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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1953
Page
1
Dwight D. Eisenhower swore the oath to become president in a Capitol ceremony marked by a nationwide broadcast. He pledged a peace-driven, anti-appeasement administration as Vice President Nixon took office alongside him at the start of a four-year term.
Morse Washington objects to immediate confirmation of eight Cabinet nominees and to Oveta Hobby as federal security administrator. Senate postpones action at least until Wednesday, leaving Defense secretary nominee Charles E. Wilson unsubmitted as he must testify before the Armed Services Committee.
Eisenhower pledged a world peace effort in his inaugural speech. He outlined nine "rules of conduct" to unite free nations against aggression and urged the new administration to lead the free world while addressing domestic concerns. The speech emphasized unity, leadership, and the duty of the United States to guide global affairs.
After Dwight Eisenhower’s inauguration, Harry S Truman arrived to a rousing reception as he drove to Dean Acheson’s home. More than 300 neighbors gathered to shout We want Truman, and he replied with a broad smile and a tribute to the show of support as “the greatest demonstration any man could have.”
A bill introduced Tuesday in the Kansas House by Rep. Clark Kuppinger proposes a single reapportionment step. It would remove Marshall County's second seat and assign it to Johnson County, highlighting long standing shifts since 1909 without changes in county representation.
The army plans to call about 53,000 men per month through June via Selective Service in March, matching February. Monthly drafts have ranged 30,000 to 48,000 in recent months, with 53,000 projected as the standard figure. Anna Rosenberg, retiring defense manpower official, foresees about 52,000 monthly calls through next June and urges tightening dependency deferments and immediate post graduation entry for graduates.
National Boy Scout Week from February 1 to 13 will be observed in Lawrence with about 600 Scouts. The parade opens February 7 at 1 p.m. along Machusetts Street, featuring floats and units. Perry Parker leads the parade. committee selections are pending. Kenneth Neff chairs the float committee. Joe Skillman oversees the police escort and Ben Barieldes handles post parade entertainment. Activities include downtown store window displays.
TOPEKA The Kansas Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for William Merle Mann of Joplin Missouri, under sentence to die February 7 for the slaying of a Kansas police officer. The stay was allowed Monday pending a Supreme Court decision on Mann’s appeal from Johnson County District Court findings that convicted him of killing Willard Carver, a Johnson County deputy sheriff last summer. Charlie Iscring, also of Joplin, received a life sentence for his part in the slaying.
Thousands of spectators surged past police cordon during Tuesday's inaugural parade. Secret Service agents leaped from escort cars to push the crowd back behind ropes as President Eisenhower's procession passed by, momentarily breaking the guard.
Washington report notes the United States was without a serving president for 32 minutes as Harry S. Truman’s term ended at noon and Dwight D. Eisenhower did not take the oath until 12:32 p.m. Eastern. Richard M. Nixon was sworn in as vice president at 12:23 p.m., not president.
More than 100 persons have enrolled for a four lecture salesmanship short course to be held January 26 to 28 at the Lawrence Municipal Building. Fred Sharpe of KU Extension leads the sessions sponsored by local business and education groups. Registration is $1 at the Chamber of Commerce.
Forbes Air Force Base public relations office says a plane went down about 10 miles west and a little south of Fredonia Kansas. No immediate identification of aircraft or base affiliation given. a crash truck and an ambulance responded. officials believe there were no casualties.
The sheriff's office reported a highway accident at TeePee Junction about 4735 p.m. Monday two miles north of Lawrence on U S Highway 40. A car driven by Rev. Lloyd V. Snodgrass and a truck driven by Theodore Dale Wiggins collided as Wiggins traveled south while Snodgrass entered the highway. No serious injuries or damage estimates were reported.
Nearly 800 convicts at Rockview prison seized two cell blocks and six guards in a nonviolent protest, demanding better food and a stronger parole system. Officials faced tense hours as inmates daubed signs, held hostages briefly, and debated heat removal while state police guarded the wallless farm penitentiary.
Adlai E Stevenson, en route to a Caribbean vacation, said he had no regrets about the election outcome as Dwight D. Eisenhower took office. He remarked that Ike might envy him that day and commented on the inauguration.
The report notes President Truman wore a black homburg making the choice unanimous as Dwight Eisenhower also eschewed tradition by choosing a black homburg for his inauguration. Tradition held the president elect travel to the Capitol in a tall silk hat. The piece marks a stylistic shift in inaugural attire.
A 56 person venire has been drawn for the February term of the Douglas County District Court. Jurors report at 9 a.m. Monday on the second floor. The panel was assembled by the county clerk the register of deeds the clerk of the District Court and the sheriff. One member was excused. Names include Ben Flory Mex J Hower Turner Homer Bell and many others from routes in Overbrook and surrounding areas.
Kansas weather updates show clouds over the state with temperatures edging upward in the east and south central regions Tuesday night. Lows range from 25 to 32. Northwest winds push a colder front Wednesday afternoon with highs from the mid 30s to the 50s. Some spots report light rain in Garden City and Goodland, Hi City records 0.2 inch, and Atchison sees an inch of snow creating slick travel conditions.
A public service bus with 28 aboard plunged 15 feet down a hillside parapet near the Weehawken Ferry. Police reported some injuries but no immediate confirmation of fatalities. Rain made the road slippery as the vehicle rammed through the parapet on the steep downgrade toward the Hudson River terminal.
Mrs Elmer Lindell was in the basement when a sister in law phoned to say the house was on fire. Elmer Lindell and his wife saved part of the six room home before firefighters burned out the blaze. Fire started in the attic and a cause was not determined.
Hundreds of Kansans celebrated at the inauguration parade in Washington D C as Dwight D Eisenhower began his presidency. The Kansas group led by Gov Amn rode past the Capitol with highway patrol escorts and included a 66 piece cowboy band from Abilene. Mounted units from Hays and Wyandotte Countyshowing state pride followed, along with a replica stagecoach and a life sized tableau of Kansas history. A Kansas float highlighted wheat fields and oil derricks, with Tibbetts of Atchison portraying young Eisenhower. Pottawatomie Indians and 38 other tribes joined the procession.
The Kansas State Board of Regents plans to reduce the 1953 55 building budget for state schools to 6 million from the 10 million requested. KU seeks 2.4 million for projects including a 1.5 million fine arts building and science facilities. Regents may present the proposal to the Legislature mid February and likely use only property tax funds.
Dr W L Tandy an Emporia State College social science instructor who signed an amnesty plea for Communist Party leaders was released from teaching duties effective at semester end. He will stay on payroll until June and his contract expires. Tandy described himself as a liberal humanitariant and said he never knowingly supported subversive groups.
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