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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1959

Page

2

Grim Picture Of Next War Given By AF Commander

Lt Col Lester C Weaver at the Kansas VFW convention warned the next war could last under 48 hours with a retaliatory strike in 15 minutes. He stressed SAC B47s as a major deterrent and cited London’s WWII destruction. Weaver said the U S is the world’s major deterrent with trained personnel and aircraft. Wichita Mayor Fugate and Lt Gov Henkle attended with remarks on 1960 Kansas centennial budget priorities.

Wichita Kansas the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lester C. Weaver McConnell Air Force Base Strategic Air Command Weaver United States SAC London Justus Fugate Joseph Henkle Henkle VFW House Senate

City Parking Meters Measure Traffic Control Success

Enforcement notes meters stayed above 4000 for the year with revenue up, indicating drivers pay to avoid violations. Police chief Hazelet says meters help control downtown traffic. 38,453 meter tickets were issued in 1958 and 5,772 other parking violations, with totals rising.

Hazelet Hagelet Seid Hie D Jpulic

Mickey Rooney and Fifth Wife Expecting Baby in October

Hollywood AP report says Mickey Rooney and Barbara Thomason, his secret Mexican marriage, are expecting a baby in October. Rooney, 38, spoke from Las Vegas where he is appearing. Barbara Thomason, 22, wed Rooney on December 1 after a brief Mexican divorce from Elaine Mahnken.

Hollywood (Ap Mickey Rooney Mexico Las Vegas Rooney Barbara Thomason Elaine Mahnken Santa Monica Calif California

Morrow Dies in Kansas City After Heart Attack

James C Cal Morrow 66 died Friday at St Luke s Hospital after a heart attack in Kansas City He was born in Washington County Kan a 1913 KU Law School graduate and former vice president of Phoenix Joint Stock Land Bank He had worked in real estate recently Graveside rites set at 2 p m Sunday in Washington Kan He leaves wife Lillian a sister Lena Sutton Carlsbad Calif and brother William Morrow New York City

Kansas City James C (Cal) Morrow St. Luke's Hospital Washington County Kan Kansas University Law School Old Phoenix, Joint Stock Land Bank Washington, Kan KU Alumni Association KU Athletic Board Lillian Morrow Lena Sutton Carlsbad Calif William Morrow New York City

The Saturday Column on the Doctor Patient Wedge

A columnist argues doctors must launch a strong public relations effort to bridge the growing wedge with patients. He cites rising costs and criticism, urges doctors to engage the public, and suggests campaigns by medical societies to tell medicine’s story and attract students.

U. S

U S Hopeful Talks Will Resume On Atomic Ban

Washington optimism grows that Geneva talks on the nuclear test ban will reopen with the Soviet Union and advance toward an agreement. The German ministerial talks meanwhile continue to denounce each other, with no immediate link to a summit agenda.

Washington U.S Geneva Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchevy United States Reda

Lawrence Pond Fishes Highlight on Sports Show

Excellent fishing reports fill Lawrence area ponds with channel cat, bullheads, bass, crappie and bluegill. The upcoming Sportsman's Friend episode on Changel 5 at 10 p.m. features the productive Gage farm southeast of Lawrence near Deichman crossing. John B. Gage, the so called Cleanup Mayor, will lead the segment with grandchildren Hires Gage and Ralph Lewis shown fishing on site.

Lawrence’ Ares Faim John B. Gage Kangag City Gage Ralph Lewis Lawrence Deichman Crossing Wakarusa

Local Finance Firm Set To Move Office Aug 1

The Lawrence Loan and Finance Co. plans to move from 8 E 7th St to 1008 Vermont St by August 1. Don Phelps said a driveup window will be a key feature, a rare setup for Kansas loan firms, with off street parking for about 10 cars. The firm has occupied its current site for 14 1/2 years.

Lawrence Loan and Finance Co 7Th St Don Phelps Rick Phelps Vt. St Phelps Kansas

Republicans push for civil service pay changes via resolutions

State Republicans outline a plan to resolutions to Docking and Lt. Gov. Henkle proposing about 30 changes in civil service classifications. They warn the governor may veto or require legislative action while noting Docking's push for 1960 pay scale recommendations.

Docking Joe Henkle Finance Council Paul Wunsch Kingman Senate August Lauterbach Colby Ways and Means Committee Robert Anderson Ottawa House Ways and Means Group Jess Taylor Tribune GOP

Twining Releases From Walter Reed After Lung Operation

General Nathan F. Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is back home following a May 12 lung cancer operation at Walter Reed Army Hospital. The Pentagon says he is making an excellent recovery.

Washington Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Walter Reed Army Ipartial Auiay Pentagon

Man Survives Cave-In At West 27th Street Site

Douglas County man Claude Longstaff was nearly buried when a 12 foot ditch at 807 W 27th St caved in. He was rescued by co workers and taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where officials reported good condition after a fairly good night.

Douglas County W. 27Th St Lawrence Memorial Hospital Claude Longstaff Route 2 Longstaff

Khrushchev Threatens Balkan Base Deployment

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev warned at Lenin Stadium that rocket bases could be established in Albania and Bulgaria unless the Balkans become a rocket free zone under mutual control. He said allies could attack enemy sites from there, and noted his return from a 12 day trip to Albania and Hungary.

London Nikita Khrushchev Albania Bulgaria Balkans Soviet Union Lenin Stadium Khrushchev Moscow Hungary

Million Buck Slip Bypasses Air Force Auditor General

The Air Force faced a $15.4 million contract error with Avco Crosley Division Cincinnati Ohio. The mistake charged extra components from another contract to the B 52 bomber free control systems contract, discovered by the General Accounting Office a year later and refunded by Avco.

Washington Air Force Congress General Accounting Office House F. Edward Hebert D-La Armed Forces Investigations Subcommittee Avco Mfg. Corp Crosley Division Cincinnati Ohio Control Systems Avco

Lions Club to Honor Kansas Track Team at Dinner

Kansas University's 1959 track and field forces, Big Eight champions in cross country, indoor and outdoor events, will be honored by the Lions Club at a Monday night banquet at the Hotel Eldridge. Next year's indoor outdoor captain will be named. Brian Travis, Des Moines junior, named 1959 cross country captain. Ernie Shelby captains the current team, favored for the 1959 NCAA outdoor title at Lincoln Neb.

Kansas University Lions Club Hotel Eldridge Brian Travis Des Moines Ernie Shelby Lincoln Neb

Richland Man Bruised And Cut In Two Car Accident

Joe Sherman age 62 of Route 2 Richland suffered cuts and bruises Friday when his pickup collided with a car driven by Glenn Iran Steele 43 of Route 1 Richland on a township road about 16 miles southwest of Lawrence Sherman was thrown from his vehicle and not hospitalized. Damages to both vehicles were estimated at 400 dollars.

Joe Sherman Richland Lawrence Sherman Glenn Iran Steele

Mother finds consolation in memories after daughter's death

In Philadelphia, Tatiana Holt recalls happier times after Becky Holt 34 was choked to death by 15 year old Edward J. Cooney Jr. who police say admitted the crime. Becket’s father Anatol, a University of Pennsylvania math professor, vows resilience as court proceedings continue.

Philadelphia Edward J. Cooney Jr Becky Holt Tatiana Holt Becky Anatol University of Pennsylvania Holt Philadelphia Bulletin Cooney

Tefft and Wichita Agency Design 1961 Kansas Seal

Kansas Centennial seal designed by Elden Tefft associate professor of sculpture at Kansas University and a Wichita agency received board approval from the State Centennial Commission. The seal depicts buffaloes sod houses wheat fields industry transportation the sunflower meadowlark and cottonwood tree as a composite of the state's history and endeavors.

Elden Tefft Kansas University Wichita Kansas State Centennial Commission Tefft and Lago and Whitehead

Butler Blasts the Stand on Schools

Hartford Connecticut AP Democratic National Chairman Paul M Butler accused President Eisenhower of ignoring the financial implications in a committee report calling for an immediate doubling of education investment. He cited Dr James R Killian Jr resigning as a sign of this attitude and criticized the administration for defending an anemic budget.

Hartford Killian Massachusetts Institute of Technology Democratic Women’s Butler

Taboo and tattoo: sole Polynesian words in English

A claim notes that taboo and tattoo are the only Polynesian words embedded in English. The remark discusses linguistic borrowings and the influence of Polynesian languages on English vocabulary.

Taboo Tattoo

Editor Aids Writer Facing Narcotics Convictions in New Jersey

Perth Amboy AP report details Shane O Neill son of Eugene O Neill who jailed for 50 dollar fine after plea on narcotics identity card violation. Croswell Bowen Madison Avenue Magazine editor paid fine and costs, citing O Neill as former heroin user in recovery. Police found him dazed with amphetamine sulfate, a benzadrine form, cited as aiding fight against relapse.

Perth Amboy N.J Shane O'Neill Eugene O'Neill O'Neill New Jersey Croswell Bowen Chappaqua N.Y Bowen Madison Avenue Magazine

Woods Lumber Co. Opens to Large Crowd on Day One

More than 760 visitors, with 750 reported in headlines, checked out Woods Lumber Co. at 1512 W. 6th St. on the opening day open house. Owner Bill Woods said he was amazed by the turnout and predicted stronger traffic for the two day event.

the Woods Lumber Co W. 6Th St Bill Woods

Morton Hits Demo Back Door Move

Republican National Chairman Thruston B. Morton charged the Democratic Congress with back door raids on the Treasury and failing to pass vital farm legislation. Speaking for a Republican state convention, Morton said regular money bills pass, but other measures jam the Treasury via back door authorizations, draining taxpayers’ pockets.

Green Bay Wis Thruston B. Morton Congress Today Treasury Kentucky

Memorial Hospital Births and Dismissals Listing

Memorial Hospital reports births at 1107 N H St and 610 Ohio St with a daughter and a daughter, plus a daughter for Arthur Arching at 1613 Cadet Ave today. Dismissals include Mary Harbaugh Tonga noxie Jana Prosser Gulfport Charles Prosser Gulfport Julia Skeet Route 3 Sandra Rader Linwood Claude Paymer Tonganoxie George Lowry 1031 Vt St Roberta Ewing 1336 Vt St.

Nellie Tripp la. St Anna Anderson Claude Longstreth Janet Wright Ohio St Jo Ann Becker Linwood Norma Arching Cadet Ave Carrol Kaiser Prairie Ave Mary Harbaugh Tonganoxie Jana Prosser Gulfport Miss Charles Prosser Julia Skeet Route 3 Sandra Rader Claude Paymer George Lowry Roberta Ewing James E. Anderson N. H. St Richard A. Wright Bob Becker Arthur J. Arching

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Dodge to Offer New Small Car Dart Starts 1960 Model Year

Chrysler’s Dodge division confirms a new smaller car named the Dart to begin with the 1960 model year. It will be sold only by Dodge dealers, affecting Plymouth line allocations. The Dart features an 118 inch wheelbase, distinct styling, and will join a continuing 122 inch Dodge series in the low price field.

Detroit Dodge Chrysler M. C. Patterson Patterson Plymouth Syracuse N. Y

KU Men Attend 67th Engineering Educators Meeting

Dean John S. McNown of the School of Engineering and Architecture and five KU engineering faculty will attend the 67th annual meeting of the American Society of Engineering Educators in Pittsburgh June 15 to 19. Attending with the dean are Kenneth G. Desemer Richard T. Page Albert S. Palmerlee William P. Smith and Dwight F. Metzler.

John S. McNown School of Engineering and Architecture American Society of Engineering Educators Pittsburgh Pittsburgh University Carnegie Institute of Technology U. S McNevwn Kenneth G. Desemer Richard T. Page Albert S. Palmerlee William P. Smith Dwight F. Metzler

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