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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1956
Page
3
A seven room two story plan HW-11 offers 2008 square feet of living space on two floors on a 50 by 100 foot corner lot. It highlights land and construction economy versus ranch designs, with a large garage, open living areas, and a versatile upstairs room above the garage. Designed by Herman H. York, the plan emphasizes privacy, entrance flow, and adaptable spaces.
The Agriculture Department noted lower prices for fruits, meat animals, and commercial vegetables pulled the index down while milk, chickens, and potatoes rose. Despite the dip, mid July prices remained 8 percent above January, and officials expect yearly farm prices to stay higher than last year, per Morse.
Ladonna Kramer a 19 year old from Kingfisher won the Miss Oklahoma title in a pageant with eight contestants. She attends Oklahoma City University holds the Oklahoma Maid of Cotton crown and is slated to represent Oklahoma in the Miss America contest in Atlantic City in September.
A phosphorous grenade fell short of its target and exploded at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri injuring 47 personnel including a pharmacist’s mate. Investigators say improper handling caused the accident and assess the casualty as serious but not fatal.
Former Lawrence youth Jen Yeh tops the 1956 Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild with first place in the teenage division for Kansas. Brother Yin places second. both receive 150 and 1500 prizes. Jen earns junior regional honors and a trip to Detroit for a national scholarship competition. Other Kansas winners win second and third places with prizes.
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Washington prepares full support for actions by Britain and France after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal. U S officials seek plans to keep the waterway open to international traffic and prevent economic disruption, with Britain freezing Egypt’s canal assets signaling next steps.
An Israeli army spokesman stated that Egyptians penetrated into Israeli territory near Jerusalem, indicating a border incident during the ongoing conflict. No further details were provided about casualties or exact location.
In Sidney Nebraska patrol, Pat Heaton Jr. faced a missed glass ashtray as defendant Rollo Long, 39, Sidney, argued insanity. Long was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to two years. The courtroom disruption preceded a forgery case summing up in District Court yesterday.
Tulsa delegates meet with the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce board to choose the 1958 convention city and endorse a candidate for the presidency of the Junior Chamber International. They also vote to expand Voice of Democracy to 48 state winners to boost interest and finals prospects in Washington. Possible sites include Philadelphia Miami Los Angeles and Buffalo.
In East Berlin's Soviet sector the regime begins clearing rubble from Hitler's Reichs Chancellery eleven years after the destruction by Russians. The area is fenced off and workmen sort debris into piles while authorities offer no plan for the ruins or the nearby Hitler death bunker.
Washington reports a six month upward trend in farm prices reversed slightly in mid July. analysts cite modest declines across key commodities while demand remains uncertain and markets adjust to seasonal shifts.
A jagged OCR summary references a training demonstration for Army trainees with minor injuries and hospitalizations. Mentions Augusta Kansas and a road grader incident. Describes a town scene with poppies, a temple, and a historic note about a gas field.
Gov. Fred Hall urged President Eisenhower to sign a small watersheds bill passed by Congress in a telegram to the White House. He said the measure is urgently needed by Kansas districts and by others across the country.
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