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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1958
Page
1
Four U S senators endorsed a joint United Nations space effort to invite other members to join a program promoting outer space for peace. They supported inviting all UN members to join and sharing satellite information as part of peaceful space control.
The House swiftly passed a bill authorizing 9.54 billion for a stepped up missiles program and space effort. The measure aims to boost defense and national space capabilities with new funding and procurement plans.
TOPEKA Kansas day old budget session looms as Democrats praise a plan seen as balancing the budget without hurting the poor while Republicans critique tax and distribution provisions. The debate centers on sales tax residue distribution and corporate deductions in federal income tax figures.
President Eisenhower said at his first press conference that he would prefer a reasonable deficit, rather than a tax increase, to meet the proposed federal budget. He cited a 73.9 billion dollar 195? budget with a forecast surplus based on expected revenues, and noted his health status after a minor stroke while stressing readiness to resign if doctors deem him unable to continue. He also urged advance steps before any new summit with the Soviet Union, including ambassadorial and foreign minister meetings.
Senate subcommittee backs retroactive across the board pay raises for 14 million federal workers from Oct 1. Estimated annual cost exceeds 340 million for executive, judicial, and legislative staff and 240 million for postal workers. House bill seeks 7.44 percent raises for postal and classified staff with a living allowance for the lowest postal grades. President Eisenhower urged similar raises for military personnel, with an estimated annual cost near 1 billion dollars.
Washington defense secretary stated he would name three top-ranking military officers and several civilian officials as part of a broader shakeup in senior leadership. The announcement outlines changes aimed at reform and improved oversight within the armed forces.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee reportedly rejected Gov. George Docking’s plan to route a five percent salary increase for state colleges through the Board of Regents. Instead the panel allegedly favored direct appropriations to each school, with the board determining distribution after review of department needs.
Lawrence may host a five day national track and field event for about 500 top junior athletes. The plan, by the national Jaycee headquarters, mirrors the Kansas Junior Olympics but on a nationwide scale and remains tentative. A local committee led by Richard Huff reviewed the proposal, while the Jaycees also launched a project to honor a outstanding young teacher.
The Lawrence Woman's Club rejected a plan to sell 1941 Mass St and will not disclose new moves. Two factions had debated a sale that would disband the club if approved. a 30 year charter amendment was proposed to prevent sales. Regular meetings continue as factions plan future programs for members.
The area will see a warm up with a Thursday forecast of milder temperatures. Tuesday reached 43 degrees before a drop to 28 overnight. by 2 p.m. today the low had held, with a 40s high anticipated on Thursday as a light thaw continues.
Lawrence city officials asked the city manager to verify distances between beer selling establishments and churches and schools in four challenged license cases. A 350 foot ordinance was found to have been reduced to 50 feet in a general revision, possibly allowing most renewals. a 500 foot school rule could disqualify one firm. Other actions included approval to use Patee Arcade space for a J C Penney construction, parking permit discussions, adding two polling precincts, banning parking on part of Sixteenth Street, appointing a traffic commissioner, and planning commission minutes approval.
The Norwegian tanker Scirstad split in two in a Mediterranean storm near Majorca. At least 28 crew were rescued while 10 missing previously were still aboard the severed bow, which drifted and was sighted later. The Dutch freighter Bintang reported rescuing 28 men about 100 miles east of Majorca.
Sir Winston Churchill's first one man painting exhibition opens next Wednesday at the William Rockhill Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City. The project was aided by Kansas University poet Franklin D. Murphy and Hallmark Cards president Joyce Hall who discussed it with Eisenhower and State Department officials. Thirty five paintings chosen by Churchill will travel, most hung at Chartwell, with a few borrowed from his friends.
Lawrence officials defend a new policy charging fees for water line extensions as critics from the Lawrence Real Estate Board urge alternatives. City leaders say only options are higher rates or charging developers, with expansion costs now outpacing city funds. The debate highlights the balance between attracting growth and keeping housing affordable for residents.
Northeast Kansas forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight and Thursday with continued cold tonight and a warming trend Thursday. Lows tonight in the 20s, highs Thursday in the 40s, with readings showing a dip to single digits in places. The 24 hour observations note mixed readings across cities including Bismarck Denver Edmonton Fort Worth Kansas City Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Seattle and Washington with varying highs and lows.
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