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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1954
Page
8
The subject worked in Seattle on the Bomarc pilotless aircraft program until a 1953 transfer to Wichita. He is a member of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences and a veteran of the U S Air Force.
Lawrence officials approved 2500 dollars from the 1954 fund balance to finish a 60 inch storm drain near Lyon Street in North Lawrence. The city pays half the cost up to the limit with Douglas County Kawe Valley Drainage District supervising and paying the other half. The action also included 700 dollars for an aerial photomap. The commission approved 44232.90 in claims and discussed Michigan Street parking on the new four lane near Allen Fieldhouse.
Charles Langford, a 33 year old Kansas fugitive who boasted no jail can hold me, was captured at a Claremore hotel without a fight. He had escaped from Leavenworth County jail and admitted his identity after officers and FBI agents began questioning him following a chase involving a missing Tulsa automobile.
Langford escaped from Leay jail while awaiting trial on counts of transporting stolen motor cars. Authorities pursue suspect as investigation continues and charges remain pending.
Charles E. Jackson, chief of structural dynamics at the Wichita Division of Boeing Airplane Co., is slated to address the University of Kansas chapter of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences. The talk is set for January 6 at 7 15 p m in the Aeronautical Engineering quon set.
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin says he seeks a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to push for stronger actions against Communist China. He notes no Republican vacancy exists but would trade his Appropriations Committee seat if needed and has asked the GOP Committee on Committees to arrange the switch.
Sunflower Ordnance Works announced items for sale including silver sludge dry ethyl cellulose tape and X-ray fur from Dec 29 to Jan 21. Sealed bids due by 10 am January 21 with public opening in Room 215 Administration Building No 214. Inquiries directed to the Property Disposal Officer at Sunflower Ordnance Works.
Spellman archbishop of New York arrives in Yokosuka Japan to visit the large U S Far East naval base. The visit emphasizes U S naval presence in the region and highlights religious outreach by church leaders aboard the installation.
New Year brings sweeping changes to the Social Security system effective Jan 1 affecting most Americans. The law expands coverage to farm operators and laborers, state and local workers, ministers, and domestic workers, with new tax rules and optional participation for local government employees and religious orders. Coverage details include earnings thresholds, reporting options for farm operators, and employer and worker tax contributions, plus faster eligibility for many benefits.
The new rules extend coverage to about 100000 self employed professionals including architects engineers accountants and funeral directors who previously were excluded. Employers may be prosecuted if they fail to comply and workers should obtain a social security card though some workers may not file a return.
A Darmstadt court ruled that adultery can justify firing a civil servant. It ordered the dismissal of a married Giessen police official accused of an affair with a office employee.
Reported today that Tokyo P Peiping radio announced an agreement between Red China and North Vietnam to build or rebuild rail, air, road, and wire communications across Indochina. The plan aims to improve transport and communications infrastructure in the region.
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