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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

6

Two Groups Escape From Nevada Mental Hospital

Two separate groups of patients totaling six men escaped from the state mental hospital at Nevada Missouri Thursday night. Six inmates ranged in ages from 16 to 37 formed the escape via windows and doors on Ward 13 and Ward 17. Officials say the men are not criminals and the escape appears nonviolent as police issued alerts and a nurse reported no injuries.

Nevada, Mo State Mental Hospital Nevada Paul Barone Clarence Arnold Johnny Percival Springfield Jerry Hayes William Bragg Warrensburg Robert Andrews Independence Bill Baggett Barone

Landmark highway bill passes Senate extends billboard plan

The Senate approved a landmark multi billion dollar highway financing bill after adding a two year extension of the billboard control bonus plan. It would cover about 90 percent of Interstate System costs with federal funds rising to 2.4 billion for fiscal 1963 and beyond. The measure now goes to the House for final action.

Washington Senate Kennedy House George H. Fallon D-Md House Public Roads Subcommittee

Akbay Elected President of Chattanooga Junior Chamber

The Chattanooga Junior Chamber of Commerce elects Ismail Akbay as president. Akbay, born in Turkey, became a U S citizen 18 months before his election and works as a research engineer.

Chattanooga Chattanooga Junior Chamber of Commerce Ismail Akbay United States Turkey

Diary Details Thefts From Memphis Stores

A diary kept by a 16 year old girl helped police after her arrest on a shoplifting charge. It listed hundreds of items stolen from Memphis area stores over nine months raising hopes of multiple recoveries and additional arrests.

Memphis

Cheddar Cheese Grated Into Tossed Salad Hint

A recipe note suggests grating a small amount of cheddar cheese coarsely and folding it into a tossed green salad for flavor. The instruction emphasizes using leftover cheddar to enhance a simple dish.

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