York locals described by Senate investigators as phony. The units allegedly staffed by hoodlum officers had no members and helped place Hoffa ally John O Rourke in charge of New York area Teamsters affairs. Hoffa, Midwest boss of the Teamsters, was Beck's successor designate as union president.

Washington Einar C. Mohn Teamsters Union James PR. Hoffa New York Teamster Senate Hoffa John O'Rourke

Strikers Return to Jobs in London Market Strike

Sixteen thousand marketmen and dockers returned to work in London today following union mediation. The Transport and General Workers Union led by Frank Cousins urged strikers to resume duties, and a narrow vote approved the new work plan.

London Frank Cousins Transport and General Workers Union

Ownership Changes for Two Lawrence Barber Shops

Two Lawrence barber shops changed hands. Apex Barber Shop at 9H Mass St is purchased by Lesch from Frank Iliff and will reopen after remodeling with a Sept 3 opening date. Cliff Brizendine will manage. K A Barber Shop at 4172 With St is bought by Clarence R Adamson, who has run it since Mrs Gordon’s husband died in 1955. it will reopen on Sept 9.

Lawrence Apex Mass. St Frank Iliff K. U With St Lucrecia Gordon Doe Lesch Stadium Lesch Cliff Brizendine K. A Clarence R. Adamson

Memph is hospital notices births as families welcome babies

A list from Memorial Hospital records births at multiple addresses shows Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson first named parents of a daughter this Saturday. Subsequent entries report Mrs. Cloyce Wiley and Mr. Wiley’s daughter born Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Barnard welcoming a son Sunday. Additional birth notices include Mr. and Mrs. Coffelt’s daughter born today.

Jesse Jackson Cloyce Wiley Glenn Barnard Richard Coffelt Oread

Oakley Post Office Building to Open by Nov 1

Frank Barr, director of the Wichita postal region, announced a new Oakley post office building will be ready for occupancy by November 1. The project aims to improve service efficiency and mail handling for local residents and businesses.

Wichita Oakley Frank Barr Wichita Postal Region

Joiner Favored In LCC Tourney

The 1957 fall tournament at Lawrence Country Club moves to the semi finals with Ken Joiner of Kansas City favored to repeat as club champion. Semifinals feature Joiner vs Bob Oyler and Al Dack vs Gene Riling, with winners meeting for the title.

Lawrence Country Club Ken Joiner Kansas City Joiner Bob Oyler al Dack Gene Riling Fred Frey Bob Marsh Doc Cornwell Louisy Kuhn Penny Jones Dalton Jim Large Max, Kennedy Charles Oldfather Oyler T.V. Smith Hack Chi Galloway John Albers Bud Hanna Riling Bob Stoland John Wooden Bud Coy Kennedy Albers Wooden

Hungarian Revolt Topic at U N Session in Sept

The U N called a special General Assembly meeting for September 10 to debate the Hungarian problem. Assembly president Prince Wan Waithayakon of Thailand notified 81 member nations after steering-committee polling. The session will focus on the Committee of Inquiry report condemning Russia for brutal suppression of last fall's revolt.

United, Nations N.Y. Ga U.N General Assembly Assembly Prince Wan Waithayakon Thailand Committee of Russia

London Photographer Dies by Sleeping Pill Overdose

Anthony Beauchamp, 39, husband of Sarah Beauchamp Churchill's daughter, died yesterday at his Hyde Park apartment from an apparent sleeping pill overdose. The couple had not been seen together for some time. In other news, W. J. Pier will visit Lawrence September 10 to deliver deeds transferring 20 acres to Lawrence and five to Wakarusa Township for Haskell Institute land, with plans for a park and a township hall. Mrs. Levi Lawrence, injured in a Saturday crash, is reported in good condition at St. Margaret's Hospital after neck sprain.

London Anthony Beauchamp Sir Winston Churchill Sarah Hyde Park W. J. Pier Indian Bureau Lawrence Haskell Institute Selon G. Ayers Haskell Ayers Journal-World Pitner City of Waikarusa Township Park Hill 23Rd Street Pitner Douglas County Board of Education Kansas University Wakarusa Levi Lawrence 4Th St St. Margaret's Hospital Kansas City Kas

Attendance Prize Winners Show Sheep Breed Results and Awards

The page lists numerous sheep show classes with winners and placings. Names such as Stanley Husted, Larry Briggs, Charles Brink, Elaine Funk, and Clyde Husted appear repeatedly for breeds including Shropshire, Hampshire, Southdown, Suffolk, and crossbreeds. Awards include Champion Female, Reserve Champion, and Best Overall Breeds with individual year and class distinctions noted.

Elaine Funk Stanley Husted Norma Larry Drlees Jean Phillips Larry Briggs Jean Phillipa Shropshire Ram Charles Brink Ram Lamb Ewe Tse Ve Lamb Hampshire Ram Aml Chartes Brink Ewe Lamb Southdown Ram Lamb King Lycar Suffolk Ewe Tnd Grandstaff C. L. Grandstaff Melvin C. L. Grandstaft Duroc Raymond Tee John Musick Lst Clyde Husted At. Lon Ard Reserva

Army Plane Crashes Into German Factory Grounds

FRANKFURT Germany A U S Army courier plane crashed into factory grounds near a leather factory two crewmen were killed The two engined craft had just taken off from Bonames Air Base and was attempting to gain altitude It plummeted to earth in an open square bursting into flames Police said the plane struck a chimney Neither the names nor more crew were released pending family notices

Frankfurt Germany U.S. Army Bonames

State Liquor Violations and Other Arrests on Kansas Turnpike

Maj. Lloyd S. Vincent of the State Highway Patrol reports July arrests include 43 liquor violations and 37 other violations on the Kansas Turnpike. Patrol logged 64 arrests and 43 warnings over 118,819 miles. William Atwood Long of Eudora was fined 25 dollars and costs in County Court for passing in a no passing zone and for passing without sufficient clearance.

Wichitap Kansas Turnpike Lloyd S. Vincent State Highway Patrol William Atwood Long Eudora

Poisoned Dagger Stolen From Indonesian Official in New York

A kris, a 7th century poison blade with ivory handle and gold scabbard valued at 3000 dollars, was stolen from Indonesian deputy chief Koesmartono Prawotoadikoesoemo in Riverdale New York. Police warn the weapon is deadly if drawn from its scabbard and could kill by touch. The family relic had been kept for generations and last bathed in herbs three years ago.

New York UPA Riverdale Koesmartono Prawotoadikoesoemo New Canaan Conn Tipin

Fire destroys plant in Wichita loss

A fire that wiped out most of the two story Arkhyd Packing Co. plant in south Wichita yesterday caused an estimated $75,000 in damage. County Fire Chief Raymond Davis said defective wiring of an overheating compressor motor was the believed cause.

Wichita Arkhyd Packing Co Raymond Davis Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Morros Washington Teas Rence Sage No ALF AM Mon Toom G. Woodrow W. Mo. George Dorsey-Liberty Bost Fean Legion American Legion Club A. Brien Cnidr Adv New Hampshire GIT Army Speci Pound Stevenreald Fujijiro Yokohama Japan Stallard John Mohn Memorial Hospital Shirley Jackson Carl Butell Baldwin Lois Bernard Alice Bernitz James Luber Vivian McCoy R.1 Sarah Kinzer Memphis Tenn Orenne Wiley Herbert Mosier Me. St Karen Foyle Stauffer Place Mary Lou Milligan Mary Kramer Tonganoxie Evelyn Groves Valley, Falls Mae Brown Ira Ottinger Oskaloosa Louis Barnard Route 1 Marilyn Coffelt Clara Burtch Wren Building Lynn Woods Valley Lane B. M. Garber LaWanda Gerstenberger Donald Johnson Wellsville Emma Mercier Alta Longanecker Diane Hager Nancy Valcour Sunflower Leona Hunsinger N.Y Harold Kols John Bowman Donna Kerns Pha Poland Charles Mitchell Hereford Stephen Grandstaff Marvin Grandstaff Melvin Grandstaff Fat Barrow Richard Ice Gerald Ice Monuments Lawrence Memorial Co East Mae Ete Gettysburg Lincoln George Washington John Adams C Thomas Jefferson D. James Madison E. James Monroe John Quincy Adams Cena East Ith St. VI Kansas Municipal George Hedrick WM. R. Terrell Fitch, North & CO Mment Banker Cupid Douglas County State Bank Bank of Friendly Service F.d.sc Service Seervice OE T. D. Funk Cooper-Warren Mortuary Funk Lawrence Area Cooper-Warren Ortuary New Hampshire Street Lawrence Professional Ambulance
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