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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1959

Page

8

Gromyko Delays Big Four Talks On Berlin Plan

The Big Four foreign ministers postponed 24 hours at Andrei Gromyko's request to study the Western compromise for a Berlin settlement. Moscow officials reported Kremlin talks aiming at mutual understanding as Western officials weighed the plan and Gromyko's stance.

Geneva Andrei Gromyko Gromyko Selwyn Lloyd Lloyd U.S Christian A. Herter Maurice Couve de Murville Moscow Berlin Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev

Miami Tornado Strikes Wrecks Homes injures Over 100

A Miami tornado storming Wednesday night left at least 100 injured and caused about 5 million dollars in damage. Red Cross reports over 1 000 affected with 100 homes severely damaged and several businesses wrecked. No deaths were recorded.

Miami Fla Harry C. Ebright Red Cross Disaster Highway Patrol Weather Bureau The Red Cross Bayfront Frank Vasellotti Florida Highway Patrol

Navy plans no fighter escort on patrol flights

Washington reports the Navy has no current plan to provide fighter escorts for Sea of Japan patrol planes after a reconnaissance aircraft was attacked. A prior plan to escort one patrol flight was canceled. incidents prompt renewed congressional questions and calls for armed defense.

Washington Navy Sea of Japan Far Adm Wallace M. Beakley Naval Operations House Defense Defense Department Capitol Naval Sens Styles Bridges R-Nh Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Bridges

Barbara Loses Fight for Life

JOSEPH BARBARA a principal host of a massive 1957 underworld gathering in Apalachin died at 7:35 p.m. after a heart attack first suffered May 27. The 53 year old had guarded the crime cabal’s meanings and resisted testimony despite a state commission order.

Johnson City N.Y Joseph Barbara Apalachin Barbara Endicott Supreme Court State Investigation Commission Underworld

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip plan 45 day Canada tour

The Queen and Prince Philip fly to Canada with stops across the country and a one day Chicago visit on July 6. The trip includes formal ceremony with President Eisenhower in Montreal and the St. Lawrence Seaway dedication. British and Canadian defense measures were on alert during the voyage.

ST. Johnes Mld Elizabeth II Prince Philip Canada Chicago London Montreal Eisenhower St. Lawrence Seaway Great Lakes Atlantic Royal Air Force John Diefen

Ethel Barrymore Dies Queen of American Theatre

Hollywood AP Ethel Barrymore died at 79 in Beverly Hills after a chronic heart condition. She was famed as Broadway leading lady film star and radio performer with brothers John and Lionel Barrymore already deceased.

Hollywood Ethel Barrymore Beverly Hills Samuel Barrymore Colt Miss Barrymore Jong America John Lionel Barrymore Ethel New York London Movie Academy

Navy Budget Seen Adequate Yet Austere

Rear Admiral R E Dixon chief of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics said budget requests will provide an adequate but austere program for the Navy. He denied reports that ships and planes are being held together with baling wire for lack of spare parts as he prepared to testify before a Senate subcommittee.

Washington Adm R. E. Dixon Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Dixon Senate Detroit Free Press

Fire Chief Maps Fireworks Rules In Lawrence

Fire Chief John Miller announced sale of fireworks in Lawrence is prohibited and actual shooting cannot occur before July 1 under city rules. He outlined safety rules and list of approved items for use from July 1 to July 5, including limits on shell weights and item counts.

Lawrence John Miller Miller

Overbrook Star Ralph Heyward Chooses Kansas

Ralph Heyward a 6 3 forward from Overbrook High School Philadelphia announced he will attend Kansas University on a basketball scholarship. He chose KU over 32 colleges, joining a line of Overbrook stars including Wilt Chamberlain. Heyward will arrive in Lawrence next week to prep for the upcoming season.

Ralph Heyward Overbrook High School Philadelphia Kansas University Heyward Overbrook Kansas Wilt Chamberlain Wayne Hightower Hightower Ralph Dick Harp Wilt Wayne Harp Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors Harlem Globe Trotters Warriors National Basketball League Jayhawks Lawrence

Stover Fathers Day Candies Advertisement Prop

An advertisement for Stover's Fathers Day Candies appears from Reaper Walgreen Drug at 9th Street Mass offering assorted confections for Father’s Day.

Stover's Fathers Day Reaper Walgreen

District Princess Selection Is Set in Leavenworth

Douglas County dairy princess competition gathers five county winners at Hotel Cody Leavenworth for interviews and a 6 p.m. dinner. Michele Ann Shultz, a Lawrence High School graduate, captured the Douglas County crown June 10.

Douglas County Cody Leavenworth Michele Ann Shultz Route 3 Lawrence High School Shrine Temple Schultz Reynolds Schultz Golden Valley Club

Eisenhower seeks 168 million for AEC projects

President Eisenhower asked Congress for 168 million dollars for the Atomic Energy Commission. Funds would start a two mile atom smasher at Stanford University and support civilian atomic power reactors and the Euratom program for European energy development.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Atomic Energy Commission Stanford University

Rain Delays Local Wheat Harvest Slightly

Light rain this morning slowed harvesting but did not halt activity. Elevators report ongoing receipts of wheat cut Wednesday and expect to resume full cutting Friday if no further rain. High quality grain with low moisture noted. farmers anticipate Ponca Pawnee and Concho varieties next week. Deal Six notes alfalfa drying slowed but morale improved. Local elevators include Baldwin Derby Eu dora and Dorpstein with Perry facilities also reporting activity.

Baldwin Grain Elevator Farmers’ Cooperative Assn Pawnee Deal Six Derby Grain, Inc Eudora Dorpstein Perry

Special Election Set For New Western Douglas County School Board

A special three member school board election is called for 8 p.m. Monday in Clinton school to serve the newly consolidated western Douglas County districts. Voters include patrons from Weybright Number Six Sigel Pleasant Valley Washington Creek Apple Pie Pleasant Grove Lone Star and Clinton. The board serves until the annual meeting when a permanent board is chosen.

Douglas County Emma Berg Clinton School Weybright Number Six Sigel Pleasant Valley Washington Creek Apple Pie Pleasant Grove Lone Star Clinton Permament

Hillcrest Bowl Ad Promotes League Reservations

Hillcrest Bowl at 9th and Iowa invites league teams to reserve lanes. The facility offers 24 Brunswick lanes and a contact number VI 3 0928 for group bookings.

Hillcrest Bowl Sth Iowa Brunswick Lanes

NATO-Murphy Says Ties Need More Than Arms

Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy of Kansas University, speaking at a London NATO conference with 650 delegates, argues NATO must blend economics culture and spiritual ties with military power. He outlines four conclusions stressing Western unity gradual unification and the US push for greater aid to underdeveloped nations.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Franklin D. Murphy Kansas University Dr. Murphy NATO London Murphy Atlantic Institute United States U.S Western Europe

Surprise Morning Shower Hits Lawrence

This morning's shower brought 0.10 inch of rain to Lawrence as residents expected continued hot, dry weather. Forecasters predict more rain and possible thunderstorms tonight and Friday, with highs in the lower 90s and a low in the upper 60s. The 2 pm temperature stood at 80 degrees. This marks the first measurable rain since June 1.

Stock Market Closes Higher on New York Index

The closing average for 60 stocks in New York rose to 223.7, up 0.4 points, suggesting a modest gain across the market. Investors watched early gains and settled with a slight overall advance in the session.

New York

Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas

Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms through Friday. Local lows near 60s tonight with highs Friday in the low 90s.

Kansas

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