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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

7

Eisenhower Undergoes Intensive Heart Examination

President Eisenhower was evaluated by Dr. Paul Dudley White in Gettysburg as White calls the President’s heart recovery from a September attack better and says readiness for full workload will take until mid February to assess. The exam, a rare in-person check after five weeks, may influence second term plans.

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President's health and second term delay discussed

White told reporters after the last exam in Denver that the President's progress was fine but increased activity could bring new developments. He warned a happiness medium between exertion and inactivity, and noted a decision on a second term would not come before January. Eisenhower’s March delay speculation is noted.

White Denver Eisenhower Snyder

Arab Group Pushes Israel Ouster From U.N.

United Nations members from the Arab bloc press for Israel’s expulsion over a bloody raid on Syrian positions near the Sea of Galilee. The Security Council debates action as Maj. Gen. Burns prepares a full report, while Shukairy calls for sanctions and Israel defends its counterattack.

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Kansas Chamber Opposes New Taxes As Sessions Opens

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce voiced opposition to new taxes and urged lawmakers to apply a yardstick of need to all spending. It proposed a potential sales tax increase only if revenue is required, with any surplus directed to reducing ad valorem taxes.

Kansas Chamber of Commerce Kansas

Dali Lectures On Cauliflower Art In Paris

Salvador Dali arrived at Sorbonne University in a Rolls Royce topped with cauliflower. He spoke about how rhinoceros horns and sunflowers influenced his painting near a Lacemaker copy, noting a switch to cauliflower as a subject.

Paris III Salvador Dali Sorbonne University International Center of Esthetic Research Louvre Jan Vermeer de Dali Figueros Vermeer Dali

Light Snow and Colder Weather Forecast for Kansas

Topeka forecast indicates light snow beginning in the northwest later today, spreading across the north and most of the state Sunday. Morning temperatures are expected from 5 to 10 degrees in the northwest and up to around 30 in the southeast, with tomorrow’s readings ranging from 10 to the lower 30s. Ad inserts promote gift subscriptions to the Journal World.

Topeka Art of

Dulles backs European nuclear pool move at talks

U S Secretary of State Dulles pledged support for a European nuclear energy pool during talks with Monnet Spaak and Von Brentano. He signaled Congress could amend the atomic energy act to allow exports to a pool but not to individual nations, underscoring improved control and nonproliferation aims.

Tary Dulles America European Union U. S Heinrich von Brentano von Brentano Washington Congress Monnet Phern Jean Monnet Paul-Henri Spaak France West Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Antoine Pinay North Africa Middle East South Vietnm NATO NATO Council Atlantic Europe Russia Geneva

Aid Request Near $5 Billion For Next Year

Washington officials draft a foreign aid request approaching five billion dollars for next year with about three billion for military aid and roughly 1.9 billion for economic aid. Some lawmakers await details and warn the total may threaten a balanced budget and tax cuts. Eisenhower aides expect a formal message to Congress on January 17 with no major changes anticipated.

Washington Congress Russia State Dulles John B. Hollister White House Welk Eisenhower

Truck Driver Shoots Man After Refusal for Aid

Albert Brown a 36 year old druggist and chiropractor in Detroit told police a truck driver shot him when he refused to push the stalled truck with his car. Brown was taken to Harper Hospital with a chest wound and fractured jaw. The assailant fled after firing the shot in a parking lot near Brown's car.

Detroit Albert Brown Brown Harper Hospital

U S Compiles Data On Reds Atrocities

The State Department is preparing a white paper on cruel and inhuman treatment of Americans in Communist China. Ambassador A Alexis Johnson protested to Red Chinese envoy Wang Ping nan at Geneva, but officials say protests have yielded no changes. Fourteen Americans remain imprisoned as of Sept. 16, while 27 have been allowed to leave China. Washington argues more releases were owed.

Washington State Department China U. S A. Alexis Johnson Wang Ping-nan Geneva Johnson Wang Swscorda Johnson-Wang Ammunist United States

Downtown stores bustle as Christmas shoppers swarm

Tremendous crowds braved subfreezing weather as downtown Lawrence stores opened long hours to meet holiday demand. Managers from major shops report stronger trade than earlier in the week with extended evening hours through next week, while acknowledging Saturday before Christmas remains the peak day.

Lawrence Journal-World

Three Wise Men Avoid Herod and Seek David’s Child

An article recounts the biblical visit of the three wise men to Bethlehem and their warning by an angel to avoid King Herod. It notes Herod’s cruelty and the Magi’s cautious return, with a tangential reference to Marco Polo and Caspar as the youngest wise man.

Herod Magi Bethlehem Jerusalem Orient Italy Marco Polo Caspar

Regents Award Kansas State Kitchen Gear Contract

The Board of Regents approved a $90,000 contract to Smith St. John Mfg. Co. of Kansas City for kitchen equipment for the new Kansas State College student union. Salina Coffey House bid lower by about $2,400 but delivery by Feb. 1 was needed, while Salina claimed it could supply immediate delivery of equipment of equal quality if chosen.

Topeka Board of Regents Smith St. John Mfg. Co Kansas City Kansas State College Salina Coffey House Salina Hubert Brighton Board of Regents College Union Brighton Salina Company

Stores set extended hours for last minute Christmas shopping

Larry Lawrence urges shoppers to stay hopeful as local stores announce late season hours. From 8 a.m. to 2:58 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Christmas Eve, with closures all day Monday, Dec 26 after Christmas falls on Sunday.

Larry Lawrence Mornday Aince

Founder Leaves Vespers For First Time In 31 Years

The 31st annual Christmas Vespers at Kansas University will feature no participation by the founder. Emeritus Dean Donald M. Swarthout retired last June, with the event repeated at 3:30 and 7:30 in Hoch Auditorium. Performances include four tableaux by art departments, the 110 voice A Cappella Choir, 19 carolers, the University Symphony Orchestra, organ preludes and postludes, and broadcasts on KFKU and KANU. A free will offering supports Vespers scholarships.

Kansas University Donald M. Swarthout School of Fine Arts Hoch Clayton Krehbiel Herbert Wildeboor Ohio St Éplece University Symphony Orchestra Russell L. Wiley Beethoven Dvorak Laurel Everette Anderson Ronald Barnes KFKU KANU

Burglars Steal Jewelry From Actress in London

Italian film star Pier Angeli and her husband Vic Damone reported jewelry valued at 1000 stolen from their London apartment last night. The couple found the loss upon returning from a party shortly before midnight as their four month old son Perry slept through the raid and two maids heard nothing.

London Pier Angeli Angeli Miss Angeli Vic Damone Perry

RCAF Replenishes Eskimo Settlement After Bear Raid

An RCAF plane dropped food near Port Burwell at the northeastern tip of Quebec to supply Eskimos left starving after a raid by five polar bears. Survivors had been living off a bear carcass they killed to escape.

Goose Bay Labrador Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Port Burwell Quebec

Traffic Deaths Reported in Topeka and Statewide Totals

Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section. In the last 24 hours to date in 1955 totals 555. period 1954 shows 580. Classification notes mention a "Fifteen Finest" used car sale in the classifieds. Bill Bodin advertised.

Topekaw Kansas

Drought Dangers Ease With Cold Weather Arrival

Cold weather brings relief from prolonged drought as Kaw River levels and groundwater remain below normal but pose no immediate risk to crops or city water. Water plant operators report adequate supply though mineral content in raw water rises as river flow stays low. Winter crops await spring moisture while soil remains dry in the subsoil and trees endure four years of below average rainfall.

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Topeka Man Killed in County Road Crash Near Frankfort

Thomas Francis Hally, 89, Topeka, was fatally injured yesterday in a car collision on a county road near Frankfort Kansas. Classified ad note: Poinsettias Hillview Garden Center on Highway 58 South. Also an "Fifteen Finest" used-car sale in classifieds. Bill Bodin Adv.

Bill Bodin Il Adv Frankfort Kas Thomas Francis Hally Topeka Here Poinsettias Hillview Garden Center Hiway

Weather forecast and calendar details from a 1955 issue

The report outlines a mixed weather outlook with cloudiness and light snow possible in the northwest, warmer southeast at night, and colder northwest in Kansas. It includes temperatures, high and low ranges, and a calendar strip showing December 1955 to January 1956 with sunrise and sunset times and a grid of dates.

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