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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1958
Page
1
President Eisenhower suggested to Soviet Premier Khrushchev that technical talks begin July 1 in Geneva on methods of policing any future nuclear test ban. The plan allows for neutral and Western participation and potential inclusion of experts from Poland and Czechoslovakia.
The Journal-World reports a 100 degree reading in downtown Lawrence at 2 pm tying a 1953 high as a heat wave grips Kansas. A 103 degree peak occurred in Wichita while many areas hit lows above 70, with scattered showers forecast and a pending cooldown but lingering heat across the region.
Unemployment in the Kansas City metropolitan area declined to 27 500 on May 15 from a peak of 31 400. The Employment Service reported gains in construction and outdoor work while overall job loss reached 6.5 percent of the labor force.
Repeated attempts to jam the Air Force Mace guided missile failed at Holloman AFB New Mexico. The Mace, a jet powered 650 mile an hour tactical missile with a nuclear warhead, used a new Atran guidance system eliminating the need for ground control during test flights from Holloman to Wendover Utah.
In Paris the All Algeria Public Safety Committee opposed de Gaulle’s plan for Algerian local elections within a month and urged a housecleaning of French parties. The group pledged support for de Gaulle personally but warned of danger of one party rule if Algeria remains unsettled.
The Agriculture Department projects this year’s wheat harvest at 1.271 billion bushels the fourth largest on record. Prospects are good to excellent nationwide with potential for a new surplus despite production controls. Kansas foresees 244.789 million bushels, the fourth largest on record, aided by favorable weather and a rise from May estimates.
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States would want international inspection posts within Communist China and elsewhere to police a nuclear test ban. He named Australia and the Sahara as areas needing supervision and outlined talks in Geneva with scientists from the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, France, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. He also addressed freeing Americans held abroad, credits to Russia, Lebanon unrest, and expanding World Bank IMF roles.
Philadelphia Phillies announce signing of Kansas University star outfielder Ronald Wiley to play with their Tulsa farm in the Cass AA Texas League. The 22 year old bats and throws right handed and played both infield and outfield in college.
Joyce Marie Weeks, brown haired and blue eyed, was crowned the Douglas County Dairy Princess Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce offices. She is the daughter of G. A. Weeks of rural Route 4 and has spent six years in 4-H with dairy success, plans to study organ at Kansas University, and will compete in district contests June 15 at the 4H Fair grounds. Runners up were Marian Elizabeth Eliott of 407 Me. St and Cathy Nieder of Route 5. The Dairy Month festivities included awards and donations from the Farm Bureau and judges overseeing the crowning.
One Lawrence girl ran for governor on the Federalist ticket and another sought lieutenant governor in the Sunflower Girls State at Kansas University. Pauline Whitekiller of Haskell Institute also sought justice of the supreme court. About 75 past Girls Staters expected at KU for reunion events. Stock Market Index New York closing average 60 stocks 172.0 down .5.
John Pershing Roberts, 37, manager of the Lawrence Sears Roebuck & Co. store, waived preliminary hearing on embezzlement charges totaling 3163.14. Bound over to the November district term, he is free on a 3500 bond. The case follows another embezzlement charge against Clathes store manager John D. Briggs. Roberts allegedly drained funds from June 15, 1957, to May 14 of this year. He is suspended. Al DeLong has since taken over. Roberts is married with four children and lives at 738 R I St.
Baton Rouge LSU President and deans must explain to the State House why 598 faculty oppose segregation bills to close public schools. The hearing follows a 70-0 House vote and protests by LSU proctors amid efforts to curb integration and preserve state law.
Lt Gen S F E Anderson, head of Air Research and Development, announced the Air Force will launch three modified Thor powered lunar probes this year with August, September, and October targets. The probes, uninstrumented and designed to crash on the moon, would travel 27 000 miles to reach the lunar surface in about two and a half days.
Washington reports ARPA chief says no final decision to contact the moon will be made in August and dates for rocket shots will depend on equipment. Atlas trials planned for August as Anderson touts 3000 pound satellite capability and US space effort, noting 40 percent of desired work completed.
Kansas City motorist Oscar Brown reported being held up and robbed of 7 by two hitchhikers around nine miles northeast of Lawrence at the junction of Highways 24 and 40. One suspect threatened to cut his throat, and Brown was forced to strip and tied with a belt before escaping. car stolen by the two males, about 20 years old. He broke a arm in the escape.
President Eisenhower designates June as National Recreation Month and Kansas Governor Decking issues a proclamation. Lawrence Recreation Commission promotes the effort with a statewide Junior Olympics, a Fishing Derby, and expanded summer sports. Programs include boys baseball, Jayhawk League supervision, and multiple age-group leagues at South Park and other sites, plus tennis starting June 16 and playground openings citywide.
County Treasurer Edythe Norman warns Douglas County residents of the June 20 deadline at 4 p.m. for unpaid real estate and personal property taxes. Collections lag behind 1957, but overall totals remain higher, with a 3.31 million bill this year. The new vehicle tax rules require current receipts for 1959 tags, shifting payment burden to taxpayers. Officials expect continued improvement and a near record total as corporations finalize payments.
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