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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1957
Page
7
An OCR readable summary notes activity in a local market with unclear figures and scattered terms. The fragment references vendors, prices, and item trades but lacks coherent data or names. No decisive outcomes or entities are clearly identifiable.
A fragmented report notes Avery urging the federal government to recognize Amelia Earhart, a famed Atchison native and pioneering aviator, and mentions efforts by supporters to secure official acknowledgement amidst historical context and public interest.
A broad weather report notes a persistent heat wave across the Southwest with highs near 113 degrees in some desert stations while other areas see temperatures over 100. The Pacific Northwest and southern Rockies remain warm with cooler conditions along the Atlantic Coast and Northwest. Thunderstorms were reported in the upper Mississippi Valley and parts of the torrid Southwest and far Northwest.
Allan Caruthers, longtime manager of the Daugherty's Baldwin grocery, will take over ownership as the Daughertys retire to Topeka. He has served in church roles since 1987 at Baldwin First Methodist and held extensive Kansas Conference and Masonic posts. The family plans to move, likely remaining in Baldwin due to housing.
The Refugee Ministry reports a steady rise in arrivals from the East into the West. In the past week 4,833 refugees crossed, up from 4,546 the previous week.
Rep. Wint Smith of Kansas calls for rapid legislation to curb vorminnism, stating in a newsletter that the Supreme Court's actions nearly wrecked America by promoting communism through perceived venoms and ideologies.
Ingrid Bergman arrived from Faris to be with her daughter Isa bella who had an appendicitis operation last night. A spokesman said the child came through the procedure very well and is improving rapidly.
Tulsa OK Turnpike Authority reports first week traffic on the new 111 mile Tulsa to Missouri line near Joplin averaging about 4,700 cars daily, surpassing the Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Hoback notes it shows the new road’s appeal.
Lawrence scholar Backus discusses Khrushchev and Zhukov alliance in a Kremlin purge, noting Krushchev’s limited solo power and predicting a telling return from Prussia. He highlights Krushchev’s ties to Stalin era figures and his status as a respected Russian language expert.
Calvary Baptist defeated Centenary Methodist 144 to 0 and Lawrence Assembly of God beat DeSoto 174 to 0 at Woodlawn Diamond in Friday night church league softball action.
Auction announces sale July 11 1957 on Southern Highway, Eudora Kansas. Listing includes a concrete block house with bath, 9 rooms, furniture, appliances, and numerous household items. Not responsible for any errors or omissions. Ralph Skiles and others listed as auctioneers.
New York evangelist Tully Graham spoke to a limited audience at Madison Square Garden about youth service. He cited a Korean American family, noted 576 decisions for Christ, and said 27,582 conversions across 59 Garden meetings, with total attendance reaching 847,800.
An auction offers modern and antique furniture plus a hand printed hanging pulldown lamp, a Cinna cabinet, shutters, ble ties, books, bathroom fixtures, and more building material. Cash terms. July dates. Willman, owner.
A garbled compendium of notices from Lawrence including court actions, a building shopping center plan, zoning amendments, and city meetings. It mentions Dr E Kendrick, extcutive clem med, county court references, and a July 16 meeting at City Hall with voting to amend zoning for a reuntrolled industrial district.
Public notice from the Probate Court of Lowe's County Kansas announces the appointment of an executor for the estate of Erich. The filing dates, filing requirements, and the executor's authority are outlined, with heirs and interested parties urged to respond by the specified deadlines. The notice lists the case number and directs further action at the county probate office.
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