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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

4

Independent Unions Plan a Merge Move

In St Louis a three day meeting of independent labor union reps aims to set groundwork for a merger convention in Washington February 6. The National Independent Union Council and Confederated Unions of America sponsor the drive to unify independents and gain recognition against AFL-CIO absorption.

ST. Louis Afl-Cio Washington National Independent Union Council Confederated Unions of America Mre Roger Rettig NUIC NIIC CUA

Sunflower Ordnance Works transfers three employees to Hercules posts

James R. Duncan and George W. Plant leave Sunflower with Duncan moving to the Wilmington home office engineering department and Plant to the same Wilmington site. John H. Whitmore transfers to the Hercules Experiment Station in Wilmington. Duncan has worked at Sunflower since 1952 and Whitmore since 1953. Plant joined Sunflower in 1954.

Sunflower Ordnance Works Hercules James R. Duncan George W Bill) Plant Hercules Home Office Wilmington Del Duncan John H. Whitmore Hercules Experiment Station Sunflower Barry Lee 300 Century Dr Sunset Hill Plant Lawrence Miami Okla K.A K.U Air Force

Appleton Blaze Wrecks Three Buildings In Subzero Fire

Appleton Wisconsin suffered its worst fire in 27 years with damage estimated at 29000? no, 290000. The blaze started about 9 30 p m and was under control by 2 30 a m the next day. Fire Chief Paul Neumann said at least a half dozen families were left homeless as the fire spread to second floor apartments above three two story business buildings reduced to icy ruins.

Appleton. Wis Paul Neumann Erise

About 100 Attend KU Sanitation Conference

About 100 persons are expected to attend the sixth annual Conference on Sanitary Engineering scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Kansas University. Topics include water rights law apportioning water for beneficial use, methods of sewage disposal, and addressing taste and odor control in water.

Kansas University

Spellman in Korea For Annual Christmas Visit

Francis Cardinal Spellman archbishop of New York and military vicar arrived in the Far East to begin his fifth Christmas season visit with U S servicemen. He smiled about past trips and said at nearly 67 he wonders if he can do it again.

Tokyo Francis Cardinal Spellmin New York U. S Far East Cardinal Spellmn

East Germany jails first prisoners from Soviet release

East Germany reports the jailing of the first batch of former war prisoners released by the Soviets. Neues Deutschland said the prisoners were returned Saturday but did not disclose numbers. West German papers estimated about 250 prisoners were imprisoned.

Berlin East Germany Neues Deutschland Communist Party

Censorship Code Still Best, Johnston Asserts

Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, says the self censorship code remains the best safeguard for moral issues though its authority has weakened. He notes industry shifts toward lower central theaters and changes in film distribution without code approval, comparing past and present drive-in trends.

Hollywood Eric Johnston The Assnetion Mae

Two Price Plan Gains Support From City Directors

City directors show backing Monday for a real estate plan described as a two price option. The proposal aims to adjust pricing and expand municipal projects, signaling cautious but firm approval.

Bone

Kansas Wheat Growers Association backs domestic use price plan

The Kansas Association of Wheat Growers approved last year a plan to set support prices for wheat needed for domestic consumption and to reject supports for surplus wheat, signaling a policy shift at a state meeting.

The Kansas Assn. of Wheat Growers

Two GOP Leaders to Run as Delegates at Large

In Emporia Kansas on Monday two Republican State Committee members announced their bid for delegates at large to the GOP national convention in San Francisco. Lievd E. Ruppenthal a state chairman and Mel Mildred Strom vice chairman will seek seats. The executive committee meeting urged noninterference in the convention delegation selection.

Looting Attempt Reported At Louisville Home

Loretta Mueller reported a burglar smashed a storm window and a regular window pane in Louisville to reach a bedroom dresser near the window and lift her purse containing 385.

Louisville Law Loretta Mueller

Special morning fares for holiday rail travelers

Special fares apply for morning commuters and various passenger classes during holidays. Continental trains and British railways offer reduced rates for carly glers and pleasure excursionists classified under travel groups.

Miles Continental Tay British Railways Carly’ Glers

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