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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
4
Paris Premier Felix Gaillard secured his fifth confidence vote on a special economic powers bill by 222 to 185 as Communist and Poujadist opposition grew. Uncertainty lingered as Socialist ministers threatened resignations over financial measures amid a tense parliamentary scene.
A seven member committee was named to plan the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce Bosses Night banquet on January 24 in the Eldridge Hotel Crystal Room. The event awards a Distinguished Service honor to a young Lawrence leader and recognizes a Jaycee member for club work. Dan Hay chairs the committee with Dick Loufek, Rick Huff, and Jim Shirley handling nominations and judging. Clinton Daniels Larry Hanna and Norman White oversee publicity and ticket sales.
Norman C. Ketring of 08 R St died Wednesday at Norris Rest Home. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev. Rudolph C. Tatsch. burial Memorial Park. He retired in 1946 after 40 years as a Frisco engineer-conductor. Survivors include wife Elizabeth E. Ketring. Mary Beasore, 83, died Wednesday. funeral Friday 2 p.m. Winchester Methodist Church. burial Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery. She was a lifelong Winchester resident, member of Winchester Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star. widowed of J K Beasore. Survived by daughters Myrtle Casebier and Blanche Lindsey, son Curtis Beasore, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Juanita Rothenberg, 73, died Wednesday in Oskaloosa. services 2 p.m. Saturday at Freeman Mortuary Kansas City. burial Forest Hill Cemetery. had lived in Kansas City 30 years, retired to Oskaloosa with sister Laura Gilbreath. Harold L. Slaughter, 65, Perry, died Tuesday night. funeral Friday 1:30 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. burial Memorial Park Cemetery. He was father of Lorene Decker and brother of L. A. Slaughter. served in World War I. member of Perry Christian Church and American Legion. Surviving: wife Edna M. Slaughter, three sons, a daughter Dorothea Kine, and brother L. C. Slaughter. Further notes mention Mary Winey and burial arrangements under Gueper-Warren Mortuary.
Ramon Butler, 23, told Judge Thomas L. Griffith Jr. he could not stop after driving 93 mph, claiming he had no brakes. Officers filed the reckless driving report after a chase about a mile long. The judge sentenced him five days in jail and a $50 fine.
The U N Assembly nears a home stretch with East West divisions sharpening on colonial issues and Middle East debates. A Dec 14 closing date is set though a final week may be needed as U S and Soviet exchanges intensify over Turkey Syria and disarmament. Arab delegates express frustration at unity pledges amid limited backing.
The first Israeli convoy in two weeks crossed Jordanian territory to Mt Scopus carrying 14 barrels of gasoline and supplies. The run resumed under a U N agreement with Dag Hammarskjold present, with Jordanian officers inspecting food gasoline and cargo. Police and civilian guards accompanied the convoy and meat and biscuit tins and police kit bags were opened for inspection.
Kansas University's 1957 freshman football numeral winners were announced today at a campus event. The list includes Edward Alberg Topeka Kansas City duo William Allen Jame Baker Raytown among many others with positions noted such as qb rb and g. Varsity lettermen were also named at the recent banquet.
John Arthur Meyer of 1221 Brooks Street was fined 135 and sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to driving under the influence reckless driving and driving with a headlight out. Judge Jack Maxwell suspended 35 of the fine and suspended the remaining jail time for payment of 100 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 30 denomination body with about 374 million members. He is a climber of 14 000 foot Colorado peaks and will lead officers for three years, succeeding Rev. Eugene Carson Blake.
Kenneth W. Workman 34, Farwell Construction Co. office manager, died of a heart attack at the Allen Field House entrance before a Kansas A Canisius game. Coroner cites heart illness. injury from a fall noted but not fatal. Survived by father Irvin, two sisters Lena Lindamood and Homer Halstead, four brothers, and other relatives.
Mrs Sue Secondino of New Goshen Indiana saw her champion steer Honeymoon sell for 20 a pound on CBS TV to Arthur Godfrey. The 19 year old smiled as the $30 bid was read and plans to use the prize for a farm in Indiana. The steer weighed about 1000 pounds at the scales marking a record sale for the International Livestock Exposition.
Eleven teachers and administrators from Douglas County joined the Curriculum Planning Conference in Ottawa. Attendees included county superintendent Emma Berg and officials Myrtle Lewis, Clarence Blackman, C A Gordon, and Harvey J. McArthur.
State Accident Records section lists traffic fatalities in Topeka with figures for past 24 hours and year to date for 1957 and prior year 1936. The notice notes unreported accidents and requests readers to send gifts with orders to support the newspaper.
President Howard A. Cowden of the Consumers Cooperative Assn. told 2,500 delegates that city residents misunderstand federal farm spending and fear cuts. He urged a federal farm cooperative board modeled on the Federal Reserve to promote rural cooperatives and achieve agricultural parity. Agricultural economist Gordon Nance warned fertilizer use could grow 2–3 times in the next decade due to high returns on low-yield land.
The Kansas University Endowment Association executive committee approved raises for two programs for the coming year. Watkins scholarships increased from 10 000 to 127 500 dollars, and Watkins summer scholarships for junior staff rose from six to eight with 800 dollar stipends each. Attendees included William Felsteiner of New York a former associate of the late Lee Jon E Summerfield now director of the Summerfield Foundation and board members Arthur Weaver Charles Holmes Irving Hill Dolph Simons Maurice Breidenthal Lloyd Ruppenthal Chancellor Murphy Irvin Youngberg Carl Lavery and Olin Petefish. The session was the regular bi monthly meeting of the executive committee.
Topeka Kansas revenue department asked to return 28888 dollars and 3 cents paid as compensating taxes by Massman and Patti firms of Kansas City for Sunflower Ordnance Plant contracts. They claim taxes on materials used in government work are unlawful. Two similar cases before Kansas Supreme Court involve Boeing Aircraft Wichita 164766 dollars and General Motors Kansas City 25446.53 dollars.
A union official claims the company kept the plant running with a staffing shortfall and insufficient supervision. He argues the operation is a hazard and asserts 200 workers are needed, while no negotiation date has been set to end the strike.
Lawrence report says Dick Harp will take a 10 man Kansas squad to Evanston to face Northwestern on Saturday and Milwaukee to meet Marquette on Monday. Read names include Wilt Chamberlain Monte Johnson Ron Laneski Bob Hickman and others. Col. Carl N. Smith visited KU ROTC and spoke with officers and cadets in Lawrence.
Five people, including Jeffrow Green, his wife, Leroy Spates, his wife, and their 6 month old son, were found dead from apparent asphyxiation in a Stamford, Connecticut tenement. A radio played and a bath was filled while an unvented gas heater exhausted oxygen during freezing weather. Green's 2-year-old brother survived and was hospitalized.
The Watumull Foundation of Honolulu donated 300 to the University of Kansas Library to expand its modern India books collection. Indian-born Rao aided selection. about 175 books were ordered for display across subjects including art archeology economics and politics. The foundation promotes cultural cooperation and supports scholarships and further grants.
In Sycamore Illinois the FBI joined a community wide hunt for Maria Ridolph a seven year old girl reported missing after an incident near her West Side home. Police say evidence points to possible kidnapping and sex crime.
The report recalls a 75 cent turkey banquet at the Eldridge Hotel and multiple meetings at local churches. It cites a 1951 historian praising membership benefits and listing figures like William Bradford, Roger Williams, Cotton Mather, John Harvard, Paul Revere, Wendell Phillips, and Calvin Coolidge, highlighting devotion to freedom, improvement, and consecration or God.
In Eudora and Topeka area towns a 15-year-old boy discharged a loaded .22 rifle while handling it. The bullet struck Mabel Green in the cheek as others were at Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred in the Route 4 area near Topeka. The sheriff's office reports the gun had been placed in a case a week earlier and was accidentally left loaded. The girl was hospitalized with injuries described as serious but not detailed.
In Pittsburgh a conference notes deeper divides within the agriculture bloc over farm programs. Farm bureaus and Grange leaders clash over price supports with Benson signaling no pullback while lawmakers push for more aid. The split stems from election pressures and past failed attempts to unite farm groups.
Firefighters gained partial control over a seven tank gasoline blaze at Ingram Oil and Refining in St Bernard Parish. One worker, William Welch, is missing and presumed dead as crews poured 18 000 gallons per hour of firefighting chemical onto flaming tanks. Damages are estimated at over a million dollars.
London reports Russia launched the 16,000 ton icebreaker Lenin in Leningrad, claiming it as the first atomic powered surface ship. The vessel will break six foot thick ice and run on minimal atomic fuel for months at sea, with the Nov 7 anniversary noted. The United States plans the 21,000 ton Savannah as its first atomic powered surface ship, due 1960.
Mr. and Mrs. Alberson Hunn announce a daughter born Wednesday at 1234 Almira Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nitcher of Williamstown welcome a son today. Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Johansen of 1331 Vt. St announce a daughter today.
J W Winfrey Topeka dairy association manager and officers will speak at the District 2 meeting December 12 at the 4 H Fairgrounds. The program begins at 1 a.m. with a get acquainted hour and dairy lunch. A reporter and motion pictures detailing the American Dairy Association will follow. Counties listed include Douglas Jefferson Leavenworth Wyandotte Johnson Franklin and Miami.
Sheriff Dale Chappell said his office will question prisoner Ross Thomas at the Nebraska State Prison Lincoln about break ins at local stores. Thomas’ Kansas Bureau of Investigation file notes he broke into a supermarket in Lawrence and other markets. Detective Dick Stanwix of Lawrence Police said four break ins at Edmonds Food Store 1903 Mass St may be cleared by a Thomas confession.
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