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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1957
Page
1
Lincoln police halted a freight train after youths aged 4 to 10 damaged a switch to derail it. An alert engineer spotted the open switch and prevented a possible wreck as officers pursued the youngsters on the eastern edge of the central Illinois city.
In Greenville County a band of about 35 white men broke into the Cruel home injuring a Black man who had cared for white neighbor children during an emergency. The attack followed claims they disapproved of Black ownership of land and the care of white children. Sheriff’s deputies detained several suspects then released them after questioning.
President Eisenhower and his Cabinet discussed the fate of alien property seized during World War II. Press Secretary Hagerty named participants including Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey and successor designate Anderson but offered no details on proposals. State Department said no decision had been made on German and Japanese property seized at the outbreak of the war, and reports of a withdrawn proposal were tied to Justice Department objections.
Funeral services for Mrs. William M. Runyon aged 83 who died Monday in Galveston Texas were held this morning at First Methodist Church in Galveston. A second service is planned for 4 p m Thursday at Deeks Chapel in Baldwin's First Methodist Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The deceased, long associated with the Methodist ministry, lived in Galveston the past five years and her husband Rev Bunyan Runyon served as pastor at Talewin 1907 to 1919 and later edited for Hope Publishing Co. at Chicago until 1942. Survivors include Alfred C Runyan Pittsburgh Leland Runyan and others with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Numerous relatives and family members are listed along with friends and neighbors. Graveside rites are set for 4 p m with additional memorials mentioned.
Lawrence residents and city officials debated siting a proposed youth center in Veteran's Park. The group opposed placing the building near the northeast corner due to space and traffic concerns, suggesting Centennial Park or senior high land alternatives. The commission will search for a suitable site before drawing plans.
Officials deny an Elm Street closure request by Jayhawk Outdoor Billboard and authorize cost study for hangar doors at the airport. They approve Planning Commission minutes, prepare Plains sewer specifications, sign a 20-year airport lease for hangar areas at operator expense, and approve a street improvement petition on Terrace east of Alabama Street.
Police in St. Louis and Nebraska pursued Allen after a Feb. 9 escape from a Chester Illinois mental hospital. He was later arrested in Sideland with Betty Aguilar and Peter Bologna on robbery charges while connected to the slayings of Cpl. Joseph Moose and two other officers in Los Angeles and Segunio. Authorities describe a broad suspected crime pattern and ongoing investigations across multiple cities.
In Topeka a minister and Grace Dorothy faced delays to their wedding until she was of age. Amelia Annamae claimed prior marriage to Morris under Kansas common law. Judge Jide Johnson ruled Grace Dorothy lied about her age canceling their license while confirming Morris’s prior marriage and impending divorce. Morris, a 60 year old lathe operator at Forbes Air Force Base, attended silently.
Police said a break in at Dr Clenn A Lessenden’s office at 800 Mass St Tuesday night or early today yielded an undetermined amount of money and about $200 in checks marked for deposit only. Dr Manu Belot’s office was also entered but nothing was stolen. Entry was gained by breaking the front door lock.
Britain delayed air strikes against rebel tribes in Muscat and Oman after an ultimatum expired. RAF statements denied jets had launched from Aden, while leaflets warned dissidents to end their revolt. fighting escalated as Imam Ghalebe ben Ali was exiled to Saudi Arabia. Rebel forces reportedly control about 5,000 square miles of the sultanate.
The British government announces severance grants up to 6000 pounds for servicemen out of work due to defense streamlining. Britain aims to cut armed forces from 690000 to 375000 over five years.
Beloit residents Henry Helman and his brother Eddie reported a four engine plane with a smoking right inboard engine passing over the south edge of Beloit at about 10 05 am. The aircraft reportedly turned south after the malfunction. The observers informed Ground Observer Corps director Katherine White, who relayed the sighting to the North Platte filter center.
Pace to northwest will carry 16 inch lines to the Turnpike then drop to 12 inches. Commissioner remarks urge rapid formation of benefit districts to advance sanitary sewer work with new water mains. Ed Farmer of Black and Veatch cites need for guaranteed minimum revenue before approving major mains. Callery Chemical Co. is the city’s largest near-term water user.
Vienna reports Austria has granted asylum to Werner Otto Kunkel a German born American sergeant who said he deserted the U S Army in Germany after insults about the German people The U S Embassy will hold informal talks with Austria to seek Kunkels return for court martial He disappeared from the 11th Airborne Division at Augsburg on April 13 and was listed as a deserter on May 12.
Alpine rescue teams at the Fradusta Peaks recovered 11 bodies from a Neptune PY2 crash site near Trento. Guides report 15 or 16 remains may be present, including possible women. U S Navy lists 11 crew, all men, from Casa Blanca to Treviso flight.
Dayton, Ohio. The Air Force B58 supersonic bomber flew from Fort Worth to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1 hour 17 minutes over 775 miles. Officials refused to disclose route or speed but said the craft likely exceeded 800 mph. Convair test pilot B A Erickson called the flight routine.
Admitted at Memorial Hospital are Lois Rockhold, Berniece Moser, Evelyn Williams Linwood, Darlene United, Ethel Cannady, Patricia Blair, Karen Tuttle, Larry Combs, Donna Raney, and others. Dismissed include Fred Johnston, Rose Jackson and baby girl. Also notes: Charles E. Story Baldwin with Elaine Siegand and Delores Oakson, Glen D Miller, Ruth Bahnmaier, John H Dreyer, Patricia Harrelbrink, Elizabeth Denham. Birth announcements for Eugene Edgerton and several couples in Linwood and nearby towns.
Lawrence City Manager Harold Horn said he could not reach the Kansas Corporation Commission to gauge interest and details for a local gas rate study. The City Commission instructed him to retry and to determine if the KCC would perform the work, the scope, approach, cost, and timeline.
City leaders debate how to set fair gas rates citing a possible Kansas Corporation Commission study and the option to hire Black and Veatch if needed. Mayor Weatherwax and Commissioner Crown emphasize a fair return on investment and avoid overreacting to current charges.
Crown says they must identify their position and steps, not target anyone, and determine a fair rate before acting. The commission ended the discussion, tabling the motion until company figures are available, which the company states will take about 30 days.
A closing audience of about 1,000 attended the Water Follies of 1957 at Haskell Stadium Tuesday night. Earlier, approximately 2,000 gathered Monday and a children's matinee followed Tuesday before the show moved on to Topeka and then Kansas City.
In loving memory of Judith Ann Wiggins who died five years ago today July 24 1952 Missed by all who remember the little things you left behind and the memories you shared in life.
Public sale Tuesday July 30 1967 at 1 30 p m at 1746 Kentucky Street Lawrence Kansas items include a Hotpoint electric range cold chest living room suite walnut bedroom suites various beds dressers tables bookcase porcelain top table console radio and miscellaneous articles Terms cash not responsible for accidents conducted by Gattlieb Nieder owner Criss and Skiles andor First National Bank Clark
Property owner Mrs Jerry Lyons auctions remaining household items including dining set, bedroom suite, walnut wardrobe, stove, washing machine, beds and bedding, lamps, curtains, radios, lamps and various tools. Auction starts 1 p.m. cash terms. Auctioneer Crise and Rickiles, Lawrence National Bank listed.
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