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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
7
Governor Fred Hall presented a 237 million dollar budget to the Kansas Legislature. He urged restoring the general tax fund levy to balance the general fund, estimating a 1.86 mil property tax for this year. The plan includes six million for high school aid and assumes revenue leveling with no major changes through 1956.
The Weather Bureau bulletin forecasts snow mixed with freezing rain and sleet across parts of Kansas and Nebraska tonight. Hazardous highway conditions likely with potential snow accumulations locally over four inches near the northern Missouri border. Authorities urge caution for travelers and residents.
A southern storm center brought light moisture to Kansas with falling temperatures and developing icy conditions in the northeast. Heavy snow is forecast for extreme northeast counties this afternoon, with mixed snow, sleet, and freezing rain elsewhere. Occasional snow northwest and rain southeast are likely tomorrow as the system shifts east across the state.
Major recommendations in Gov Hall's budget message include total expenditures of 237 million dollars and revival of statewide property tax with a 1.86 mill levy to raise 7.5 million while balancing general funds. It calls for 6 million state aid to high schools, stronger education and hospital construction funds, continuation of the fifth cent gasoline tax, study of fee agencies toward self support, 50 thousand dollars for Kansas board of water resources, and 25 additonal highway patrol troopers with anticipated need for more revenue next year to fund expanded services.
U.N. Security Council awaits Peiping reply to invite Peiping spokesmen to join talks on a cease fire in the Formosa Strait. Dag Hammarskjold sent the invitation after the council backed debates on New Zealand's island hostilities proposal and Soviet demands for U.S. withdrawal. Peiping’s radio urged New Zealand to drop the proposal and reiterated Red China aims to liberate Formosa and nearby islands. US delegate Lodge said his vote to invite Peiping does not signal acceptance or recognition of Peiping.
Washington works on final wording for status of Nationalist Chinese island outposts including Yushan Quemoy and Matsu amid reports of Communist shelling near the Tachens. The US 7th Fleet stands by with Air Force Sabres as evacuation plans hinge on assurances of support for other outposts and potential cease-fire delays.
Gov. Hall urged the Senate to delay action on confirming 39 interim appointments by former Gov. Edward F. Arn. In a written message he said moving before his own nominees for tie boards are submitted would be unfair. He hinted at court action if the Senate proceeds, noting the usual interim review occurs in March. The move followed a new Senate rule adopted at the session start, with Sen. Wilfrid Cavaness leading the motion to consider.
Lawrence records a second major snowfall of 1955 with flakes as large as half dollars. Snow began as rain, froze by dawn, then sleet by midmorning. By 2 p.m. total precipitation neared 0.56 inch while northeast Kansas faced slick highways and several minor accidents. Police reported one concussion collision at 8th and Sts. and six city incidents. January rainfall near normal with 1.15 inches recorded locally and 1.06 inches at Worden. Continued on Page 2.
In Baltimore a 15 year old boy named Malcolm Caplan died from burns after setting himself on fire in a despondent act over poor school work. Witness Irvin Luckman quoted the boy saying I dont want to live any more before the incident. He poured lighter fluid on himself and then ignited it. The father Harry Caplan said the student had been doing poorly in his school work.
Governor Hall questions recent appointments by former Gov Arn and delays senate confirmation. Jones H Penfield of Lawrence sits on the State Board of Health, first appointed in 1951, reappointed last May, and served as president June 1998. Speculation centers on McDill Boyd and Ray Evans for State Board of Regents.
Washington A Pentagon clash over planned Army cuts drew sharp questions from lawmakers. Army Chief Gen. Ridgway warned reductions threaten national security, while Secretary Stevens and the civilian head defended the plan to trim forces from 1,170,000 to 1,100,000 by next June and 1,027,000 by mid 1956 as economically sound. The House Armed Services Committee pressed for views as it weighs a four year draft extension amid manpower worries.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer plans a nationwide campaign starting next Tuesday to counter Socialist anti armament rhetoric. At 79, he will address mass meetings in Frankfurt February 8 Hannover February 12 and Hamm February 13 as Bundestag votes on February 24 over Paris treaties to rearm West Germany in alliance with the West.
A week of deadly fires claims 47 lives including many children in six states. In Amsterdam New York a tenement fire killed 12 people with six identified as Juan Rivera and his five children. New York City saw a kerosene heater blast and an oil stove blaze killing several, while Virginia Georgia Kentucky New Jersey and Maryland reports detail multiple child deaths and home fires.
KU plans interior changes to Hoch Auditorium as basketball teams move to the new 17,000 seat Allen Field House. An engineering study will explore converting the lower auditorium into opera seats while lifting the floor to preserve stage access. A cost estimate and board action will follow, then potential legislative approval.
Fresh fighting erupted around the Tachens as Nationalist and Communist forces clashed with bombs and guns. The Defense Ministry reported four Nationalist planes in daylight dogfights with MIG15s, dive bombing newly captured Yiklangshan Island and Toumen Island amid anti aircraft fire, while other Nationalist aircraft withdrew after confrontations with MiGs north of the Tachens.
Lawrence High announces ten senior candidates for Kansas University Summerfield and Watkins scholarships. For Summerfield the hopefuls are Stephen Hill Mike Jones Charles Malone Phil Stuart and Duncan Young. For Watkins the finalists include Paul Bell Eugenia Leasure Patty Pettengill Barbara Richardson Carla Robison and Judy Youngberg. Finalists will be chosen after preliminary exams on the K U campus this spring with about 600 statewide seniors competing for four year scholarships since the program began.
In thick fog the icebreaker Lady Grey collided with a ferry four miles east of Quebec City in the St. Lawrence River and sank. All crew of 35 were rescued as the vessel was en route to aid the stranded ferry blocked by ice floes.
Weather notes show varied readings across Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with seasonal normals. Forecasters predict cooler nights with rising temperatures and some precipitation patterns including rain and snow in northern areas.
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