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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1958
Page
4
A reader asks about adoption with her husband, who opposes it after cost and health concerns. Ann encourages open views from adoptees. Other letters seek relationship guidance, suspected drug use, and a moral puzzle about returning a found antique.
Mr and Mrs Blaine Rattles celebrated fifty years of marriage at their Linwood home on Sunday August 10. Numerous relatives and friends attended from across Missouri and Kansas including children Ray and Mae Rattles Coffee Gus Hodges and many others while grandchildren Ruth Judy Coffee and Ruth Ann Brunei helped with the guest book. A church gathering and after noon cake and punch followed the program with recreation notes and upcoming events at the Merry Makers Club and local Hall.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor files a five million dollar damage suit in federal court claiming negligence by three corporations in the plane crash that killed her husband actor Mike Todd, art writer Art Cohn’s widow joins for 1.25 million, plane The Liz crashed near Grants New Mexico on March 22, CAB report cites possible engine failure and inability to fly at 13 000 feet with one engine inoperative.
Joplin authorities accuse Charles and Earline Withers of luring teen girls to pose for lewd photographs at their motel. Earline Withers, 31, was arrested and freed on bond. Charles is a fugitive. Four victims, aged 14 to 16, are said to be involved. Preliminary hearing slated for next Wednesday. The couple reside near Carthage and are parents to two young daughters.
A peaceful two day sitdown by 365 African American youths at Katz drugstore ended with service at the fountain, breaking a city barrier as Negro patrons were previously barred from restaurants and fountains. NAACP Youth Council leader Clara Luper predicts further challenges to gain equal access in other businesses soon.
EAST ST LOUIS ILL Signs posted at three entrances to East St Louis City Hall declare the building unsafe City Building Commissioner Robert Keeley says the roof and third floor may collapse and water and termite damage threaten the basement walls The 60 year old building leaks and has critical plumbing electrical and boiler problems Keeley hopes it will last until Feb 1 when the city moves to a remodeled building
American Bus Lines submitted a profit sharing plan to striking drivers and mechanics. The plan offers 25 percent of the company net income and renews the old contract. The strike, begun July 1 by the IASE and Motor Beach Employees, halted operations across 28 states from New York to California. Negotiations stalled until renewed this week with a proposed extension through 1961, excluding cost of living and incentive provisions.
An unclear notice describes an offer asking union presidents to vote on returning the work of three divisions to their jobs. The deadline to accept the offer is set for August 25 with a follow up on September 3.
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