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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1961

Page

3

Are It Is Debate Sparks College Votes And Walkout Recap

A long history of the is versus are grammar clash resurfaces in 1926 with college votes from Chicago Harvard and others. In Missouri, Reeds Spring teachers resume classes after a walkout protesting court action in a high school assault case.

Northwestern University Harvard Literary Digest Soa Spens Eustis Chicago, Burlington Quincy Railroad Chicago Pennsylvania Princeton Temple Boston University Holy Cross Worcester Mass Reeds Ralph Arnold Emory Dalan Dalan Arnold Mickey

Leading Citizens of Iowa Town Are Held in Bank Job

In Sheldon Iowa two prominent locals a bank cashier and the president of its largest industry face embezzlement charges. Harold Kistner Jr and Burnice Geiger both connected to Sheldon National Bank and Northern Biochemical Corp are jailed after accusations of draining funds. Geiger admits the embezzlement. Roosevelt economic adviser to Biochemical spoke to workers as the plant resumed operations after a shutdown.

Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon Harold Eugene Kistner Jr Woodbury County Sioux City Burnice Geiger Geiger Sheldon National Bank Kistner Northern Biochemical Corp Roosevelt Nebraska

Doomed child gets wish from worldwide mail response

Brenda Sue Priddy, an eight year old in Louisville diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease, asked for mail for her birthday. More than 30,000 people worldwide sent letters and gifts after a local paper and AP story spread her plea.

Louisville Brenda Sue Priddy Brenda Elzie Priddy Associated Press

Lecompton Honor Rolls Announced For Six Weeks And Semester

Lecompton Rural High School announces honor rolls for the third six weeks and the first semester. Twenty seven students named with Gloria Baugher and Retha Page achieving straight A grades. Other A honorees include Joyce Kraft James Pierce Sharon Coffman Mary Houk and Gary Stauffer. B list for semester includes Butch Schmitt Walter Confer Ronnie Stauffer Marvin Kahle Donna Gowing Louise Kent Dennis Kraft Vera McAlexander Lee Norwood Joyce Schwemmer Irene Smith and Denny Stauffer. Third six weeks B honorees are Pat Andes Carol Houk Verna Kent Florence Helmick Bill Reynolds and Gary Kenney.

Lecompton Rural High School Charles Garrison Gloria Baugher Retha Page Joyce Kraft James Pierce Sharon Coffman Mary Houk Gary Stauffer Butch Schmitt Walter Confer Ronnie Stauffer Marvin Kahle Donna Gowing Louise Kent Dennis Kraft Vera McAlexander Lee Norwood Joyce Schwemmer Irene Smith Denny Stauffer Pat Andes Carol Houk Verna Kent Florence Helmick Bill Reynolds Gary Kenney

Italian Dairy Farmers Clash With Police in Milan Riots

About two thousand irate dairy farmers clashed with riot police in downtown Milan. Six farmers were arrested as they pressed protests over imported beef and butter undercutting local prices near Palazzo Serbelloni where Foreign Trade Minister Mario Martinelli met officials.

Milan Italy Palazzo Serbelloni Mario Martinelli

Newell George Seeks Kansas U S Attorney Post

Former Kansas Second District representative Newell A. George remains a hopeful for the U S attorney position in Kansas. He attended the Presidential Inauguration and is reportedly under consideration for the post after losing re election to Robert F Ellsworth. George says no vacancy discussion occurred during a meeting with Attorney General Robert Kennedy. Wilbur G Leonard currently holds the district attorney post with a four year term thought to run to 1962, though an appointment can be changed at any time.

Washington Newell A. George Kansas U.S George Robert F. Ellsworth Lawrence Robert Kennedy East Wilbur G. Leonard Topeka Leonard

Corpse Found Living At Morgue Dies Again

Milwaukee 78 year old Leo Happel had been declared dead and later found alive at Milwaukee County morgue. He did not regain consciousness after being moved to County General Hospital. Cause of death listed as heart condition. He had throat cancer treatment history. Authorities speculated a heart restart during ambulance transfer.

Milwaukee Milwaukee County County General Hospital Leo Happel Happel

Vadim Takes Over Direction Of Bardot Film

AP reports Roger Vadim has assumed director duties on Brigitte Bardot's new film after the original director was fired, reportedly at Bardot's insistence. Bardot remains supportive of Vadim's directing talents.

Paris Roger Vadim Brigette Bardot Miss Bardot Vadim

Eight die in Maryland house fire these details

In Pasadena Maryland an early morning house fire killed eight members of the Green family including Donald Too Green eight months and his siblings Marevband seven Winifred four Yvotte four and Joehmne seven. A cousin Repmai Worisht Wh and Bernara Green thirty three also died. One child Lawrence Green survived. Parents Dolores and barnest Green were visiting when the blaze started. Fire officials say a faulty tinace caused the tragedy.

Pasadena Greens Bernara Green

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