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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
6
Western states report most fires contained by Tuesday night with humidity aiding crews. The Prescott National Forest blaze in Arizona, nearly 22000 acres, was the last and largest to be tamed as 10 firefighters were released while a large crew remains on standby for post fire safety duties.
A map shows multiple fires that burned thousands of acres in three states and adjoining national forests. In Medicine Bow National Forest Wyoming two blazes were contained after six days affecting over 3,500 acres of timber. Routt National Forest Colorado saw 400 acres burned while Sleeping Ute Mountain Colorado area reported 150 acres charred and Yellowstone Wyoming recorded 33 acres burned.
Oklahoma City report says the National Cowboy Hall of Fame executive committee set an initial fundraiser target of five million dollars to build a museum and shrine honoring cowboys who helped shape the West and Southwest. Board chairman C. A. Reynolds said the plan anticipates a total goal of five million with expansion as funds allow.
Four 1855 Kansas high school graduates have been named winners of $250 Scholarships offered by the Kansas chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Assn. The winners planning to enroll in electrical engineering at Kansas State College are George Rhea Serpan LaCrosse Russell Charles Case Highland Park Topeka Larry Lee Jones Hutchinson and Paul Bader Wyandotte. Scholarships are based upon need scholarship potential for success and extracurricular activities.
A Naval officer information team will be at the Kansas University Memorial Union from 8 a m to 4 30 p m on Wednesday July 20 to provide details on Navy officer training programs including the aviation cadet program and other commissions pathways.
A severe lightning strike near Belgrade in the mountains of the Yugoslav Republic of Montenegro killed nine persons. Authorities reported widespread damage as locals described the event in remote terrain.
New York CBS The 64,000 Question saw Catherine Kreitzer a 54 year old Camp Hill Pennsylvania grandmother decline to risk her $32000 winnings on a final question. She chose to stop and keep the money rather than answer a risky question that could have earned the top prize of $64000.
In a mass ceremony at Buckingham Palace, King George V awards the Davy Busters squadron for breaching German lines. David Shannon marks his 21st birthday on the same day and, after the king’s friendly encouragement to party, a fellow pilot notes Shannon’s apparent inebriation. Shannon replies, “Sir, if so, it is by royal command.”
Baptist leaders from East and West gather at Albert Hall in London for the Golden Jubilee Congress of the Baptist World Alliance. 60 countries and 4,000 plus delegates attend as Russia and other nations send representatives. theme is Jesus Christ yesterday today and forever with sermons by Joao Soren.
Independence Missouri report shows Gene Alvin Krupnick jailed after failing to post $500 bond on felonious possession of material for use of narcotics charges. He had been sentenced in Great Bend to 10 years for a store robbery and freed on $5,000 bond to face fugitive charges in Oklahoma. Hearing on the fugitive matter continued with bond set at $1,300 amid additional charges.
In St Louis, Bill Sami laughed at a wild double misplayed by Pirates in Busch Stadium. Sami hit a high ball that landed untouched near home plate, allowing Sarni to race to second for a double as Jack Shepard and Dale Long failed to field.
A consumer alert urges checking mattresses for lumps sagging broken springs and worn edges. Look for missing buttons tufts torn handles or droopy borders. If any issue exists replace the mattress to ensure restful sleep.
Worcester officer reports mass thief Ric hard P Cincotta 21 arrested for multiple break ins on Pleasant Street. He admitted stealing a watch worth 50 dollars and a camera 73 dollars, selling both for small sums to fund meals. He was captured in a restaurant.
In Houston a 1% district judge warned two youths about terms of their probable punishment or prba. The terse note records a juvenile proceeding and the judge’s cautionary guidance to the defendants.
Garden City Kansas report states Gail Lynne Lewis six month old daughter of Rev Vern Lewis died Tuesday afternoon after rolling onto her face and becoming pinned between the wall and mattress in her crib. She was found by Mrs. Lewis and died at a hospital despite efforts to revive her. She leaves two brothers.
The article advises sealing drafts around windows and doors with caulking and a caulking gun. Fill gaps between foundation walls and sills, color the caulk to match exterior finish, and aim for a draft free home next winter.
A two hour prison riot at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert ended with guards forcing 600 inmates into their cells. One guard and one prisoner were injured in the disturbance.
March by a Kansas University alumnus will appear on the Sunday program by the Midwestern Music and Art Camp band. The composer HL Lytle, a Montgomery Ward executive from Wheaton, Illinois, will dedicate the march to the KU band and director Russell L. Wiley. Also performed will be Variations on a Welsh Tune by Dean Thomas Gorton. Guest conductors include Gerhard Schroth from Chicago and Glen Lockery from Idaho University Moscow Idaho.
Jane Noller 11 a Grand Rapids student collects ceramic pig figurines as a charity therapy for herself and siblings. The figures fill most rooms at her parents house though the family says they do not mind the clutter.
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