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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

3

Waters Hall Fire Devastates Kansas State Structure

A major fire at Kansas State University gutted Waters Hall, a five story building housing labs and offices. Damage runs into millions as students and staff evacuate. President Dr. Weber returns from Des Moines to assess contingency plans and federal aid options. Fire origin under investigation as officials coordinate with Gore and Docking on enforcement and rebuilding steps.

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Girard Trial Opens With Yank Denying He Enticed Woman

William Girard, an Army specialist from Ottawa, United States, denied charges that he lured a scavenger to her death at a firing range in Japan. Prosecution alleged he fired at four others before an empty cartridge, killing Mrs. Naka Sakai. The trial opened in Dustier Court and was adjourned to Sept. 6 with proceedings to resume at the Sogemahara range.

Mambashe Japan William Girard Ottawa Sakars Lisuru Hayashi Girard United States U.S. Supreme Court Soemagahara

Sister deaths cast town into mourning in Wisconsin

BosCobel Wisconsin residents mourn the deaths of three sisters Narex Ruthie and Theresa whose bodies were found in a pit near a quarry. Dixon Seares, 35, husband of one sister, is a person of interest as investigators piece together the disappearance of the children and possible foul play.

Boscobel Wis Jobo Gaarnees Insavis Wernesdas Narex Ruthie Theresa Dixon Seares Godamteers Counteyside Samtvare Turner Aero Clarissy Defoe Earth Alote

Turtle Keeper Plans Move Against Zoning Ban

Veronica Vladimiroff of Miami plans a move against a zoning department order to remove 350 turtles from her property. She argues the pets are harmless and controlled, noting they do not bite or wander. Vladimiroff collected signatures from neighbors stating the turtles are not objectionable and says she cannot abandon animals that she has cared for.

Miamt Fla. Pe Zonihe Department Veronica Vladimiroff

TV Jurors Problem In U S Panel Addresses Dramatic TV Influence

National Association of County and Prosecuting Attorneys convenes a panel to discuss how jurors misjudge trials due to TV dramatizations. Frank Mass from Salt Lake City notes many jurors expect prosecutors to perform like on screen and fear last minute gimmicks.

San Francisco Atoreys Assa Oof County Frank FE Mass Salt Lake City Ths Quebec

Practical Joke Ends in Fatal Shooting near Cofeysville

A youth dies from a shotgun blast during a cruel prank near Cofeysville. Levy and three others allegedly organized the scheme, with a member pretending to be the farmer. Levy pleaded innocent and posted bond after charges were filed Saturday by the Joemy County board. The plan involved a farm call and a staged confrontation resulting in the fatal injury.

Cofeysiile Ranslerein Levy Apl Sam

Mrs Carroll to Celebrate 30 Years in Phone Work

Mrs Carroll marked thirty years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co in town, starting as a clerk and advancing through several roles. The long service spans multiple departments and she plans to retire to a home on Ark Street, near 38.

Mrs. Carroll Towns Ave Qebrees Carroll Southwestern Bell ‘Telephone Co Corm Pais Sears Conmrmany Tob

Nehru denies charge of foreign air bases in Pakistan

Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament there are no foreign air bases at Karachi nor Russian or other planes there. He noted only aircraft linked to Soviet Premier Balzanin and allied hosts Tshrusheles were present in Pakistan, rebutting the charge amid tense regional claims.

NEW Delue A Nehra Inday

Two State Officials Survey Forest Fire Damage at Manhattan Hall

Two state officials toured the fire damaged Manhattan Hall area assessing blast and smoke destruction. The blaze, reportedly started by a forest fire, caused ceiling and wall damage with signs toppled and debris strewn across the hall. Investigators planned further review and listed rapid containment efforts ongoing at the site.

Manhattan Hall

Unclear Note on Siberian Harvest and Crops

The readable fragments discuss crops and farming pace in Siberia with mentions of speedups and possible harvest notes. Entities and specifics are sparse, no clear dates or organizations are legible. The text lacks coherent context to form a complete event or report.

Kansas Trapeic De Vehs Topilen Fatalities Report

A garbled Kansas traffic report lists fatalities to date with partial figures and scattered dates from an 1856 record, noting a specific accident sequence and a summary of rising casualties. The fragmentary item references a state archive series and peried entries, but exact numbers and names are unreadable.

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Two Lieutenants Safe After Jet Bailout

Two U S Air Force lieutenants survived a bail- out from a jet after its attempt failed near Andrews Field. Officials say the T-33 trainer encountered a malfunction before crash landing in Grennville Massachusetts. The incident prompted a cautionary note on atmospheric pressure effects and survival odds for aircrew.

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