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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1956

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Demos Forecast More Debate On Dulles Remarks

Democratic senators foresee continued debate over Secretary of State Dulles and his brink of war policy. Senators Humphrey and others grilled Dulles over statements in Life Magazine and warned Eisenhower to state approval or disapproval. Allies of the administration urged caution as discussions over a long range foreign aid program continued amid Republican and bipartisan concerns.

Demos Dulles Washington Korea Life Magazine Ted Sen. Humphrey D-Minn Eisenhower Humphrey Senate George Dga Congress George Senate Foreign Relations Committee H. Alexander Smith Sen Knowland Calif Smiths

Friday the 13th Baby Born in Knoxville Car Ride

Linda Lou Rogers was born in the back seat of a car as Jesse Lee Rogers and his wife, en route to a hospital, found a house after noting a telephone line. The house belonged to Ella Williamson who arrived home as the delivery happened. Mother and daughter were reported doing well at the General Hospital.

Knoxville Tenn Atork Linda Lou Rogers Jesse Lee Rogers Ella Williamson Rogers William Linda Tou Mother Daur' ‘Sr General

Death by own action theory in love tragedy trio found

St Louis police linked an ex husband to a three body murder suicide scenario after two men and a young woman were found dead in a car near the Meramec River. Victims were Elmer P. Loring 28 James V. McGraw 28 and Carol Hug 20. McGraw divorced Hug in April over cruelty claims.

ST. Louis Meramec River Here St. Louis County Herman Birmes Elmer P. Loring James V. McGraw East St. ‘Louis Carol Hug McGraw Loring

Siamese Twin Girls Born in Woodsville Hospital

Siamese twin girls were born to a farm wife at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville New Hampshire. Doctors say the infants are in condition and Eugene McGregor of Lisbon notes the girls are joined but no surgery is anticipated at this time.

Woodsville N.h.m Lymen Farmer Cottage Hospital Eugene McGregor Lisbon

HUNT AN ARMED MAN FLYING A KITE

Miami police report a 38 Colt pistol and personal heirlooms linked to Benjamin Franklin's spectacles and John Dillinger's gun stolen from Frank Derris's home. Detectives Hammer and Palmer investigated the burglary and noted the heirloom glasses once worn by Franklin.

Miami Filia Benjamin Franklin John Dillinger John Hammer B. J. Palmer Frank Derris Dillinger Lowry Bell Franklin

Mundt Sees Big Agriculture in InFarm Program

Washington Senator Mundt states that the new administration farm program will give multiple boosts to farm prices and income. He cites GOP concerns and Democratic doubt about parity supports, as the Senate weighs Eisenhower's nine point plan with four actions moved up for omnibus passage. Mundt notes a potential 60 million tax refund and a billion dollar tax return timing if Congress acts promptly.

Washington Sen Mundt R-Sd New Administration House Eisenhower Benson Olin D. Johnston DSC Johnston Ellender D-La Senate Congress

Five US Missionaries Buried in Ecuador Jungle

In Ecuador's Cararay River Valley rescue teams found the fifth body of five U S missionaries who died after their Piper plane Wings of Mercy was attacked by Aucas while trying to win friendship. Names listed include Peter Fleming Nathaniel Saint James Elliot Edward McCully and Roger Youderian.

Quito Ecuador U.S Cararay River Grady Parrott Missionary Aviation Fellowship Abraham Vanderpuy Inter-American Fellowship of Ecuador Wings of Mercy

U S Admiral Reports Big Soviet Sub Fleet Buildup

In Taipei Vice Admiral Stuart Ingersoll said the Soviet submarine force has undergone an enormous buildup. He noted his mission is to defend Formosa and the Pescadores and vowed not to lose. He spoke at his first news conference since taking command of the 7th Fleet and Taiwan defense. The exact Pacific scope of the buildup was not specified.

Taipei Formosa America Russia Stuart H. Ingersoll Pescadores Ingersoll U.S. 7Th Fleet Taiwan Pacific

Petition decision on Eisenhower name in New Hampshire primary

In Concord New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of State Harry E Jackson weighed whether surprise petitions by Maurice J Grant carry enough valid signatures to enter President Eisenhowers name in the March 13 presidential preference primary Grants petitions show 70 signatures from the second district and 54 from the first with possible invalid signatures including spouses signing each others names Officials note several deceptions found in preliminary checks and Gov Lane Dwinell plans to file Eisenhowers name Monday and may indicate support for a second term

Concord N. H Eisenhowe New Hampshire Harry E. Jackson N.H Eisenhower Maurice J. Grant Manchester Grant Jackson Darkson Lane Dwinell Associates Dwinell

AOPi House To Start Next Week At Kansas University

Construction begins next week on the new Alpha Omicron Pi social sorority house at Kansas University with a 200 000 budget. The three story pink brick building will accommodate 60 women and be fireproof, featuring living spaces on the first and second floors and dining and recreation areas on the lower level. Architects Neville Sharp and Simon of Kansas City designed it, B A Green Construction Co of Lawrence builds it, and completion is planned for Rush Weeks next fall on the 185 by 320 foot site at the north end of West Campus Road, formerly part of Dr. Mervin Sadler’s land. This marks the second new sorority house at the university in two years following Alpha sorority Altona moved to Emory Road last September.

Alpha Omicron Pi Kansas University West Campus Road Mervin Sadler Kansas Neville, Sharp and Simon Kansas City B. A. Green Construction Co, Inc Lawrence Altona Phi Sorority Embry Road

Same Gun Kills 2 Men In Struggle at Tavern

Two men Leonard Thompson and Cleophas Barker, both 27, were killed outside a West Side tavern in a confrontation. Barker drew a pistol and fired four times, wounding Thompson. As Thompson struggled the gun discharged again, striking Barker in the chest. Barker fled but collapsed and died. Thompson died at hospital.

Chicago West Side Leonard Thompson Cleophas Barker Barker

Indictment of 11 Brink's Robbers Shocks Boston

A Suffolk County grand jury indicted eleven men, including ex cons and suspects in the January 17 1950 Brink's robbery dubbed The Theft of the Century. The 148 counts stem from testimony by Joseph Specs O'Keefe detailing a year and a half of planning, night visits to the Brink's plant, and theft methods. Police still seek Faherty and Richardson with FBI involvement and two suspects already in custody.

Boston P Suffolk County Joseph Specs) O'Keefe Gction FSI Ewiffroindiin Cee Cereus FBI J. Edgar Hoover James Ignatius Faherty Boston Thomas Francis Richardson Weymouth O'Keefe Stanley A. Gusciora Pittsburgh Joseph S. Banfield Anthony Pino Michael V. Geagan Vincent d. Costa Joseph F. McGinnis Adolph Maffie Henry Baker Richardson Faherty Springfield Brink Brink's

Germans Returned by Soviets in Sealed Train

At the border point in Heerleshausen West Germany, about 450 Germans labeled war criminals were released by the Soviet Union and escorted by 60 bayoneted guards in a sealed train. So far Russia has returned roughly 8,500 prisoners.

Heerleshausen Germany Soviet Union West Germany

First National Bank Control Sold to K C Investor Group

First National Bank of Lawrence is now under the control of a Kansas City investor group linked to Commerce Trust Co. in Missouri. President George Docking said no immediate administration changes. an additional director, Don Elston of Commerce Trust, joins the board. The group’s holdings give them effective control, with the bank’s leadership remaining stable for the near term.

First National Bank K.C. Investor Group First National Bank of Lawrence Commerce Trust Co Kansas City Journal-World George Docking Lawrence Bank The Don FL Eleh Ot Missin Fistun Commerce Trust Irene Elstun Kansas University Elstun Bank Docking First National Stockholders and Board of Jan JournalWorld Kansas ‘City Alll Werl Attawt Sports Bing First National Kelvin Hoover E. B. Martin Robert Docking George Dunkley Georgiana Graves Harold von Gunten Harold Flanders Joseph Kelly Elston First National Board of Hoover Martin M. S. Winter R. C. Miller Chris Kraft George J. Kirchhoff Cc. C. Stewart H. C. Brinkman Merchants Bank Merchants National Bank William James M Kemper Sr James M. Kemper Jr

State high school aid funds reach Lawrence area district

The Lawrence High School and four Douglas County rural high schools will share 91 633 in state aid, the first distribution under the 1955 Legislature plan. Lawrence High gets about 54 000, with rural schools amounts pending as checks arrive Monday. The aid funds go to operating budgets, based on enrollment and other income.

Lawrence High Douglas County A. E. Woentemeyer Emma Berg Eudora Baldwin Vinlandnd Lecompton

County Jail Repairs Start Soon Sheriff Told Today

Major plumbing repairs to the county jail will begin within two weeks after Sheriff Bill Hedson was informed by County Commissioner Elmer Ousdah that Norris Bros. Plumbing Co. is the low bidder. The 1955 general maintenance fund pays for upgrading toilets and lavatories, with air hammer work to reduce costs, and new water pipes before other repairs. The commission approved funds for a third county patrol car and an electrical speed calculator, as part of the 1956 budget totaling $55,977.56, the highest in county history, while noting no additional funds for extensive jail repairs in 1956.

Bill Hedson Elmer Ousdah Norris Bros. Plumbs Ing Co General Oushshi Hodson United Hudson Ousdah Jat

Nimble Thief Succeeds In Stealing Mail Sacks

PORTLAND MAINE A thief rode a car hood then jumped to a tractor trailer and stole three mail sacks on a downtown street. Bus driver Fred H Corbin said he saw an old sedan stop beside the mail truck a man leapt to the truck opened the doors and dumped the bags before the car sped away with the thief aboard.

Portland Maine Fred H.corbin Joaler

Kansas Traffic Deaths Topeka

Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the State Accident Records Section. In the last 24 hours one date in 1956 and 20 in the same period 1955.

Topeka Kansas

Governors Head For Big Roles At Conventions

Washington reports that at least 25 of 48 governors are expected to play major roles in präconvention maneuvering for both parties. Eisenhower supporters include four Republican governors actively organizing delegate teams. Democratic governors backing Adlai E Stevenson include Illinois’s Adlai Stevenson and Pennsylvania’s George M. Leader, among others, with Chicago convention looming.

Washington Eisenhower Adlai E. Stevenson Tinois George M. Jyeader Pennsylvania Abraham A. .Ribfcoff Connecticut Orville L. Freeman Minnesota Luther Hy Hodges North Carolina John F. Simms Jr New Mexico Stevenson Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Orvald Faubus Arkansas

Colder Weather Blasts Kansas With Dusty Winds

Strong shifting winds sweep central and western Kansas. Goodland saw gusts to 30 mph kicking up dust and reducing visibility to about one mile. The Weather Bureau forecasts continued blowing dust in the west and central areas before winds ease tomorrow. No precipitation is expected. temperatures will fall from single digits to mid teens north, low twenties south tonight, with highs reaching 25-30 northeast and the 80s in the southwest tomorrow.

French Politicos Begin Talks on New Cabinet

Paris reports parties holding decisive meetings to decide who will head a new French cabinet and chart policy. The premier prospects center on a Republican front formed by Socialist and Radical Socialist factions of ex Premier Mendès-France, though a majority in the 627-seat National Assembly remains uncertain with the bloc holding about 160 seats.

Paris France Negt New Republican Front Socialist Party Pierre Mendés-France Republican Front National Assembly

Weather Outlook For Kansas With Clouds And Winds

Cloudy conditions dominate central Kansas with shifting winds and local blowing dust. Tonight will be cold with near 10 to 15 degrees and north winds around 20 mph. Sunday turns much colder with winds from the northeast to southwest and high temperatures near 23 to 30 degrees depending on location. Temperature readings show overnight lows around 10 to 15 and daytime highs near the 20s. Historical date stamps indicate January 1956 daily grid notes.

Kansas Pony

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