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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1957

Page

2

Union Urges Study of Reuther's Plan

Detroit Walter Reuther head of the United Auto Workers demands a price cut plan be studied by the White House. He wants an immediate and sympathetic reply as the UAW pushes for a 1958 car price reduction of about 100 dollars while offering to adjust contract demands in next year’s negotiations. The Big Three oppose the proposal with Ford citing inflation rhetoric and GM and Chrysler confirming their resistance. The White House says it cannot comment on specific proposals but views the union stance as a hopeful sign for civic responsibility in labor talks.

Detroit Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Union White House Reuther Washington James C. Hagerty Gabriel Hauge Eisenhower Hauge UAW Henry Ford TH Ford Motor Co General Motors Chrysler

K U Professor Elected Secretary Treasurer at Boston Meeting

Elmer F Beth of Kansas University journalism is named secretary treasurer of the American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism at the annual Boston meeting. Dean Earl English of Missouri University and Dr Ralph Nafziger of Wisconsin University were elected vice president and president respectively.

Elmer F. Beth Kansas University American Association of Schools Boston Earl ‘English Missouri University Journalism School Ralph O. Nafziger Wisconsin University Journalism School

Deaths and Funerals in Area Obituaries

Obituaries report E S Dick Farris 63 of near Winchester died at home with funeral at E U B Church McLouth burial there survived by wife Willa son Eldon Winchester daughter Mrs seen Linke Rosemead Lews Weinberg 395 professor at Wisconsin University former Oskaloosa resident died in Madison survivors include wife Joan two daughters Robin and Sally parents sister and brother all in Iowa Kansas Missouri Indiana and Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements set for Oskaloosa and Winchester communities. Also Barrels sin cheats Fred W Shipley 72 of 1319 Tenn St died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital survived by wife Dessa son George Holyrood titles funeral in Holyrood Cooper Warren Mortuary in charge. Robert L Thompson 73 Winchester died Monday burial at Winchester McLouth cemetery survived by wife D D Young son H D Thompson and one or two grandchildren. Margaret Ellen Burton 83 Lawrence died Thursday night widow of D L Burton born in Indiana funeral Monday Rumsey Funeral Home Oak Hill Cemetery survivors include sister Mary Martin and several nieces and nephews.

E. S Dick) Farris Winchester E.U.B McLouth Heas Willa Eldon Farris Seen. Linke Rosemead Alt Joan Robin Weinberg Sally Weinberg Oskaloosa Ben Weinberg Verrell Garren Edward Weinberg Topeka Methodist Clrch Fred W. Shipley Tenn Lawrence Memorial Hospital Shipley Lawrence Holyrood Kas Cooper-Warren Dessa Shipley George Robert L. Thompson Winchester Methodist Church McLouth Cemetery Thompson D. D. Young H. D. Thompson Wichita D. L. Burton Margaret Ellen Burton Ky, St Boone County Ind Rumsey Funeral Home Albert G. Farker II Oak Hill Cemetery Mary Martin 15Th St

Nashville school targeted by pro segregationists rally

In Nashville Tennessee pro segregationists rallied on the campus of a previously all white school last night urging white students to boycott. Speakers included Rev Fred Stroud linked to John Kasper and E Dollar head of the Davidson County KKK chapter. They urged white parents to keep children from the first grade class actions under a court approved desegregation plan with classes set to begin September 9.

Nashville Tenn Fred Stroud John Kasper E. §. Dollar Davidson County Ku Klux Klan

Kansas University Opens 92nd Academic Year

Kansas University will start its 92nd year on Monday September 16 with over 9000 students expected at Lawrence and the Medical Center. Enrollment and registration run September 12 14 with orientation beginning September 8 including convocation and family reception. Chancellor Murphy will lead the opening services in Hoch Auditorium followed by the traditions ceremony and induction procession to Memorial Stadium.

Kansas University K.U Lawrence Medical Center Kansas City Franklin D. Murphy Hoch Auditorium Hoch Memorial Stadium

Youths Stab Men In Two Separate Cases

A 14 year old boy fatally stabbed the father of a schoolmate, Clyde Walker, 14, of Flowerfield, after attending a party with the victim’s daughter Consuella, 13, in Lombard. Police say the incident occurred early this morning. State’s Attorney William Guild identified the victim Pasquale Arthur Capitanelli, 36, assistant administrator at Presbyterian Hospital. In Detroit, a 16 year old, Hugh McCallum, stabbed his father with a steel tipped hunting arrow during a domestic dispute. the father John, 39, was hospitalized with a serious wound and the boy was taken into juvenile authorities. The mother Nancy, 31, was too upset to comment.

Walker Consuella Sacred Heart School Lombard Detroit Robert Lottke Hugh McCallum John Slattke

Missouri recruit Portrays Kansas State Interest in Scholarship

The article recounts basketball recruit Richardson and his high school coach reacting to interest from Kansas State. Assistant Coach Sol Kampf visited. Richardson applied for a Kansas State scholarship. A K State coach offered a train trip, but Richardson cited practice and postponed. The coach asserts no rule violations and claims to prioritize the athlete.

Mertes Richardson Sol Kampf Kansas State Yord George Brooks Douglass High School Columbia Manhattan Laramer University’ of Missouri

Pinball Machines Raid Sparks Comment on Revenue and Confiscation

The front page continues the report on pinball payoff legality. The state cannot confiscate machines after payments are made. Operators offered "no comment" about daily nickel throughput and whether winnings are paid. One operator noted it pays and attracts customers, as the state raid followed citizen complaints.

Memorial Hospital Admits and Births Reported

Admitted at Memorial Hospital are Norma Ambler Veda Dunbar Fred Gantz James Drury Leslie Coulter Betty Easley William Hugh es Hermia Kaplan Catherine Jehle Adrea Sperry Lillian Crump Betty Smart and baby girl Marjorie Gilli han Barbara Edmondson and baby boy Patricia Wilkerson baby born to William Godfrey Donald McCoy Richard Folks Marvin Easley plus multiple discharge notes. Birth announcements include a son for William and Isathe Godfrey a son for Donald McCoy a son for Richard Folks and a daughter for Marvin Easley all reported Thursday or today.

Norma Ambler N. J. St Veda Dunbar Fred Gantz Williamstown James Drury Leslie Coulter Linwood Betty Easley Tonganoxe William Hughes Hermia Kaplan Tenn Catherine Jehle Mission Adrea Sperry Route 1 Lillian Crump Eudora Betty Smart Lincoln Marjorie Gillihan Kansas St Barbara Edmondson Patricia Wilkerson Oskaloosa Marilyn Ice Cadet Ave Betty Brokaw Barker Ave William Godfrey Isathe Donald McCoy S. St Richard Folks Eufora Marvin Easley Tonganoxie

Why No Cut Continued From Page One

The piece discusses city growth taxes and expansion costs, contrasting supporters and opponents. It notes Kansas cities envy Lawrence's growth and asks if the program could become a white elephant if expansion slows. Linh Pe shag comments on pipeta life and long-term repayment of costs despite growth fluctuations.

Kansas Lawrence Linh Peshag Cpat

Enrollment at Lecompton schools tops 172 students

Officials reported 172 pupils enrolled in Lecompton, with 80 in the high school and 92 in the grade school. Classes are set to begin Tuesday.

Lecompton

Armory names debated as Lawrence plans honor roll

The Armory committee meets tonight to select a name for the proposed Army Reserve armory in Lawrence. The Lawrence Historical Society invited input and seven names have been proposed, highlighting Gen Sam Walker Gen James H Lane Judge John P Usher and others with deep Civil War and Free State ties.

Army Reserve The Lawrence Historical Society Lawrence Journal-World Sam Walker Black Hill Powder River Kansas James H. Lane Govcron U.S Indiana John P. Usher Lincoln Beta Theta Pt House Union Pacific Railroad

Eisenhowers Escort First Lady From Walter Reed Hospital

Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower left Walter Reed Army Hospital today after a hysterectomy. She said she felt pretty good. President Eisenhower drove to the medical center to fetch her two days after admission for the uterus removal operation.

Sieen Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower

Card of Thanks for Flowers and Cards

We express thanks to friends for cards and flowers during our bereavement. They were greatly appreciated by Mrs. Chester Wible and Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Andrew.

Chester Wible Russell Donald Andrew

Lawrence area notes on KUFF games and city growth

A Lawrence update covers KUFF football plans for four KU games this fall including Oregon State and Kansas State matchups, with tickets selling at area schools and the Recreation Commission. Officials from Lawrence attend a League of Kansas Municipalities convention, and signs reflect Lawrence’s westward growth since the Sixth Street project. A Kool-Aid stand by four youngsters raised 1.17 for the Red Cross disaster fund, donated by Mayor John Weatherwax.

Kuffs Kansas University Wayne Bly K.U. Athletic Department Oregon Iowa Kansas State Oklahoma Recreation Commission Bly Lawrence League of Kansas Municipalities Wichita John Crown League Kansas Harold Horn Kansas Association of City Managers Red Cross Disaster Fund Steve David Joy Scott Weatherwax John Weatherwax Red Cross

Water and gas bills lumped in tax collection talk

Sidney Rush city director of finance says water and gas bills are in the same category and refuses payment on a $54.55 bill. In Topeka Donald LeRoy Murphy is fined $300 for speeding with $10 suspended on six months probation. Hardy Allen pays $100 for no driver’s license with fine suspended after purchasing a license.

Charlottesville Wah Sidney Rush Topekan Donald LeRoy Murphy Topeike Hardy Allen del. St

Boldest thieves reported as 1200 pound furnace theft

Halifax police report a long string of heavy loot thefts with the 1200 pound furnace stolen from a North Street home. The furnace was missing when the owner checked after delivery three weeks earlier.

Halifax North Street

FBI Protection Bill Passes House For Defender Rights

The House approved a compromise FBI files protection bill 315 to 4, sending it to President Eisenhower. The Senate backed it 74 to 2 after midnight, with opposition from Sen. Langer and Sen. Batauver. The measure aims to balance defense access to Jencks material with safeguards for witnesses, following the Supreme Court Jencks decision. Clinton Jencks, a former UNICH official, had challenged government reports about a witness. The ruling ordered a new trial for Jencks on related perjury claims.

Washington House FBI Eisenhower Justice Department Senate O'Mahoney D-Wye Rep. Celler D-Ny Keating R-Ny Supreme Court Jencks

International Fair Saturday at Camp Kansas University

Fifty two students from different countries will present an International Fair at 8 p.m. Saturday in the basement of Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall at Kansas University. Guests include host families from Sabetha and Kansas City. The program features songs dances and comedy sketches with booths of national costumes and crafts. Special prizes will honor best decorated booth and most interesting exhibit.

Kansas University Hiroichi Ohira Akira Komai Ohira Komai Gem Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall Purdue University K. U Michigan University Gertrude Sellards Pearson K.U U.S Sabetha Kansas City

Farm Bureau to Discuss Federal State Rulings

Douglas County Farm Bureau members meet at 8 pm Tuesday in Buildings No 2 at the 4 H grounds to discuss federal and state farm legislation. Open to the public with visitors welcome, president Lawrence Leonhard says. Each group holds annual meetings to gauge grass roots sentiment before a final state vote by its delegates.

Douglas ‘County Farm Bureau Lawrence Leonhard Farm Bureau

Local Man Arrested After Speedy Chase

John 8 Garrett, 30, of 918 Pa St, was arrested after a high speed chase through East Lawrence. Undersheriff Ben Way and Deputy Sheriff Ben Bowen fired at the fleeing car, hitting it twice and the right rear tire once. Hughes, 35, of 1013 Del St, was wounded in a stabbing at Te Pee Junction, hospitalized in fair condition. Garrett, held in county jail, faces assault with deadly weapon and concealed weapon charges.

John 8. Garrett Pa. St 11Th Sts East Lawrence Ben Way Ben Bowen Garrett Te-Pee Junction William E. Hughes Way E. 15Th

Dance Permit Request Under New City Regulations

An application for a city dancing license was filed today by Borgen, owner of Dine-A-Mite at 23rd and La. Sts. This marks the second application under the new rules replacing the former ban on beer sales and dancing. The earlier request came from Steble, 1401 W 7th St.

Borgen 23Rd and la. Sts 7Th St

Third Kansas federal district judge approved by Senate

Senator Andrew Schoeppel announced that the Senate passed a bill creating a third federal district judge for Kansas. The measure goes to the House for action when Congress reconvenes next January.

Topeka Andrew Schoeppel Khs Washington Senate Kansas House Congress

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Union Farris Louly Weinberg Lews Weinberg School of Art Wisconsin University Roday Madison Mis C. M. Franklin Chris Little Pomona Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Chris Wirephowa Memorial Hospital Mamie Douglas County State Bank the Bank of Friendly Service Mass F.D.I.C KTA West Seventh Street Florida Sixth Street Seventh Ore Caree Ass Achusette J Georgia Belle Rich's Orchard Walnut St. Joseph, Me Speedy Chase
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