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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
14
A pioneer aircraft manufacturer urged Congress for more decisive action and less delay to accelerate U.S. missiles and anti missile systems. He cited past underfunding and warned that bureaucratic layers slow critical programs while Soviet capabilities advance. Senators echoed calls for streamlined funding and quick decisions.
Gray, an eye surgeon, helps Hasteen Bikini of Monument Valley regain sight. Bikini, who travels with a bandana, speaks through an interpreter about mixing beliefs as he describes planes, egos, and traditional healing. The article notes his follow up with herbal and incantation practices.
The official indicates the debt cap would rise to 5 billion dollars with a potential reduction of 20 million dollars and a fluctuation within the normal daily disbursements, reflecting a tighter fiscal stance.
An irate motorist refused to wait at a train crossing in Mason City for 18 minutes, causing disruption and drawing police attention. The incident paused traffic as officers attempted to restore order and clear the blockage.
President Eisenhower’s farm program proposals come under sharp scrutiny as Secretary Benson faces accusations of false statements. Senator Ellender presses for detailed year by year farm income data while Humphrey and Helland challenge the testimony. Benson defends figures showing current farm income and prices, says further data will be supplied, and notes surpluses could be eased with earlier Congressional action.
At Cape Canaveral a Polaris launch is described as a successful test. The shot occurred just before 8 p m with a rapid ascent and rapid acceleration before the vehicle disappeared beyond the Air Force range. Defense officials called the firing a success and noted the device tested includes a forerunner of the Polaris propulsion engine.
Kansas University announces a new full-week final exam schedule beginning Monday at 8 a.m. Tests occur for French, German, Spanish, biology, zoology, chemistry, physics, ROTC, and applied mechanics with a block timetable. Grades due January 27. a brief post exam vacation runs January 26 to 29 before spring enrollment starts January 30.
Four people were injured in a two car crash about 14 miles west of Lawrence on U S Highway 40 Thursday afternoon. Lawrence men Charles Borgen 20 the driver and Eldon Ehrsam 21 and Phil Wizer 20 were taken to area hospitals with injuries. Ehrsam and Wizer were in a convertible with Bergen who arrived at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in good condition. Sam Dougthit 69 of Baxter Springs drove the second car and was hospitalized at Stormont Vail with multiple lacerations and a broken nose.
Lawrence forecasts show the last five weekends marked by unseasonably mild weather. The coming weekend may break the run with high in the mid thirties to forty range and occasional light snow. Thursday reached 54 degrees, then fell to 32 overnight with little frost as the city stayed near freezing. Saturday’s outlook mirrors today’s, cloudy and cool, with temperatures around the mid thirties by afternoon.
Governor George Docking voiced disagreement with Chancellor Franklin Murphy on policy at a news conference but said he would not dismiss Murphy. He stressed no personal feud and framed the dispute over methods of operation as a businesslike divergence.
Dr. Murphy defends governor's stance amid a dispute over college administration. Docking notes replacing a university head is unlikely and insists administrators face political scrutiny. The Senate Ways and Means Committee backed higher operating expenditures and a direct 5 percent salary boost to campuses.
The Lawrence area continued a trend toward more saving and less borrowing in 1957 with savings totaling about 34 million, a seven percent gain from year start. Deposits in three banks and savings in savings and loan firms drove the rise, while inflation trimmed real growth to over 20 percent since 1954. Spending also edged up with Douglas County sales tax receipts rising in the first 11 months.
Cloudy through Saturday with occasional light snow tonight and Saturday. Continued cold with low temperatures near 0 to 5 above, highs 5 to 10. Normal ranges 40 and 15, with little precipitation.
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