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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1957

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Canada Says Russians Make Flights in Area

Canadian officials say Russian planes occasionally conduct reconnaissance flights over the area including Canada and Alaska. Intercepting such flights has rarely been possible, with jet fighters in Alaska but none stationed further north in Canada. Vapor trails are most visible. no intrusions or solid identifications are confirmed. The aim appears to be photographing terrain near the DEW Line during its construction along the 6th parallel. Ottawa expresses limited alarm, doubting the flights yield valuable information.

Ottawawh Canada Alaska Alagka Queen Lizabeth Islands Canard Achipelago Ottawa Russia

Speidel Named NATO Central European Land Forces Chief

Gen Hans Speidel, 59, to head NATO Central European land forces based in SHAPE near Paris. A former Armin Rommel aide and Gestapo detainee, Speidel is West Germanys choice amid NATO diplomacy. Appointment approved by NATO Council and pending other nations’ consent. no exact start date given.

Gen. Speidel NATO Land Forces BOMN Germany West German Defense Ministry Hans Speitel NATO Speidel Arwin Rommel Western Front Gestapo Hitler PNson uni ree wy + cereene Paris SHAPE Speirel NATO Council Armed Forces Department of the West German Defense Ministry Central Europe Spelde West Germany Alliance

Eight Charged With Hiding Communists in Unions

Eight defendants were ordered before a federal commissioner in Cleveland on charges of plotting to conceal Communist ties in labor unions as part of evading the Taft Hartley act. Indictments accuse them of using aliases and false affidavits and of persuading others to lie about Communist affiliations. Bond set at 10000 each for the eight. Names include Fred Haug Marie Reed Haug Hyman Silmer Edward J. Chuku Eric Reinthaler James West Andrew Remes Sam Reed.

Communist Party Paul C. Weick Fred Haug Marie Reed Haug Hyman Silmer United Electrical Workers Union Edward J. Chuku Cleveland Eric Reinthaler Cleveland Engineering Company James West Chicago Ohio Communist Party Andrew Remes Brooklyn Sam Reed FBI

Chou En-lai and Zhukov Visit New Delhi

Chinese Premier Chou En-lai and Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov arrived in New Delhi within two hours of each other today. An advertisement notes vaporizers for sale or rent from Raney Drugs at 909 Mass. VI 3-3521.

New Raney Drugs

Fire sweeps New Haven loft building injuring several women

Four to five women are believed dead in a four alarm blaze tearing through a center city manufacturing loft in New Haven during mid afternoon. Firefighters battle flames as rescue efforts continue amid thick smoke and collapsing structures. Local authorities coordinate urgent search for victims and assess structural risk.

New Haven, Conn New Haven

Four Year Term for Governors Proposed in Deme Resolution

Kansas House members proposed a four year term for governors and lieutenant governors via a constitutional amendment. The plan would allow sweeping executive branch revisions, potentially creating a cabinet and shifting selection of key officers to legislative provision. A second amendment would lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

Topekap Kansas House of Representatives Alvin Bauman Sabetha Thomas van Cleave Kansas City Jack Scott Riverton Richard Rock Arkansas

National Guard Chiefs Reject Six Month Training Plan

National Guard chiefs from nearly all states reject a Pentagon plan demanding six months training for new enlistees starting April 1. They propose a shorter eight week course for youths under 18 to fit into school vacations.

National Guard Washington Pentagon

Fulbright Push for White Paper on Middle East Policy

In a Senate hearing Sen. Fulbright demands a White Paper from Secretary Dulles to justify U.S. policy in the Middle East. Morse backs the move while Dulles defends asking Congress to trust the President to spend up to 200 million dollars on military and economic aid. Dulles warns of possible disaster without authority, as Humphrey notes waning opposition and Aiken cites growing GOP support amid Cold War tensions.

Fulbright D-Ark Dulles Middle East Sen Morse D-Ore Congress Mideast Eisenhower United States America Green D-Ri Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Smith R-Nj Smith Com- Parc Russell D-Ga Senate Heo U.S Humphrey D-Minn Sen. Aiken R-Vi

Huge Blast Destroys Buildings in Bethel Connecticut

A massive blaze described as a blowtorch like fire struck Bethel, destroying a magnesium ladder factory garage and about a dozen trucks, blowing out Bethel High School windows. Damage unofficially exceeds $500,000. school closed for inspection. Cause unknown.

Bethel Conn Bethel High School

Crown Named Man of the Year by Lawrence Jaycees

John Crown, 34, secretary treasurer of Lawrence Paper Co., was selected as Man of the Year by the Lawrence Jaycees at Bosses Night. The ceremony at Eldridge Hotel honored community service and leadership, with Rev. Dale E. Turner giving the keynote.

Crown Jaycees John 2. Crown Lawrence Junior Chamber of Com Eldridge Otel Harold Deuser Deuser Display Advertising Clarence Hook Wer Carl's Clothiers Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce John Crown Clarence Houk Cari’s Clothiers Jaycee Journal-World Photo

Israel Won't Quit Gaza Without Protection Pledge

UNITED NATIONS N Y Rival Israeli Egyptian positions on a Middle East settlement hardened as the midnight deadline neared for Israel's withdrawal from Egypt and the Gaza Strip Israel again told the U N it would not quit the Mediterranean coastal strip and the area controlling the Gulf of Aqaba without concrete guarantees of protection. The stand was seen in Cairo as an urgent signal the U N must act quickly to avert another violent explosion in the region.

United Nations N.Y Middle East Israel Egypt Gaza Strip U.N Mediterranean Gulf of Aqaba Cairo

Prospects for U S Russia Understanding Dim

President Eisenhower warned that hope for closer U S Russia understanding has dimmed in four years due to Stalin’s death aftereffects and new East West tensions from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. He stressed the need for trust worthy agreements among free nations and equal economic military strength to test. He noted Russia’s unpredictability and a hostile U S image in the Middle East and South Asia amid charges of new colonialism.

Washington United States Russia Eisenhower Joseph Stalin Europe Middle East South Asia North Africa Egypt Syna Iraq

City Begins Hunting For Likely Manager

Lawrence city officials weighed the possible departure of City Manager Jim Wigglesworth as he pursues a U S government advisory post in Tehran Iran The commission held a special session to plan a search strategy and indicated it will consider qualified applicants while noting Wigglesworth could yet stay If named replacement duties arise Wigglesworth said he would assist if asked and stressed he will not participate in selecting a successor The Tehran assignment would be a five year International Cooperation Administration post with broad economic and technical aid duties

Jim Wigglesworth Wigglesworth Lawrence Commission U. S Middle East Ito Middle Tehran Iran International Cooperation Administration

Mothers Will March For Polio Tonight in Lawrence

Lawrence women will begin the Mothers March for Polio at 7 30 p m today soliciting contributions to the 1957 March of Dimes across 32 city canvass sections. Director Mrs Rosa Bell Cain leads the drive with porch lights urged on for easy giving as Eugene Riling notes no set county goal though last year’s $9500 may be topped. Coin canisters in firms and coin cards for students supplement downtown organizer Gene Doane and suburban director Adryn Grover efforts.

Lawrence Rosa Bell Cain Douglas County Eugene Riling National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Gene Doane Adryn Grover

Lawrence to hold second bond election February 19

Lawrence voters will decide a 320000 school bond proposal on February 19 marking the second such special election in just over two years. Superintendent W D Wolfe cites urgent need for a new primary school in the fast growing Southwest area and additional space at Hilerpat School to accommodate rapid expansion and forecasted enrollment declines. The timing aims to secure federal aid eligibility before it expires, with planning noting unpredictable growth patterns complicating space forecasts.

Lawrence W. D. Wolfe Oveagton Hy Ther Wolfe Hilerpat

Doctor Ordered to Stand Trial in Adams Case

Five magistrates in Folkestone ordered Dr John Bodkin Adams to face trial on a charge of murdering a wealthy widow patient in F E A S T B O U R N E. The physician, known as the stylish society doctor, declined to answer questions saying he would not gull his defense.

Feastbourne England John Bodkin Adams

Laurence Mothers Lead March For Police Campaign In Cold

Larry Lawrence reports mothers march for police campaign facing bitter cold and snow. They survey bones? and urge residents to clear walks and porches and keep porch lights on to help essential volunteers complete their task swiftly and safely.

Laurence

Phog denies intent to infer special aid to Will

Allen, former Kansas State coach, says he never implied a special deal to lure alumnus Will Chamberlain. An article in Life magazine lists alleged influence and long shots to land the star, quoting Allen as denying any help and noting alumni efforts to sweeten the pot. Journal-World notes Allen clarified his statement and indicated no involvement in a deal.

Phog Will Eefor eceRheey Allen Karsan University Khaskal Saphameare Basketbath Chamberlain Etiia Phay Stari Podward Thak Journal-World Allen Topath Telesisiog Sparks

Road Conditions Deteriorate Amid Sleet and Freezing Drizzle

Weather officials warn drivers to clear ice from windshields and windows as ice and sleet caused slick streets across the area. Up to four inches of snow expected tonight north and east, with continued cold and misty precipitation.

Tony

Appointment Rumors Surface On Mobilization Office Director

Fragmentary lines suggest mentions of a director at a mobilization office and a pending appointment. The text references Washington sources and a Times patch, with unclear surrounding details and quotes.

Arthur New York The Times

Necklace auction Sets New York High Price at $385000

A diamond necklace sold yesterday at Planet Galleries for 385000, a New York high. The piece descended from the late Mr Rovensky and was bought by Juli Furst, a New York jeweler, sealing a strong market showing.

New York Rovensky Planet Galleries Juli Furst

Weather forecast with cloudy cold and frost

The weather report notes cloudy cold conditions with frost and rain or snow ending tonight or Friday. Colder east, Friday with lows around 6 to 10 degrees, west to 10 above, and highs Friday reaching 15 to 25 in the north. Readings mention today’s temperatures and a forecast for nearby stations and dates.

Kansas Northarat

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