Public hearings set on statewide speed limit bill
Topeka witnesses promise public hearings on a proposed statewide speed limit. The Roads and Highways Committee chairman Lawrence Blythe said the bill will be returned to the committee for hearings. Proposals include 70 mph daytime and 60 mph at night with support from state safety officials and polls indicating public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim. Roads and Highways Committee
Lawrence Blythe
White City
John Caseberr
McPherson
Senate
Blythe
Wise
Thomas van Cleave
Joseph Mikesic
Eldrey Browne
Kansas City
Medical Library Is Big Psychiatry Aid
Dr Ralph S Crawshaw of the Menninger Memorial Hospital told attendees at the first Conference on Institutional Libraries at Kansas University that the medical librarian should be a member of the psychiatry team. He said the era of enlightenment shifts librarians from books to people and that reading choices can aid diagnosis and recovery while restrictions are few except on harmful material. Dean Frank Stock ton noted the library at Kangas lacks a dedicated budget and depends on general funds or donations, with many institutions relying on cast-off books and magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psychiatrié
Ralph.s. Crawshaw
C. F. Menninger Memorial Hospital
Topeka
Kansas University
Menningers
Kangas
Frank T. Stockton
University Extension
One Person Injured In Test Area Mishap
Joseph R. Stone, 33, of Denver, suffered minor injuries Monday evening when his car missed a curve six miles north of Lawrence on U.S. Highway 40 and overturned. He was alone and treated at the scene. Damage to the car was about 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Stone
Denver
Colo
Lawrence
U. S. Highway 40
Highway Patrol
Boone
Jayhawk Drive
Po- Uce
Ralph D. Ross
Miss. St
Jay Simpson
W. 1Th St
Shawnee Prisoners Escape From Shawnee County Jail
Three young prisoners fled from the Shawnee County jail last night escaping through the basement after breaking a boiler room lock. Identified are Larry Wray 18 Roger B Lofton 17 and Robert McQueen 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnee County
Larry Wray
Roger B. Lofton
Robert McQueen
Deaths and Funerals in Mary T E McKinley and Emil J Sale
Death notices for Mary T E McKinley 71 of Scott City Kansas City area with J R McKinley son, William and Viola Schmidt surviving. service Wednesday at Newcomers’ Chapel in Kansas City. Burial Mt Moriah. Also Emil J Sale 56 of Topeka died near Val Hospital, survived by Thelma Sale widow two daughters Donna Sharon, brother Joseph Sites and others. service details given.
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T. E. McKinley
TE. McKinley
J. R. McKinley
W.rth St
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas ‘City
Scott City
Bismarck, N. D
Viola Schmidt
Los Ores Calif
Smil Joseph Sale
Emil J. Sale
Topeka
Val Hospial
Enid
Okla
Martin Tractor. Co. A
Thelma Saile
Akia
Donna
Sharon
Joseph
Joseph Sites Route 1;" « . Half-Brother, ‘Charles ‘Kravitz
Manitou’ Springs
Ne ¢ Eberhardt
Pawrence
Clara Speicher
Daniver
Colo
Mra
Marieycek
Crescent
Lake
Ore
Faulty Alarm Triggers Swift Bank Police Response
Police rushed to a bank after a faulty alarm, causing a quick evacuation as bystanders departed. Officials later stated the incident appeared routine with no injuries. Police Chief Betty Sandit commented on delays in confirming details but affirmed a standard response.
Former Local Woman to Be 100 Thursday
Amma Richards Fisher, living in La Jolla, California with her daughter, celebrates her 100th birthday on Thursday. Born January 24, 1857 in Uniontown Ohio, she taught in Lawrence at sixteen, married Fred Fisher in Lawrence, raised her children there, and moved to California in 1922. Her son Robert R. Fisher notes her vitality and ongoing involvement in public affairs through weekly letters.
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Amma Richards Fisher
Lawrence
la Jolla
Calif
cMichel Fisher Popenoe
Robert R. Fisher
Detroit
Workd
Fisher
Uniontown
Ohio
Emma Richards
Fred Fisher
Union Pacific
K.U
California
Clear, Cold Trend Continued from Page I
A winter storm dumped heavy snow and rain over the area as Monday’s mild spell collapsed. Temperatures plunged from a 72 degree high to 19 by morning and 15 by mid afternoon, a 53 degree swing, with winds driving the snow. Garnett and Kansas City reported rainfall, while city traffic stalled on several streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Here
Garnett
Kansas City
Taft Hartley Does Not Bar All Strikes, Court Rules
The Supreme Court unanimously held Taft-Hartley does not ban all strikes during a contract. It upheld an unfair labor practice finding against Lion Oil Co tied to a 1952 El Dorado Arkansas strike before contract expiry, reversing a St. Louis circuit court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Preme
National Labor Relatons Board
Lion Oi Co
Lion
el Dorado
Ark
U. S. Circuit Court
St. Louis
Divorce Granted in District Court for Marlene Traylor from John Traylor
A district court grants a divorce to Marlene Traylor from John Traylor. The action resolves marital dispute and finalizes legal separation between the spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Traylor
John Traylor
Education Needs In Study Started Here
A local education meeting formed a study group to survey school districts’ levy plans and assess best educational options. Paul Ulrich was chosen as chair, Evan Griffith View as vice chair, and Mrs. Maurice Fishburn as secretary, with several residents in attendance. The next gathering is set for February 18 at the Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ls Sen
Pne
Banvimey Theta
Rongentiet
Be Het
Bng
Rand
Paul Ulrich
Evan Griffith
View
Maurice Fishburn
Raymond Tee
Elmer Rapaard
Theolore Walter
James Ross
Richard Sawyer
William Richards
KU plans new married student housing north of campus
University officials anticipate strong demand from an expected increase in married students next fall and say the project will not draw tenants away from local landlords. Ten buildings are under construction by Constant Construction Co with foundations poured and brickwork advancing despite a freeze slowing mortar use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
K. WU. Marested
WK. U
K. U
Lawrence
Constant Constriction Co
Constant
Memorial Hospital Admits List of Births and Admissions
At Memorial Hospital a large roster lists admissions and births including Mrs Mary Jane Moore in Ohio Street, Mrs Grace Somers from Tonganoxie, Mrs Evelyn Johnston and baby girl, a baby girl for Mrs Caletta Hall in DeSoto, and several other patients. It notes daughters and sons born to multiple couples with dates indicated as today and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Moore
Ohio St
Ralph L. Abbott
Eudora
Edward Brooks
Haskell Aves
Grace Somers
Tonganoxie
Ernest F. Smith
Ottawa
Myrtle Dressler
McLouth
Viola Hadl
Route 5
Roberta Hellstrom
Perry St
Sidney Lance
Ala. St
Ruth Fahrback
Oxford Rd
James Roark
West 20Th St
Georgecline
Tongano
Etta Loyd
R. T. St
Edith Cool
N. J. St
Maude Badsky
Ivan Brooks
Forbes Air Force Base
Evelyn Johnston
Ky. St
Wyreema Conklin
E. 12Th St
Eva Hardtarter
Me. St
Frank B. Johnson
Bruce Silkey
Del
Harriet House
Donald
Gerald King
Conn
Caletta Hall
DeSoto
Elizabeth Handley
Linwood
David Mast
Vt. St
Alice Gibler
KU Social Work Faculty Attend National Conference
Five members of the Kansas University Social Work Department attended the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in Los Angeles California from today through Saturday Ursula Lewis associate professor discussed interview use in student selection for social work and attended a workshop on admissions Meisels acting department chairman discussed a paper by Dr Philip Hauser of Chicago University on population changes and implications for social work education He also participated in a workshop on research and demonstration Other KU faculty George Loeb and Bradley professors attended workshops and institutes on various subjects in the field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University Social Work Department
Council On Social Work Education
Los Angeles
Calit
Ursula Lewis
Joseph Meisels
Philip Hauser
Chilcago University
Meisels
K. U
Asse George
Eleanor Loeb
John Bradley
Noted Art History Confusion and Local Highway Plans
A fragmented article notes a misidentification in a portrait attributed to Amos Adams and praising a jaded art piece by Chester Harding, while Preliminary work begins on a $330,819 Tepee Junction improvement project on U.S. Highways 40-59 south of Lawrence. Weather delays may slow full operation. plans include widening to four lanes and reconfiguring the intersection into a simple tee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimes
Renee
Althyith
Fortun
Amos
Alo
Massachusetts
Chester Harding
Nabed
National Gallery of Art
Tepee Junction
Laysrence
Clyde Woods Jr
State Highway Commission
Woods
Western Contracting Co
Sioux City
Iowa
Champ Saddler Retires From Ring After Blindness Report
New York boxing champion Sandy Saddler, 30, was retired by manager Charlie Johnston after Dr. Thomas W. Matthew found he has been progressively blind since injuries in a July 1956 car crash. Saddler faced possible total blindness if he continued to fight, and hospitalization followed the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Saddler
Chariie Johnston
Thomas W. Matthew
Saddler
Matthew
City Manager Quits Post at Pittsburg
City official resigns from Pittsburg city administration. The notice cites personal reasons and references a transition plan, with policy implications for ongoing projects and department leadership. Local officials urge orderly handover as the city seeks interim arrangements and continues essential services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
What Not Even Any Puppy Dogs Tails
A fragmented report describes a curious case involving Thames Gals and a medical hearing on tests. It mentions doctors and a patient with an ear condition, plus a claim about bays and a return to normal, with a formal board hearing implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Ty Guy
Anathy
Cesally
Solic Board
Rotary Speakers Talk On Scouting Program
Lawrence Rotary Club hears Jim Anderson and Don Baldwin discuss Scouting growth and the Kaw Council. Riley Burensan introduces the speakers and notes Citizens Now Conference at Fort Leavenworth and a KU conference with six states represented. Anderson outlines recent conferences and scouting expansion. Baldwin details Kaw Council membership and the Why of Scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Anderson
Lawrence
Don Baldwin
Riley Burensan
Raw Council
Anderson
Baldwin
Citizens Now
Ft. Leavenworth
K. U
Kaw Council
American Motors Plant Struck by UAW in Kenosha
In Kenosha Wisconsin the United Auto Workers walked out at American Motors Corp with over 5000 production staff stopping work at the Nash and Hudson plants after overnight talks failed to settle layoff procedures. Milwaukee body plant unaffected though 2500 Mil supply workers may be sent home early. The dispute centers on contract language governing layoffs. The firm had resumed full-scale production last October after nearly two months of reduced output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
United Auto Workers Union
American Motors Corp
Nash and Hudson
American Motors
Milwaukee
Kenosha Local 72
Jaycee Bosses Banquet Set For Wednesday Night
The Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce will honor its Distinguished Service Award and Key Man at Jaycees Bosses Night Dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Crystal Room of Hotel Eldridge. The awards recognize outstanding community service and member contributions to Junior Chamber projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jayceee
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Jaycees
Junor Chamber
Divorce suits filed in district court
Suits for divorce have been filed in District Court. Ronald Earl Smith sues Eleanor J. Smith and Ruth N. Nelzer sues George Helzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Earl Smith
Eleanor J. Smith
Ruth N. Nelzer
George . Helzer
Market snapshot with grains livestock and Wall Street notes
Kansas City grain and livestock quotations show wheat mixed to higher and corn lower with scarce elevator space noted. Hog and cattle prices edges firm, soybeans down late. New York stocks rally then ease on mixed ratings with volume around 2 million shares.
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K. C. Cash Grain
Kansas City
Wall Street
New York
OB Steels
Dermamd
Peteck
Giarken
Osessians
Giffords Named Leaders for Oread Hall at KU
Giffords will lead Oread Hall at Kansas University replacing Maurice A Colvin. Mr and Mrs Maurice A Colvin are leaving after 15 years to focus on personal matters. Gifford a senior in the Engineering School and Mrs Gifford previously co directed Lawrence High Town Town day camp last summer. The appointment begins after fall finals and will place Gifford and Mrs Gifford as resident directors for a 160 male dormitory. Their backgrounds include teaching mathematics and coaching in several towns and schools in Kansas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onin
Kopnest -Wilfard
Oread Hall
Kansas University
Gifford
Lawrence
Wash- Warn University
Gifford Taugh
Kirwin
Centralia
Southwest Oklahoma State College
Jantem
Wanopolis
Topeka
Maurice A. Colvin
Gread Hall
Card of Thanks Honoring Drs Zimmer and Walters and care team
Clarence N Hodson expresses gratitude to Drs Zimmer and Walters and the nursing staff for care during his hospital stay. He also thanks relatives friends and neighbors for the lovely cards gifts and calls.
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Memorial Hospital
James W. Gillispie
Glenn Colson
Carl ¥ Fahrback
Glenn McDermod
Ivan Watkins
Coast Social Parley
Lawrence United Funds
United Fund
Northwest
Russell Mosser
Douglas County
Kansas
Richard F. Allen
Odd Williams
Delbert Mathias
Mathia
Champ Sandy Saddler
Crete
Rotary
UAW
Jaycee
Calvin Moumce
Paoletti
Layla
Milo Iar
Konedetta
Hye Dt
K. Oc
Belts Ville
K. C. Livestock
City
USDA
U. S
N.Y
York
Allis
Ford
Cen Motors
Gulf
Uu Homestic
P&l
Mint M & M
Ohia Oil
Olin
Peabody Coat W Penney, JC
Phill Pet
U Plough Proct & G
RCA
Rayonier
A Reyn
St Jos
St Reg
Sears Borb
Sinclair O
Socony
Spen
Sun Chem
US Steel
Weste el
Bid
Woolworth
Lawrence Memorial Co
East
Farmers Insurance Group Auto — Truck — Fire — Life
Gerald R, Owens
Fred A. Bremer
Porter Hunt, Baldwin QC
Andy" Anderson
W. 9Th
Dial
Charies Alfred Price
Muncie
Was
Nona Vee Ross
Jas
The
Lawrence National Bank
Real Estate Agency
M. R. Gill Agency Realtors
Bob Harrison
Mike Murphree
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