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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1956

Page

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Eden backs step by step easing of China trade controls

British Prime Minister Eden said the government favors a gradual easing of Western trade controls on Red China to level them with Russia. He spoke after meeting President Eisenhower, highlighted unity with the United States, and noted no new commitments to defend Forsomas and the Pescadores. He also suggested more UN observers on Arab Israeli borders but left decisions to the UN Burns. Eden avoided predicting further moves and emphasized Anglo American unity as key to world peace.

Ish Eden Red China Russia Eisenhower Britain United Nations U.N EF. L. M. Burns National Press Club Bulganin Bulgarth Formosa Pescadores China Chou En-lai Dulles Khrushchev England United States Senate House State Dulles Ottawa Canada U. S Eisehower Bulganini France

State Farm Price Index Rises on Meat Costs

TOPEKA An increase in meat animal prices boosted the Kansas farm price index by 1 percent in the month ended Jan 15, according to the Federal State Agricultural Marketing service. Lower dairy and egg prices were offset by a 3 percent rise in meat costs, leaving the mid January index at 218 percent of the basic average, down from 247 percent a year ago.

Topeka Kansas Federal State Agricultural Marketing Service

Chicago executive accused of embezzling 225000 at produce firm

A 47-year-old Chicago produce company executive was turned over to police by the FBI after admitting embezzling 225000 over 10 months. In a signed statement, Tony Oddo said he lost the funds betting on horses at various race tracks.

Chicago FBI Tony Oddo

Dog Show Community Building Event Ad In February

Community notice advertises a dog show event at the building on February 5. Details are sparse in the fragment but imply a local gathering to feature dogs and supporters. Individuals, organizations, or exact times are not specified in readable text.

GOP Asked to Stop Pressing President

Republican senators urged patience on President Eisenhower's 1956 decision to seek a second term. Doctors warned the 42 months after his heart attack means he should not be hurried. Senator Capehart attacked Truman's remarks as politically harmful and recalled 1944 health concerns.

Gop Washington Eisenhower Payne Maine Sen Dirksen R-W Howard M. Snyder Truman

Bitter European freeze turns deadly across nations

London reports nearly 100 deaths as Europe endures its coldest stretch of the century. France suffers 30 fatalities, Britain 17, Netherlands 4, Switzerland 1, with sub zero gales, floods, and power outages. A Swedish crewed tanker search ends with 41 rescued near Scotland.

London Europe Greece France Britain TN Uwact

Extreme cold grips downtown Lawrence as temp nears zero

Downtown Lawrence recorded its second subzero reading of the winter with a two degree below zero low. The Cameron's Bluff power plant near the city logged five below, and rural areas were colder. Forecasters expect little change through Saturday with mostly fair skies and temps from near zero to the mid 20s and no snow expected.

Lawrence Mercury Journal-World Cameron's Bluff Weather Bureau

Texas mills purchase Bewley Mills of Fort Worth

Henry H. Cate board chairman of Flour Mills of America announced last night that FMA had purchased Bewley Mills of Fort Worth. The announcement appeared in the Fort Worth Dog Show Community Building on February 5.

Fiery Crash Ends Robbery Flight in Missouri

Three ex convicts fleeing a Kansas City robbery hit speeds of 100 mph after a traffic violation. A crash south of Saint Joseph killed Russell Konvalin and left brothers Dale and Joseph Lyon seriously hurt. Officers found $1,162.88 in cash. Troopers Cundiff and Wilson pursued the car after gunfire met their stop attempt. The car overturned multiple times in a curve.

St, Joseph, Mo Russell Konvalin Omaha Dale Leroy Konvalin Joseph W. Lyon P. M. Inman Missouri Highway Patrol Kansas City Kas C. V. Cundiff Charles W. Wilson Wilson

Former K State athlete dies in Midland oil well fire

Gerald E. Hackney 29 and W. B. Howard 52, Odessa residents, were burned to death when an oil well fire 50 miles south of Midland killed them. Henry A. Harrison of Odessa suffered third degree burns and concussion after attempting to retrieve a billfold from his clothing.

Midland Tex Kansas State Midland Gerald E. Hackney K-State W. B. Howard Odessa Tex Henry A. Harrison

Truman Blasts Bipartisan Policy Shambles At Dinner

NEW YORK reporters quote former President Harry S Truman saying Eisenhower's Republican administration has made a shambles of bipartisanship in foreign policy. At a $100-a-plate dinner, 2,400 partisans cheered as Truman led attacks with Kefauver Harriman and others decrying Dixon-Yates, vaccine handling, and brinkmanship. Truman declares responsibility lies with the White House. Harriman blames the administration for failed strategy and danger to the free world.

New York Harry S. Truman Eisenhower Truman New York State Chicago Len Estes Kefauver Tennessee Averell Harriman Ike White House Asia Middle East Harriman Kefauver Teapot Dume Warren G. Harding Tennessee Valley Authority

Weather Outlook In Kansas With Light Southeast Snow

Kansas fair overall through Saturday with light snow likely in the southeast. Tonight not as bitterly cold. lows zero to 5 above in west and north, 5 to 10 above in southeast. Saturday highs near 30 in the northwest and in the 20s elsewhere. Readings ranged from 8 below in Wa m ega and Russell to 6 below in Manhattan Topeka, 5 below Hill City, 4 at Garden City. No new precipitation. snow cover unchanged. highways mostly normal but slick in protected spots. Mattress Sale Miller Furn Co. 741 Mass. Adv.

Topeka Kansas Wright Pittsburg Wamega Russell Manhattan Hill City Garden City Hutchinson Dodge City

Soviet Premier’s appeal fails to sway U S treaty opposition

Washington reports Bulganin’s 2800 word appeal to Eisenhower did not shift U S stance on a proposed 20 year Soviet American friendship pact. Officials say the message reiterates old arguments without new proposals and notes U S concerns over NATO allied moves and East West tensions.

Washington Bulgania U. S State Department Bulganin Eisenhower

Local Jaycees Lead Nation in Games Fund Drive

Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce repeats as national leader in the U S Olympic Fund Drive in the 10 000 to 25 000 population group. Jaycee president Lewis Rankin announced the victory and noted Manhattan placed second. Local totals exceeded 2200 this year and push the two year sum to just under 4000 for sending U S athletes to Melbourne. General Chairman Wes Whitney led the drive with support from John E Starkey and regional telethon efforts contributing about 400.

Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce Lewis Rankin Jaycee Journal-World Manhattan Lawrence Rankin Life Magazine Lawrence Jaycees U.S Melbourne Australia Jayceees Jaycee Drive Wes Whitney K.U John E Jack Starkey Journal- World The Whitney

Lawmakers Split on Schools Budget Debate in Kansas

In Topeka the Senate and House clashed over elementary school aid as the first Kansas budget session neared adjournment. The Senate backed $18.25 million while the House set a $17.54 million cap, threatening to leave schools short of full aid. Governors and leaders urged holding firm, while both chambers sent many bills back for amendments and prepared for a final push next week. The session must adjourn by midnight Wednesday.

Topeka Senate House Senate House Paul Wunsch Rkingman

U S Bans Travel to Communist Hungary Over Persecution

The United States banned travel of American citizens to Hungary citing persecution of Hungarian employees of the U S legation and curbs on press freedom. The note accompanied the arrest and prison terms of Endre Marton and his wife, plus two local legation employees. The action reinstates passport travel bans, tightens travel by Hungarian diplomats, and ends hopes for immediate talks on trade and other issues.

Washington United States Hungary Endre Marton Budapest Associated Press Hona United Press Martons U. S The State Department Karoly Szarka Legation Red Police

Soph Track Ace Al Oerter Re-Enrolls at Kansas U

Al Oerter, Kansas University sophomore star in shot and discus, re enrolled and will join the Jayhawks for the upcoming season. He returns after attending KU last year and the recent fall term, after earlier considering an eastern school such as Penn State.

Soph al Oerter Kansas U Kansas University Jayhawker Allen K. Yoo Okfaberys Oerter Hyde Pack K. U

Harvey Sloum Cited as Best Dam Builder at Moles Dinner

New York Harvey Sloum touted as the best dam man in the world at a Moles Society dinner honoring his career. The 68 year old oversaw Grand Coulee Dam construction and is directing work on India's 400 million dollar Bhakra Dam, highlighting his international reputation.

New York Harvey Sloum Slocum The Moles Grand Coulee Washington Bhakra India

Dobbs Out For KU As Dobbs Loses Eligibility In 1954 Big Seven

Kansas University faces a setback as captain and leading scorer Dallas Dobbs is ruled ineligible after earning a D in a history course. Coach Phog Allen announced the decision before a key road game at Iowa State. Dobbs had 16 points in the prior non conference win over Oklahoma A&M and had 250 points on the season. Kansas stands 11-4, 3-1 in the Big Seven, chasing Colorado and Kansas State. The Ames showdown against Iowa State is expected to draw a sell-out crowd and will be broadcast on radio with limited TV coverage.

Kansas University Dallas Dobbs Phog Allen Jayhawkers Ames Iowa K. U Iowa State Allen Dobbs Big Seven School of Education Okay Dobbs Oklahoma A&m Kansas Bartlesville Okla Colorado Kansas State Joss I-State Jays Cyclones WOLTV Max Falkenstien WREN John Parker Mission

Weather Five Day Forecast for Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma

Forecast covers Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma Friday night through Wednesday with temperatures 3 to 10 degrees below normal, rainfall near half an inch in southeastern Oklahoma and lighter elsewhere. Nebraska highs 38 to 44, Kansas 40s, Oklahoma 50s. lows 15 to 32. Warming trend starts Saturday moving toward Oklahoma by Monday. Snow possible southeast Kansas and extreme southeast tonight.

Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Pont Hein Yesturdas High

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