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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1960
Page
11
In Washington the Senate Democrats vote 51 to 12 to keep Lyndon B. Johnson as leader with authority over the party Policy Committee and Steering Committee. The liberal group lost its bid to curb his control while Johnson vows continued restraint and policy‑focused compromise.
Hillcrest Bowl near 9th and Iowa Sts. in Lawrence will convert from 24 to 36 lanes in a $300000 expansion, making it the largest bowling facility in Kansas. The project aims to attract state tournaments, boost the economy, and accommodate growth, with expansion extending westward and adding lounge spaces and league rooms.
President Eisenhower will travel to the Palm Springs area in California for a brief golf trip later this month. He is slated to depart January 28, the day after addressing a Republican Salute to Ike campaign dinner in Los Angeles, and will stay from Thursday through Sunday or Monday.
The nude body of Mary Lou Olson, ten, with rings missing from her fingers, was found in a muddy ditch near a scrub tree in a Baja California arroyo after crossing from National City California. An autopsy was ordered to determine cause of death and possible sexual assault. police searched the border area.
President Eisenhower said it would be unusual for the United States to protest Russia plans to test rockets in the central Pacific calling the tests lawful under international law. He noted U S tests there and warned against injury while asserting use of high seas for valid scientific experiments.
Occasional rain or drizzle possible tonight and Thursday with continued cloud cover. Lows tonight mid 30s, highs Thursday near 40. Rainfall trace expected. Record temperatures noted from past years. Humidity around 65 percent in late afternoon.
About 550 members of the Farmers Co operative Association received roughly $3,300 in earnings during the sixth annual meeting at the 4H Fairgrounds. Hal Charles of Consumers Co op Assn. Kansas City spoke on the cooperative’s five year plan and urged member support for officers and directors. The organization reported sales earnings of $957,431.22, margins of $98,409.80, other income $96,199.10, and a net saving of $40,854.18 for the year, with plans for annual earnings in the future.
Revolucion, Cuba's semi official newspaper, says a fire bomb raid near Havana was carried out by U.S. based counter revolutionaries. Government sources say Castro will broadcast a denunciation on television as the latest aggression.
State Sen. Don S. Hults says Gov. George Docking's budget cuts reduce Kansas University funding. Key losses include $ to build the Engineering School, four new KU faculty positions, and three language centers, with other building-improvement funds also trimmed.
Kansas Democratic leader Frank Theis warned Tuesday night that little will be accomplished in this state legislative session to produce a sound budget. He said the Legislature will likely reject Gov Docking’s proposals. the issue will go to the people in elections. Theis voiced optimism for Democratic gains in the House but doubt about the Senate and commented on budget lines, the sacred cows of schools and hospitals, and the 1960 presidential nominating scene. He also discussed Docking’s term plans and Rockefeller’s withdrawal.
Kansas lawmakers clash with Gov. Docking over tax relief proposals as Republicans vow to press for more education and health funding. Docking backs sales tax cuts and a heavy truck levy amid concerns of state bankruptcy and future balanced funding.
Kansas party chiefs clash over Gov. Docking budget with Sam Mellinger arguing for education and mental health funding and tax relief only after these needs are met. Frank Theis calls the budget a sensible response to a surplus and supports tax relief.
City Commission shifts from a plumbers study to a new non plumbing committee to evaluate DWV copper pipe for the local Plumbing Code. The panel will hear from plumbers copper pipe researchers and manufacturers and issue a recommended ruling on copper inclusion. Committee members include Commissioner Don McConnell chairman KU Mechanical Engineering rep Building Inspector Louis Stone City Manager Harold Horn and a local architect.
Lawrence enjoyed a brief warm spell with 70 degree readings that set a new record, surpassing 64 degrees set in 1941 and tied in 1945. Cooler conditions return with occasional light rain, lows in the mid 30s, and highs near 40 through Thursday.
Paris AP wire reports Finance Minister Antoine Pinay quits the government after a rift with President de Gaulle. The conservative, builder of France's postwar recovery, found himself at odds with several cabinet colleagues over economic policy, viewing them as too socialist.
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