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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1958
Page
1
Washington reports the six member Civil Rights Commission was sworn in today in the White House with President Eisenhower present and chief assistant Sherman Agari administering the oath. The new panel faces the challenge of delivering actions acceptable to the South.
Sir Edmund Hillary became the first man to reach the South Pole via a 1911-12 route behind Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen. Hillary departed Scott Base October 14 and pushed 700 miles inland toward the pole. He radioed from near McMurdo Sound that he was determined to reach the pole, while British party led by Vivian Fuchs aimed to complete the first overland crossing.
M S Winter Jr has been named a full partner in the firm, succeeding his father and continuing the legacy at Shand Uses this past Bananas-7-Ibe: c. Garrett's.
American soprano Maria Callas refuses to continue Bellini Norma after first act as balcony catcalls spark near riot. Doctors say fever near 102 degrees and she remains in bed at hotel. Husband Battista Meneghini stands by as critics blame temper, not voice, for walkout. Parliament discusses impact on opera funding.
Senate Agriculture Committee chair Ellender said Benson will be questioned for at least two days starting the week of Jan 3. Thye vowed to fight Benson's plan to cut dairy price supports from 83 to 7 percent of parity, while Benson argues the cut will lower prices and save taxpayers. Ellender urged a comprehensive farm bill rather than piecemeal fixes.
KU coach Dick Harp said there should be more definite information by Saturday on Wilt Chamberlain’s availability for the Big Eight opener at Norman. Wilt, sidelined by a groin glandular infection, rested after missing Thursday’s overtime loss to Oklahoma State that snapped KU’s 10 game win streak.
McPherson attorney and former Republican state chairman Lloyd H. Ruppenthal was endorsed by the McPherson County Bar Association for appointment as a U S district judge for Kansas. The vacancy arose after Judge Arthur J. Mellott died December 29.
Observers recall a long-predicted Venezuelan revolt as 18 rebel officers fled by plane to Barranquilla seeking asylum. Exiles in New York call the event a prelude to more unrest amid civilian discontent and military friction with President Perez Jimenez. Police violence against students marked the Nov. 11 protests.
Topeka Kansas locals of the Teamsters are being expelled from the state federation following a national AFL-CIO move. Bakeries and related locals face transfer talks as locals await possible reorganization. Officials expect ongoing cooperation and continued bargaining despite expulsion.
Douglas County State Bank selects the northeast corner of 9th and Mass Streets for a proposed new building across from the current bank. The site, bought from John H. Emick, was highlighted by president Chester G. Jones as the chosen location. Purchase handled by Marion A. Barlow. the block-fronting property now houses Kraft Home Furnishings and Larry Crum record shop. Construction not scheduled, likely three years away. bank officers include Raymond Rice, Dick Williams, George Clem, and Harold R. Scheve. The bank, chartered in 1951 and opened in 1952, followed two decades with three banks in Lawrence.
Attorney General Rogers announced the defection of Dr Jerzy Leon Nowinski a renowned Polish scientist to the West at a National Press Club luncheon He said Nowinski a thermoclasticity specialist was granted asylum yesterday His wife Maria Franciska and their daughter Kristina seven are in England Nowinski 52 a former recess professor at the University of Warsaw worked in thermo elasticity a mathematical theory of stresses and strains on materials under temperature changes
The Weather Bureau expects no let up through Saturday in a spell of unseasonably cold weather with fair skies and low temperatures. Downtown hit 40 degrees Thursday afternoon and fell to 11 degrees overnight. At 2 pm the 32 degree mark remained unmet yet sunshine melted some snow. A low in the 10 to 15 range and high in the 30s are forecast for Saturday. January is dry so far but moisture could arrive. Worden observer Walter Schwarz reports 1957 rainfall at 37.95 inches, near the Lawrence total. Worden normal is 33.71 inches, likely from a different time basis.
KU Endowment Association released plans for the Sprague Apartments a three story housing project for retired Kansas University staff. Bids open Feb 7 in Topeka architect Charles Marshall's office. Eight units six two bedroom and two one bedroom with social room elevator and parking. Allocation priority for rental based on age and years of service. Construction under way before applications. Roles include Elizabeth Sprague donor and Amelia Sprague memorial. Building located in Alumni Place near Templin Hall and Museum of Art with brick exterior and glassed in corridor.
President Eisenhower's proposed budget, about 74 billion dollars, appeared virtually decided after a cabinet meeting today. The plan was described as unlikely to change significantly as discussions concluded.
James K. Hitt Kansas University registrar reports 1,888 of 8,456 Lawrence campus students are married, 22.3 percent. Among undergrads 1,173 are married. by class, 6.1 percent freshmen to 57.4 percent special students. Husbands outnumber wives. KU opened 120 married student apartments this fall with 120 more planned. Many married students live in Lawrence or commute from nearby cities.
Lawrence property taxes remain aligned with state trends despite a sharp year a rise. The Kansas Tax rate summary shows a total rate of 2.8 mills, primarily driven by higher school district costs. Despite the boost, Lawrence’s rate remains among the lowest in Kansas first class cities, though school levies are high.
Kansas State College President James A. McCain was admitted to Riley County Hospital yesterday for minor surgery and is expected to remain hospitalized about two weeks.
Continuing cold conditions grip the region with fair skies through Saturday. Lows tonight 10 to 15, highs Saturday in the 30s. Five day forecast calls for near seasonal normals Saturday to Wednesday, then cooler Monday or Tuesday, with light precipitation possible and snow mainly in southern areas.
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