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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1957

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Dulles Promises Peace Through Armed Stand Policy

Secretary of State Dulles told Congress that peace in the Middle East requires a clear willingness to meet armed Communist attack with U S forces if necessary. He said Congress would act decisively against world Communist expansion, arguing the aim is to prevent war, not to wage it. The four point plan includes military authorization, aid to threatened nations, and flexible use of foreign aid funds.

Washington Dulles United States Middle East Congress Eisenhower Washington (P United House Foreign Affairs Committee Saviet Union Sen. Sparkman D-Ala Sen Kefauver D-Tenn U. S Cairo Nasser Egypt

Lawmaker Says Austria Fears Soviet Invasion

Washington Speaker Bentley with U S sources says there is concern a Soviet military invasion could occur in Austria. The Michigan Republican, ex diplomat to Hungary, condemned Soviet tactics in Hungary but did not detail further on Austria odds.

Austria Washington Bentley R-Mich

Grace’s Due Date Shifts to January 20

Doctors treating Princess Grace of Monaco again moved the expected delivery date. Initially set for early February, then January 25, the latest prediction places the birth on January 20. Insurance listing Andy Hess Auto Ins. VI-3-3457 is referenced.

Monte Carlo Grace of Mofhaco Bym Andy Hess Achy

Misgivings in Arab World Over Ike Plan for Middle East

The Eisenhower doctrine to curb communism in the Middle East drew mixed reactions across the Arab world. Cairo gave a cool reception with hopes unmet and fears of U S influence. Beirut and other capitals showed disappointment but noted possible gains from stronger U S backing for independence movements.

Associated Press Eisenhower Middle East Beirut U. S

Moisture arrives in Lawrence sparking drought hopes

Lawrence reports its first moisture of 1957 with a one inch snowfall and 0.07 inch water content. Residents hope this start signals an end to the Great Mid Century Drought as temperatures hold near the mid forties then fall to the mid thirties with readings around 35 degrees.

Lawence Lawrence

Explosion at Powder Plant in Emporium Kills Three Feared

An early morning blast at the Pennsylvania Powder Co plant near Emporium damaged several buildings and set fires. Three men are missing and believed dead. eight others, including Alvin F. Walker, 23, of Emporium, are hospitalized. Injured workers include Minard Spring, Virgil Chambers, William Strader, Gerhard Bauer, John Gibbs, Nathaniel Kephart, and George McIsate. Police closed roads to prevent a second blast as the fire was contained after about three hours.

Emporium Pennsylvania St. Marys’ Hospital St. Marys Alvin F. Walker Minard Spring Virgil H. Chambers William Strader Gerhard_—De. Bauer John Gibbs Nathaniel Kephart Port Allegany George Mclisate Pennsylvania Powder Co William Smith

Benson outlines soil bank aims before Congress

Agriculture Secretary Benson told the House Agriculture Committee that the soil bank program, a $1.2 billion effort, should cut surpluses and conserve soils not serve drought relief, flood relief, or credit needs. He said the program benefits all farms and will strengthen prices, despite past administration criticisms.

Washington Benson Congress Soil Bank House Agriculture Committee Capi Hill Cooley D-Nc

Bond Meeting Tonight At Junior High School

A public meeting at 8 p m discusses a proposed 320000 bond issue to finance local school improvements. The School Board meets 7 to 8 pm then adjourns to the library at 14th and Mass for the bond discussion with residents. Funds would build a new primary school in Southwest Lawrence and add rooms plus plan a new junior high in Schwarz Acres.

Hibrary 14Th and Mass. Sts Lawrence Plus Schwarz Acres

Taylor Assured Of Speaker Post In Kansas House

The Kansas House will open the 1957 session with Rev. Jess Taylor assured as speaker after Rep. Clark Kuppinger withdrew. Kuppinger’s withdrawal follows a supporters meeting showing insufficient votes. party caucuses planned to fill leadership posts. The GOP holds a wide majority and is expected to elect Taylor, with Beaman and Mitchell also on the slate. The Senate caucus appeared set to reelect Paul Wunsch as president pro tem, and Republicans plan a committee on committees to limit the Democratic lieutenant governor’s power. Democrats slated John Potucek and John Adams as minority leaders.

Clark Kuppinger Prairie Villazes Avere Kuppinger Taylor Bill Fribley Crestline Fred Hall Fridley Dice Hall Senate GOP Paul Wunsch R-Kingman Joseph Henkle Henkte Wunsch John Potucek Dwellington John Adams Osborne

Richards named special assistant on Middle East program

President Eisenhower appoints James P. Richards former House Foreign Affairs Committee chair as special assistant with rank of personal ambassador to head a Middle East mission. Richards, a South Carolina Democrat, retired from Congress last week.

Washington Eisenhower James P. Richards House Foreign Affairs Committee Middle East Richards South Carolina Congress White House Walter F. George Georgia Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Know Your Tire Limitations At High Speeds

An article by Gill Mayer warns that tires heat and distort at high speeds on the Kansas Turnpike. Retread snow tires can disintegrate past 100 mph, with frontline tires safe around 85 mph. Experts describe dramatic tire distortion from 90 mph, risking blowouts and wrecks, noting tire life varies 12,000 to 30,000 miles.

Gill Mayer Kansas ‘Turnpike Lawrence Jhhe Challis Shaffer The Rapid Transit Co Shafter

U N Chief Proposes Hungary Study Committee

Dag Hammarskjold urged the United Nations to form a special ad hoc committee with broad powers to investigate and study the Hungarian situation. He suggested hearings with Hungarian refugees, conducted in neighboring countries, as a possible source of direct information following Hungary's government refusal to admit UN investigators.

United Nations N. Y Dag Hammarcakhold U. N Lne U.S U.N Hungary General Assembly Hammarskjold U.M

Cincinnati Newsman Dies at 62 Enquirer Editor

Everett M. Boyd, 62, vice-president and editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, died today after chest pains last night. In Washington, Eisenhower and Nixon's landslide re election was made official with a joint session planned to count electoral votes.

Cincinnati Everett M. Boyd The Cincinnati Enquirer Washington Eisenhower Nixon Senate House

Harvard Coach Lloyd Jordan Is Released In Cambridge

Harvard football coach Lloyd Jordan was officially released in a statement from Athletic Director Thomas D. Bolles. The successor named in the release was not disclosed.

Cambridge Mass Har_vard Lloyd Jordan Thomas D. Bolles

Easton Predicts 1957 Kansas Relays Will Be Best

M E Easton KU track coach tells Greater Kansas University Track and Relays Committee the 1957 Kansas Relays in Memorial Stadium will be outstanding with top trackmen. Committee aims to boost Midwest interest, expand events, parade, and public appeal for the spring spectacle.

Kansas K. U M. E Bill) Easton K U Greater Kansas University Track and Relays Committee Union Building Easton Midwest Memorial Stadium California Southwest Seaboard Kansas Relays

200 Persons Attend 12th Night Service

About 200 persons attended the Twelfth Night burning of Christmas trees in South Park Sunday evening. Father Andrew Berry opening prayer, Rev. William Britton told Epiphany story, Rev. Dale Turner delivered scripture, and a carol service led by Elin Jorgensen with KU brass. A Lawrence Junior High pageant featured Linda Browning Mary and Greg Turner Joseph among angels shepherds and kings.

South Park Andrew Berry Kansas University Wilem Britton Immartuel Lutheran Church Dale E. ‘Turner Plymouth Congregational Church Elin Jorgensen K. U. Music Education Department K. U. Brass Quartet Garry Spurgeon Stanbury Fred Wiley la, St David Laney Montara St Paul Wallaece Sunnyside Wallace K. U. Im Lawrence Deal Linda Browning Mary Greg Turner Joseph Joan” Bosze Betty “Haley Sandra Sinclear Angels Mike McWilliams James Wedin Chuck Marvin Bob Nelson Leonhard Clark Brian Grace Courtney King

Peltier Succeeds Weaver at KU Medical Center

Dr. Leon ard F. Peltier, 37, of the University of Minnesota, will assume the late Dr. James B. Weaver as chief of the University of Kansas Medical Center bone surgery section. The center announced the appointment Saturday.

Kansas City i Leonard F. Peltier University of Minnesota James B. Weaver University of Kansas Medical Center

All-Virus Vaccine Idea Aims to Shield Nervous System

New York scientist Dr. Jonas Salk proposed an all virus vaccine to protect nerves from any attacker virus. He cited two main reasons including childhood infections weakening nerves and viruses sleeping in the nervous system until stress reactivates them. Salk spoke at a cellular biology conference in Pittsburgh.

New York Jonas J. Salk Salk Pittsburgh Neurvas

City Reports Lowest Fire Loss Since 1953 in 1956

Fire Chief John Miller states Lawrence ended 1956 with its lowest fire loss since 1953. The year recorded 43,318 from fires, far below 1955’s 324,185 and 1954’s 148,139, marking the third year under 30,000 in past decades.

Lawrence Fire Department John Miller Joss Miller

Weather and ads fragment from a newspaper page

Fragmentary weather notes and scattered ads from a Chicago Denver region page. Mentions rainfall 0.07 inches, temperatures, and list of cities including Chicago Denver Fort Worth Oklahoma City and Miami with evening store hours and a sale tease.

Yuedday Masons Ala Ula Pree Bramarck N. D Chicago Denver Preetiemerer Preetiemerer Nee Bal Hatton Tennant Fort WY Orthagement Hayes Mont Miami Rm Minneapolis Omaans -Ncciny New Mork Eee Okahorie Washington

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