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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1956
Page
2
The Agriculture Department introduces a new parity formula for cotton wheat corn and peanuts reflecting modern farming methods and lower production costs. The shift follows 1954 farm legislation and aims to curb long price declines while price supports adjust to surplus stocks under a flexible system.
The Associated Press reports a sharp January cooldown across the nation east of the Mississippi as a late storm exits the Northeast. Temperatures plunged to near freezing from Texas to Georgia while subzero readings appeared in Illinois and Wyoming. Snow bands stretched from Kansas to New England with up to 10 inches in Kansas and 7 inches in Cleveland, marking one of the season’s coldest spells.
Donna Forney, a junior in KU in Liberal Arts, is among five Kansas University students receiving spring semester scholarships funded by student organizations fines. John and Mildred Long of Winfield will also receive ASC awards. Shirley Ward of Salina earns the Pi Beta Phi educational foundation award. Dorothy Joan Lackey of Matfield Green wins the Gramma Phi Beta Christmas prize.
Charles F. Horner of Mission Kansas sent an overdue copy of Frankenstein to the University of Nebraska library stating he found it in 1899 and could not recall returning it. He offered restitution, but university officials informed him the fine of 975 dollars should be forgotten.
Testimony in a federal case links Democratic figures to anti McCarthy activity. Joseph Rauh Washington attorney and national DNC chair faces questions over alleged demand for fake anti McCarthy materials. Fritchey denies urging fabrication and cites well documented facts. Hughes, Air Force veteran from Alexandria Virginia, faces charges in a grand jury probe related to the case.
Indian Republic Day events planned at K U include flag hoisting and student participation. The observance will feature cultural performances and formal addresses by university officials.
The Leavenworth County Soil Conservation District will hold its annual meeting Thursday evening in the auditorium of Leavenworth Junior High School. The program includes discussion on sediment control and the work of the Big Stranger Watershed Association. Featured speaker Tanti Kells of Milscuther Wisconsin will address soil, water, forest preservation and related conservation actions.
The president of the Big Stranger Accrete plans to speak about upcoming talk Refreshimits. The address will be delivered after the meeting.
Oswald, former Hutchinson mayor, said last night a Hutchinson man entered the race for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. He claimed a solid Democratic showing in Kansas this year as the Republicans lag behind.
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