Peace Proposals Meet Sharp Clash In Labor Talks
In New York two top leaders, Charles Sligh Jr. of the National Association of Manufacturers and AFL-CIO head George Meany, clashed over politics and labor tactics. Sligh warned of a labor monopoly while Meany warned labor could form a third party if political influence is denied. They debated union rights, closed shops, and the livelihood of workers who refuse union membership.
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New York
Slich
George Means
Sligh
Meany
Parsons Warning On Christmas Mailings
Postmaster James Parsons warns parcels sent to out of state points may not arrive by Christmas. He notes parcel post is behind schedule and advises air parcel post for distant destinations and air mailing distant Christmas cards. He stresses proper return addresses and contents notice and suggests mailing windows times and porch light guidance for faster delivery.
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James Parsons
Parcel Post
Parsons
Air Parcel Post
Weaver in Hospital in Kansas City Checkup Tale
Arthur B. Weaver is listed in satisfactory condition at St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City where he has remained for a week for a physical checkup He expects to return home within a few days
Inventor Schwine’s Odd Line of Inventions on Display
A quirky note recalls Dr Schwine’s rare profitable venture and a $500 bus injury while taking a model to the Patent Office. The Schwine Eitenger Institute stores shelves of unsold items including False Moustache Wax Instant Cat Nip and Musical Iodine Decanters. A past attempt to advertise in Good Housekeeping failed when Sealer Approval was denied and copies were confiscated. Meeting notices.
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Dr. Schwine
Schwine-Eitenger Institute
Kitzenger
Turnpike HO Bids Advertised for New Wichita Building
The Kansas Turnpike Authority plans advertising in early January for bids to build a two story administration and maintenance complex near East Wichita. The $500000 project places the administration building south of the Turnpike with a paved lot and chain link fencing. The new HQ will coordinate tolls, auditing and communications for the 236 mile system from Kansas City to the Oklahoma border and staff will move from Topeka before the turnpike opens next October.
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Turnpike Administration
Kansas Turnpike Administration
Wichita
East
U. S. 54
Turnpike
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Authority
East Wichita
Webb Road
U.S. HM
Com‘munications
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Wellington
Topeka
Francesa Etscheid Deaths and Funeral Notices
Francesa Etscheid 67 of Route 2 died this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after two years of illness. Survived by sister Mrs Clell Doane and three brothers, funeral Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church with burial in Underwood Cemetery. Also listed Arthur Burdorff 84 and Friday, funeral Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home, and Miss Josephine Gilmore 88 of Eudora with arrangements to follow.
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Francesa Etscheid
Frances Brown Etscheid
Route 2
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Etscheid
Perry
Perry High School
Lawrence
Old Jenes Hospital
Albert Etscheid
Clell Doane
R. I. St
Truman G. Brown
Caldwell
William Brown
Bert Brown
Topeka
Trinity Episcopal Church
Robert C. Swift
Underwood Cemetery
Williamstown
Funk-Cooper-Warren
Arthur Burdorff
Route 1
Clara Burdorff
Ruth Burdorff
Henry Burdorff
Lebanon
Ind
Emporia
Winfred Burdorff
Augusta
Elmer Burdorff
Alton
Richard Burdorff
Olympia
Wash
Vida Burdo
Josephine Gilmore
Eudora
Eudora Road
Schubert Chapel
Mabel S. Gilmore
Kansas City
John Gilmore
Mabel Gilmore
Helen Stanko
San Marino
Calif
D. Wughes
William A. Wughes
Bartlesville
Okla
E. N. Walsh
Fort Worth
Tex
Ross M. Barton
Colorado Springs
Colo
Unique KU Vespers Tableau Marks 31st Annual Event
Kansas University hosts the 31st annual Christmas Vespers in Hoch Auditorium with a tableau free of people. The nativity tableau features a stained window like set by Robert Talleur, illuminated by lights as a mixed choir performs. Performances are at 3:20 and 7:30 p.m. with a 2:45 prelude by memorial bells and carols from the balcony. The program includes the University Symphony Orchestra and A Cappella Choir, plus three additional tableaux designed by faculty.
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Kansas University
Robert Talleur
Hoch Auditorium
Ronald Barnes
Edward Masters
Bob Green
Owight Burnham
Robert Ludlow
Snow Helps Set Large Lawrence Auto Crashes Reported
Robert L. Thrasher, 31, was injured and taken to hospital after a crash on Memorial Drive. Mrs O Conner treated for facial cuts and back bruise at Lawrence Memorial. Two cars totaled 500 in damage. Earlier, Fred Johnson and A M Hughes collided at 43rd and R I streets, injury to Mrs Alice Brockelsby, neck sprain, not hospitalized. Damage 150. Larry Dow Caine, 18, charged with reckless driving and leaving scene after hitting two parked cars on Memorial Drive. Bond set at 100, to appear in police court Tuesday.
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O'Conner
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Fred Johnson
Pa. St
A. M. Hughes
Mags. St
Larry Dow Caine
E. 15Th St
Memorial Drive
American Airlines Erroneous Thanksgiving Calendar Printed
New York dispatch reports American Airlines printed calendars for 1956 with Thanksgiving listed on November 29. The correct date is November 22, as Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday. Airline officials issued letters apologizing for the error and noting the adjustment.
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New York
Wall Street Journal
American Airlines
Roosevelt
Congress
Memorial Hospital Admits Numerous Local Residents
At Memorial Hospital admitted names include E J James and May Dimery, John Scott, Misa Coyne, Martha Thompson, William Underwood, Jo Lynn Hadley and baby, E R Scott and Eug Dora, Earl O'Brien and Baldwin family. A Christmas gift subscription to the Journal World accompanies each order with a gift card.
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E. J. James
N. 2Nd St
May Dimery
N. J. St. John
Scott
Tenn, St
Misa Katherine Coyne
Linwood
Martha Thompson
Wellsville
John Scott
William Shields
N. H. St
William Underwood
Orchard Lane
Jo Lynn
Baldwin
Route 3
City and Raffelock near terms on Toggery building dispute
Lawrence city officials plan to meet with Sam Raffelock owner of Brown's Toggery building at 830 Mass to work out terms after wrecking crew exposed a shared stairway line. The City Commission authorized the manager to negotiate while considering a long term lease with the Kansas Board of Regents to develop nearby airport property. Fire chief warns of tree fire risk and sprays offered by nurseries to treat Christmas trees. Life magazine profiles Rev. Robert A. Edgar pastor of Glenview Community Church born in Lawrence with KU ties.
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Jim Wigglesworth
Sam Raffelock
Mass
Patee, Theater
Pater Building
Raffelock
Wigglesworth
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Ben King
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Kansas Board of Regents
C of
Life
Glenview
Robert A. Edgar
Journal-World
Edgar
Nancy Drake
Carl Drake
Owen Edgar
Vents on Gas Appliances Big Topic of Discussion
Public meeting on proper venting of gas appliances to be held 7:30 to 9:30 p m Monday in the Grill Room at the Eldridge Hotel. Sponsored by Kansas Public Service Co and local education bodies with Norman Partridge leading the discussion. Illustrations and a Q A session will follow. Target audience includes those installing maintaining and operating gas appliances.
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Eldridge Hotel
Kansas Public Service Co
Adult Education Department
Board of Education
Kansas Department of Vocational Education
Norman Partridge
Science Camp Plan To Help Cut Costs
A scholarship program will aid high school science students attending the first annual Science and Mathematics Camp at Kansas University from June 18 to 29. Scholarships of varying amounts will offset the $90 fee. Selection will consider science interest, teachers’ recommendations, and science grades. Up to 80 students will be admitted to prevent laboratory overload. The two week program features lectures, labs, and field trips across anatomy to zoology, with access to research labs and scientists. A staff of at least six faculty will run the camp, which is affiliated with the Midwestern Music and Art Camp and will place students with University dormitories and other activities on campus.
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Ait
Kansas University
Russell Mills
K. VU
Frat Plans Christmas Party for Underprivileged Kids
Tau Kappa Epsilon at Kansas University will entertain 43 underprivileged children from Lawrence at its second annual Christmas party from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday December 17 at the chapter house. If weather permits, children will be picked up by the Lawrence Fire Department reserve pumper truck. They will decorate a tree, watch films and a magic show, and receive presents with refreshments served. Last year the program brought 25 children from a Kansas City orphanage to Lawrence for the event. Bill Crow of Logan, president, is organizing it.
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Tau Kappa Epsilon
Kansas University
Lawrence
Kansas City
Bill Crow
Logan
Picture editor named at University Kansan
John P. Stephens, a KU junior in the School of Journalism, has been named picture editor of the University Daily Kansan. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers sent during illness and after the death of Mrs. Laurene Rush, from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Daniel.
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John P. Stephens
Kansas University
Kansan
K. U
Laurene Rush
Tom Thornton
Oliver Daniel
Court Test Starts Over Trading Stamps In Topeka
Atty Gen Harold Fatzer files in district court to test Kroger trading stamp plan legality claiming it harms the public and invites unfair competition. A temporary restraining order bars the plan pending ruling under 1917 Kansas statutes licensing firms issuing stamps.
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Topekaw—Atty
Harold R. Fatzer
Kroger Co
Fatzer
Kansas
William Cole
Kroger
Topeka Oulet
Roy Bulkley
Cole
Wayne Allphine Jr
Lawrence Kroger
Shawnee County
Topeka Kroger
Fractional Decrease in Foreign Aid Request
The Eisenhower administration plans requesting 2.67 billion dollars in foreign aid for next year a fractional drop from this year. The Budget Bureau approved the figure after a month of talks with agencies with a possible presidential tweak unlikely. For the current fiscal year ending June 30 Congress appropriated 2.703 billion for military economic and technical aid to about 40 nations.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Budget Bureau
Annual U N Conference at Kansas University
The eighth annual United Nations Conference is set for January 9 and 10 at Kansas University. Topics include possible charter revision, peaceful atomic energy uses, arms race control, and progress in education and culture.
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U. N
United Nations
Kansas University
Memorial Agency Meets On Kansas Campus Today
The World War I Memorial Corporation board met at Kansas University to revise by laws and review the Memorial Union operations report by Frank Burge. About 19 persons attended as the union and Memorial Stadium remain under their charge with officers Clarice Munns, Laurence Woodruff, Conrad Axe, Karl Klooz, and Fred Ellsworth serving in president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer, and secretary roles.
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School of Business
Karl Klooz
Fred Ellsworth
Alumni Association
Centron opens new studio quarters for public tour
The Centron Corporation motion picture and sound studio invites the public to an open house at Ninth Street and Avalon Road from 2 to 5 30 p m on Sunday. Organization members will be on hand to guide visitors and display the new quarters in operation since early fall.
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Centron Corporation
Motion Picture and Sound Studiog
Ninth Street
Avalon Road
Market News Local News on Wheat Barley and Poultry Prices
Market listing shows wheat at 1.90, barley 0.95, corn 0.41 and 0.20, mile 1.70, soybeans 1.95. Poultry rates include hens under 44 percent, cocks 6, eggs standards and grades A B C with current receipts noted. butterfat 0.55 to 0.58. Produce section lists eggs by grade with current receipts and varying weights.
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Kansas City
Kansas City cattle and hog markets steady or variable
Lawrence residents solve Christmas gift problem by sending subscriptions to the Journal-World. A gift card accompanies each order. Market notes from K C Livestock show steady or mixed trends across cattle veal and stock categories with under 1,100 lb steers mostly steady and hogs 25-35 higher for smaller barrows and gilts. Lamb prices show 50 lower on woolly lambs with prime levels listed. utility and commercial cows steady to 25 lower.
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K. C
Kansas City
USDA
Lawrence
The
Journal-World
Adv
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