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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1957

Page

2

Youngster Denies Parents Were Russian Spies

Seventeen year old Lawrence Soble in New York insists his mother Myra and father Jack Soble were not spies. FBI arrested the Sobles and Jacob Albam for conspiring to obtain and transmit defense information to the Soviet Union. The family, held on $100 000 bail each, faced federal charges as the investigation noted possible others involved. The FBI traced their arrival on visas in 1941 and 1947, with the son born in Lithuania.

New York Lawrence Soble United States Jack Soble Myra Jacob Albam New York City FBI National Defense Soviet Union Rhodes Manhattan Sobles Albam U. S Paul Williams Kobe Japan Oeshorn Lithuania Sables

Enrollment Schedule Clarifies Fall Admission Process

The notice outlines the enrollment timetable and fall admission procedures. It discusses when students are considered enrolled and how from the start of the term they are counted in the official records.

KU Gets 3 Year Grant for Bacterial Research

The University of Kansas biology department receives a three year grant totaling $15 000 per year to study rickettsial parasites and their hosts. Associate work Kay Pareteiy will lead investigations into Rocky Mountain spotted fever typhus and rickettsial pox using reinforced laboratory chick eggs as hosts. The project continues three years of prior support aiming to clarify how the parasites cause infection and alter host biology.

Eepune Health Ice Kansas University Eteriology Ogy Department Wor

Two Freshman Women Named Counselors at Kansas University

The Dean of Women at Kansas University named two freshman counselors to fill midyear vacancies. Jora Felass and Carolyn Yates will serve as junior advisors at Gertrude Sellards Hall, with Welling and other counselors renamed for the second term.

Jora Kansas University Gamete Felass Gertrude Sellards Ree Welling“tin Ang Carolyn Yates Kansas

Funeral services for Richard Markley named

Funeral services for Richard Markley, a former Lawrence resident, will be at 9 a.m. Monday with George Towle in charge. Burial is at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call. Pallbearers listed: Joe Lenahan, Laseh, Keith Colman, Merle McGuire, Albert Colman, and Leursy.

Richard Markley Lawrence George Towle Mt. Calvary Bop Wearades Joe Lenahan Laseh Keith Colman Merle MécGiure Albert Colman Leur

Kansas considers Missouri Plan for Supreme Court selection

The Saturday column outlines how Kansas selects Supreme Court justices, comparing current state practice with the Missouri Plan. It notes seven justices serving six-year terms, age and legal qualifications, and the governor's role in filling vacancies. A joint Kansas Legislature session will discuss nonpartisan reforms and possible constitutional amendments to adopt a Missouri-style method.

Kansas Supreme Court Missouri Kanaag

University Alumnus Dies At His California Home

Dwight G. Hamilton a Kansas University 1903 graduate and prominent La Jolla resident died at age 80. He built a Kansas based drug store chain then moved into wholesale drug business in 1917 and settled in La Jolla in 1940. Survivors include a daughter in Atchison his widow two sons eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Dwight G. Hamilton la Jolla Calif Kansas University K. U Norton Kansas Oklahoma Colorado Kansas City Hamilton Woodrow Wilson William Blair Atchison

Hospital Admits and Discharges Include Local Residents

Admission list shows Samuel W. Stranathan Shirley Kendele Walter Sandelius William Wolfe Ben Barteldes Margie Westerhaus Walter Sample Tonga noxie Judy Brooks Barbara Larsson Shirley Brown Joe I. Rice. Discharges include Deveda Hoard Jack Snodgrass Viola Hadl Grace Somers Bertha Moore Linda Hemp Hill Mildred Zimerman and baby boy Alan Tarr Helen Beebe Alvie Guy. Births noted for Kim Tillery Dean Kendele Harry Larigon.

Samuel W. Stranathan Crescent Rd Shirley Kendele Vt. St Walter Sandelius Miss. St William Wolfe Ark. St Ben Barteldes Ind. St Margie Westerhaus Walter Sample Tonganoxie Judy Brooks N. H. St. Myre Barbara Larsson Shirley Brown Locus Deveda Hoard Conn. St Jack Snodgrass McLouth Viola Hadl Grace Somers Bertha Moore Lecompton Linda Hemphill Mildred Zim- Merman Ala. St Alan Tarr N.Y. St Helen Beebe Grant St Alvie Guy Ith St

Throckmorton backs educational television plan in Kansas

State Superintendent Adel F. Throckmorton supports using television to aid homebound and hospitalized children. A plan by five state colleges seeks 50 cents per person annually to fund an eight station system delivering at least six hours of educational TV daily to every home and school in Kansas.

Kansas Adel F. Throckmorton Topeka Throckmorton Citizens Committee On Educational Television For Seana

Advanced Degrees Passed in Favor of Choice Jobs

Kansas State College President James A. McCain told 314 midwinter degree graduates that a rapid shortage of college graduates, especially PhDs in human relations, is a national scandal. He urged friendliness in all relations, including international racial relations.

Manhattan James A. McCain Kansas State College McCain

Navy Outdoes Itself This Year for Union Event

Navy showcases a carrier with destroyers and Marine helicopters for AFL-CIO leaders at Miami Beach. The annual cruise aims to inform the union membership about the Navy’s mission and defense work. The event, set for next weekend, includes a mock hunter killer drill and a lunch aboard the USS Antietam.

Miami Beach Navy Miami Atlantic Uss Antietam

Paris Fashion Show Highlights Light Suits and Dresses

The article reviews Gabrielle Chanil's Paris collection showing light suits and dresses with contrasts in length and silhouettes. It notes white brocade suit with bleached gold designs, tubular skirt with black silk waist, and a Botticelli inspired gray and white chiffon number.

Paris Gabrielle Chanil Cranes Largest Botticelli Design

County Prison Work Plan Under Review by Lawrence Court

In Lawrence probate court Judge Charles Rankin asked the Douglas County Board of Commissioners for a ruling on using county prisoners for odd jobs. The commission deferred, saying they would consult the sheriff. Also noted, a $40,000 federal grant to Kansas for rural library service may be delayed to next fiscal year. Funding would require state matching money. A bill to allow counties to maintain libraries with public vote is sponsored by Douglas County legislators, though not aimed at Lawrence.

Supreme Court Probate Court Charles Rankin Douglas County Board of Commissioners Rankin Sheriff's Office Kansas Kansas University Kansas Traveling Libraries Commissio Douglas County

Thief Fails in Attempted Robbery on Public Street

Patrolman Charles Tarrance, off duty, chased a robber after a woman screamed on a Pittsburgh street. He arrested Sydney Massie, 29, who denied ownership of the purse but was found with it. Massie was jailed on a robbery charge.

Pittsburgh Charles Tarrance Tarrance Sydney Massie

American photographer Georgette Chapelle tried in Budapest

U S photographer Georgette Chapelle was tried and sentenced to zero days in jail but released after time served for illegally entering Hungary. The judge ordered her to leave within 48 hours with U S Consul Richard Selby present and the case noted her refugee aid work. Co defendant Ferenc Welsch received eight months in prison and plans to appeal.

Budapest Georgette Dickey) Chapelle Hungary Ilegally Hero Chapelle U. S. Legation U. S Richard Selby Edward Wailes Ferenc Welsch Lorant Timar U.S International Rescue Committee

Croydon Fake Bomb Prank Exposed by Police

Croydon, England police admitted the staged bomb found on the steps of Croydon Town Hall was a harmless prank. Initial reports blamed the IRA, but investigators labeled it a practical joke after a watchman heard ticking from a parcel wrapped in brown paper.

Croydon England Croydon Town Hall IRA Northern Ireland

Parrot Pretty Boy Draws Police Attention in Burbank

In Burbank California neighbors complain about the parrot Pretty Boy owned by Roy S. Bunnell saying he is arrogant and disruptive. The 18 year old bird allegedly says Shut up and police plan another check despite the parrot remaining silent during initial inquiry.

Burbank Calif Pretty Boy Roy S. Bunnell Bunnell

U.S. Moves Toward Credit Sales to Poland

President Eisenhower and House Foreign Affairs Chair Gordon discuss preparatory steps toward selling farm goods and machine equipment to Poland on credit. Eisenhower says aid will strengthen security and peace of the free world. The exchange follows Gordon urging surplus farm products and shipments via CARE and other agencies.

Washington United States Poland Eisenhower Gordon House Foreign Affairs Committee Free World CARE

Market News Grain and Livestock Report with Navy Missile Note

Market data from Kansas City shows grain prices for wheat corn and soybeans with livestock quotes for cattle hogs and sheep. The piece notes the Gyatt destroyer and claims the first Pearl Harbor shot came from a Navy ship.

Gyatt Pearl Harbor

Profit Motive Costs New York Man Dearly

Mount Vernon New York businessman Mars tin Rowe owner of cabs learned profit chasing has a price after two masked men flagged his taxi and robbed him of a 500 payroll as driver Samuel Katz 55 was forced to pull over. The two fled without paying fare.

Mount Vernon Marstin Rowe Rocco Samuel Katz Rorea

Obituary of Ada Jane Graham Zurro in Port Hueneme California

Ada Jane Graham Zurro 37 died January 19 at her Port Hueneme home. Born July 7 1919 near Overbrook she lived in Ventura County 11 years. She and her husband Pat L Zurlo have a son Frank and daughters Helen and Virginia. Also survived by parents and four brothers and four sisters. Requiem Mass was held at Mary Star of the Sea Port Hueneme with Rosary in Oxnard and burial in Santa Clara California.

Ada Jane Graham Zurro Port Hueneme Calif Overbrook Ventura County Mothers Club St. Anthony's School Oxnard Pat L. Zurlo Frank Zurlo Helen Virginia Zurlo Charles Price Liberty Harold Graham Oklahoma City Okla Garland Graham Irvin Graham Howard Graham W. 4Th St LaVerta Rising Ohio St Bessie Elbert Barker St Marjorie Harden Mass Fern Pawley Phoenix Ariz Mary Star of the Sea Santa Clara

Card of Thanks for Edna Welsh

We thank relatives and friends for cards flowers and kindness during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Edna Welsh. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kembering Mr and Mrs Clifford Welch and grandchildren.

Edna Welsh Lloyd

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