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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

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Navy plane gun dismantled during Red attack

Washington reports two gun units on a Navy patrol plane were dismantled after a Communist jet attack over the Sea of Japan. A crew confusion delayed fire on the third weapon, a missing parts claim cited by officials. One crewman wounded. Ike and lawmakers seek full Navy report and immediate investigation.

Washington Defense Department Eisenhower Congress Sea of Japan Pentagon Adm Arlecgh A. Burke mHe Navy Secretary of Defense Ell H. McElroy Wallace M. Beakley

Court records show multiple convictions and fines in police court

Walter Hall forfeited a $40 bond for drunkenness in Wa karusa. Ittering paid a $25 fine. Gary George of San Diego faced a $25 fine for loitering. Robert Ragan of Route 4 received a $25 fine, a 10 day jail sentence suspended, and six months probation for profane language.

Walter Hall Wakarusa Rvin Bearn San Diego Calif Gary George A Diego Robert Ragan

Police Court Traffic Fines Listed With Several Violations

Court records show Don McGuirl Harold Pobjoy Jack Rockhold Leo Caruth William Harnilon the Green and Richard Beaty cited for offenses including running a stop sign speeding and failure to yield with fines ranging from 10 to 15 dollars. A note urges readers to pick up the Journal-World while on vacation and not miss any issues.

Don McGuirl Cee St Harold Pobjoy N. H. St Jack Rockhold Bald Leo Carrutheap William Harnilon W. 6Th St the Green Eudora Richard Beaty

Glass hazards at KU campus cafeteria wall

A visitor during a court reporters seminar collapsed a cafeteria wall pane at the Kansas Union. He was treated at Watkins Hospital with minor cuts after mistaking the glass for an open area. A blue ribbon now marks the adjacent broken panes.

Kansas Union Watkins Hospital

Nebraska Extend Oct. 1 to Dec. 15 Farm Bill Window

Gov Ralph G Brooks sent to the Legislature a bill to extend the overtime period for out of state combines from October 1 to December 15. The measure aims to ease import and operation timelines for agricultural machinery across state lines.

Lincoln Neb Ralph G. Brooks

Nebraska Grants Temporary Permits for Combiner and Grain Cutter Use

Nebraska issues temporary operating permits for combiners and grain cutters. Kansas operators voice complaints about Nebraska restrictions affecting cross state work and production timelines.

Nebraska Kansas

Pratt donor gives 500 books to KU Library

Fred A. Reece of Pratt donates a private collection of more than 500 books on world religions and the history of religion to Kansas University Library. He also funds future purchases with a $500 gift to KU Endowment Association. Vosper praises the donation as extremely useful and generous.

Fred A. Reece Pratt Kansas University Library KU Endowment Association Pratt Daily Tribune Reece Robert Vosper KU Library

Landmark Jayhawk Theater Marquee Torn Down

The Jayhawk Theater marquee is being removed to allow remodeling planning. Building owner Emory Scott says interior work will wait for a tenant due to high costs and unknown needs. A building wide cleaning project is underway.

Jayhawk Theater Emory Scott Journal-World Photo

Thumbs Down Signal Urged To Curb Boating Jokes

Police Chief John Hazelet promotes a new boating safety slogan thumbs down to discourage reckless acting on water. He notes boating is safe but a few show offs threaten others and urges proper trailer lights and careful driving.

John Hazelet Hazelet

De Valera Poised for Irish Presidency by Wide Margin

Dublin reports that Eamon de Valera, 77, is a shoo-in for the Irish presidency with a lead of at least 200000 votes over Gen. Sean MacEoin. MacEoin, 67, previously ran for president, while a third candidate drew about 212000 votes in past contests. De Valera, born in New York to a Spanish father and Irish mother, led Irish fighters in 1916 and later retired from politics.

Dublin Ireland Eamon de Valera Sean MacEoin de Valera Britain MacEoin Sean T. O'Kelly O’kelly O'Kelly New York

Lawrence Real Estate Market Holds Healthy Pace Amid Growth

City builders report continued expansion in all directions and spirited bidding for plots around Lawrence. Prices for new homes rose slightly from two years ago as lot costs drive overall property prices, yet firms say demand remains strong and sales advance with pilot houses aiding contracts.

Lawrence Wall Street Journal

Junior Yearbook Arrives for CJHS Sale at Front Door

The 1959 Junior Central Junior High School year book arrives and will be sold at the front door Thursday and Friday. Sales run 9 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm on Thursday, 25 cents per book. Editor Hildreth Hoecker. artwork by Melany Runyon. Co editors for next year Jennifer Hanna and Julia Fearing.

Hildreth Hoecker Melany Runyon Kansas University Jennifer Hanna Julia Fearing

Typing Error Adds Wrong Names to KU Letter Winners

A typing mistake placed four names on the Kansas University baseball letter winners list. Athletic director A. C. Lonborg and coach Floyd Temple stated that Bob Marshall DeWitt Lewis Roger Hill and Bob Woodruff should not have been included this season. It was a mix up in preparing the list.

Kansas University A. C Lonborg Floyd Temple Bob Marshall DeWitt Lewis Roger Hill Bob Woodruff

Sailor Misses His New Rating After Air Attack

Donald E. Corder, 20, of Jacksonville and Farmer City Illinois, the only injured of a 14 man U S Navy patrol plane crew attacked by Communist MIGs Tuesday, was promoted to aviation electronics mate second class the morning before the flight.

Yokosuka Japan Donald E. Corder U.S. Navy Corder Jacksonville Farmer City

Western leaders seek summit in Geneva talks with Gromyko

Western ministers press for terms with Soviet envoy Gromyko at Geneva talks in a bid to avert a Berlin crisis. A yes or maybe could prompt an early East West summit, while a no risks ending the conference and heightening Berlin tensions.

Gromyko Lloyd’s Quarters West Berlin West Germany

Vacation Pak adds home delivery during absence

The Journal-World announces a "Vacation Pak" service enabling carriers to save issues while subscribers are away and deliver them in a bundled package upon return, outlining convenience and availability.

Journal-World Adv

Work Resumed At ICBM Sites After Short Strike

At Topeka AP report notes construction on two ICBM launching sites resumed after Hoisting and Engineers Union strike against Williams Construction Co of Carrollton Texas ended. Hershal Williams and Roy Gooden gave differing views on cause. Williams claimed extra pay for overtime for two operators. Gooden cited lack of contract. Williams signed a working agreement to end the dispute.

Topeka Williams Construction Co Carrolton, Tex Hershal Williams Roy Gooden Williams Gooden

Kansas Power and Light Pays Half Taxes in County Total

Kansas Power and Light Co the county’s largest taxpayer added 156966 to Douglas County treasury as it paid the second half tax bill. Deadline for paying personal and real property taxes is noon Saturday with mail postmark by midnight. KP L’s 1958 total payments reach 313933 in this year’s largest single payment. The full 1958 real and personal property payment bill nears 4 million across 61 counties.

Kansas Power and Light, Co Douglas County Kansas

Local births listed for area families

Memorial Hospital I S Flory La wana Smith DeSoto Mrs Gladys Six 1732 Miss St Mrs Bertha Pontius 117 S Park St Mrs Sandra Shaffer 901 Conn St Frank Freese Norris Rest Home Mrs Mildred Fleshman Route 4 Beverly Jo Thompson 1115 N J St Mrs Dixie Smith 921 Ky St Patty Jo Miller Mary Beth Miller Tonganoxie Donald Easter 2216 Ohio St Roy Lawrence 1213 Ky St Mrs Bernice Wilson 1539 Power St Mrs Loretta Stancliff 625 Walnut St William Ford 626 Ohio St Mrs Merle Bradley DeSoto Mrs Dollie Reed 928 N J St Mark Cool 1219 Prospect Ave Mrs Thelma Mills 827 Me St Mrs Ida Goodman 1506 Oak Hill Ave Mr and Mrs Richard Parker 1732 Brock St a son Tuesday Mr and Mrs Earl Staatz Bonner Springs a daughter Tuesday Mr and Mrs Loren Dolph OsKaloosa a daughter Tuesday Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shaffer 901 Conn St a son Tuesday

I. S. Flory N. Y Lawana Smith DeSoto Gladys Six Miss Bertha Pontius S. Park St Sandra Shaffer Conn. St Frank Freese Norris Rest Home Mildred Fleshman Route 4 Beverly Jo Thompson Dixie Smith Ky. St Patty Jo Miller Tonganoxie Mary Beth Miller Donald Easter Ohio St Roy Lawrence Bernice Wilson Power St Loretta Stancliff Walnut St William Ford Ohio ‘St Merle Bradley Dollie Reed N. J. St. Mark Cool Prospect Ave Thelma Mills Me. St Ida Goodman Oak Hill Ave Richard Parker Brock St Earl Staatz Bonner Springs Loren Dolph Oskaloosa Kenneth Shaffer

Eagles Win 6-3 In C C Carl Contest

The Eagles beat Opt Missists 6-3 in the C C Carl League at Municipal Park. The Elks defeated Rotary 13-5. In South Park softball Happy Hats blanked Callery 40 and American Legion blanked Co Op 10-0. Junior Church League saw Second Christian 8-6 over Friends and First Presbyterian 11-6 over Episcopal.

Eagles Optimists Elks Rotary C. C

Du Pont Plans New Acrylonitrile Plant in Memphis Tennessee

Du Pont will begin immediate construction of a multi million dollar acrylonitrile plant adjacent to existing Memphis facilities to supply its Orion acrylic fiber. The plant, slated for completion in late 1960, will use a company developed process and expand hydrogen cyanide facilities while acetylene is to be purchased.

Philadelphia — du Pont Company Memphis Tenn Orion Wall Street Journal Wilmington Del DuPont du Pont

Card of Thanks from Terence Fox

I thank my doctor and hospital staff for excellent care and my friends for making my stay pleasant in Eudora Kansas.

Terence Fox Eudora Kan

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