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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
7
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Eugene W. Hiatt, fired last summer as state purchasing director, is employed as civilian deputy to the director of procurement at the Topeka Air Force depot. Salary announced between 9000 and 10000 dollars annually. Gov. Fred Hall dismissed Hiatt for alleged insubordination and misconduct. Civil Service Board found reasons insufficient but friction deemed reemployment not beneficial.
Colby Kansas near Colby: Ed Cersovasky a 66 year old bachelor farmer is in a Colby hospital after two men broke into his home five miles northeast of Colby early Tuesday. They demanded money and beat him with a pistol and rope after he resisted. They escaped after taking about 200 dollars. Sheriff Jake Grove and County Attorney Keith Willoughby said a shotgun and a pistol were used. The car involved was not in use at the time due to a mechanic testing the new front end and another collision nearby.
The State Highway Commission in Topeka unveiled two new regulations for occasional state trips. One designates ports of entry to sell 30 day licenses and 72 hour trip permits and maintain records. The other authorizes law enforcement at all levels to check speedometers on vehicles under the 6000 mile registration permits.
A committee of independent unions urges a national convention next May to merge 2 300 unions into one under a new constitution. The NIUC and CUA plan to organize six million non AFL CIO members and set a leadership slate including a national president and 22 vice presidents. A Feb 6 Washington conference will fix the exact date and place.
Former President Truman presented Grandview Masonic Lodge with a small stone from the original White House. He explained he found 102 stones bearing Mason marks during 1960 renovations. Stones were set in the White House 1792 to 1799. gifts went to state and international grand lodges, with Grandview and DC lodge as the only blue lodges in receipt. He spoke to about 400 people and installed officers.
Rome reports Carlo Ponti and Dino De Laurentiis, famed partners behind Rome's Ponti De Laurentiis combine, have parted ways. A spokesman notes the group’s aim to produce a few spectacular big-budget films while Ponti seeks numerous cheaper, realist projects.
Marietta church reports its sidewalk box parking system failed as a motorist drove off with the cash box and contents. The incident highlights issues with the "Jet" style collection method used by the First Methodist Church.
A large fire swept Lehighton in northeastern Pennsylvania for over three hours destroying nine storefronts and tons of Christmas merchandise. Assistant Fire Chief Norman Schneck estimated losses may reach half a million dollars, with the blaze starting in the basement of a paint and wallpaper store on South First Street. The incident sent 15 families into freezing weather as investigators probe the cause.
A magistrate’s court in England refused Bertha Wimhurst permission to marry arguing she cannot cook and resents housework. The case notes girls and boys under 21 must seek court approval.
Mrs. Loretta Giarrizzo of Cleveland filed a $25,000 damage suit against house painter Stanley Gonsier, age 53, alleging he painted her arms green while she criticized his work on her garage Tuesday.
Officials in the Tawa Department of Acreatire seek permit details from a manufacturer for peach brandy ice cream for Christmas. The liquor commission would rule on alcohol content, the applicant unsure, suggesting an application instead. Jerimoth Hill noted as Rhode Island’s highest point at 12 feet above sea level.
Stanley Wenger went to a Cleveland garage on Tuesday to pick up his car after mechanics repaired its smashed front end.
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