This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
2
Paris reports Premier Felix Gaillard secured a fifth confidence vote on the special economic powers bill with 222185 in unofficial second reading figures. Communists and Poujadists opposed the government as Socialist ministers faced threats of resignation over broader financial measures.
A seven member committee was named to plan the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce Boases Night banquet set for January 24 in the Eldridge Hotel Crystal Room. The group will select the Distinguished Service award recipient and honor a Jaycee member. Don Haycox chairman with Dick Loulek Rick Huff and Jim Shirley handling nominations and judging. Clinton Danvils Larry Hanna and Norman White manage publicity and tickets.
Obituaries listed for Norman C. Ketring Elizabeth Kerring Mary Beasore Juanita Rothenberg Harold L Slaughter and Mary Winey with service times at Rumsey Freeman Penwell-Gabel and Oak Hill Cemeteries. Survivors include spouses children and grandchildren and note 40 years railroad service and World War I veteran status.
Los Angeles report shows Ramon Butler 23 charged with reckless driving after a police chase of about a mile. He claimed the car had no brakes and could not stop. Judge Thomas L. Griffith imposed five days and a $50 fine.
The United Nations Assembly heads into a closing stretch with sharper East West divisions over world issues. A Dec 14 closing date looms though talks may extend. Tense exchanges erupt between the United States and Russia over Turkey Syria tensions and disarmament plans.
The first Israeli convoy in two weeks crossed Jordanian territory to Mt Scopus carrying 14 barrels of gasoline and other supplies. U N observers and Jordanian officers checked cargo under Dag Hammarskjold mediation. Police and civilian caretakers conducted inspections at entry.
Kansas University announces the 1957 freshman football numeral winners. The long list names Edward Alberg Topeka Kansas City Mo James Baker Raytown Mo David Bright Greenville Pa Myron Bright Greenville Pa Jerry Brown Hutchinson Janes Broyles Evans ton Ill Reon Brunton Perry Richard Carlson Ellinwood Ralph Caster Raytown Mo Mike Cavanaugh McPherson Harry Craik Lawrence Joseph Doolittle Tarkansas Calif Dwight Fieckbohm Watertown SD James Goodrich Bedalia Mo Paul Grant McCune Richard Hall Gary Ind Roger Hi Augusta Harry Jolley Topeka Branley Kirshman Jefferson City Mo Terry Kiser Omaha Neb Joseph Lupo Edbrooks Norman Mall en Clay Center Larry Martin Wakefield Rudolph Mauser Worth Tex Ron Michaels Hiawatha Theodore Mikalinis Nantico Pa Philip Miller Wathena Stephen Newcomer Omaha Neb Allan Radke Hotsington Jim Ragan Lawrence James Sanders Kansas City James Scharts Ellinwood Doyle Bohick Lawrence Geoffrey werin Kanaas ity Mo Win Sprakelmeyer Ft Worth Tex James Bory Centraia Mo Jon Spurney Belleville William Tesque Chapman Charlie Thurnton Coffeyville Wm Tourtitlott Newton Bud Woolery Kansas City Donald Wrench Lawrence Wm r Arma Sam Zickefoone Rossville
John Arthur Meyer of 1221 Brooks Street was fined 135 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated reckless driving and driving with lights on. Judge Jack Maxwell suspended 35 dollars of the fine and suspended the 30 day jail sentence upon payment of 131 dollars.
The Rev. Dr. Edwin T. Dahlberg of St. Louis was elected president of the National Council of Churches, becoming the first Baptist to head the body. The group includes 30 Protestant and Orthodox denominations with about 37 million members. Dahlberg, 64, is known for mountain climbing and has led the American Baptist Convention in the past.
Kenneth W. Workman 34 of Topeka died of a heart attack at the Allen Field House entrance while en route to a Kansas Canisius game. Coroner Byron Walters ruled death a heart attack with head injury from a fall. Survived by father Irvin, two sisters Lena Lindamood and Homer Halstead, and four brothers all of Topeka.
Mrs. Sue Secondino's grand champion steer Honeymoon sold for a record 30 dollars per pound at the International Livestock Exposition. Auctioned to Arthur Godfrey with CBS televising, the 1800 pound steer brought an estimated 330000 for the prize animal.
Eleven teachers and administrators from Douglas County joined a Curriculum Planning Conference in Ottawa. The session is part of statewide Kansas Department of Public Instruction efforts for schools in the Kansas Program for Curriculum Planning. Attendees included Mrs. Gertie Wacker, Mrs. June Smith, Mrs. Josephine Drake, Mrs. Bernice Gottstein, Virginia Blackman, Katharine Kelley, Myrtle Lewis, Principal Harvey J. McArthur, Superintendent Clarence Blackman, Superintendent C. A. Gordon, and Emma Berg.
State Accident Records Section reports 1 traffic fatality in the past 24 hours and 18 to date in 1987 with 617 for the same period in 1956. The Journal-World notes a gift subscription appeal and home-delivery promotion.
President Howard A. Cowden of the Consumers Cooperative Assn cites city dwellers as key to farm woes. He predicts Congress will cut federal farm spending while boosting missile research funds. Cowden urges a federal farm cooperative board patterned after the Federal Reserve to foster rural coops and restore parity to agriculture. Agricultural economist Gordon Nance notes high returns from fertilizer and forecasts rapid fertilizer use growth.
The Kansas University Endowment Association executive committee authorized increases in two programs for the coming year. The Elizabeth M. Watkins scholarships rise from 10 000 to 12 500 dollars and the Watkins summer scholarships for junior staff increase from six to eight with 300 dollar stipends. Attending were William Felsteiner of New York former associate of the late Solon E Summerfield and current director of the Summerfield Foundation along with board members Arthur Weaver Charles Holmes Irving Hill Dolph Simons Maurice Breidenthal Lloyd Ruppenthal Chancellor Murphy and Irvin Youngberg. Carl Lavery and Olin Petefish also attended. It was the regular bi monthly executive session.
TOPEKA The Kansas Revenue Department is asked to return 28 888 03 paid as compensating taxes by Massman and Patti of Kansas City on materials used in Sunflower Ordnance Plant government contracts near De Soto. They argue the federal government cannot be taxed by the state. Two similar cases are before the Kansas Supreme Court, totaling 164 766 for Boeing Wichita and 25 446 53 for General Motors Kansas City. Revenue officials warn a ruling for taxpayers could cost the state hundreds of thousands in refunds or tax losses.
Union official Noell accuses the company of operating the plant shorthanded and creating hazards by relying on supervisors rather than skilled workers. He insists 200 staff are needed for safe operation and says the union is willing to negotiate in good faith, though no meeting date has been set.
Lawrence items report Kansas coach Dick Harp plans a 10 man squad for a weekend road swing. Kansas faces Northwestern in Evanston and Marquette in Milwaukee with players Monte Johnson Ron Loneski Wilt Chamberlain Bob Billings Bob Hickman John Cleland Al Donaghue Jim Hoffman Lynn Kindred Larry Kelley. Col. Carl N Smith of the U S Army visited the KU ROTC unit while Lt Col Smith inspected artillery batteries in Lawrence. Chuck Mather reportedly in Minneapolis pursuing a business venture with Wes Fesler. About 50 Douglas County civil defense personnel heard Warren Paramore outline state and national programs and local plans were discussed. State officials attend a Topeka meeting Friday called by Gov Docking.
Five people found dead in a Stamford tenement apartment from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Jeffron Green, his wife, Leroy Spates, his wife, and their six month old son Leroy lay in the rooms as a radio played and a bath filled with water. Wil liam Lee Green, brother of Jeffron, was hospitalized and improving. Police attributed deaths to oxygen depletion during a cold night with an unvented gas hot water heater.
Through two grants totaling 600 by the Watumull Foundation of Honolulu Kansas University’s Watson Library expands its Indian books collection. About 175 titles on art archeology economics literature sociology and politics will be displayed January 26 for Republic Day observance.
In Sycamore Illinois authorities expand the search for Maria Rilolph a seven year old girl who vanished while playing near her home. The FBI joined the investigation and police suspect kidnapping with possible sex crime links as volunteers and aircraft assist the manhunt.
A historical society narrative notes a 1951 view of membership benefits focusing on community ties and New England character. It cites figures like Bradford Williams Mather Harvard Revere Phillips and Coolidge as exemplars of devotion to freedom improvement and consecration.
The hospital listings show Curtis Garner and multiple residents admitted to Memorial Hospital at various addresses. Dismissed were Jolene Terrell and baby, and Eudora and Harry Hurlock. Births include a daughter for Alberson Hunn and a son for Gene Nitcher and a daughter for Stacy Johansen.
J. W. Winfrey and other Kansas Dairy Association officers will attend the District 2 meeting at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The event begins at 1 a.m. with a get acquainted hour and dairy lunch, followed by reports and motion pictures on the American Dairy Association. District 2 includes Douglas and neighboring Jefferson Leavenworth Wyandotte Johnson Franklin and Miami counties.
Washington reports a growing split within the farm bloc as major farm organizations and farm-state lawmakers fail to unite on new programs. Secretary Benson signals no backing for reducing government's role while elections loom, and tensions rise between the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Grange over price supports and export crop plans.
Firefighters and plant workers halted a massive blaze at the Ingram Oil and Refining plant in St Bernard Parish New Orleans area. Seven gasoline tanks burned with one worker missing and presumed dead, later identified as William Welch. Damage estimated at over one million dollars as crews sprayed glazing tanks with chemical fire suppressant.
London reports Russia launched the first atomic powered surface ship the 16 000 ton icebreaker Lenin sliding from the yard in Leningrad The ship will break ice over six feet thick use only a few grams of atomic fuel every 24 hours and stay at sea for months The United States has atomic powered submarines and plans a 1960 Savannah surface ship completion
Feb 13 1930 Topeka Kansas Janice Pendleton a 13 year old girl was fatally wounded when her 15 year old brother George discharged a loaded .22 rifle at their Pendleton home. The bullet struck Janice in the cheek and she died shortly after at a local hospital. The sheriff said the gun had been loaded for about a week and was left in an unlocked case.
Sheriff Dale Chappell said his office will question prisoner Ross Stanley Thomas at Nebraska State Prison Lincoln about break ins at local stores. Detective Dick Stanwix said four Lawrence area break ins at Edmonds Food Store may be cleared by his confession.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.