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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1956

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U S Aid Sought to Create Suez Control Board

London reports say Washington seeks an international board with Soviet representation to oversee the Suez Canal and ensure freedom of passage for ships of all nations. The plan, aimed at countering Nasser's seizure, would recognize Egypt's nationalization while guaranteeing canal use. Eden told Parliament Britain would limit exports of war materiel.

London Russia Suez Canal Nasser Egypt Eden House of Commons

Egypt Guards Hold Suez Zone Camps in Port Said

Twenty thousand Egyptian National Guardsmen occupy camps in Port Said Ismailia and Suez nations three main cities. The guards were once combatants against the British in the Seuz Canal zone and now form the zone’s apparent total guard strength. News from Downing Street notes exports of war materials to Egypt have been halted. The world powers meet in London to discuss Suez, with a plan to place Egypt and Russia on a proposed Suez control board and to share canal revenue.

Port Said Egypt Seuz Canal Zone Ismailia Suez Nasser Downing St Eden Selwyn Lloyd Christian Pineau U. S Robert Murphy United States Russia Suez Control Board Constantinople Jeader Middle East Far East

McKeon Defense Defeated in Bid

In Parris Island the court martial of Marine Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon denied the defense motion for a directed verdict of not guilty. Prosecutor Maj. Charles Sevier argued McKeon was culpably negligent during the Ribbon Creek incident that led to six drownings. The high-stakes trial moves toward verdict as evidence and closing arguments continue.

Parris Island Marine 5S Matthew C. McKeon Emile Zola Berman New York City Navy Irving N. Klein Klein Berman Maj Charles B. Sevier Jacksonville Ill Nero Bligh Sevier McKeon Ribbon Creek

Fiery Tank Farm Blast Kills Nineteen At Dumas Texas

A petroleum tank farm explosion at Shamrock Oil and Gas Corp in Dumas Texas killed nineteen men and burned thirty one others. Fifteen died instantly as fire swept four tanks. four more died later. Hospitalized burn injuries numbered thirty one, with seven still listed as serious. The blast shattered nearby tents and a railroad bridge, while spectators fled the flames.

Dumas Tex Sunray Texas Shamrock Oil & Gas Corp Bill Lask Moore County News Bob Hamilton Bob Bower Shamrock Moore County Memorial Hospital Texas Panhandle

Tractor Fatality Near Ottawa Kansas Reported

Frederick M. Hafer, a TI, was found dead Saturday beside his tractor which had apparently run over him authorities reported. Odd Williams for St. Representative Polit Ady.

Ottawa Kas Frederick M. Hafer Odd Williams St. Representative Pol. Ady

Stassen Granted Month Leave by Eisenhower in 1952

Harold E Stassen received a one month leave of absence from President Eisenhower to pursue political activities. White House aide Murray Snyder said Stassen sought the leave at a morning meeting and Eisenhower approved it. The move is tied to Stassens bid for the GOP vice presidential nomination with Gov Christian Herter of Massachusetts.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Harold E. Stassen Stassen GOP Christian Herter Maasschunetts Murray Snyder White House Stansom Ebenhower

Civil Rights Becomes GOP Platform Focus

Washington Senator Bush says the Republican National Convention will adopt a strong civil rights plank based on Eisenhower era proposals. Senator Smith agrees the party will use vigorous civil rights language while considering how specific to endorse the Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation.

Washington Sen Bush Hisenhower House Senate Justice Department H. Alexander Smith R-Nj Smith San Francisco Supreme Court

Talent swap likely with Russians

Moscow showman Billy Rose says the Soviet Union has agreed in principle to send 500 Russian entertainers to the United States and let 500 American entertainers come here next year. A draft agreement was started by Georgi Orvid deputy minister of culture. It envisions exchange tours of four Russian and four American troupes during 1957 after New Year’s Eve premiere performances in New York and Moscow.

Moscow Billy Rose Soviet Union United States Rose Georgi Orvid New York

Tragedy on Mt Hood as Teen Climbers Fall Down Crevasse

A group of youths roped for safety slipped in a crevasse on Mt Hood near Timberline Lodge Oregon. One girl Lynn Kaufman 16 of Lancaster Nebraska died of suffocation and 18 others were injured including several gravely. One climber Tom Pfau 35 of Salem assisted others and sought help amid sulphur fumes. Tour leaders Ronald Heinrich 23 Clear Lake Iowa and Patricia Gaffney New York linked with Carl Schnoor Portland to lead the party that included eight youths from each group.

Mt. Hood Silcox Crater Rock Lynn Kaufman Larcchmont Matthew Mirkovich Los Angeles Tom Pfau Salem Ore Seri Ronald G. Heinrich Clear Lake Iowa Heinrich Patricia Gaffney New York San Francisco Yosemite Carl Schnoor Portland

Local Area Forecast Says Light Rain Possible Tonight

The weatherman predicts cooler conditions in Lawrence and Douglas County with a chance of light rain over the next few days. Five day outlook shows near normal highs in the 90s and night lows in the 70s, easing the heat wave state wide. A Sunday shower cooled conditions, with 102 Saturday high and 95 Sunday peak, scattered brief rains, and cooler nights around 71 to 72. Thunder showers may return late today and Tuesday, with Liberal area reporting 1.47 inches Sunday while other locations saw less.

Lawrence Douglas County Liberal

Aluminum Industry And Union Eager To Agree

A potential nationwide aluminum strike looms as United Steelworkers of America and major producers approach contract expirations at Aluminum Company of America and Reynolds Aluminum. Both sides reportedly seek an agreement to avert a shutdown, following a steel industry settlement that ended a 650,000-strong walkout.

New York United Steelworkers America Aluminum Co of America Alena Reynolds Aluminum Co

K U Visitor Recalls Escape From Ocean Liner Collision

Heinrich Schneider a 2 year old Viennese Fulbright student arriving for Kansas University orientation described the Andrea Doria collision. He recalled listing decks, lifeboat transfer to the Isle de France and rescuers aiding passengers as the ship sank.

Harry Elliott Heinrich Schneider United States Andrea Doria

Nixon deemed weak for world needs by ADA report

The ADA criticized Vice President Nixon in a 24 page pamphlet calling Nixon’s record full of limitations and weaknesses. It predicts a “dark and dangerous pamphlet” if he is renominated and notes Stassen’s push to replace him with Governor Herter. Eisenhower favors an open convention with factors to decide a running mate.

Washington Americans For Democratic Action Nixon America Harold E. Stassen Christian A. Herter Massachusetts Eisenhower Stassen Herter GOP Res

Andrea Doria Logs Salvaged by Master After Sinking

New York reports say Andrea Doria logs were salvaged by Capt Pyar Calamal, the ship's master, after the collision with the Swedish liner Stockholm. The crash left 36 unaccounted and two dead, with 700 passengers and crew saved. Captain La Belle questioned the Stockholm’s course, noting reports placing it off Namucket.

New York Andrea Doria Nantucket Pyar Calamal Stockholm James Wy. Ga Belle la Belle Namueket Myria Jervalg

Nixon Says Party Isn’t Harmed Despite Stages of Debate

Vice President Nixon told reporters that the GOP remains strong and the party is not hurt by discussions and public debate. He dismissed claims of harm from internal stage efforts and defended the party’s resilience.

Nixon

Local Students Receive Awards In Camp At KU

Two Davis County students were among the outstanding campers named Sunday night to Dean Thomas Gorton of the Kansas University School of Fine Arts at the final concert of the 19th annual MMWweetert Music and Art Camp. Recipients include Tove Malicks and Tharry Crate for theater civics and other divisions, with awards and scholarships noted.

Doughs County Thomas Gorton Kansas University School of Fine Arts Twe Tove Malicks Menon

New K A Dean Brings 24 Hour Job Ethic To Ohio Campus

M i i oxfod ohio many interests but not so they detract new k a dean lives her job m i emily taylor comes from miami university where she was associate dean of women for three years she plans to start in lawrence this week the job she deems an interest not merely duty she is a native of degray ohio and will lead women's counseling at kansas university with national panhellenic ties and a long record in student affairs.

K.A Dean Mii Oxford Ohio the Journal-World Kansas University Emily Taylor Miss Taylor Lawrence Miami University Miami Kansas Chuck Mather Hamilton Massillon High School Devo Darna Traylor Ohio Stills University School of Attention Urbana Ohi College Ohio State Northern Montana Collerey Havre Mont Indiana University National Association of Deans of Women Cincinnati Taylor

Weather five day forecast for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma

Forecast covers Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with above normal temperatures in most areas and highs ranging from the upper 80s to mid 90s. Expect cloudiness and scattered thunder showers especially in north central regions with cooler conditions moving in by Tuesday.

Nebraska Kansas Okla Meteaska Kansae Armal Chiahom Norman Kansan Obichton Beng Oklay Fiotern Eich Oktay Nebo Pinan Teesday Ford

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