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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1956

Page

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Intruder Fatally Shot After Breaking Into Richland Home

An unidentified man was shot and killed early this morning as he entered the Richland home of Mrs. Geors gia Neese Clark Giray, in what police believe was a repeat of the Jan. 2 armed robbery of the Richland State Bank. The victim died in downtown Richland. Police pursed suspects and continued searches as three men linked to the incident were sought after holding the Gra family hostage for an hour.

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Tokyo Rose Freed From Prison But Faces Deportation

Tokyo Rose Iva Ikuko Toguri d Aquino, born to Japanese parents and American by birth, was freed from prison after serving 60 years for treason but faces possible deportation. Authorities served deportation papers inside the facility, as reporters clustered outside and her family awaited her release in subfreezing 15 degree weather.

Tokyo Alderson W. Va Rose U. S Mes Iva Ikuko Toguri d'Aquino Newsrmen Chiago San Francisco Ifo Cis Pacific Federal Women's Reformatory

Pastors Seek Chapel Fund for Lawrence Memorial Hospital Wing

Lawrence ministers urge congregations to donate to fund a chapel in the new Lawrence Memorial Hospital wing. Special pew envelopes will be available Sunday. contributions may be mailed to Rev. Robert C. Swift at Trinity Episcopal Church. The campaign aims for 4000 dollars, with 1200 already raised, and hospital officials plus local civic leaders backing the effort. Dr. R A Schweeler and City Commissioner John T Weatherwax emphasize comfort, meditation, and prayer for patients and visitors.

Lawrence Lawrence Memorial Hospital Robert C. Swift Trinity Episcopal Church Swift Trinity R. A. Schweeler John T. Weatherwax Jong

Weekend Weather Outlook for Kansas Closes In

Cloudy and colder conditions sweep Kansas this weekend with only modest temperature shifts. An earlier moisture threat did not materialize as the storm system shifted north. Lows tonight range from near 10 in the northwest to 20 in the south, while high temperatures tomorrow reach the 20s in the east and north and the lower 30s in the southwest.

Train Derailment Hurts Crewmen Near Dunkirk New York

Two crewmen, Conductor Raymond Becawith aged 50 and Kenneth Myncer 25 from Erie, were listed in good condition at a hospital after 30 cars derailed from an 83 year Pennsylvania Railroad freight train just west of Dunkirk. The Erie to Buffalo bound freight blocked two tracks, cause under investigation.

Dunkirk N.Y Pennsylvania Railroad Raymond F. Becawith Kenneth C. Myncer Erie Buffalo Nickel Plate Rail

Still No Sign Found Of Missing Bomber

An all ground search resumed in the San Bernardino Mountains for a missing B25 bomber from Goodfellow Air Force Base. The plane disappeared after radioing for approach instructions near Norton AFB during a rain storm. Aboard were Capt Bil Shotwell Vanrower 2nd Lt Alvin Stearns Airman 1-C Andrew Doman Jr and Airman Harold L Hill.

Bernardino Calif Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo Tex Norton Afb San Bernardino Waterman Canyon Bil .F. Shotwell Vanrow Yer Wash Alvin P. Stearns Gulfport Miss Andrew Doman Jr Brooklyn Harold L. Hill Hutchinson, Kas

GOP Meeting Sets Wichita as KS Convention Site

The Wichita setting was chosen today for the Republican State Convention to finish selecting Kansas delegates for the GOP presidential nominating convention in San Francisco on April 14.

GOP Wichita Topeka Wichitas Kansas San Francisco

Lawrence Memorial Hospital chapel fund appeal reminder

A church Sunday message urges attendees to give to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital chapel fund. If unable to donate during service, supporters are asked to mail their contribution to the pastor.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Chapel Meson

Burglary charges tied to Texas case cited in report

A Texas case in the bulletin notes burglary charges against a named individual. The report hints at prior convictions and references a notable prosecution, though the fragmentary text obscures full details and names.

Ford Plant Flood Tanks West Coast Factory

A flood at Ford's Long Beach plant submerged the West Coast facility under waist-deep water, destroying parts worth millions and forcing the plant to halt operations for at least 11 months. Fire damage and oily floodwaters crippled the site, with 1,800 employees affected as storm-created flooding swamped the works.

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Limited Promise By Ike Could End Guessing

Senator Thos Ives says President Eisenhower could end the guessing by announcing his health continues to improve He would accept the Republican nomination if still fit by convention time He cautions that only the President can judge endurance and readiness for four more years, with convention Aug 20 in San Francisco and no firm announcement yet from Eisenhower or party leaders.

Thos Eisenhower Fisenhower San Francisco Ives Len Payne Maine

Lawrence Holiday Inn project to add motor hotel and facilities

Promoters plan a 70 unit Holiday Inn style motor hotel in Lawrence on a five acre southwest site near Ukrd and Iowa Streets. Construction could begin after weather, with a pool meeting room and restaurant planned later. Financing includes a first mortgage from Standard Life and about 20 local debenture investors, with franchise rights from Holiday Inns of America. Owners are Dickey, Anderson, Brock, and Lindquist, who are also building a Topeka motel.

Holiday Inn Lawrence 23Rd and Inna Sis Rich Midwest Southhwest Ukrd Iowa Sts Schoal House Prent Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Industrial Development Co. Inc Ro Zoek Chaim Secretin Journal-World Arteles Huale John M. Dickey R. T. Anderson Phillipsburg Robert L. Brock Edwin R. Lindquist Topeka Brock Lindquist Dickey University Kansas University Medical Center Kansas City Standard Life Association W. G. Hutson Mont Green Eldridge The Aslee

U S Afghan Snag Raising Alarms Over Policy Ties

American observers warn Kabul may tighten controls on the U S Information Agency operations as Afghan government strengthens links with McAcon amid longstanding suspicion of foreigners. Names and precise outcomes remain unclear in the fragmentary report.

Kabul Afghanistan U.S McAcon

First Satellites to Follow Route All Can Watch

Washington reports on a plan under the Lower national Geophysical Year program for 1997 58 to launch satellites visible worldwide. The path spans about 5500 miles and may be seen from New York to Buenos Aires Tokyo to Melbourne with radio radar and even sight. Dr Sydney Chapman heads IGY planning noting observers from many nations will share data and that Russia plans satellites too but America may lead.

Washington National Academy of Sciences Ulin Delta New York Buenos Aires Tokyo Melbourne Australia Russia Boulder Colo Sydney Chapman IGY Chapman America

Mothers March Set for Next Tuesday Night Here

Women volunteers plan the Mothers March against polio with a goal of 10,200 in local contributions. Co chairs Mrs Brent Jr and Mrs Harold Keltz announced about 250 women will canvass two to three blocks beginning at 6 PM, with official hours 7 to 8 PM and some calls to be made between 6 and 7 due to a basketball game.

Robert Charlton William E. Brent Jr Mont. St Harold Keltz Hillcrest Rd Baldwin American Legion Auxiliary WHL Warold Bakew Lawrence Kelty Brent

Intramural Step-Up Set at Junior High

Lawrence school system plans to strengthen the intramural program under Supt William D Wolfe. The plan adds wider participation while continuing the current interschool competition and preserving the existing athletic program. A Moscow radio report also notes a potential U S farm machinery exhibit in Gorky Park.

Lawrence William D. Wolfe Wolfe Supt Wolfe U. S Moscow London Moscow Radio U.S Gorky Park

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