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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1956
Page
3
Reported saved. The Estoril sent SOS claiming it was taking on water after a collision with the Dea Mazzella. The Estoril crew fled in lifeboats and were picked up by the Mazzella. The Estoril carried iron ore from Halifax to Philadelphia. Extent of damage to the Mazzella was not immediately determined.
Kansas University freshman engineering and architecture students will enroll in the same English composition and literature sequence as other students starting in September. Dean T DeWitt Carr notes the 1E special course is being dropped to broaden non technical education. The 2E course remains to cover technical and report writing.
A discussion notes that institutions face choices about extending programs beyond four years or dropping technical courses currently required by accrediting agencies. The debate centers on balancing accreditation demands with resource constraints and program practicality.
Screaming air raid sirens and a cascade of explosions marked the biggest civil defense air raid drill in Jerusalem. The exercise targeted two areas, the city center and a surrounding suburb, testing response and evacuation procedures.
Hutchinson lawyer Oswald challenges Kansas Democrats to embrace a two party system at Wichita state convention. He praises George Docking as a worthy candidate, laments past infighting between Ken Anderson and Leigh Warner, and notes the split between Docking and Harry Woodring.
John Wooden age 16 of Lawrence Country Club carded 74 to lead 75 juniors at Quivira Lake Golf Club in Kansas City action. Lawrence youngsters compete weekly across clubs.
Two Hocker, Oklahoma brothers John Humble 21 and Frank Humble 26 were freed on $750 bonds after arraignment in Guymon Oklahoma on charges of felonious assault for beating Liberal Kansas police officers Damon Smith 23 and Charles McKnight 26 with an iron pipe Saturday night. The pair refused to waive extradition and are set to appear August 6.
A Panamanian freighter sank after colliding with an Italian cargo ship in thick fog about 450 miles east of Boston. Rescue efforts continued for crew members reported missing.
Leavenworth Kansas coroner Charles Larkin ruled the death of Army wife Marjorie E. Wells a suicide. The 43 year old was found by her husband Sgt. Grover L. Wells with a .45 caliber pistol shot to the right temple. A note reading See you later hon was found on the kitchen table. No motive or precipitating factors were identified. The couple had moved from Germany eight months earlier. Mrs Wells was daughter of Mrs. A. L. Rule of Raton New Mexico.
Henry T. Heald of New York University will become president of the Ford Foundation next October. The 51 year old educator was named to the post yesterday, succeeding H. Rowan Gaither Jr., president since March 1953. Gaither remains chairman of the board.
Gerald Shirley of Route 1 Lecompton reported a Tuesday burglary to the sheriff. Entry was gained by tearing out a south side window screen. Stolen items include a 12 gauge shotgun a .22 rifle camera leather case steel box with papers and some change. The Shirleys were working at the time.
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