Approval Is Seen For Defense Plan
New York AP report about Dr. Joseph Uttal a former mental patient who used the alias George Wolf after reappearing in town ordering a foreign car with no money and announcing plans to become a shoe salesman. He shaved his mustache moved to a West 45th Street hotel and claimed publicity ruined his chances of psychiatric work. He said he would quit medicine for sales and earn twenty thousand dollars yearly.
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New York
Joseph Uttal
George Wolf
West 45Th Street
Yonkers
Senators Predict Ok For House Passed Defense Bill
Washington predicts Senate approval of the defense reorganization plan in roughly the form sent by the House. Senators Russell and Bridges hailed a presidential power scope, while Eisenhower urged changes to three sections to ease streamlining. House Democrats blocked amendments and kept the bill on track, rejecting moves to broaden congressional appeals and curtail defense secretary authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Eisenhower
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Styles Bridges
R-Nh
GOP
Armed Services Committee
Secretary of Defense
Army
Navy
Air Force
Congress
De Gaulle Outlines Plan for Stronger French Presidency
Paris AP reports Premier de Gaulle proposed constitutional changes to empower the president with the ability to fire premiers and dissolve parliament. Ministers said he plans a referendum this fall, favoring a president elected by wider representation, likely via a departmental council electoral college, replacing the current National Assembly and Senate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
de Gaulle
National Assembly
Senate
U.S
Lovesick Airman Search Shifts to a New Region
The search for Donald Keeton, a Texas airman described as bent on self harm, moved east as authorities traced a brief landing near his home area. A message from his former fiancée Doris Lynn Bowling urged him to come home, asking him to consider his mother and the distress of all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Tex
Donald Keeton
Texas
Keeton
Dallas
Doris Lynn Bowling
Topeka Doctor and Hospital Face $290,885 Damages Claim
Francis E. Boyd of Topeka filed a district court complaint naming Valley Falls doctor Dr. John Griffith and Jefferson County Memorial Hospital in Winchester. He seeks 290,885 dollars for injuries from a right arm injury during a hay baler incident on his farm, alleging negligent surgery and subsequent recovery costs.
Hood Resigns as State Health Officer in Kansas
Dr. Thomas R. Hood of Lawrence resigns today from the post of state health officer effective August 1 after holding the position since 1951. He is a Kare sas University graduate and son of Prof. and Mrs. George J. Hood of 1505 Crescent Road. Hood previously practiced privately and served part time for Douglas County and Lawrence from 1941 to 1942. successor not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Hood
Lawrence
Karesas University
Hood
George J. Hood
Crescent Rd
Douglas County
Deaths and Funerals for Lewis M Brittain
Lewis M Shorty Brittain 59 Route 3 Lawrence died at his home. He was a plumber for Norris Brothers. Funeral arrangements will be made by Rumsey. He is survived by wife Mabel Brittain of the home, three sisters, two sons Joseph William Brittain in Tor France Calif and James Brittain of the home, and Imogene Brittain among others.
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Lewis M. Brittain
Lewis M
Shorty) Brittain
Route 3
Lawrence
Norris Brothers
Aera
Mabel Brittain
Suintones
Elvira Hatch
Lecompton
Mary Jo Elston
Haskell
Misa Imogene Brittain
Joseph William Brittain
Tor
France
Calif
James Brittain
Echater
British Enforcing Full Curfew Today In Cyprus
In Nicosia British troops patrol streets as Cyprus begins a 100 percent curfew to end communal fighting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Paratroopers are being sent to strengthen forces amid ongoing clashes. eleven killed since Saturday as daily outing for essentials ends for all, including doctors civil servants and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicosia
Cyprus
Iain
Memorial Hospital Admissions and Births Listed
A long list from Memorial Hospital shows admissions including George Hoefer Martha Brunk Norma Dixon William Seaver Gertrude Carpenter Marian Peek Darryl Beil Betty Todd Fred Cleland Agnes Scheid Harl Gillison Stewart Travis Ruby McChristian Jenni Diekman Andrew Zillcox Ramonal Sedlak Lorene Hollingsworth La da Kay Grover John Howard Judy Luckfield Donna Smith and baby boy Laura Tipton Alberta Greenwell and baby girl Anna erane Mildred Robinson Judy McAlexander William Rabbitt Mary Brownlee Ted Shoemaker and birth announcements for Gerald Brunk Delbert Scheid Willam McChristian. The item closes with a note to ask a Journal-World carrier or call to save a Vacation Pack.
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George Hoefer
W. 25Rd St
Martha Brunk
Norma Dixon
Ma. St
William Seaver
Gertrude Carpenter
Marian Peek
Wren - Bldg
Darryl Beil
Wellsvile
Betty Todd
Haskell Ave
Fred Cleland
Baldwin
Agnes Scheid
Ky. St. Mte
Harl Gillison
Chicago
Stewart Travis
Ky. St
Ruby McChristian
Topeka
Clarence
Mas
Gary McIntosh
Laura Tipton
Perry St
Alberta Greenwell
Tonganoxie
Anna Erane
Madeline Lane
Mildred Robinson
Maple Lane
Judy McAlexander
Oskaloosa
William Rabbitt
DeSoto
Mary Brownlee
Ted Shoemaker
Ind
Wakarusa Watershed Plan Moves Ahead in Three Counties
A watershed association held a Richland meeting to discuss a three county educational campaign on the Wakarusa plan. An education committee will run press publicity and speeches while petitions for an official watershed district are prepared. Steven Crockett will arrange speakers, Carol Gibbs filed a contour map, and soil conservationists in Douglas, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee Counties will identify land parcels. Max Yeager was elected vice chairman for the western section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watershed Association
Richland
Steven Crockett
Carol Gibbs
Kansas University
Douglas
Shawnee
Wabaunsee
Max Yeager
Auburn
White House hears Adams-Goldfine ties in inquiry
The Harris committee hears about gifts and influence in the Adams Goldfine matter as Hagerty discusses similarities to the Vaughn incident. Edward Frey offers to answer questions at Monday hearing while Adams says the Howrey appointment related to Goldfine in 1955, with Howrey praising Adams as honorable and dedicated.
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Truman
Hagerty
Vaughn
Adams
Harris
Mack
Edward Frey
Federal Trade Commission
Howrey
Goldfine
FTC
Alia i Howrey
Washington
Gov. Adams
Heart Attack Fatal During Shelter Storm Plunge
Mrs. Mary Tork, 83, Mayetta, died after suffering a fatal heart attack while seeking refuge in a neighbor’s storm cellar during an approaching heavy thunderstorm near Topeka. She entered the neighbor’s home seeking shelter and collapsed shortly after. The community faced heavy rain and wind with no tornado reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mary Tork
Mayetta
50 000 Robbery Staged By Daring Joplin Bandit
A daring Thursday night burglary at McKee Jewelry Store in Joplin netted about $60,000 in diamond rings and a diamond-studded wristwatch after the thief forced a front door and lock around 8 p.m. Police estimate the loot and description rely on initial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q Joplin
Joplin
McKee
De Gaulle Seeks Premier Role in Western Alliance
De Gaulle pledges to serve France in a Western Alliance role. He aims to pacify Algeria and straighten tangled affair relations while guiding France through postwar adjustments. The report notes his ambition to influence policy and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gaulle
Dr Gaulle
France
Algeri
Topeka Woman Jumps From Window After Night Noise
An Topeka woman awakened by a noise broke her first floor bedroom window and jumped out suffering cuts and bruises. Police said her nerves remained frayed from yesterday's tornado scare.
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Topeka
Local Kids Prepare for Douglas County Fishing Derby
The Douglas County Sportsman's Club hosts a Sunday fishing derby from 2 to 4 pm at their lake near Clinton. Over 500 local children participated last year. Prizes include a spin fishing outfit and a fly fishing outfit. Open to youths 14 and under, with bus rides offered from South Park at 12:30 pm. Parents can follow a marked route from Lone Star turn at Dutton's Bridge on US 58. Wayne Bly, recreation director, can be reached at VI3-7122 for bus rides. A Red Cross first aid unit will be on site, and derby and rides are supervised by club members.
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Douglas County Sportsman’s Club
Clinton
Lone Star
Dutton’s Bridge
U.S. 58
South Park
Wayne Bly
Red Cross
LHS Juniors Qualify For State Jaycee Golf Match
Lawrence High School juniors Carl son and John Hanna qualified for the State Junior Chamber of Commerce golf match to be played July 16 18 at Lawrence Country Club. Carlson shot medalist 76 in Jaycee qualifier. Hanna also posted 76. Other entrants included Galloway Gray Hill Whitenight Stinson Scott Warner Kuhn Harp. Carlson and Hanna are members of the Lawrence High golf team. Al Woolard is the coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Carlson
John Hanna
Jim Hill
Ken Whitenight
Dave Stinson
John Scott
Dick Warner
Jack Kuhn
Richard Harp
Carlson
Hanna
Lawrence High
al Woolard
1.4 Million Court Acts Against Kansas City Star
U S District Court suits filed yesterday seek about 1.4 million dollars in damages from the Kansas City Star Co by owners of four weekly publications. The actions invoke Sherman Antitrust Act claims tied to the Star's 1955 monoplozing conviction. The Kansas City Call seeks 1 million, American Sports Caster and Italian-American News 300 thousand, Northeast News 100 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Kanas City
U. S
Kansas City Star Co
The
Star
Tates
Kansas City Call
Harry and
Edith Kehoe
Howard Hill
Thomas Patton
Northeast News
Rasmussen Birthday Duo Shares Friday the 13th
In Lawrence Gerald E Rasmussen and his son Ronald celebrate birthdays on Friday the 13th. Ronald is 11 and his father 38, marking the first time they’ve celebrated together since Ronald’s birth on a Friday the 13th. The Rasmussen family includes four other children, one with a 13th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald E. Rasmussen
Barker Ave
Rasmussen
Ronald
Rasmussens
Hone
Rev Goetz Opens New Catholic Center at KU
Rev Gerard Goetz of Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City Colorado arrived in Lawrence to assume duties at Kansas University's new Catholic Student Center. He will reside at 1915 Stratford Road with plans to build a student center on two acres. Until then the six room house serves as the hub for activities as over 1200 Catholics attend KU and a new men’s club of about 500 members is set to join. The project was announced in March.
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Gerard Goetz
The
Holy
Cross -Abbey
Canon City
Colo
Lawrence
Kansas University
Father Gerard
Stratford Rd
Newman Club
Army of Minor UAW Officials Drives Auto Contract Demands
Detroit AP reports a 20,000 strong corps of minor UAW officials guiding contract talks with General Motors Chrysler and Ford as no contract operations continue. Stewards like Layman Good of Local 7 at Chrysler keep handling grievances while paid at their plant wages, shaping a strategy to strike votes despite no immediate strike plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford Uaw
UAW
Ford
Good
Kercheval-Jefferson
Thundershowers and funnels spur wary calm in Kansas towns
Residents recall Thursday storms as multiple funnel clouds passed near Lawrence, Tonganoxie and Topeka while one touch the ground but caused no major damage. A misfire briefly set off tornado warnings at West Vaco and Lawrence Paper Co. Weather authorities anticipate possible repeats but express relief that no injuries occurred amid a heat spike and the Friday the 13th reference.
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Lindley
Lawrence
Tonganoxie
Westvaco
Lawrence Paper Co
Ade
Lawpene
Reeay
Topeker Beera Mear
Sulina
Abilene
Lyndon Lawyer Seeks Judge Stavely's Post
Lyndon attorney and former state legislator Alex Hotchkiss filed Thursday for the Republican nomination for district judge in Kansas's 45th Judicial District. He is the only candidate so far to seek the seat following the retirement of Judge Stavely.
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Alex Hotchkiss
Lyndon
Kansas Judicial District
Hotchkiss
Yada
KU To Host Foreign Teachers in Fall Program
Twenty secondary teachers from other countries will study at Kansas University this fall under the International Teacher Development Program. Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy announced the initiative, with Dean Kenneth E. Anderson overseeing content and Dr. Emma M. Birkmaier coordinating. The U.S. Education Office contract funds two seminars on current secondary education issues and on organization and administration of secondary methods. Sessions run Sept 2 to Dec 19. participants may audit courses and receive advisement through individual or small group conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Franklin D. Murphy
Kenneth E. Anderson
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Ark
Emma M. Birkmaier
Minnesota University High School
Mrs June McMillin Declares Bid For Clerk Of Court
Mrs June McMillin announces candidacy for clerk of the District Court as a Democrat. She is the fourth Democrat to file for a county office this week and the second to enter the clerk race. Lucille Allison, a Republican, has also announced her bid to succeed herself. Sixteen candidates have entered various county offices. only the coroner post lacks a candidate. McMillin resides at 2210 A St. her husband Eu McMillin served in the U S Army Counter Intelligence Corps.
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Junie McMillin
McMillin
Lucille Allison
Allison
Byron Walters
EU McMillin
U.S. Amy, Counter-Intelligence Corps
Local Voter Profiles and Candidate List in Lawrence Area
In Denver Colorado a veteran with ties to Lawrence schools is noted among primary candidates. The report lists several locals including George Peppercorn, a Lawrence real estate man, seeking county and state offices. Deadline for filing is June.
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Fe Gad
Denver
Colo
Lawrence
Lawer Aeerdanee
Dale H
Lyyd'l. Gaines
St. Gaines
Lawrence Im
George Peppercorn
Lawrence Peal
Summer arts program and wheels day planned
The note outlines daily playground craft sessions at Sunset Hill and Hillcrest on Wednesdays, with schedules at South Park and New York locations on Fridays. A July 3 Wheels Day features decorated vehicles, plus a field day and awards night. The Kansas City booster trip is Aug 6. The program runs July 1–11 for elementary and junior high, overseen by Rose Douglass and John Garcia with six instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Douglass
Zach
Kansas City Athletics
South Park
John Garcia
Bly
Courthouse summaries include civil verdicts and traffic fines
In Civil Court Lew Henry of 524 Walnut St is sued by Army Surplus Store with a $27.07 grant. John P. Richards and Margaret Richards receive a $258.20 verdict. Galloway-5 resident bound over for November District Court on child desertion. free on $500 bond. In Traffic Court Lynne Campbell fined $10 plus costs for speeding and Eldon Ackerman fined $20 plus costs for speeding and driving left of center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Keltz
Mass, St
Lew Henry
Walnut St
Ed Marling
Topeka
John P. Richards
Margaret Richards
Galloway
del. St
Lynne ‘Campbell
1718
Tenn. St
Eldon-LaVerne Ackerman
Conn
Senate approves ten percent pay hike for government workers
Washington reports the Senate passes a 10 percent pay raise for civil service and other government employees by voice vote amid House differences over the legislation. action follows a dusty week with ongoing political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Voice
Sinduraday House
Woman Proud of Her 45 Sons in Paradise Calif
A California mother, Alyce MacDonald, 50, recalls rearing 45 boys, with pride in a strict yet loving approach to prevent juvenile delinquency. She notes three are natural sons, the rest found sons, and she emphasizes firm rules like no cars on the streets alongside support and understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Alyce MacDonald
Lota
Ion
Paradise
Lineage of a Scare: Reading From a Nearby Line
A fragmentary note hints at a scare line read during a recent event, with unclear details. The readable bits point to lines shown and a potential safety concern discussed by attendees and organizers.
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Lineas
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Route 2
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Warren Harding
Bill Dockery
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Rev. Goetz
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Mes
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