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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1955

Page

2

Johnson Heart Case May Shape Senate Action

Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson suffered a serious heart attack and was hospitalized in Bethesda. The illness prompted reflections on his role as majority leader and possible impact on pending Eisenhower program measures. Colleagues expressed concern while noting Johnson’s strong leadership and anticipated return.

Washington Senate Lyndon B&b Johnson Congress Bethesda MD.) Naval Hospital Eisenhower Sen Clements Yender Middleburg Bethesda Hospital Mayo Clinic Rochen Minn Russell D-Ga John Ives R-Ny Lyndon Johinson Rachel R-Calif House Democrata

Jail Term for Theft Involving Copper Roll

Billy R. York, 0, of 1332 West Street, was sentenced to 900 days in county jail for petty theft. He allegedly took a 200-pound copper roll from a truck bed near 6th and Kentucky Streets belonging to Kansas Power and Light Co. Two other men were arrested after trying to haul copper wire to a salvage firm. they were detained by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

Billy R. York Petty York Kansas Power & Bo Ht Co 6Th and Sts Emen Olathe Kanity Kas Wames Johnson County

Unclear fragmentary text signals dangerous prank discussion

The readable lines describe warnings about explosives and safety, mentioning Warren Hull and unsafe methods. The fragment discusses avoiding fire and dangerous acts, with scattered phrases about garbage cans, rooftops, and a TV tube. The overall meaning remains uncertain due to damaged OCR.

Warren Hull

Nine Appeals Filed By Kansas Turnpike Group

The Kansas Turnpike Authority filed nine appeals in District Court from court appraisers awards on land along Turnpike Session No. 32 near the Lawrence area. Last day to file appeals is Tuesday, with no more to come in Douglas County. Appeals and awards timeline point to the November Term for action.

Kansas Turnpike Authority Lawrence KTA Douglas County Emil Heck Clifton Calvin Warren Decker ETA Clifford Rise Frank L. Anfred R. B. Lackey Seymour C. Gentry Lewis Bearman Chester A. Spray Melvin W Golf Mary Alice Morsenar Harald F. Erickson

Kunz Named New Operator of City Swimming Pool

Sol Kunz, local real estate and insurance operator, buys the Jayhawk Plunge from John Lawrence and assumes management near 6th and Wis. Streets. He plans remodeling for next season but work will wait until after the pool opens for this year. Kunz has long experience in water purification, having led Emporia water department from 1926 to 1942 and later a wartime Army Ordnance plant unit. he will keep current pool staff.

Sol Kunz John Lawrence Kunz 6Th and Wis. Sts Water Department Emporia Army Ordnance Little Rock Ark

Memorial Hospital Admits Wide List Of Local Patients

Memorial Hospital admitted numerous residents including Mrs Florence Cozad of MacLouth Route 1 Mrs Mary Deay of De Soto Mrs Shirley Kassinger of Barker Court and Claude Smith of 1134 Ky St The list also mentions Lois Jimenez Doris Lenhart Lulu Hambleton Katherine Stehwein Katherine Marie White Lorenzo Smith Marjorie Hurlbert and several others. several discharges and new births are noted with names and addresses.

Florence Cozad MacLouth Route 1 Mary Deay DeSoto Shirley Kassinger Barker Ct Claude Smith Lois Jimenez N. J Doris Lenhart Ky. St Lulu Hambleton Max J E. Brammell Oskaloosa Katherine Stehwein Elmwood Katherine Marie White Ala, St Lorenzo Smith Tonga Noxie Marjorie Hurlbert

Reading Debate and Local Scout News Highlight 1985 Row

A long excerpt reviews criticisms of Rudolf Flesch's reading method with defenses from journals and educators. It notes surveys by Newsweek and magazine articles supporting phonics and multiple teaching methods. Local items report Lawrence Boy Scout Eagle awards and Eudora youths paroled after a street disturbance, with details on suspects and a juvenile case.

Flesch United States Currenty Jhan June Robbins Newsweek W. 5. Gray Akron, Ohio

Deaths and Funerals in Eudora Perry and Jamison

Kohler and Konier 85 of Eudora die this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral set 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eudora Methodist Church with Rev. Ellsworth and Thornberg officiating. Mare Alan and Timothy Earl Hurlbert died at birth. services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Gardens Jamison. Cara Tyrrell 62 of Perry dies in Topeka hospital after lifelong Perry residence. Survived by husband Charles, three daughters Ramona Welch Marie Alfen and one daughter, a son Wilha Tyrrell, Perry. Burial announcements pending.

Devaux R. Konier Eudora Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mabel Harris Guy Daugherten Daugherty Arthur Winleit California Fred Walker Howard Kohler Roy Daugherty Methodist David Ellsworth LeRoy Thornberg Eudora Cemetery Mare Alan Timothy Earl Victor Hurlbert 6Th St F. W. Hurlbert Mission Dorothy Kistner Waterlon Laka A. VY. Hemplat Nora Springs Iowa Memorial Gardens Jamson County Cara Ethel Tyrrell Perry Topeka Christian Church American Legion Charles Tyrrell Ramona Tyrrell Pureas Welch Marie Alfen Wiha 'Pyrrell David Gilfillen

Overbrook School Body Seeks District Meeting on Crowding

Patrons of Overbrook Grade School urged to attend an open board meeting at 8 Tuesday evening to discuss crowded conditions. The board considered moving a small building for extra classrooms but could not find a suitable one. Some patrons oppose a bond for a new building since funds are already spent on a high school auditorium and waterworks. A two room addition could cost between 15000 and 20000 dollars.

Overbrook

Knife wound in fight leads to suspect detention

Luis Jinvenvd, 64, of 1234 N. J. St., was treated for a knife wound to the right arm and discharged from Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sunday. Police hold Jack Jones, 629 Vt St., on a vagrancy charge during investigation of the Saturday altercation at 801 Pa. St. Jones says he fought with Jimenez and acted in self defense.

Luis Jinvenvd N. J

County Court Fines Franklin Taylor for Open Bottle Transport

Franklin Taylor of Torpeka was fined $50 and court costs in County Court for transporting an open bottle. The ruling specifies payment of the fine and related costs.

Imin Franklin Taylor

Harvest woes and vandalism shade Lawrence notes

In Lawrence area, harvest continues amid mud and heat with best yields expected this week if weather holds. Vandals drained fuel and damaged A. E. Lee’s tractor and combine at Jenny Wren farm near Lawrence, prompting deputy comments on safety. Also, Lawrence Night committee reports 100 tickets left for the Kansas City Athletics game, with a caravan planned and police escort. Midwestern Music Camp activities pause at Kansas University as staff and students take a brief vacation. the band rehearsal and Jaycee fireworks follow. The American Legion horse show opens with a minor accident injuring no one as drivers work to untangle harnesses and continue the competition.

A. E. Lee Jenny Wren Lawrence Douglas County Dale Chappell Kansas City Athletics Kansas City Frank McDonald McDonald First National Bank North Lawrence At & P. m Kansas University Memorial Stadium Leo Kucinski Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Lawrence Public Library Adapts Summer Hours After Holiday Closure

The city library resumes service with summer hours starting Tuesday. Adult and children's rooms have new schedules including weekday and Saturday openings. Lawrenc e teenagers recalled last New Year when police confiscated firecrackers and later returned them.

Legion Post to Select 1956 Officers Tuesday

American Legion Dorsey Liberty Post No 11 will elect 1956 officers Tuesday night. Candidates include Commander John W. Mitchell and Melvin W. Cioff first vice Jordan Kennedy and Harry X Winters Jr second vice Lindley A Brien and Charles A Edmondson finance Ernest Klooz chaplains Monsignor George Towle and Harold G Barr historian Byron Beery Archibald B Oliver and John H Tucker sergeant at arms Roy R Bowers and Harold F Elliott executive committee Merton J Harmon Ross E Wuilfkuhle and H W Keene club room Merrell Jean Allen Donald M Dicker Edward Bomegardner Howard J Hurwitz and Ralph W Tusten.

Dorsey Liberty The American Legion John W. Mitchell Melvin W. ‘Cioff Joseph D. Kennedy Harry X. Winters Jr Lindley A. Brien Charles A. Edmondson Ernest Klooz George Towle Harold G. Barr Byron A. Beery Archibald B. Oliver John H. Tucker Roy R Jack) Bowers Harold F. Elliott Merton J. Harmon Ross E. Wuilfkuhle H. W. Keene Merrell Jean Allen Donald M. Dicker Edward §. Bomegardner Howard J. Hurwitz Ralph W.tusten

Lawrence hosts July celebration with concert and fireworks

The Lawrence Jaycees host a July celebration at Memorial Stadium with a 7:30 concert by Prof Russell Wiley leading a 204 piece Midwestern Music Camp band. Fireworks begin at 8:30 and tickets will be sold at the gate as organizers expect about 8,000 attendees.

Kansas Jameses Lawrence Fairgrounds East Nineteenth Street Kansas University

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