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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
11
A meat packing plant foreman in the refinery division, who also teaches an adult group at the church and attends night classes at Oklahoma City University, reflects on bravery and his belief that anyone would act similarly under the circumstances. He has pursued college at night for six years and expects his bachelor’s degree next year.
John Crews, Medal of Honor recipient, recounts wartime deeds from World War II Battle of the Bulge including 40 enemy killed and 15 captured, plus six hours of platoon defense under fire. He returns home with serious wounds and secrets his church mentor calls devotion to God and everyday ministry.
Four cases heard in police court include Charlie Coffelt of 1246 Tenn. St for failure to yield right of way and $7 fine, Clarence Blevins with unspecified address for drunkenness given 10 days and parole revoked to 37 days, Paul A. Suits unknown address for vagrancy three days suspended to leave town, and Roy Wilson unknown address for drunkenness 10 days. Also notes Generalissimo Francisco Franco of Spain began political career as military governor of the Canary Islands.
London editorials condemn British complacency toward Syria as a Communist bloc gains influence. Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd sails for Spain, staying silent on the crisis while Prime Minister Macmillan takes charge of the Foreign Office. The Daily Sketch decries the government’s indifferent stance as dangerous in the Middle East.
In Great Neck New York Mrs Howard Esserman used Braille and felt illustrations to help her son Michael Esserman and other blind children read fairy tales. She adapted a squirrel story into three dimensional puzzles and flash cards with help from her husband and local clubs, distributing them to Braille teachers and service groups. A second item notes a Lufthansa incident while an airliner faced an emergency landing with no serious injuries reported.
Randolph, president of the International Typographical Union, announced plans to retire from the top post next July 15 at the ITU 99th annual convention in New York. He has led the union through major battles and is completing his sixth year on the ITU Executive Council.
Vera V Miller sues Fred C Miller in district court seeking divorce with the filing detailing the split in assets and terms of alimony and custody unspecified in the brief note.
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