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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
1
Governor Docking urges Kansas to keep 12.5 million annually from sales tax residue to cut property taxes but faces opposition. Leaders clash over retaining the residue with some calling the message forward looking while others push for new taxes or alternative revenues.
An explosion at Panhandle Eastern’s Liberal Kansas compressor station killed three workers and injured others. The blast damaged the main building, shop, and nearby structures, with fires burning two hours. Officials expect gas deliveries to partial normal by today while investigations determine cause and repair time.
Columbus Kansas high school band heads to Washington to participate in President Eisenhower's second inauguration. Notes and contact details appear in the readable fragment.
Downtown temperatures edged up to 32 degrees after four days below freezing. Forecasters predict Friday will see similar highs near freezing with a low in the mid teens to around 20 and generally fair skies.
Lawrence High School juniors were suspended indefinitely after admitting they set off a section of the Municipal Auditorium sprinkler system during the Governor's Ball in Topeka. The act caused water damage to dresses but no major property harm. officials weigh further discipline as the band members faced conferences with parents and school officials.
The State Accident Records Section lists recent traffic fatalities with 1 death in the last 24 hours and 20 to date for 1957. The same period in 1956 registered 31 deaths.
Israel signals willingness to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba area if the UN can assure safeguards for Israeli interests. Foreign Minister Golda Meir told the General Assembly Israel aims to keep Gulf waters open for shipping and prevent Gaza from again serving as a base for raids. The Arab-backed plan urged Israel’s five day withdrawal and possible harsher measures if not complied.
Gov. George Docking's bid to end the sales tax residue distribution would reduce state funds for Douglas County and raise local property taxes. The change would average about three mills countywide, four in Lawrence, increasing a $100 tax bill by roughly $6. The policy shifts tax burden to locals, replacing a state tax with higher local levies, and would hit Western Kansas less than Eastern counties.
A severe cold snap in Paris and across France caused at least three deaths as freezing conditions persisted for a second day. No relief was forecast for tomorrow.
A forged telegram purportedly from Harold E. Stassen urged GOP unity and backed Mead Alcorn for national chairman. B. Carroll Reece received similar notices, while Stassen publicly denied sending any telegram and launched an investigation into the impersonation. The message attributed liberal warnings to counter Nixon and Knowland.
Kansas University cadet Lt Col Gary D Miller became the first KU AFROTC member to start training in a new light plane pilot program. He flew from Lawrence Airport with instructor Glenn Harrig as 31 cadets begin 36 hours of flight training toward private pilot licenses. Five other cadets also flew today and a schedule for the afternoon was arranged.
The Douglas County trio in the Kansas Legislature draws 15 committee assignments for this session. Rep. Richard F. Allen chairs the Insurance Committee and serves as vice chair of Aviation while Rep. Odd Williams holds positions on State Affairs and Judicial committees. Sen. Don Hulls chairs Industrial Development and Aeronautics and sits on multiple panels including Ways and Means. Williams is the sole Republican on the escort group for the governor.
The Aga Khan dismissed his Italian chauffeur after a clash with photographers during a coastal drive toward Sorrento. Surrounded by press near an intersection, he claimed the driver fixed the meeting, while the driver disputed the allegation and a new driver was later summoned at the hotel.
A four engine Air Force plane crashed and exploded near Fairbanks Alaska during takeoff for a weather flight. Twelve crew were aboard with no immediate word on their fate as darkness and night snow hindered initial rescue efforts. Snow vehicles from Eielson Air Force Base moved toward the crash site to locate survivors or recover remains. The crash occurred about a mile from the highway at about 7 10 am local time. The plane disappeared in flames and smoke as night fell over the largely snow covered Arctic terrain.
Prime Minister Nehru said linking military aid with economic assistance under the Eisenhower doctrine could worsen Middle East tensions. He told reporters after arriving from Calcutta that economic aid alone is good, but tying it to military help complicates the Cold War dynamics.
Kansas University will revive the Varsity Alumni Spring football clash set for Saturday April 27 at Memorial Stadium with a 2 p.m. kickoff and a barbecue at Allen Fieldhouse. Alumni invitations have been sent by athletic director A C Lonborg to former KU players with a effort to make the game an annual event and a preview of the 1957 Jayhawks. Ray Evans will coach and serve as chaplain as part of the spring finale for Chuck Milner's squad.
The total tax rate on Lawrence property is the lowest for any first class Kansas city and below average after assessments. The current rate is 64.25 dollars per 1000 assessed value including city county school and state taxes plus an extra 1.00 per 1000 for the drainage district. It ranks Lawrence lowest on the Net of first class city tax rates per the current issue of the Kansas Journal. The rate was lowest last year.
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