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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
1
The article details an intensifying drought across the eastern United States with extreme heat harming tomatoes corn and peanuts. It notes large area impacts from New Jersey to Maryland and Massachusetts and references related agricultural concerns and economic pressures on farmers.
Lawrence business men and professionals lacking day hours will soon have an appointment based barber service. Jack Houk, proprietor of Tinuk's sharsher shop, plans to operate a dedicated appointment area with more barbers and two additional chairs. A small price increase of 25 cents will fund the new service and equipment arrival is awaited before opening.
A group including Dr Israel, Dr Burgle, and Dr Burzi toured Bonn, Hanover, Braunschweig, Frankfort, and Mayence University to study refugee issues and German life. They noted housing pressure, discussed potential relocation to West Germany, and observed cultural life from opera to politics.
The Kansas Turnpike posted a June revenue gain with record operating income and higher tolls as traffic rose. Toll receipts totaled 372 311.44 with total June operating revenue at 347 709.47 and non operating income 33 733.71. Traffic rose by about 20 000 passenger cars and 2 000 commercial vehicles from May. East Kansas City remained busiest with 136 459 cars. East Wichita 88 246. East Topeka 69 401. Gasoline sales added roughly 375 000 gallons, contributing to salestax funds for road improvements.
An Air Force sergeant faces a threatened divorce if reassigned to a base in Kansas Oklahoma Texas or Florida upon return from Europe. An aide to Rep. Beamer says the sergeant asked for help obtaining a different state assignment and hoped to be rotated away from Schilling AFB Salina where he served before Europe.
In Lawrence, residents from shopkeepers to students react to nicotine and lung cancer studies. Comments range from dismissive to cautious, with businessmen and clerks noting varied personal habits and skepticism about the health scare.
At Memorial Hospital several births are listed including Marilyn Hay and baby boy at 56 W. 23rd St. and Capitolia Baskerville and baby girl at 817 F. 13th St. Also noted are daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Clair Raney and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petrie both on Route 3 and to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fayette at 1605 W. 22nd Terr. Other names appear with addresses across various streets and towns.
The Salvation Army dedicates its new Lawrence building at 10th and N. HH Streets at 2:30 p m Sunday. Col Glenn Ryan of Chicago will lead the ceremony and the public may inspect the two floor facility after the service. Total cost about 70 000 with no mortgage and 2000 more needed for equipment. The project funded partly by existing resources and public subscription.
A chaotic report details Wey East West Virginia mayor Eugene Wills narrowly escaping a shootout and receiving threats while a separate Oman rebellion sees RAF jets strike rebel positions. The mayor's remarks acknowledge enemies in politics as police pursue clues. In Manama, Bahrian, a drunk on public highway case results in 30 days Jail. Rebel forces in Oman suffer from air strikes as Britain supports Sultan Said bin Taimur with ground troops not yet planned while Kenyan Cameronian Rifles arrive. The rebels claim control of much of Oman interior as the Sultan appeals for aid. The RAF drops leaflets warning dissidents as the clock ticks on 48 hour ultimatum.
George R. Cline, 43, of Tonganoxie, died Wednesday night at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a six month illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist Church at Tonganoxie with Rev. Everett Hughes officiating. Burial in Hubbel Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Helen. children Lynn Beth and Dean in California with Navy. brother Albert of 1035 Pa. St.. five sisters in Kansas, Tulsa, and Beaumont.
In loving memory of our dear baby daughter Cathy Dean Rockhold who passed away on July 25 1956. Sadly missed by Mamma Daddy Eddie and Grandmother Mr and Mrs John E Rockhold Sr Mrs Edna Arthur Porter and others.
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