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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1953
Page
1
Ten people died and millions in damage followed a leaking gas blast at Jones Electrical Co in Aiken South Carolina. The blast trapped workers in adjacent stores as fires spread quickly. Mayor C M Jones said the death toll could rise and damage reached about two million dollars.
Kansas Power and Light officials testified at an investigative hearing about interdepartmental gas flows and unaccounted gas. They argued large gas volumes at power plants lowered domestic costs, while 13 intervening cities claimed near-cost gas sales burdened households as gas fields deplete. The case stems from a KP and L rate increase appealed to the Kansas Supreme Court.
WASINGTON, Feb. 7 The House Ways and Means Committee chair Reed R announced a bill to cut income tax rates by 21 percent starting June. He said the panel will approve the measure on Feb. 16 and that the House will act swiftly, aiming to pass it before month end after a closed briefing with reporters.
Washington The Senate confirmed Harold Stassen as mutual security director by voice vote with no opposition. He will head the nation’s foreign aid program including economic and military aid, after Sen Marsen of Indiana previously blocked final action but did not vote against confirmation.
Senate sponsor C C Huxman introduces a plan to divide the 2nd Judicial District into two districts. Finney Kearney and Hamilton counties remain in the 32nd, while a new 41st would include Wichita and Greeley, currently in the 32nd. Funeral services appear in the text as an advertisement reference.
The Kansas House opened debate on a plan to extend state financial aid to high schools with a 150 member PTA delegation urging Gov. Hall and Lt. Gov. Hall to back the measure. Supporters say funding is feasible without new taxes, while opponents warn against pledges to avoid tax increases.
Former government economist William W. Remington, 35, was found guilty on two perjury counts for denying he provided secret government data to Elizabeth Bentley for relay to Russia and for denying knowledge of a Young Communist League unit at Dartmouth in the 1930s. He faces up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $4,000 on these counts, after a prior conviction was reversed on appeal. The jury acquitted him on one charge of recruiting for the Communist Party, and failed to reach verdict on two other counts.Elizabeth Bentley, identified as a former courier for a Soviet spy ring, testified that Remington supplied War Production Board information.
President Eisenhower issued his first executive order to formalize a three man committee tasked with studying ways to streamline the executive branch. Chairman Nelson A. Rockefeller, with members Arthur S. Flemming and Milton S. Eisenhower, will seek economy and efficiency in federal agencies.
Scientists announce a polio vaccine showing promise in monkeys and humans, built with formalin killed viruses. Field tests may begin in 1953, though full availability depends on long term protection results and safety.
Merle L. Commons son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Commons 1702 Learnard Ave arrives Monday at San Francisco aboard Gen M C Meigs He has been in Korea since Jan 2 1952 serving with Fifth Regiment First Marine Division Also arriving aboard Gen Meigs was Pfc Eugene W Rinke of Eudera
Charles D. Stough, the newly elected Kansas House of Representatives speaker from Lawrence, says the job is never routine and will stay dynamic through the three month session. He outlines committee assignments, zoning and water sewage bills, and notes long hours with rising bill flow as the session proceeds.
The Associated Press reports limited wind erosion across parts of Kansas wheat belt with moisture under one tenth of an inch and warm temperatures causing some greening but not enough growth for protection against strong winds.
President Eisenhower nominated Roger M. Kyes of Michigan as deputy secretary of defense to work under Charles E. Wilson who was Senate confirmed as secretary. Kyes would divest about 3,000 GM shares and limit holdings in other firms, as questions linger about the other Wilson selections and their industrial ties.
Two young Vigel brothers Nestor age two and Alfred age one died when their farm home 22 miles east of Garden City burned Tuesday. Roy two months old was severely burned while the mother was away. Dwight Wertz of Center Colorado rescued the baby Frank Betts and nearby Garden City residents carried out the four-year-old. Alfred died en route to Garden City hospital.
Police report two-vehicle collision about two miles northeast of Lawrence on Highway 40 at 2 45 pm Monday. A U S Government car driven by Fred L Brown of Washington D C and a Kansas state car driven by Robert Cahill of Bethel were involved. No injuries. Damages estimated at 150 to Brown vehicle and 100 to Cahill vehicle.
University of Kansas faces crowded classrooms offices and research spaces with 15 percent in temporary buildings. KU seeks 2.4 million for next biennium to add a fine arts building and move the education school and bureaus to Bailey Laboratories, freeing space for research and classrooms.
Washington reports show more than 200 people fainted or injured slightly after the inaugural parade. Five Kilgore College Rangerettes contracted flu after participating. Mrs Eisenhower’s cold worsened and kept her from church. Secretary Douglas McKay caught the flu and missed the Cabinet meeting. Neva Jane Langley, Miss America, fell ill after riding the Florida float. The President also caught a cold and left early.
Congressional leaders say President Eisenhower will frame the basic pattern of his foreign policy in his first state of the union message next Monday. Talks with budget officials and Taft's push on ending price wage controls loom, while domestic recommendations appear unclear. He may discuss Korea inspection outcomes without detailing immediate policy shifts.
Two stepbrothers from Los Angeles were detained by Manhattan authorities and Leavenworth County officials after armed robberies in Tonganoxie and Wamego and a car theft in Kansas City Missouri. Names given as William Virgil Davis, 18, and George Davis, 20. No charges filed yet.
Topeka reports colder temperatures for Tuesday night and Wednesday with diminishing northerly winds and no precipitation in a 36 hour period. Lows span the 20s to 30s while highs dip from 35 to 45 across northeast to southwest. Monday yielded a warm statewide day with readings from 70s to 73 in towns including Garden City and Hill City.
Charles P. Lee 86 a pioneer farmer was found dead reportedly from a heart attack after a coal oil lamp toppled starting a fire at his home five miles east of Greeley Ottawa Kas Monday night His son Everett found the body and neighbors aided in extinguishing the flames He is survived by three daughters including Mrs C H Patten Atwood Kas and Miss Belle Lee Osawatomie Kas
Russell Alcoholics Anonymous received a non profit charter from the secretary of state on Tuesday. State Senator John C. Woelk Jr. of Russell is named resident agent for the organization.
Shawnee County Commission remains divided over boosting commissioner salaries from 3960 to 4500 a year. Dean Yingling and Paul Madden push for the raise citing added duties after population growth, while Robert Jones opposes it citing current fiscal priorities. A formal request would be sent to the four state legislators.
President Eisenhower will deliver his state of the union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber next Monday. The nationwide broadcast will be carried by major radio and television networks at 9:50 a.m. CST.
United States Steel Corp the nation’s largest steelmaker reported 1952 net income of 144 285 522 or 4 56 a share down from 184 359 787 or 4 10 a share in 1951 due to strike disruption.
Work has begun on the U S Highway 59 Bypass west of Lawrence. A 34 inch concrete drainage pipe was placed across a 116 foot ravine and grading equipment is arriving. The project, awarded to M W Watson Construction in 1952 for 482 561 84, aims for a two mile bypass from No 6 School House corner to West Sixth Street joining U S 40.
Governor Am aid Tuesday that the Kansas Eisenhower Inaugural Parade Fund is about $2,000 short of covering the $14,000 expenses. He said donations still coming in may cover the bill and praised the show as a source of statewide pride with President Eisenhower praising his home state unit.
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