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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
17
Dr Elizabeth Avery urges timely pre school health checks to ensure children start school in good health. Parents should bring immunization records birth certificates and recent exams and provide emergency contacts and family health details to help teachers support the child.
OSWEGO Kan Vaccination against anthrax has begun in southeastern Kansas to check the outbreak Officials say Kansas cattle owners were slow to vaccinate after Oklahoma cases A federal veterinary chief cites 350 to 400 cattle lost and 180 herds under quarantine in Montgomery Labette and Cherokee counties with 10 to 15 new daily cases
An Eastern Air Lines Constellation departing Boston for New Orleans circling LaGuardia for 70 minutes after a false red cockpit warning of landing gear trouble. Ground crews later confirmed gear was in place. defect traced to electrical system. 27 passengers and five crew aboard.
The Lale Community Association urged formation of a volunteer fire department. Fire Chief Harold C. Pate advised the Board of Supervisors to refer the request to a Rural Fire Committee, which did not exist. Supervisors designated Pate as a committee of one and returned the matter to him.
The boxing world watches as Sugar Ray Robinson may forgo his September 23 welterweight title defense against Carmen Basilio. The IBC disputes, telecast rights, and a potential breach of contract suit loom. Robinson alleges a dispute over who should handle the theater telecast and has threatened legal action.
In Wichita six teams produced 39 hits and 40 runs across three first round games in the National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament. Pea Ridge North Carolina led with 12 hits in a 12 to 1 win over Columbia Missouri. Macon Georgia defeated Baise Idaho 8 to 5 and Wichita Boeing Bombers champions from 1955 beat Tampa Florida 11 to 3.
Schedule notes and results across major leagues with Washington Chicago Detroit and others. Includes standings links and Tuesday results, plus American Association Texas League action and player move news such as Ron Northey signing with Philadelphia after Chicago White Sox tenure. Also mentions Laurel International horse entrants flown to Maryland.
Advice on stopping sway in golf to improve sand shots and avoid mishits. Emphasizes keeping the head still and focusing on the exact spot of contact. Mentions a booklet Four Way Formula offered for 10 cents via mail. Also notes historical racing start and Floyd Patterson retirement plans.
Wichita man Richard P. Kilby, 24, was released by Wichita police at Missouri officials' instruction after a telegraphed order tied to an alleged assault. Kilby had been held on a Missouri warrant. Prosecutors said the felony warrant against Kilby was dropped pending further investigation.
Kansas City bank officials disclosed the Tuesday heist at the Twin Cities State Bank on 45th and State Line caused a total loss of 12 100 with an initial estimate of 7 000. Police hunted two armed men and their driver who fled two minutes before an officer arrived.
OsKaloosa reports Miss Naomi Johnson came back to Manhattan Monday after spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs H L Johnson and her sister Mrs Don Robbins and family. Locker Bentley of Ann Arbor Michigan visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Bentley before flying to Atohi.
Fragmented notes list attendees and activities: Miss Kathleen Hinshaw announced talent show programs, Old Settlers Week included pet parade and dances, and attendees from Kansas City to Topeka visited relatives. Multiple names and places appear, including West Cort, Ann Arbor, Topeka, Lawrence, and Ottawa, with various family and social engagements noted.
In a brief report, test holes were drilled near the Well Drilling site at the Sanosay Plaza area. Researchers recorded initial readings and noted the presence of subsurface formations suitable for further exploration. Local crews will continue exploratory work in the area.
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