One Man Dies In Strike At Westinghouse Plant
About 100 police moved to disperse mass picketing at the Columbus Westinghouse Electric plant touching off violence. A man, Troy Tadlock, 84, died on arrival at a hospital possibly after a beating. At least seven injured and 90 arrested, charged with violating a court order limiting pickets to six per gate. Negotiations for the 12 week strike broke off in Pittsburgh after a one hour meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Troy Tadlock
Robert Evans
Earl Webb
Tadlock
Docking urges special session to tackle 1956 57 budget gap
Docking urged a special Legislature session to address a shortfall of 9.6 to 14.3 million dollars for the 1956 fiscal year and warned a further 14.4 to 21 million shortfall looms for July 1957 to December 1957. He said the regular 1957 session would be hard pressed to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docking
Failing to Cross Reef Fathers Cure for Submarine Warnings
A whimsical tale notes a father fish absent from his family, spilled warnings about nets and submarines, and a comic search for an aqua lung psychiatrist. The piece lampoons parental neglect with nautical humor and absurd therapy imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Williams
Young accident victim moved to Kansas City hospital
Pionna Sue Coolgrave five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Coolgrave of 644 Mich St was transferred Monday to Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City for horn surgery. Tercon dino was listed as poor today. She was injured along with her parents and grandfather Marl J Edmonds in a fatal molear collision Friday night. The parents are reported to be alright. Edmonds is improving though still serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pionna Sue Coolgrave
Frank Colgrave
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Tercondino
Marl J. Edmonds
Edmonds
Ed W Parsons Retired Lawrence Jeweler Dies After Illness
Edgar William Parsons 87 longtime Lawrence jeweler died Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Plymouth England July 15 1868 he moved to the United States at age seven with parents James and Margaret Parsons spent childhood in Rochester New York and later settled in Lawrence. He worked 21 years for A Marks jewelry firm before opening his own shop and retired two years ago due to ill health. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and is survived by wife Virginia Jenny Parsons of 900 Ark St three grandchildren and five nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar William Parsons
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Plymouth
England
James
Margaret Parsons
Rochester
N. Y
A. Marks Jewelry
Vir/Binta
Jenny) Parsons
Ark. St
Irma Hladk
Dortha King
Roy Waldron
Independence
Frank Taylor
Kansas City
Howard Curran
Oskaloosa
Towa
Carl Parsons
Los Angeles
Calif
Ernest Collins
Joseph
Grace
Hagemier
Jackson, Mich
Deaths and Funerals Notices for Grace Ward and Nevada Clark
Grace Harnett Ward, formerly of Lawrence, died Jan 1 in Vallejo California. Burial in Vallejo follows. Nevada Clark 87 of 816 Conn St died Monday in Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements pending. Survived by three daughters Cora Brooks Verdi Maris Priscilla Daniels two sons Walter Tim Clark Willis Ted Clark a sister Jack Bell and 12 grandchildren.
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Nevada Clark
Conn. Sr
Lawrence , Memorial Hospital
Cora Brooks
Verdi Maris
Lawrence
Priscilla Daniels
Long Beach
Calif
Walter
Tim) Clark
Hillsboro
Ore
Willis
Ted) Clark
Fairfield
Jack Bell
Two Wrecks On Turnpike Leads To Guilty Pleas
In Juvenile Court Bowen Bowen Henry was fined 55 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding reckless driving operating a car in violation of drivers license restrictions and driving on a posted unfinished highway. His father was fined 10 dollars and costs for permitting the boy to drive in violation of license restrictions. Hatfield was charged with driving on an unfinished highway and speeding and pleaded guilty for a 35 dollar fine plus costs. A prior December 26 accident at the same Turnpike location involved John Othe Matfield whose car sustained lighter damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Othe Matfield
Mass
Hatfield
Bowen
Distinguished KU Alumna Dr Kate Daum Dies After Illness
Town City mourns the death of Dr Kate Daum a 1919 KU graduate sister of Bessie Daum children's librarian at the Lawrence Public Library after a long illness Funeral services were held Monday in Town City and the body will be moved to Funk Cooper Warren Chapel for burial later in the week Dr Daum once led the dietetic section at Iowa State University and received multiple honors including the 1948 Borden citation for nutrition research.
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Ward
Kate Daum
Town City
Town
Bessie Daum
Lawrence Public Library
Kansas University
Dain
Department of Medicine
Iowa State University
Iowa
Borden
Awamd
National Home Economics Association
Funk-Cooper-Warren
Rural Fire Alarm Near Lawrence Damages Chimney
Lawrence Fire Department responded to a rural alarm at 12 20 pm at the B Lyntell home six miles south of Lawrence on Route 2. The blaze burned a gut and a chimney and caused only minor damage. The farm is owned by J J Wheeler of 1024 Ala St.
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Lawrence
B. Lyntell
Wrence
Route 2
J. J. Wheeler
Ala. St
British Discuss Mid East Crisis
Prime Minister Eden convened a Cabinet to debate the Middle East crisis and Labour demand for parliamentary debate on arms policy. He met Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell and rejected inviting the Kremlin to aid peace efforts as tensions rose. An emergency conference followed with Foreign Secretary Eden Lloyd and British ambassadors recalled from eight Middle East countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eden
Middle East
Hugh Gaitskell
Kremlin
Elwyn Lloyd
Bank Bandits Steal From Mrs Gray In Bank Vault Heist
Three men abduct Mrs Gray from her home force her to open a small bank vault then steal cash and silver from a grocery adjoining the bank. The trio flee in the Grays station wagon abandoned west of Richland. Mrs Gray later unable to identify suspects in El Dorado with Kansas investigators recovering the vehicle used in the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneka
Lou Richter
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Gray
el Dorado
Oficers
Richland
Granada Theater
Mass
Edward Coan
7Th St
Lawrence area sees scattered crashes slow after Friday
The Sheriff's Office reported a collision involving Donald Lavelle Truman 25 of Kansas City Missouri when his car skidded struck a bridge spun into an oncoming bread truck driven by Marion Otto Baldwin 38 of Kansas City Missouri with no injuries. A Ft Riley soldier Jack A Burnette 34 injured lightly after sleeping at the wheel on U S 40 west of Lawrence. Damages estimated 200. A separate Monday crash on West Sixth Street preceded a drop in city accident rate to about half. Another incident involved B W Francis 51 of 609 East 9th Street striking a parked wagon owned by Richard A Gamplin 727 North Y Street causing 375 in damage. Francis uninjured said he lost control while reaching for cigarettes.
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Sheriff's Office
Donald Lavelle Truman
Kansas City
Fee
Marion Otto Baldwin
Ft. Riley
Jack A. Burnette
Lawrence
U. S. 40
Burnette
West Sixth Street
B. W. Francis
9Th St
Richard A. Gamplin
Y. St
Gamplin
Francis
Rolla Daily Herald and Two Weeklies Sold to Brewer
Rolla Missouri papers transferred from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. May to William Brewer. Brewer has published the trio since 1953 after leasing the Rolla Herald and Newburg Democrat earlier that year. The Daily Herald traces lineage to the Herald of Liberty from the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla, Mo
Rolla Daily Herald
Phelps County
William
Brewer
Lawrence E. May
Rolla Herald
Newburg Democrat
Mays
Breuer
Daily Herald
Herald of Liberty
Hall to Speak on Issues in Series of Broadcasts
Gov. Fred Hall will discuss state issues affecting Kansas welfare and prosperity in four recorded TV talks aired tonight on Channel 13 Topeka at 8 30 and 10 45 p.m. Then on Channel 2 St. Joseph and Channel 4 Kansas City at 6 15 p.m. These broadcasts inaugurate a series titled Speaking of Kansas presented by the Public Information Committee for Gov. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hall
Kansas
Hall
Channel 13
Topeka
Channela 2
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Public Information Committee
State Mineral Wealth Sets 1956 High Record
State Geological Survey reports total mineral wealth of 474.2 million dollars for 1956, up from the prior high by about 14 million. Oil output valued at 339 million, natural gas and related products at 49 million, coal declines to 24 million, and clay, cement, salt, sand and gravel show strong gains across various mineral categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
State Geological Survey
Sursey
Cas
Millon Zinc
Read
Leap Year facts and Epiphany service at South Park
In Lawrence the Leap Year date 29 February is explained with historical references while the Epiphany service at West South Park features a junior high tableau and carols before burning Christmas trees. KU resumes classes January 9 with exams set for January 26. Police chase a parathion bomb stolen from a KU greenhouse. Jaycees promote Lawrence name with auto tags, proceeds funding scholarships and teen safety campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Recreation Commission and
Ministerial Alliance
Market Snapshot From Kansas City And Wall Street
Market results show lower stock activity with aircrafts falling sharply and grains mixed. Livestock steady to higher with cattle and hogs trading firm, while Chicago and New York markets report cautious gains and broad declines across sectors amid profits concerns.
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Kansas City
USDA
Wall Street
New York
Washington
Man Bonded After Statutory Rape Charge In County Court
Henry Ro Holladay, 49, of Baldwin, posted a $5,000 bond on a county court charge of assault to commit statutory rape involving a minor girl. Preliminary hearing set for 2 pm January 17. Previous statutory rape charge was discharged after a prelim. hearing when evidence failed to sustain it. The new charge stems from the same alleged offense, per assistant county attorney Wesley Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ro Holladay
Humboldt Bank President Retires Due to Age
Humboldt National Bank founder and president Kasi M W Byerley retires after selling his stake to J R Leimenstoll who becomes president. Walter H Walt of Monarch Cement Co will join the bank's board as Byerley ends his tenure at the close of last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt, Kasim
W. A. Byerley
Humboldt National Bank
J. R. Leimenstoll
Leinfenstall
Walter H. Walt
Monarch Cement’ Co
Byerley
Fant of Muntbotdt March 19 We It
Hyerley and his brother in law W S Fallis established the fant of Muntbotdt March 19 It was chartered vet fuineheide Nae tional Bank Sept 25 Laud.
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Hyerley
W.S Fallis
Fant of
Muntbotdt
Vet Fuineheide Naeional Bank
Laud
Memorial Hospital Admits Wide-Ranging Patient List
A lengthy hospital admission item lists multiple patients and origins including Wilks, Mrs Marie M. Coates from Linwood, Howard Casi ness, Eudora, Chiude P. Davenport, Mes Lanatar Minwsly from Tornganoxie, Airsa na Lawes, Mrs Quthob Flory of Baldwin, Mrs Virsoma Fowler, Mrs Bannie Revenge, Orbit names and routes. The record also notes other individuals tied to Topeka and nearby towns, with several addresses such as 2201 RT and 207 No South East, plus mentions of a Mie Walker and a Mrs. Joan Mower among many entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilks
Marie
M. Coates
Linwood
Howard Casiness
Eudora
Chiude P. Davenport
Soqon
Stes
Mes
Lanatar Minwsly
Tornganoxie
Airsana Lawes
Pes
Prarie St
Quthob Flory
Baldwin
Beate
Virsoma Fowler
Bannie
Strode Driver Vetted After Wrecks and Traffic Stop
The driver A. E. Strode veered in the wreck sequence and was stopped by a police officer after delaying several cars at a stop sign on Lane Street. Officers observed him as he traveled from Seaity to Semone Street, then made a left onto the ust Street and later turned east after brief delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Strode
Bio St
Cate Goml Cours
Policr
Thane Larust Sts
Taeust Steet
Strode
Seaaity
Semone Street
Loris
Hyado Mirss
Stromboli Eruption Reported No Threat to Inhabitants
Observers note an eruption at Stromboli sends lava flows toward the sea but poses no immediate danger to residents. Islanders remain alert as authorities urge calm while fishermen prepare to monitor coastal activity and ensure safety for the main hamlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
Rey Stroyboli
Valery Tugay Cere
Kansas City graduate dies after long illness
Mildeed Winesterstrom of Kansas City dies in Kongskos Cis Mo after years of muscular atrophy. A 1922 Kansas University alumna Phi Beta Kappa, she studied at California University and worked as a Trimuruin. Survived by husband Carl Osterstion four daughters. Funeral services planned in Kane sing.
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Cees
Samuel P. Moyer
Mi C. Wright
Mmuunication of Law
Rence
Hiram L. Chaffin
K. O
Wright
Adv
Ge No.9
AF & AM
Edgar W. Parsons
Ora M. Carpenter
Barlow
Seoy
Lodge No. 6
Don M. Baker
Adwlph Depton
W. M
Geo.w.mole
Young
K. C. Hospital
Ed W. Parsons
Lawrence Jeweler
Mrs
Grace Harnett
George Engelberger
Hhe
Vallejo
James Barnett
K.U
Rolla
Julius Caesar
Scotland
France
Genoa
Florence
Worthie H. Norr
Horr
Joe Skillman
Strong Hall
Jayhawk Drive
Jaycee and
Jayne Memors
Jaynes
Jaycees
Rve
Cash
N.Y
Cis
Nha - Phy Pont
Gen Flee
Gen Motors
Cacatyar
Martin Grae
Monsan
Mont
Penney
Sears
Sinclair
Socony
Spen
Dis
Dh Sid of
Ind
Stoke van C
UN Pac
US Steel West el
Va Woolworth
Fred A. Bremer
Ralph Burnett
Steve Henderson
Andy" Anderson
Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance Service
New Hampshire
Humboldt Bank
Asure
Iain Eee Ser
Massachusetts
Automogee Mnstraner Company — Re
Memorial Hospital
Dismirsen
Oral Carter
Iyyer Molina
Sarah Galden
Seacoris
Holly
Cole Cary Tansell
Barbara Gov
Sunny
Sidie Jesse Wruhr
Vie Bartara Grencier
Baby Wink
Russell Tucked Re
Donna Sue Calerove
Mie St
Ty Koc Medical Center
George No Coffelt
Apleat
Joan Mower
Bate
Pevre St
Bledner Hook
West Els
James M. Walker
Li Lane
Nikths
Fontiinoxie
Monday Meo
Keith Worthieston Daawkie
Pad
George Hedrick
Derrold Wiley
WM. R. ‘Terrell
Fitch, North & Coo
Calvin Puduagwuce
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