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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

2

Soviet Introduces Massive Retaliation Policy Doctrine

Soviet leader Zhukov announced a new doctrine of massive retaliation during the 20th Congress era, criticizing U S blocs and promising diverse atomic, hydrogen, and jet weapons, including long range rockets, as part of military strategy. Molotov speeches echoed warning of failure of U S security blocs.

Moscow Soviet Union Georgi K. Zhukov Communist Party V. M. Molotov Zhukov United States U.S

TV Actor Lloyd Bridges Disturbed Mob Scene On TV Play

In a New York NBC drama Lloyd Bridges became excited during a tense mob scene and used profanity. About 500 viewers phoned the studios. some praised the acting while others complained. NBC apologized and Bridges said the slip was understandable though wrong.

New York Éts NBC Lloyd Bridges Alcoa Bridges Aj al Mple

Seniors Compete for Four Year Scholarship Awards

Fifteen men and ten women new freshmen compete for a $500 scholarship awarded by the Reeves Finished Materials Co. of Iowa. The award, funded by three children of employees, continues a program honoring Elizabeth M. Watkins and supporting Lawrence institutions including city and University hospitals.

Elizabeth M. Watkins Lawrence City University S Hospitals Reeive Einished Materials Co Ion

Missing Plane Lands Safely After Overnight Snowbound

A light plane carrying five people landed safely at Wawa after spending the night snowbound near a gold farm camp 25 miles south of town. On board were Wawa theater owner Nestor Kok, his three children, and James Dietz.

Sault Ste. Marie Ont Wawa Here Awa T; Wawa Nestor Kok James Dietz

Horror Film Scripts Embrace 5-D Realism in New Process

A writer touts horror scripts using a 5-D process featuring Wide Screen, Stereopticon in, Orthodontic Sound and Na tu Color. At the pivotal moment an Usher appears beside you and delivers a blood curdling scream before a strangling scene.

Two Collisions Cause Property Damage in City

Sunday at 340 Locust St a driver Thomas Garcia 30 of 333 Elm St hit a parked car owned by Charlotte Brown 349 Locust St causing 3450 in damage. No injuries. A Saturday crash at 2nd and Lincoln Sts involving William Nelson 17 of 227 Lincoln St and Raymond Williams 25 of 827 Walsh St caused 400 in damage. no injuries.

Locust St Thomas Garcia Elm St Charlotte Brown 2Nd Lincoln Sts William T.nelson Lincoln St Raymond L. Williams Walsh St Anid

Deaths and Funerals in Area Obituaries

Mrs Vernitta Woodward 28 died at her parents farm north west of McLouth. Survived by husband Ralph and daughter Leanne Marie. Funeral 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Sacred Heart Tonga... burial St Lawrence Easton. Rosary 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at parents’ home. Hamp ton Funeral Home in charge. Clayborne Nelson 73 died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Lived 630 Ark St Lawrence 46 years. Survived by wife Ethel, two daughters, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements later. Mrs Allés Stanwix 91 died at Vinland home. Survived by three daughters, one son, eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Rumsey Funeral Home. Burial Deay Cemetery. Mrs Lydia Clare Meairs 82 former resident, died in Long Beach Calif. Widow of Ed Meairs. Survived by two nephews William Meairs and Irving Meairs. Graveside 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Oak Hill Cemetery.

Vernitta Woodward Elmer Kramer McLouth Ralph Oskaloosa Leanne Marie Audine Kramer Mc Louth Darlene Schoenfeld Grainfield Frank Kramer Clayborne Nelson Clayborne Nelson Lawrence Memorial Hospital 630 Ark Pleasant Hill Lawrence Ninth Street Horace King Kansas City Harry Reaka Hutson Logan Topeka Allés Stanwix Alice Lois Stanwix Vinland Douglas County Herman Schmidt Bill Deay Harve Barton Clinton Leonard Stanwix Versailles Rumsey Funeral Home Earl Johnson Deay Cemetery Lydia Clare Meairs Long Beach Calif Ed Meairs Haskell Institute Wiliam Meairs Trving Meairs Oak Hill Cemetery

Man charged after liquor raid at his home

Herbert C. Barker of 1132 Conn. St. was arrested after a raid by the State Alcoholic Beverage Commission and local officers. About $3,000 worth of liquor found inside his home. bond set at $1,000 for arraignment Feb. 29. Charges include illegal sale without license, possession of untaxed liquor, and operating a nuisance. Raid led by Harry Winters. aided by Police Chief John Hazelet and Sheriff Billy Hodson. 766 bottles seized and taken to the sheriff’s office. Fire damaged a trailer at M H Trailer Court. no injuries. Faculty recital at Kansas University Strong Auditorium tonight at 8. Marriage license issued to Robert Douglas Clatterbuck and Drusilla A. DuBois.

Herbert C. Barker State Alcoholic Beverage Commission Barker John Hazelet Harry Winters State Commission Hazelet Douglas County Billy Hodsom Sheriff's

Early Oscar Favorites Named Borgnine Dean In Tight Race

Ernest Borgnine and James Dean emerge as early favorites for the Oscars in a close race. Susan Hayward Anna Magnani top supporting and leading actress nominees with Marty East of Eden and other titles among strong contenders. NBC telecast announces final four top pictures Love is a Many Splendored Thing Picnic Mr Roberts The Rose Tattoo.

Hollywood Ernest Borgaine James Dean Susan Hayward Lilian Roth Anna Magnani Marty Arthur O'Connell Jo van Fleet Dean East of Eden NBC Spencer Tracy James Cagney Frank Sinatra Tracy Black Rock Caujney Sinatra Jennifer Jones Katharine Hepburn Eleanor Parker Miss Jones Miss Hepburn Mr. Roberts

Ottawa Junior Wins Alfred Hill Scholarship in Journalism

Kenton R. Thomas of Ottawa a KU junior in the School of Journalism has been awarded the 300 Alfred H Hill scholarship in journalism. The annual award supports spring and fall semesters. Thomas a 1949 Sa Ina High School graduate is married and resides in Ottawa where his wife teaches at the high school.

Kenton R. Thomas Ottawa Kansas University Alfred H. Hill Thomas Saina High School Hill Alfred G. Hill K. A Swarthmore

Spree Ends With Car Crash No Charges Filed

Three youths aged 11 12 and 14 allegedly stole two revolvers a rifle and a brother s car triggering a pursuit brauer deputy sheriff said charges were not filed after the vehicle skidded into a ditch near Tonganoxie. Separate burglaries at Iott and Docker residences yielded clothing and a watch with no loss estimates reported.

Tonganoxle Don Brauer Tonganoxie Brauer

Stassen predicts US to perfect long range guided missiles

Harold Stassen predicts the United States will be the first to perfect the long range guided missile. W E Haley of Route 3 is reported resting comfortably at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a weekend heart attack. A son, William Haley Jr., by a World Co employe, is noted. County Court fines two men fifty dollars each for drunken driving on Saturday. Calvin, Henry Randel, Baldwin, and Eli Hampton of 1320 N Y St are charged.

Philadelphia United States Harold Stassen W. E. Haley Lawrence Memorial Hospital William Haley Jr World Co Calvin Henry Randel Baldwin Eli Hampton N. Y

Vandalism at KU Gym Annex and city safety milestones noted

Lawrence campus police investigate vandalism at the Robinson Gym Annex where a break in damaged plaster and arrows were taken. Kansas City safety milestones include a full year without a fire death and a two year run without a traffic fatality. Planning Commission to hold a rezoning public hearing for N Y Street lots 50 and 52. Cincinnati Symphony reschedules children's concert at KU Hoch Auditorium with district subsidy details.

Kansas University Robinson Gym Kansas State Lawrence Planning Commission City Hall N. Y. St Eighth Street Ninth Street Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Hoch Lawrence

Oskaloosa Develops Agency To Spur Local Industry

Oskaloosa residents organize the Oskaloosa Development Co Inc to create a steady payroll. Open to town and rural residents at 25 per share, with incorporators to elect the initial board. If 5000 is subscribed promptly the plan proceeds. otherwise payments are refunded and the plan is abandoned. Kansas Industrial Development Commission may assist.

Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Development Co, Inc Chamber of Commerce C of C Kansas Industrial Development Commission KIDC

Boeing Says Government Not Justified in Action

Washington report shows Clyde Skeen telling the House Armed Services Investigations Subcommittee that reclaiming over 9.8 million dollars of Boeing 1952 profits was not justified. Boeing's total government contract profits for 1952 were about 54.6 million dollars. Subcommittee probes 15 defense manufacturers including Boeing, which builds the B52 bomber. Boeing operates major plants in Seattle and Wichita.

Boeing Washngton Boeing Airplane Co Congress Clyde Skeen House Armed Air Force Seattle Wichita

Masked Parade Disaster Kills Twenty Eight in Bolivia

In La Paz during the first Sunday of Lent masked revelers crowded a street near La Paz Cemetery. A five foot ditch was not seen in time, causing a deadly crush that suffocated 28 people, including five children, as leaders failed to stop the march.

la- Paz Bolivia la Paz

Market News Briefs Show Mixed Markets and Commodity Movements

Market roundups report gains in sugar and wheat with profits taking slight. Cattle and hogs fluctuate with steers steady to lower, hogs down 25 to 50 cents, cattle futures mixed, and local grain and livestock prices cited alongside Wall Street activity and Kansas City grain futures.

Markela Af & Glanca Wall Street New York Nn C. Cash Grain Kansas City Um — Wheat Jly

KU Debaters Earn Second in ESU Forensics Meet

Kansas University debate teams finished second overall at the Emporia State College Forensics Tournament held Friday and Saturday. Abilene Christian College won the event. In junior division, Don Bowen Salina and Leonard Parkinson Scott City earned second place, while senior division third went to Hugh Bruner Olathe and William Hagman Pittsburg. Other KU teams not ranked.

Kansas University Emporia State College Abilene Christian College Don Bowen Salina Leonard Parkinson Scott City Hugh Bruner Olathe William Hagman Pittsburg K. U

New County Fair Districts Highlight Douglas County History

A history of the county fair traces origins from the Lecompton Harvest Home Picnic begun before 1900 to the 1928 incorporation of the Douglas County Livestock and Agricultural Fair Association. It notes Big Springs contestation, lists officers Willian Henry Jr and Charles Worthington, and names directors including Raymond Tee and Theodore Walters.

Big Springs Douglas County Max Bahnmaier Willis R. Colman Raymond ‘Tee Francis Brown Theodore Walters Ernest Wulfkuble Wright Bertschinger

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