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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

3

Af ro-Asians Press West Withdrawal in Imperialism Resolution

The Africa Asia conference backs a call for Western imperialists to leave the Middle and Far East. It approves a resolution on self determination and sovereignty for Africa and Asia, citing Okinawa, West New Guinea, Goa, Korea unification, and Cyprus self rule.

Middle Far East United States South Korea Anup Singh India U. S Okinawa Indonesia West New Guinea Goa Korea Cyprus

Eisenhower Nears Completion of 1958 59 Budget

President Eisenhower, with Budget Director Percival Brundage and science adviser James Killian Jr, virtually completes the 1958 59 budget. Indications point to a record 74 billion dollar peacetime outlay, reflecting space age weapons costs shaping next year’s spending. The plan appears set for a quiet New Year’s Eve at the Eisenhowers’ Gettysburg farm.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Percival Brundage Brundage Washington James R. Killien Jr Eisenhower's Special Assistant For Science and Technology Killian

Fire destroys KC feed mill with $100000 damage

Fire at the Ralston Purina Co. feed mill in Kansas City caused damage estimated at 100000 dollars. No injuries were reported as twelve fire companies fought the blaze. Fire Chief Edgar M. Grass attributed the loss to smoke and water damaging feed and machinery after an overheated motor in the basement sparked the blaze and spread through eight stories.

Kansas City Ralston Purina Co Edgar M.grass Grass

Ceylon Hit by Floods Severe Economic Damage

Officials estimate floods across Ceylon inundated more than 650000 acres of cultivated land and destroyed over 400000 tons of rice. The disaster also wiped out nearly three-fourths of tire production and may force a revamp of development plans over years.

Colombo Ceylon Ips

Vinland Phone Agency Sets January 7 Meeting

Unclear text indicates Vinland Phone Agency schedules a meeting on January 7. No further details or context clearly readable.

Vinland

Hollywood Spot Closes After Dark Hangout Ends

A popular after dark venue in Hollywood shuts its doors after years of hosting local talent, patrons, and regulars. management cites changing tastes and rising costs as factors behind the closure.

Hardwick Police Offer Free New Year Taxi Service

Hardwick Massachusetts police will provide free taxi rides home for motorists who have been drinking on New Year’s Eve. Police Chief Victor N day urged residents to call the station and a driver will pick them up and take them home without publicity or a record.

Hardwick Mass Victor Nday

Suspect in Double Slaying Nabbed by Florida Police

Washington man Russell Wayne Carpenter, 21, sought in a Washington bar double slaying, was detained by a Florida patrolman after a routine check. FBI said he would face a murder charge and unlawful flight arraignment in Miami.

West Palm Beach Fla.2 Russell Wayne Carpenter Washington, D.C FBI Miami John H. Williams Larry Ward Carpenter Ward E. E. Graham Miami Beach Henry Clay Overton C Carpenter Overton Wrens Charles N. Wray High Point N.C Washington George Kaldes Kenneth Fisher Bernard J. Mainer

Christmas Socials and Family Visits Spark Busy Parish Notes

Christmas holidays bring visits from Rev. and Mrs. Seyffer and Sandra to Stull relatives in Fort Wayne and Kansas City. 107 attendees at Stull Evangelical United Brethren Church with Wesley Wulfkuhle leading worship. Local groups meet for December events as Mys tery Pals are revealed and new names drawn. Numerous family gatherings occur in Lawrence Topeka and Tecumseh with longtime friends, nieces, and cousins sharing meals and visits around Christmas.

Seyffer Sandra O'Conner Willis Bowlin Effie Garfield Willis. Bowlin Edith Burlough Amy Stark Bowlins Mrs. Harleyte Russell Spencer Famly Lloyd Spencer Lacy Dexter Roberta Kent Jeannie Ardith Selena Houk Vernon Harrell Lawrence Russell Harrell George Steele Theodore Buchheim Orville Buchheim Topeka Salisbury Erickson Yarnold Santa Earmand Tee George Stee Amelia Myrabelle Cummings Fred Wilson Sonja Tae ‘Marilyn Kansas City Harry Cole August My Ray Mabel. Spangler Raymond Ice Gerald Richard Wayne Ice Home Tecumseh And Leland Speers Wayne

Polio Drive Details Revealed for Douglas County 1957

Douglas County polio drive raised about 9500 with most funds used locally. Expenses included corsets braces therapy hospital care and home transportation and wheelchair rentals. No new paralytic cases in 1957 though some patients from 1951 are still aided. Local funds continue supporting care and repairs.

Baldwin Bob Park Lecompton Kansas University William D. Wolfe Douglas County Norwood Watkins Memorial Hospital

25 000 Donation to KU Presbyterian Center Planned

Kenneth W Pollock has announced a 25 000 gift to the KU Presbyterian group toward the Presbyterian Center at Kansas University. The gift depends on raising 50 000 more, while 100 000 is available from the Kansas Presbyterian Synod and 50 000 more will be sought from others. The three story building is planned for 12th Street and Oread Drive with Kiene and Bradley as architects.

Kansas University -Wesminster Foundation Kenneth W. Pollock Scott KU Presbyterian Group Presbyterian Center Westmhinister Foundation Kansas Presbyterian Synod 12Th St Oread Dr Kiene and Bradley Topeka Pollock Key Work Ft. Scott Presbyterian Church KU Group

Safety Buses Planned In Phoenix For Celebrants

Officials announce New Year safety buses in Phoenix to shuttle groups of 40 or more to and from parties. City Superintendent Carl Rawlings pledges support with Phoenix Elks Lodge backing. Police Chief Charles P. Thomas quoted. Death Valley is cited as the lowest U.S. point at 220 feet below sea level.

Phoenix Ariz Carl Rawlings City Superintendas Phoenix Elks Lodge St So Charles P. Thomas United States Death Valley

County Road Surfacing Project Awarded in Douglas County

The State Highway Commission placed a federal aid secondary surfacing project under contract Monday south of Eudora, Douglas County. M. W. Watson Construction Co. of Topeka bid $51,070 to extend the three mile southward surface, with funds permitting aiming to reach U.S. Highway 56.

Eudora Douglas County State Highway Commission M. W. Watson M. W. Watson Construction Ch. of Topeka

Three Missouri Stores Swept by Early Morning Fire

In Lexington Missouri a four hour fire swept three stores the Penney Co Daviden s Furniture Co and Rush Ford Drugstore housed in a two story building Firefighters from Lexington and Richmond battled bitter cold as losses reached over 150000 for each store plus 100000 for the building The blaze was spotted at 630 AM by Albert Johnson a construction worker shoveling snow.

Lexington J Penney Co Daviden's Furniture Co Rush & Ford Richmond Marer

Federal Probation Officer Killed in Snowy Collision

Loyd Mosbarger a federal probation officer based in Wichita was killed in a car wreck on a railroad overpass during a snowstorm. Mrs Mosbarger was treated for a head cut. The truck driver William Helms of Valley Station Kentucky was uninjured. Mosbarger who had served as deputy U S marshal for the Wichita area since 1946 previously worked as a Senate bill clerk from 1930 to 1938.

Lesbo Kas No Mosbarger Wichita Mosbarger William Helms Valley Station U.S. Marshial Wichitt U.S. Senate

Noted Americans Call for Peace and World Disarmament

A collective of renowned Americans from education science industry and religion urged world peace and disarmament in a public statement. They emphasized reducing fear and warned against World War III while citing support from leaders including George Meany and Herman Kahn-like figures and noting the need for international cooperation and sustained freedom.

Marcd Co Urey Uniersity Chicas Enries Fermi Hanor George Meany Arl-Cio

Delegates Meet At KU Group Sessions

Delegates at the Sixth Quarternnial Conference of Methodism gather on the KU campus for Westey Foundation group meetings. Debates focus on gospel interpretation, seminary funding, and access for Negro students amid calls to unify non accredited schools into a single accredited institution.

Westey Foundation Edmunded the Perry Northwestern University Perry Dowd Northerdelegates Nushy Ale Tenn Ares Rimphasis En Eine High Seminary South

Traffic Death Total Is Lower Than Last Year

Chicago reports that tolls from traffic accidents are down about 2 percent year to date, with 1957 deaths near 39,000 through December 1, versus 45,770 for the same period in 1956. The National Safety Council notes improved driver behavior and enforcement contributing to the drop.

Chicago National Safety Councilt Dee

Fragmented Note on Pedestrian Safety at Busy City Intersection

A fragmented account describes a city intersection with pedestrians crossing near a water series and a street corner. The text mentions crosswalks, signals, and a driver behavior factor as pedestrians share the area.

Kids in State May Fire Rockets Under Supervision

Report from Topeka describes supervised youth rocket activity in a state, with officials noting safety oversight. The article mentions tensions and a speaking quote on fire risks amid concerns of potential accidents near educational centers and meteorological facilities.

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