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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

6

Docking Proposes Higher State Hospital Funding

Governor George Docking opened budget hearings on Kansas state hospitals urging careful funding. He pressed for "the most for the money" and noted taxes may rise to support a larger mental health program. Lawmakers plan a second conference on hospital building and statewide tax levies.

Topeka George Docking Kansas State Hoenitals Docking George W. Jackson Robert Anderson J R Otrawar House Ways and Means Committee Anderson

Earl's Pearls and Nightlife Jokes From the Bowery

A collage of fragmented notes and lines about Earl Nilson, rehearsals in Bear's living room, Bowery life shifting uptown after a bright day, prank calls to Wagner names, NBC's Steve Allen versus Ed Sullivan, Jane Morgan's travels and views, Creighton Miller in Toots Shor's, cafe schemes with violinists, and Monty Woolley descriptions, closing with a quip about jaywalking and cigaret culture.

NBC Steve Allen Ed Sullivan Steve Jane Morgan South Ameria

Hall Urges State to Aid Coffeyville Bowl Trip

Gov. Fred Hall urged Kansans to contribute to the Coffeyville Junior College bowl trip to Los Angeles for the December 7 13 game. He supports raising 5 000 for the band and pep club through the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce.

Hall State Coffeyville PEKA Fred Hall Coffeyville Junior College National Junior College Athletic Assn Los Angeles Calleie Wests Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce Coffeyville College Bowl Chamber ‘of Comerce

Hungry Toddler Nearly Frees Dad From Jury Duty

In Louisville Kentucky a 14 month old son chewed the corner from his father's jury duty summons causing confusion. Judge Frank A. Rooke called William S. Pickett Jr. for grand jury service to fill a twelve member panel after only eleven reported. Pickett remained on standby.

Louisville William S. Pickett Jr Frank A. Rooke Pickett

Fire Eater In Britain Poses A Hot Problem

London reports a Ministry of Fuel and Power quandary over Miss Priscilla Birt an 18 year old fire eater from Duffy s Circus who uses petrol for performances and seeks a gasoline ration for food rather than transport as fuel supplies dwindle after the Suez disruption Britain to begin motor fuel rations on December 17 and Miss Birt explains she needs petrol to feed her act not for travel

London Ministry of Fuel and Power Priscilla Birt Suez Canal Britain Miss Birt Zahrat the Fire Ter Dufy Circus

Career Claimed by Fire Statement

A fragment notes a career ending in smoke as the matter was sent to the ministry for action. The terse line suggests official review or intervention pending further steps. No other context is provided.

Ministry For Action

Public Health Service visit to KU Pharmacy School planned

A three member committee from the United States Public Health Service will visit Kansas University Pharmacy School Saturday to inspect pharmacological facilities and discuss proposed research with Dr Duane G Wenzel. The visitors are Dr Ko WK Chen director of pharmacological research Eli Lilly Laboratories Indianapolis Dr Stewart G Wolf Jr head of medicine Oklahoma University School of Medicine Oklahoma City and Dr J Palmer.

United States Publie Health Service Kansas University Pharmacy School Duane G Wenzel Ko WK Chen Eli Lilly Laboratories Indianapoli Ind Stewart G. Wolf Jr Department of Medicine Oklahoma University School of Medicine Oklahoma City J. Palmer

Saunders Named NIH Pharmacology Executive Secretary

Saunders, executive secretary for pharmacology and experimental therapeutics study section at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., is noted in the agency roster.

Saunders National Institute of Health Bethesda

Douglas County CPA Plans Annual Meeting and Oyster Supper

The Douglas County CPA announces its annual meeting and oyster supper to be held Thursday at the Midland CPA Hall. The event brings together four Douglas County lodges with county president Samy Ferguson presiding.

Douglas County -Cpa Midland Cpa Douglas County Samy Ferguson Sand

Fire devastates Rangoon quarter leaving 1820 homeless

A blaze in a poor quarter of Rangoon Burma last night rendered 1,820 families homeless. Authorities reported no deaths or serious injuries. The disaster highlights housing vulnerability in the city as emergency services respond.

Rangoon Burma UPA

Oak Park Names Detroit Suburb City Manager

Vergel C Knowles age 45 was appointed city manager of Oak Park Michigan a Detroit suburb. The post pays over 11000 dollars annually and reflects his prior roles as city manager in Holton Kansas and Sidney Nebraska. The text notes a prediction that U S water use will double in 25 years.

Detroit Vergel C. Knowles Patesons Kas Oak Park Knowles Holton Sidney Neb United States

Biting Remarks Must Stop in Dental Dispute

Bell Dental Laboratories seeks 315000 damages and a temporary injunction against P K Lee of San Jacinto Texas for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the firm claiming his teeth do not fit. The case centers on complaints about dental work and alleged defaming statements.

Houston, Tex Bell Dental Laboratories, Inc P. Kk Lee San Jacinto Tex

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