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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1957
Page
7
Four office workers from another ABTLA CIO union began picketing the Iron Workers Local 2 headquarters. They looked into the office safe before leaving, with financial secretary Ted Basel noting the abrupt departure and loss of access to funds.
Senator Fulbright warned the administrations foreign aid program is in very serious trouble and needs strong presidential backing to push through conference committee negotiations. He and Senator Smith voiced concerns over limits and funding, while House action could cap the program with a one year funding authority of 500 million dollars. A separate California health official noted runoff water radioactivity above safe levels but not alarming, pending further checks after Nevada atomic tests. Twelve railroads reach New York City, yet only five enter Manhattan.
Orville Kenneth Church sues Martha Ann Church in district court seeking a divorce. The action names both spouses and initiates formal proceedings in the court.
On Chincoteague Island in Virginia tourists line streets and shore to view a Wild West scene. Cowboys reenact ponies swimming across the channel from Assateague to Chincoteague, a half hour crossing, with the ponies later auctioned at the Firemen's Carnival. The ponies' origin traces to horses that grazed windswept grasses for generations.
Mrs. Shirley A. Morris, a 34 year old waitress, files for divorce citing her husband Kenneth a plumbing company foreman. She describes a bizarre plan involving scattering clothing and bedding and pouring jars and cans over the garments as part of the alleged scheme.
The Sewing class of the Jolly Juniors 4H Club gathered Monday at the home of clothing leader Mrs Mary Rodewald. Members present included Mary Jefferies Julia Jefferies Mary Mitchell Linda Mitchell Lois Kinnison Beverley Johnson and Sara Rodewald with visiting guests Mrs Jefferies Mrs Johnson and Sue Mitchell. Sunday evening visitors to the Howard Whaley home in Kaw Valley were Mr and Meg Phillip Brecheisen and Phillie.
Brook L Haines named director of funds for the Kansas Missionary Society succeeding Dr John D Zimmerman who is retiring Haines previously served as secretary for the Topeka Daily Capital newsroom and as secretaryTreasurer at Capper Credit Union He was also secretary to the late Sen Arthur Capper and an employee of Capper Publications
The Danish freighter Birgitte Toft cleared the Suez Canal en route to Haifa with Burmese rice. Israeli sailor writer Raephael Eylon, held by Egyptian police for questioning at Suez, was not returned to the ship.
Ellis Kansas residents awoke to a fire siren malfunction that shorted and wailed loudly. In rain and darkness, many people moved to the creek to look, some grabbing belongings from basements as the approaching weather prompted cautious exits.
Three young American airmen escaped from Johnson Air Base stockade near Tokyo Japan and were still unaccounted for the Air Force reported today. No sightings were found in nearby villages and authorities continued to search the area for Basie Atemen Renald EO Winte 20 Jetra Jere Ro Oller 1, Great Bend Illinois. Sirpless Minneapolis Minnesota.
Burns suffered over most of his body in a tractor accident near Natoma Kansas. The victim, identified as Parmer, succumbed to injuries after the incident.
In Garden City Kansas an Atlanta firm sues writer Freie and Da Inc. for 20888 claiming unfinished Bible printing. The suit notes Ely ordered in 1948 to publish notes and commentary with 25 copies, with 1469 pages set and 690 electrotypes prepared, but Ely never supplied all copy. The firm stores nearly 20 tons of paper and type metal, says Ely paid 69707 so far, seeks balance on a 78498 bill plus expenses and hoped profit.
In San Jose a 53 year old passenger, Mary Ellen Mackay of Los Angeles, jumped from a car after a tire blowout on the Hay Shore Freeway. The vehicle stopped without further harm. Driver Cecile A. Howard, 58, said Mackay had previously lost an eye in an earlier accident.
Cap tain Creek and Wes Erwin Tes er sailed Friday with cousins the Finleys as dinner guests of Mrs Mary Finley and Tamily near Gardner Vermont They called on Frank and Mrs Charles Finley Mr Cecil Finley and children and Mr and Mrs Sam Hill and they spent the afternoon with the Finleys
Families and friends in the Gardner area share news of illnesses visits and travels. Wilfred Selzer recovers from a knee infection after a vacation. he spent much of last week near the doctor in Baldwin with Otto Selzer’s family nearby. Youth Fellowship at Clearfield E U B Church enjoyed a roller skating party in Lawrence with sponsor Mrs Phillip Brecheisen. Several local residents took swimming lessons at Baldwin pool. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Reed and children from Grennley. Various residents shopped in Kansas City and Olathe, and Miss Emma Jewett and others were visited or reported improving health.
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