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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1956

Page

2

Conservatism Theme Guides KU Planning Conference

About 100 attendees at the Kansas University event questioned whether local cities are too conservative for welfare. Speakers urged planners to leverage federal funds for small towns and push industry to align with community well being, warning against subsidies and urging civic leadership.

Kansas Cities Kansas E. Gordon Ericksen K. U Kaw Valley Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Topeka Melvin R. Levin Mideat Research Institute Kansas City Levin Kansas State College

County 4-H Youth Leaders Named in Project Awards

County 4-H lists youth project leaders across categories such as Potatoes Donald Cha ney Lone Star Rabbits Billy Dean Hilbert Belvoir Beavers Sheep Larry Akin Meadowlark and more with honors for Wheat Donald Hoffsommer Stull Busy Beavers Beautification Dairy Garden Home Improvement Poultry and Soil and Water Conservation. Ronnie Hoover Marion Boosters coordinates field crops with Don Cronk as Marion Boosters partner.

Bob Altenbernd Four Leaf Gover Donald Chaney Lone Star Billy Dean Hilbert Belvoir Beavers Larry Akin Meadowlark Steven Robb Jayhawk Barbara Harris Donald Hoffsommer Stull Busy Beavers Jerry Tietjens Cottonwood Irene Sample Walter aBlley Palmyra Gene Ousdahl Marvin Pine Chuck Broadwell Teresa Ross Belleview Ronnie Hoover Marion Boosters Terry Tietjens Don Cronk

Mercy Flight Delivers Life Saving Drugs Across Ocean

A Chicago Tribune arranged mercy flight sent streptomycin and penicillin to the dying Mrs Marie Kot in Wadowice Poland. The 70 year old mother of Walter Kot faces a lung ailment and urgent medical need as a Trans World Airlines plane carries the drugs 5500 miles to reach her bedside tomorrow night.

Chicago Wadowice Foland Trans World Airlines Marie Kot The Chicago Tribune Walter Kot

Ike's 2 Week Rest Very Beneficial For Ike

President Eisenhower’s 2 week stay in Augusta described as very beneficial by Maj Gen Howard M. Snyder, with the president preparing to fly back to Washington after arriving November 26 for a vacation blended with work. Foreman George Long was treated for possible fractured ribs after slipping on an icy sidewalk in front of Robinson Gymnasium. X rays to determine extent of injuries.

Augusta Eisenhower Howard M. Snyder Washington Snyder White House James C. Hagerty Meenage Foreman George Long Painter Foreman Kansas University Buildings and Grounds Watkins Hospital Robinson Gymnasium

Nixon visits U N for meeting with Austrian envoy

Vice President Richard M. Nixon met Austria Ambassador Franz Matsch at the United Nations to discuss his planned on the spot survey of the Hungarian refugee situation in Austria. He praised Austria's work with refugees and thanked Dag Hammarskjold for his handling of global issues.

United Nations N.Y Richard M. Nixon Austria Franz Matsch Nixon Matsch Dag Hammarskjold

Subversives Probe Links to U.S. Deaths Across Decades

Los Angeles investigator Richard E. Combs links UCLA graduate student Sheldon Abrams death to a nationwide pattern of Communist intrigue. He cites five earlier cases from 1936 to 1948 including George Alberts, Juliet Stuart Poyntz, Laura Law, Gen. Walter G. Krivitsky, and Everett Hudson, arguing motives were to silence insiders.

Los Angeles UCLA Richard E. Combs California State Senate Committee On Un-American Activities Sheldon Abrams Combs George Alberts San Francisco Bay Juliet Stuart Poyntz New York Laura Law Aberdeen Wash Washington Walter G. Krivitsky Europe Washington, D.C Everett Hudson Stanford

Births And Admits At Memorial Hospital

At Memorial Hospital admitted and births reported with multiple names and addresses. Mrs Rosemary E Simpson and others listed among admissions. births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Glass and to Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Baker announced today.

Rosemary E. Simpson Barker Ave Esther Colburn Ky, St Bonnie Channel Almira Ave Maurus Winter I Ala Jeanette Glass R. 1. St Rita Baker Ohio St Mary Rockhold Baldwin Donna Sherman W. 9Th St Ann Pigg Mitchell Rd Ida Voorhes Blanche Fewell Mark Wray W. 20Th St Dorothy Mason Lincoln St Edwin Schrader E. 19Th St Joseph Roberts Hazel Roe Eudora William Glass Kenneth L. Baker

Postal rules on combined mail and extra charges

The notice explains that improperly combined mail with unpaid postage can be charged at higher rates. A 23 cent parcel containing a 2 cent letter would be taxed as first class for the full weight, with postage due collectible from sender or addressee. Stans urges readers to follow these rules for holiday mailings.

Stans

Coy Miller Guilty Of Grand Larceny In Arkansas District Court

A Fayetteville district court jury found Coy Miller guilty of grand larceny for stealing $45 worth of machinery tools and items from the Lee Robison farm on August 6. Miller filed a motion for a new trial, to be heard December 17, with a second jury version set for December 20, per Clerk Lucille Allison.

Coy Miller Fayetteville Ark Miller Frank Gray Lee Robison Route 4 Saarsion Lucille Allison

KU Organized Houses Plan Christmas Parties for Underprivileged

Kansas University organized houses prepare Christmas parties for underprivileged children in Lawrence with cooperation from welfare agencies and Salvation Army. Fraternities and sororities host 20 to 33 children each, featuring gifts, carols, and refreshments. Additional groups plan trays, carols, and hospital gifts for veterans and hospital patients.

Kansas Lawrence Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Delta Upsilon Fraternity Pi Beta Phi Sorority Delta Upsilon Pi Beta Phi Salvation Army Testa Tau Delta Fraternity Fanta Claus Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Delta Chi Fraternity K. U. Presbyterian State Hospital Topeka Presbyterian Presbyterian Student Center Panhellenic Council K. U

KU Fine Arts to present 32nd Christmas Vespers at KU Hoch Auditorium

Lawrence people report festive KU event with nearly 200 students in the A Cappella Choir Symphony Orchestra and ensembles in Hoch Auditorium at 3 30 and 7 30 p m Sunday. Also four nativity tableaux and visiting carolers at university homes. Ring around the sun noted amid fine snow. Budget hearings in Topeka to resume Friday.

Kansas University Fine Arts School Hoch K.U. A

KU budget hearing delayed as KU Medical Center debate grows

Gov Elect Docking and Regents plus Budget Committee held back the KU funding hearing due to extended debate over KU Medical Center needs. Dean Wescoe urged funds while Chancellor Murphy signals opposition to cuts. Lawrence United Fund nears goal with $45,166 raised of $1,300 needed, four days left. Donors include MacDonald Beverage Co and Lawrence Junior High student body.

George Docking Board of Regents State Budget Committee K. U Docking K. U. Medical Center W. Clark Wescoe Medical School Murphy Lawrence United Fund MacDonald Beverage Co Lawrence Junior High School

Atom Spy Files Appeal From 30 Year Pen Term

New York Morton Sobell appealing his 30 year sentence in Alcatraz after conviction in 1952 alongside Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Sobell alleges perjured testimony and has filed multiple appeals with the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Atom Spy Files New York Morton Sobell Alcatraz Sobell Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Russia U. S. Court of Appeals

Local Student Leads In KU Opera Hansel and Gretel

Lawrence KU student Merrilyn Coleman will sing Gretel in Hansel and Gretel at Fraser Theater. Carolyn Craft and Beverly Runkle share other roles while local students and a children’s chorus perform. The performance is open to the public.

Lawrence Kansas University Merrilyn Coleman Miss. St Hansel and Gretel P.m Fraser Theater Reinhold Schmidt Miss Coleman Gretel K.U Hansel Carolyn Craft Junction City Beverly Runkle Pittsburg Will Bruce Logan Bill Newton Kay Davis St. the Sandman Katherine Moon Mary Scott Carol Abel Stephanie Armstrong Diana Browning Wynne Goff Linda Reese Lana Darrow

Benefits of Drag Strip Topics for Local Meeting

The Crusaders hot rod group plans an 8 o clock meeting at Lawrence High School Room 108 to discuss the community benefits of a drag strip. Nelson Pointer of the American Hot Rod Association and Police Chief May of Great Bend will speak. William Prince, Lawrence High auto shop teacher, directs the Crusaders and outlines ship ideas and sponsorship hopes. The group has about 30 active members and several interested supporters.

Crusaders Lawrence High School Nelson Pointer American Hot Rod Association May Great Bend William Prince Crusaders Group

U S Woman Photographer Missing in Hungary

Vienna report states Georgette Meyer Chapelle an American photographer whose Life magazine work focuses on refugees is missing in Hungary. She was last seen in Vienna and Austrian authorities have been asked to investigate. Chapelle 37 of Milwaukee works for the National Research Institute in New York.

Vienna Austria the VU Georgette Meyer Dicky Chapelle Life Magazine Hungary Chapelle Milwaukee National Research Institute New York Life

Orphans Two Year Dream Realized in Philadelphia Meeting

In Philadelphia a two year dream comes true for War rent Thall an 11 year old foundling of African descent and for Marian Anderson the famed contralto. Harriett Thall to attend a luncheon in Miss Anderson's honor and sing after presenting a spray of lovers. Harriett rose from poverty and was raised by Mrs Emma hall joining St Teresa's choir and later winning first at the 24th Annual Irish Feis at Fordham.

Warrior Thals Harriet Marian Anderson Miss Anderson Philadelphia Warriet Thall Harriett Emma Hall St. Teresa’s Shea Fordham University

Six KU professors win Elizabeth Watkins summer grants

Six junior faculty members at Kansas University received Elizabeth Watkins summer scholarships for 1957. Chancellor Murphy announced the awards after a committee chaired by Robert Vosper selected the recipients. Each scholar will devote the summer to research or study to advance their careers.

Kansas University Elizabeth M. Watkins Franklin D. Murphy Robert Vosper K. U. Ubrares University Greater University Fund Watkins Toshio Yatsushiro Robert W. Johannsen G.bonar Sutherland Franklin C. Nelick Werner Winter William J. Gore Yatsushiro Johannsen Stephen A. Douglas Sutherland California Institute of Technology Nelick London Winter Germany Gore

Miss Santa 1956 at KU From Topeka Sophomore Judy Dunkley

Judy Dunkley of Topeka a Kansas University arts sophomore and Alpha Phi member was named Miss Santa 1956 in the University Daily Kansan contest. She was chosen from 22 entrants after five finalists were named Tuesday. gifts from Lawrence merchants and a Reading Room open house Friday are planned.

Judy Dunkley Kansas University Jane Idol Robinson Kappa Kappa Gamma Dunkley Lawrence Merchants William Allen White Flint Hall Kansan Mary Ann McGrew

Weather Hesitation: Multiple Accidents Reported Downtown

Warmer weather produced a string of vehicle mishaps across Sunnyside Bonner Springs and central streets. Notably two drivers, ris 47 and Robert D Fromm 18, collided at Kth and Mo Sts causing about 350 in damage. Other crashes occurred at Alumni Drive 14th La St 17th Vt Sts 23th Ky Sts Sth Miss Sts Mississippi Street 1700 block Louisiana Street 1500 block University Drive lath and R J Sts 1100 block Rhode Island Street Naismith Road and University Drive. Many minor scrapes went unreported as only damage over 50 requires reporting.

Naismith Road University Drive

Markets At a Glance and Wall Street Report

Markets show gains in stocks with higher activity while bonds ease and grains mix. Cattle and hogs move unevenly near steady prices as cattle top at 22 dollars and hogs at 17.60, with assorted futures and local prices for wheat corn and soybeans noted along with Wall Street’s tentative upturn and notable aircraft profit taking.

Wall Street New York Bethlehem Steel and Youngs Bethlehem Shorts N. Y Mar Allied Chadt Uty Allis Chal Tel&Tel Pri O Atchisonne Aveo Mig Beech Aire Beth Steel Boeing Air Chrysler Tay du Pont Us Eagle Ford Motors Monsan Mont Ward Ohio Oil Peach Coal Penney J. C Pa RR Phillips P Proc & Am RCA Rayonler Reyn Met St Jos St. Reg Pap Sears Roeb Sinclair Oil Spen Chem Ind Trans W Air UN Pac A Steel Ih Woolworth

Allies push for access to U.S. atomic weapons

Paris reports that NATO allies including West Germany demand access to tactical atomic weapons as vital to their self defense. Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson said he would respond the next day. The demand clashes with U.S. law restricting nuclear weapon control to the president.

Paris America Atlantic West Germany Charles E. Wilson North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council

Rural School Concert At Eudora Auditorium

The Douglas County rural school band will give a concert Friday at p m in the Eudora school auditorium, according to County Superintendent Mrs Emma Berg.

Douglas County Eudora Emma. Berg

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Ike U. N Prober U.S Memorial Hospital 4-H Cities Service Co Roger Allen Eft Allen Judy Hoover Kharon Transmeier Cottonwood 4-H Club Marion Boosters Club Journal-World Photo Light Use Reinskou Halden Norway Sankta Lucia Dresed Donald Alderson Wiliam Butler Mary Larson Thomas R. Buckman K.U. Opera Orphan Miss Santa Farmers Insurance Group Auto — Truck — Fire — Life Gerald RB OWENS Fred A. Bremer Porter Hunt Andy Anderson District Sales & Claims Office Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance Service New Hampshire Commercial Brothers Beltsville K. C USDA U. S Cash Grain Wheat Rural School Christas Lawrence Journal-World
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