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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1955
Page
3
Maritime humor column argues birds dominate commentary and threaten railways. The author mocks bird lovers, rails against osprey nests on telegraph poles, and critiques birds from pigeons to ducks with sharp, ironic tone.
A 15 year old from Pratt faces charges after police say he plotted to abduct Jane Adams and child daughter of Michael Mounts. The alleged plan involved taking a public safety item from the captor and occurred as authorities investigated a series of related incidents.
The Starlight Theater in Swope Park launches a 71 night season with Naughty Marietta featuring Rosemarie Brancato in the title role. Jim Hawthorne and Michael Bondon co star with Sandra Warfield and veteran actor Joseph Macaulay in supporting roles as the company presents a period musical romance set around old New Orleans and Casquette Girls. The season continues with Me and Juliet Babes in Toyland Guys and Dolls Bittersweet Finian's Rainbow Brigadoon Wonderful Town South Pacific through late summer.
Ex Missouri basketball star William A. Stauffer will take over management and part ownership of the York Nebraska Daily News Times on July 1, after Stauffer Publications bought Albert C. Huber’s interest. Huber has edited and co owned the paper for eight years. Stauffer is former all Big Seven MU center and son of M. W. Stauffer, publisher of the Marysville Forum.
In Hillsborough California a 15 room mansion hosts Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov and his delegation. A local policeman observed a staff member at the gates with a suitcase emptied and items searched by Russian guards before entry was allowed.
William F. Thompson, aged 59, a Kansas State Prison guard for 22 years who retired last April, died last night at Cushing Memorial Hospital from a heart ailment in Leavenworth Lansing.
A 1834 portrait owned by Fin J. Meine editor of the American Peoples Encyclofigtra bears Davy Crockett’s written testimonial claiming it the only correct likeness. The note explains the coonskin outfit was removed because Crockett was serving a spell in Congress when the picture was made.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania near U.S. 40 a panel truck fired on ten moving cars last night. One motorist hit by a bullet. several windows shattered. Two men, William W. Jackson and Samuel P. Johnson, were taken in for questioning. Police found two pistols in the truck and noted a banner warning hoodlums to deport them to curb crime.
Washington reports signs the Senate may block or delay a Democratic plan to widen social security benefits. Senate Finance Chairman Byrd notes immediate aid to the disabled and lower women’s eligibility are costly. Senator Martin urges public hearings if the bill passes the House.
Reporter Tony Svet interviewed a pacing father outside Miami Valley Hospital’s maternity ward. He began a feature for the Journal Herald before a call from his wife redirected him. Back in the corridor he continued drafting with personal touches as the piece neared completion.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Death Tribard leaving Smosh in a bleary item. The sparse lines mention Pyros Darko, a diet, and possible hoarding issues with unclear dates or places. Strong entities remain uncertain due to legible names.
Eudora reports at the June general meeting of the Women of the Bodora Methodist Church. Devol tions by Mrs David Ellsworth Mrs Lucille Wanker and Mrs Dorothy Lee Wil sang a duet with organ by Mrs Verlin Parsons. New president Mrs Eye belle Corsternhereer presided. Guests included Mrs Sam Ferguson Mr and Mrs Louie Kindred and others. Funeral services for Mrs Ida Gregory were held at Trenton Mo with burial in Highland Cemetery Albany Mo. Survivors include two daughters a son six grandchildren seven great grandchildren.
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