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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1956
Page
6
Moscow reports a dramatic shift in Soviet media as an unprecedented public attack on Joseph Stalin appears in the press and radio. The government led campaign targets the late leader’s works and acts, signaling a policy break and ongoing propaganda effort.
Marshal Georgi Zhukov told the 20th Communist Party Congress the Soviet Union is ready to wage atomic war if attacked by the United States and will not further reduce armed forces. He said a future war would be large in scale and that the USSR could drop atoms on U.S. soil while aiming to confine hostilities to Europe.
President Eisenhower vetoed the natural gas bill this year calling it arrogant and questionable. He endorsed its principles leaving the issue alive for a future Congress. Senators Kerr-Okla and McNamara praised or warned, while campaign funds and pressure alleged. House committee chairmen see no override. many see a possible run for president hinted by the veto.
The State Department faces pressure over an embargo on arms to the Middle East. Saudi Arabia seeks delivery of 18 Walker Bulldog tanks seized at New York port. An Israeli envoy questions the broad embargo, citing a potential alternative by halting that tank shipment alone. A Senate probe is demanded as Dulles returns from vacation.
Relentless cold weather brings at least 627 fatalities across Europe in three weeks with Italy Germany and Austria reporting new deaths. Rome endures heavy snowfall isolating over 90 villages while London and southern England face new storms. International toll lists France 147 Italy 79 Britain 50 Germany 32 and more.
Seoul government spokesman Dr. Hong Kee Karl demanded the immediate return of 15 Koreans said to have been abducted by masked Japanese pirates. He described the seizure as inhuman and noted explosives were used to force the boat’s path.
Forecasters expect a cooler cloudy Sunday in Northeast Kansas with a chance of snow or rain. Lawrence saw a frosty start with a 16 degree low after a 27 degree high Friday and bright sun later, with predicted 28 degree low and 80s high on Sunday.
A Marine Corps transport plane crashed near a fog shrouded canyon southeast of Oakland killing all 38 aboard. The disaster followed another air tragedy nearby the day before, as four died and four survived in Tracy. The wreck occurred 21 miles from Alameda Naval Air Station on a flight from El Toro and Camp Pendleton. Major Alexander Watson led the crew. the plane and crew were en route for Treasure Island Navy Base for reassignment. The crash site was 1,300 feet up in rugged brush, delaying recovery for hours.
District Attorney Ephraim Martin moves for an inquest into MIT student Thomas L. Clark aged 18, who died after being blindfolded during a fraternity hazing and falling through thin ice in Cambridge Reservoir. Police and divers recovered his body after an all day search.
Immigration officials report about 4 450 Chinese have left Hong Kong since February 11 to visit relatives and friends in mainland China.
Washington supporters of the flexible farm price plan lose Sen Carlson's backing on wheat. Carlson backs 90 percent parity for quality milling wheat and criticizes the soil bank as ineffective for Kansas and neighboring wheat belts. He urges a one year high support for quality wheat and a two price system later.
A Kansas University pledge prank ended with a man tied to the Uncle Jimmy Green statue on campus. He wore a dress and a blindfold, refused to name his fraternity, and was released at 12:30 a.m. after other students admitted the stunt was a prank. No vandalism occurred.
Kansas University library usage rose about 40 percent over 1992-93 levels with eight straight quarters of growth. The undergraduate library saw major gains, including 52 percent more checkouts in Oct-Dec 1954 and a new open shelf reading collection of about 5 000 books.
Government forces loyal to President Manuel Odria move to block rebellion around Iquitos as rebels claim control of the city and river port on the Amazonas. Navy units based south of Iquitos cooperate with authorities to suppress the revolt.
The Kansas National Guard launches Operation 1000 a one day drive to enlist 1000 new members. Lawrence unit signed up four recruits within an hour guided by Lt. Robert W. Atchison. Open house at the Community Building invites 17 to 18 year olds to join. six months active duty possible with local guard service.
A four engined York cargo plane chartered to ferry British soldiers from Egypt to Britain crashed on takeoff at Luqa Airport Malta killing 51 aboard. The War Office and Civil Aviation authorities report 45 British servicemen and five crew members perished. the aircraft was owned by Scottish Airlines and used for transport on the Mediterranean island.
A confusing item reports Frank McGarry in jail while five friends visit, allegedly taking his pigeons and barbecuing them. The text hints at burglary suspicions, a misdemeanor, and disputed theft of the birds, with disjointed asides about addresses and other names.
City Manager Jim Wigglesworth cites a planning summary by Dayle Bockhurst showing by year end most areas with significant development have tentative master plans. The Northwest edge near Santa Fe Railway is prioritized for a new industrial area, with six more neighborhoods in progress and four square miles under review.
El Dorado school teachers will get annual raises starting next fall under a revised salary schedule. The board of education plans increases of about $100 or more per teacher each year as part of the new plan.
Generally fair today in Kansas with increasing clouds tonight. Scattered showers move through the southeast and north tonight. Sunday brings more clouds and scattered showers southeast with light rain or snow northeast. Much of Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a light morning rain. Cold air settles in. lows dip to the mid 20s to 30s and highs near 40 in the northwest and west while the extreme southeast climbs toward 40. Temperature readings show yesterday’s high 27 and low 20. year ago today 47 and 36. The February 1956 calendar is listed with daily temperatures and dates.
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