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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

3

Colorado Kidnapper Captured After Narrow Escape

In Pueblo Colorado Eugene C Har es 2 had less than 1 in his pockets when he abducted Nancy Jackson 27 a pretty housewife. Three hours after the kidnap he was beaten by the husband and two others 27 miles west of town. He was wounded in the leg and held under guard at St Marys Hospital. The district attorney said no charges filed yet and that a kidnapping charge would be prepared later. Police Chief Roy Harper obtained a signed confession from Hurst.

Pueblo Colo Eugene C. Hares Inca Wesley C. Ketelkamp Teddy Wills Ino Ketelkamp Cole Nancy Jackson Here Hurst St. Mary's Hospital Wei Roy Harper

Patient Murders Intern at Cook County Hospital

A former patient, Jim Go, 76, enraged by pain relief denied him, bought two butcher knives and stabbed intern Bruno Epstein, 25, at Cook County Hospital. Epstein died. Go was held for investigation after questioning with an interpreter.

Chicago Cook County Jim Go Bruno Epstein

Humphrey Sees GOP Aiming at Free Economy

New York Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey told a meeting of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers that the Eisenhower administration seeks to free the economy from unhealthy influences. He cited unchecked deficits, a high tax structure eroding incentives to work and save, and a burdensome web of regulations and controls as threats to economic vitality.

New York Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Eisenhower

Shawnee County Alumni Hear Murphy Report

Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy of Kansas University will present his second annual report to Shawnee County alumni at a Hotel Jayhawk Topeka gathering. About 100 are expected. Jayhawk Quartet will sing, with Roger Wood Gary Rohrer Larry Baker and John Waddell among the KU students. Emerson Hazlett presides. others attending include Dr. and Mrs Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wintermote.

Franklin D. Murphy Kansas University Shawnee County Jayhawk Topeka Jayhawk Quartet Murphy Fred Elsworth Dick Wintermote

Radio announcer uses live broadcast to reach daughter

Providence Rhode Island radio host Bruce Williamson on WHIM directed his 22 year old daughter through a live record program to unlock the house door. His wife had called stating she was locked out and the on air warning prompted the door to open.

Providence R. I Bruce Williamson Williamson

Deadline March 5 For Attaching New Car Tag

Topeka Kansas motorists face court exposure after March 15 if the new state license tag is not displayed. Col Tom Glasscock highway patrol superintendent will seek cooperation of peace officers in a crackdown on violations of motor vehicle registration laws.

Topeka Kansas Tom Glasscock

Doan's Pills Offer Quick Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation

If nagging backache wears you down and restless nights follow, Doan's Pills may help. They relieve pain, ease bladder irritation, and act as a mild diuretic to support kidney function, promising new energy and better sleep for over six decades.

Hutchinson Man Saved In Cave-In Entrapment

Hutchinson resident Dean Rodger a 40 year old employee of a local cinder block firm was trapped for two hours by a cave in of cinder aggregate He was admitted to a hospital with exposure and minor abrasions Rescued by fellow workers and city firefighters the incident began when he entered a 40 foot tower to free material A drum was placed around his head and holes were cut in the tower to drain the aggregate He was finally hauled out through the roof of the tower

Hutchinson Dean Rodger Rodger

K U Speaker Attacks Condensed Literature Trend

Kansas University visiting lecturer Caroline Gordaos argues modern trends shorten great books to condensations. She condemns translations and adaptations as depriving children of birthright to original works, urging early exposure to full literature at ages three or four.

Caroline Gordaos Kansas University

Malaya Bombs Rebels in Major Jungle Air Offensive

In Malaya the capital Kuala Lumpur endured violent bombing as Austrian Sindn bombers dropped 21 tons on a guerrilla jungle valley six miles from the city. The blasts felled cyclists two miles away. The strike, ordered by the Selangor War Executive Council, marks the largest bombing since the war with the Communist insurgency began almost eight years ago.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya Selangor War Executive Council Commert Aga

Airman Faces Trial On Fatal McFarland Wreck

An Air Force captain from McConnell Air Base will stand trial in Wichita District Court on manslaughter charges for the October 21 death of Dr. Eugene J. McFarland former Wichita University Art Department head. The crash occurred after Altsehul’s car rear ended McFarland’s at a stop sign causing the vehicle to burst into flames. Dr. John Simons a Wichita University professor from Baker University is hospitalized with severe injuries.

Air Force Wichita District Court Eugene J. McFarland Wichita McFarland Lawrence Wichita University William T. Altsehul McConnell Air Base John Simons Baker University Baldwin

K U Dormitories Elect Officers for New Term

Thirty-one women were elected to offices across three Kansas University residence halls for the spring semester. Presidents named include Rebecca Swander San Antonio Texas Corbin Eve Stevenson Lina North College Linda Shurd Tulsa Pat Thetler Ahmeck Michigan. Snakes are described as cool and dry to the touch.

Kansas University Corbin North College Gertride Sellards Pearson Rebecca Swander San Antonio Tex Corbin Eve Stevenson Lina North College Linda Shurard Tulsa Okla Gertrude Sellards Pearson Pat Thetler Ahmeck Mich

Oklahoma City Police Halt Spate of Break-Ins

In a citywide alert police traced a rash of break-ins during a recent surge. Investigators report a suspect secured cash and several packs of cigarettes from multiple parked cars. Authorities urge residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.

Oklahoma City

Summers Hospitalized for Checkups and Surgery

Thomas He Sameeps remains under the Aur Fores ROPO Unit at Raneis University and is admitted Wednesday at Winter Veterans' Hospital in Topeka Cob Summers will have checkups today and surgery tomorrow.

Thomas He Sameeps Raneis University Topeka

Mass fire sparks investigation over damaged boiler room

Firefighters battled a blaze in a boiler room as investigators began assessing the cause and potential damage. No injuries were reported and authorities coordinated with the building owner to secure the site.

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