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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1957
Page
4
An 8 year old Chicago boy given a taste of life at Kansas University returns, with reports of a planned year ahead. Police involvement and a hospital stay feature in the chaotic scene as officials describe the events. The center receives praise for its impact and potential US sentiment shifts amid the confusion.
A report describes a group of boys who conducted research on rocket science topics and built a homemade rocket. The project involved testing materials and aerodynamics, with the finished device sent to White Sands for evaluation.
Kansas City wholesale market notes mixed feeder and slaughter steer activity with steady to higher quotes for choice slaughter steers while cows and vealers weaken. Hogs rise for week, with sows and barrows up. sheep and lambs mostly steady with spring slaughter lambs in narrow ranges. Produce items include poultry, butter, and eggs with varied prices across categories.
Saadi a consultant outlines a plan for Baliwin college's centennial library project. Pr. Keres Metcalf and Lamont List will lead the effort, with Jns Anlan of Linda vat Kansas City involved. Annual Conference discussions will include authoring a new dollar library program.
A garbled report notes a drop in state deposits with figures like SH.158 amid commentary from a commissioner and a premier bank official. The text hints at financial tensions and policy reactions, mentioning a sensational tone and broad economic stakes without clear specifics.
Prime Minister Huseyn Suhrawardy of Pakistan visited San Francisco and attended a tea to honor him. A rich confection was renamed in his honor after the event.
Local households hosted and visited kin and friends across Kansas City Stillwell and nearby towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs Alvin Bondsith Sr, Terrence and Myo, Kenyon Settlemsyrs, Jesse Haney and family, Everett Phimmer, Plummer, Albert Neustifer, Fred Ziesenis and relatives, Debra Lawellin, Gene Brouhardt, Eddie Simmons, Maureen Ritcher, and Alice Cole’s funeral in Lawrence. Families traveled to Los Alamos New Mexico and Wichita for gatherings and services, with a brother absent from a distant event and a hip injury update for a Nelson family member.
KP and L plans to contract a new electrical distribution line and substation at the Callery area. Work will be carried out by local crews from KREWE under supervision at the Cater plants and chemical facility. The project covers Hillside and Western districts and aims to improve service reliability and capacity.
Market list shows wheat at 1.92, shelled corn 1.23, car corn 1.26, soybeans 1.90, barley 0.75, oats 0.60, rye 1.00, millet 1.80, hens 0.10, roosters 0.66, hogs 20.50, butterfat premium 0.54, Grade A.
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