07 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1959
Page
1
The American Red Cross announces a new mouth to mouth artificial respiration method for adults and children. The technique, deemed most practical after a data review by Red Cross and the Army, is demonstrated by lifeguard Bob Kerr on Jeff Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen.
The Board of Education tentatively approves a 17 percent rise in the 1959 60 district budget, marking a new high for District 60. Assessments will be 41.08 mills, or $41.08 per $1 000 of valuation, with a public hearing set for August 3 to discuss potential reductions before final approval.
Soviet Deputy Premier Frol Kozlov toured Detroit and Dearborn with business leaders while Mayor Miriani snubbed the visit. At Ford, Henry Ford II and Ernest Breech greeted Kozlov as he viewed the Leva car prototype. Gov. Williams planned to welcome the party to Michigan later, amid a look at U. S. capitalism.
A Maysing right center capped a two run rally by the Nationals against Yankee starter Whitey Ford in the eighth after a three run splurge by the American Leaguers. Continued on page 2.
Union President David J. McDonald told reporters and Vice President Nixon in Pittsburgh that there will be no new extension of steel contracts beyond the midnight July 14 deadline. He cited no progress in steel talks and said the industry has made no economic offers.
In a seesaw 26th annual All Star game at Forbes Field the National League defeated the American League 5 to 4 Willie Mays hit a pivotal triple driving in Hank Aaron for the winning run in the eighth inning as the NL held off a late AL rally.
The closing average of 60 New York stocks rose to 233.5 marking a new high as markets gained momentum. Traders cited broad-based buying and continued optimism in the economic outlook.
KU Theater to stage Servant of Two Masters Tartuffe and Once in a Lifetime in a three day repertory run with a fourth show Member of the Wedding scheduled separately. Actors juggle roles sets lighting and costumes across three plays to build unity and quick changes.
In Monroe Washington thirty eight hostages including visitors and prisoners were freed unharmed after a surprise tear gas attack and gunfire drove four convicts from a rebellion at the state reformatory. Officers executed the plan swiftly with no injuries reported among hostages. The four escapees Richard A Murray Donald DeCourcy Robert E Jasmin and David K Owens refused demands for a car and border access.
Forecasters predict a hot spell with temperatures near 93 degrees today and Wednesday. Low tonight around 70 with a morning low of 71. No rain in the last 24 hours and July rainfall already above normal at 1.59 inches through the seventh.
A brief advertising blurb urges readers to contact their travel carrier about a “vacation pak” service as part of vacation planning. The note appears as an informal classified style prompt from the Journal-World.
Monroe Washington AP report describes a guard recounting an anguished decision as officers faced a deadly standoff with children inside a facility. The account emphasizes the impact on the guard, the dangers of the situation, and the emotional toll of protecting vulnerable youths.
A visiting woman recounts a hostage crisis at the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe. Four convicts barred entry with knives and threats, forcing a tense standoff until gas and armed guards forced their surrender. The witness describes fear, chaos, and relief as inmates and hostages prevailed.
Three inmates from the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys abducted a 10 year old stenographer and forced her to drive away in her car. The hostage was identified as Sandra McKeen of Graf ton, an administration office employee, and investigators pursued the escape.
Partly cloudy and warm conditions expected in northeast Kansas tonight and Wednesday. Lows near 70 tonight and highs near 90s on Wednesday.
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