Christians Assured Merger Won’t Harm Freedom of Faith
At the Congregational Christian General Council in Omaha Neb an executive committee led by Rev Dr Raymond Walker of Portland Oregon declared that local church autonomy will remain voluntary and free in the proposed merger with the Evangelical and Reformed Church The move aims to ease concerns about central coercion and preserve traditional practices while two distinct church origins unite George B R Haerings Grant Neb a former prosecutor and state senator was elected councilor succeeding Dr Coe as the church’s top elected leader.
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Omaha
Neb
Raymond Walker
Portland
Gye
United Church of Christ Wall Fine R
Congregational Christian General Council
Congregational Christian
America
Albert Buckner Cro
Beeton
Farler
George BR. Haeings
Grant
Coe
Summer on Farm II Prescribed For Boy Who Shot His Twin
A 14 year old boy, Bobby Moore, was prescribed summer on an uncle’s Winds farm after he shot his twin Billy with a .32 revolver. The court ordered the boy as a ward of the state and to return to Wichita only with approval. The shooting followed a dispute over a vacuum cleaner. Authorities noted the father Earl Moore, a Boys State Legion official, was away at a youth training session when the incident occurred.
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Wichita
Bobby Moore
Billy
Earl Moore
James V. Riddel Jr
American Legion
Lawrence youths spruce up downtown for Clean Up campaign
In Lawrence the Clean Up Lawrence push gains momentum as shops on East Ninth Street and a Reuter Organ Co facility receive fresh paint. Tax collection progress is good with over 90 percent in. county expects more than 3 million. Amateur Radio Club prepares a 1956 emergency test at the Douglas County Fair grounds. Farmer meetings discuss the federal soil bank program, while Lawrence hosts a semi-host role for the Kansas City Jaycees convention. Voter registration efforts aim to include new Southwest Lawrence precincts before August elections. Kiwanis Club views a Kansas City Athletics training film, and KU plans a larger water main for enhanced fire protection and campus sprinkling.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Reuter’ Organ Co
Maiden Watch Shop
Marian Brockway
Lawrence Appliance Service
Piergson’s Wholesale
Cain Realty
George Hayes Insurance Agency
Reuter
New Hampshire Street
East Ninth Street
Douglas County
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Eldridge
Excelsior Springs
Fraser Hall
Kansas University
K.U
Markets At a Glance Inks Higher Amid Moderate Trade
Stocks rallied modestly in a general advance led by motors and aircrafts. Wheat and corn held steady with mixed grain prices, hogs and cattle trading unevenly as buyers assessed policy shifts and seasonal demand in Kansas City and futures markets.
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Cash Grain
Kansas City
Four Year Old Hit By Car Improves At Hospital
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reports progress for Vicki Rogers four, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rogers, after a car struck her on Ninth Street between Louisiana and Indiana. She remains listed as fairly good after initial just fair and then fair statuses. Arthur Eugene Austin twenty was the driver, cited to police court, held on a $250 cash bond.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
Vicki Rogers
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Vicki
William Rogers
Arthur Eugene Austin
Lanisiana
Indiana
Ninth Street
Rogers
Sie
Senate House Conferees OK 32.9B Highway Bill Action
Senate and House conferees completed action on a 32.9 billion highway construction bill sending it to both chambers for final approval, with the President expected to sign before July 1. Taxes raise about 14.8 billion over 16 years, expiring June 30, 1972, including a penny gas levy and charges on trucks buses tires and fuels.
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Washington
Senate-House
Senate
House
Three area teachers to receive expense checks at KABIE dinner
Three teachers Mrs. Sara L. Givens Miss Mabel Richardson and Mrs. Florence Dementi will receive $95 expense checks tonight in Lawrence for the Kansas Agriculture Business Industry and Education tour. Local businesses Lawrence Paper Co Reuter Organ Cr Weaver's Department Store Cen tron Corp and the Journal World sponsor the awards to support the two week 2100 mile trip visiting about 40 Kansas communities for study and college credit. The group will visit points of interest in Lawrence.
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Cate Parietpatinas
Kansas Agriculture, Business, Industry
Lawrence
Sara L. Givens
Learnard Ave
Mabel Richardson
R. J. St
Florence Dementi
Poouitec
Washington Creek
Lawrence Paper Co
Reuter Organ Cr. Weaver
Centron Corp
Journal World
Ksas
Kansas
Man Reports Assault But Does Not Sign Complaint
Thomas Glenn Jones of Kane’s Cap, Missouri, told a local paper he was assaulted and robbed on Lawrence Street. He did not return to file a formal complaint. He described three men in a Massachusetts licensed car who offered a ride, then took him to a service station, beat him, and returned him near West Fifth Street as he yelled for help. A nearby resident heard the cries and alerted police.
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Thomas Glenn Jones du Kanes
Lawrence Street
Atte
Jones
Massachusetts
West Fifth Street
California
Mas
Fifth Street
Deaths and Funerals John A. Thompson 69
John A. Thompson, 69, died Tuesday evening at his Topeka home after a heart attack. Former Lawrence resident, he left the area 30 years ago and worked as a painter. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Wall Diffenders for Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Surviving: wife Lena. sister Ethel Meadows. brother Finley Thompson, both of Lawrence. several nieces and nephews.
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John. A. Thompson
John A. Thompson
Topeka
Lawrence
Memorial Park Cemetery
Lena
Ethel Meadows
Finley Thompson
Ring Round the Moon at K U Theater Tonight and Friday
University summer theatre presents Ring Round the Moon in the Memorial Iron Ballroom at 7 30 p m today and Friday Admission is free but tickets must be picked up in advance at 1819 Learnard Ave Robert R Marckley 79 listed among survivors Funeral service set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Rumsey Funeral Home Rev G H Woestemeyer in charge Burial at Wash Creek Cemetery Directors Nat Eck and Dr Jack Brooking noted as production team Survivor list includes widow Mrs Louis Marckley daughter Elda and sons Clifford and Wal-
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University
Memorial Iron Ballroom
Robert RK. Maurckley
Robert R. Marckley
Dig
Learnard Ave
Ices
Jack Brooking
Nat
Rumsey Funeral
Eck
G. H. Woestemeyer
Wash- Creek Cemetery
Louis Marckley
Elda Marckley
Clifford
Lincoln
Nebr
Wal
Gen Twining Sees Interesting Agenda On Moscow Trip
Gen Nathan F Twining United States Air Force chief of staff said before departing for Moscow that the Soviets have found his visit interesting He spoke to reporters as he boarded his plane and mentioned an itinerary that suggested possible displays near Moscow He warned that Soviet air defenses could pose a risk and that new officers accompanied him on the trip The remarks came as officials anticipated talks during the Moscow visit
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Washington
Nathan F. Twining
Air Force
Musecow
Iting Crvey
Taining
Ile Ho
Moscow
City and KU Officials Discuss 20 Acre Site Plans
Lawrence and Kansas University officials met to review use of about 20 acres on the southeast corner of 19a and Town Sts for apartments and dormitories to handle enrollment growth. They considered private land housing, a pedestrian overpass to link to KU, and a plan to ease current housing shortages with 150 commuters.
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Rou
Lawrence
Rom Fease
Kent
Ahie
Kansas City
Topeka
University Tract
Iowa Street
Iowa Red
KAU
Wrrelesworth
Gruenther Warns Against Further Aid Cuts in Europe
Alfred M. Gruenther cautioned Congress against material cuts in the proposed 4.3 million dollar foreign aid program. He warned such cuts would directly harm U S defenses. As NATO commander in Europe he told the Senate Appropriations Committee that a free Europe is indispensable to our security.
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Washington
Den
Alfred M. Gruenther
Congress
U S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Europe
Senate Appropriations Committee
Lawrence Women Win Two Matches in State Golf Tourney
In the 34th Kansas Women’s Amateur at Manhattan, Grace Van Noy of Lawrence defeated Verla Nesbitt of Salina 5 and 3 in second flight action. Frances Phillips fell to June Lutz in 24 holes. In third flight, Gertrude Zimmermann of Lawrence beat A. Ashmore of Wichita 2 and 1 while Lu Hunsinger of Lawrence lost to R. Smith of Topeka 2 and 1.
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Lawrences
Kansas
Manhattan
Grace van Noy
Lawrence
Verla Nesbitt
Salina
Church Camp at Linwood Contemplates 320 Acre Site
The Eastern Kansas conference of the Christian Church has taken an option on a 320 acre site a mile east of Linwood for a recreation area. Tentative plans include permanent dormitories and a lake for swimming. The conference group includes more than 90 churches in Eastern Kansas.
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Linwood
Eastern Kansas
Record Total Of Swimmers Use Pool Here
The Jayhawk Plunge drew more than 1400 swimmers Tuesday, a new midweek mark, as Sal F. Kunz noted warm weather and a brief cooldown boosted attendance. Capacity is 800, with upgrades including repaint, filtering overhaul, rewiring, and a relocated concession stand.
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Jayhawk
Siwims
Sal F. Kunz
Sal
Kunz
CV. Fishel
Putnam Visits in County During Campaign Junket
Putnam, Republican nominee for Kansas attorney general, toured Lawrence and Douglas County on a campaign swing. He then spoke with constituents in Leavenworth and Jefferson counties. A former Emporia city attorney and Kansas University graduate, he served ten years in local government, is a WWII veteran, and has long been active in state Republican and veterans affairs.
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Emporian
James W. Putnam
Kansas
Lawrence
Douglas County
Leavenworth
Jefferson Counties
Putnam
Kansas University
Emporia
Hanson listed in good condition after collision near Lawrence Memorial
Hollywood man 33, identified as Hanson, was listed in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for the second straight day after a Monday afternoon crash with a state highway truck driven by 53 year old Clarence Adolph Man of Alma. The truck driver was not injured.
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Hanson
Hollywood
Calif
Lawrence Memoral Hospital
Clarence Adolph Man
Alma
Births and admissions listed at Memorial Hospital
At Memorial Hospital a series of admissions and births are noted. Names include Richard Hummalgaard Tonga noxie Goldie Ray Barbara Watson Clara Jones Renate Lathhelz Ada Stevens William Stone Sally Schiedeman Florence Plummer Ruth Goins Betty Stevens and baby girl Ester Shepard and baby girl James Burnett Alene Marshall Niome Stolfus Phyllis Zilflox Shirley Anderson Debora Demidranzille Agnes Walsh births: Mr and Mrs Richard Bowers a baby girl Mr and Mrs Willard Tompson a baby boy Mr and Mrs Merle Partridge a baby girl.
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Richard Hummalgaard
Tonganoxie
Goldie Ray
Route 1
Barbara Watson
Oskaloosa
Clara Jones
Prratie St
Jess Presgrove
Lecompton
Renate Lathhelz
Eudora
Ada Stevens
la. St
William Stoneback
Calvert Sipe
Sunflower
Sally Schiedeman
Valley Lane
Florence Plummer
DeSoto
Ruth Goins
Betty Stevens
N. J. St
Homer -Lawrence
Hope Oberhelman
Ohio St
Ester Shepard
Lewis Roper
James Burnett
Maple St
Alene Marshall
Vt. St
Niome Stolfus
Bonner Springs
Phyllis Zilflox
Rockledge Rd
Shirley Anderson
Debora Demidranzille
Agnes Walsh
Topeka
Richard Bowers
Willard Tompson
Terrace
Merle Partridge
Warren Shaw to Visit Lawrence Wednesday Schedule
Kansas state representative Warren Shaw, a Topeka Republican hopeful for governor, will appear in Lawrence from 9 45 a m to 2 30 p m on Wednesday June 37. He will speak on education at an open luncheon in the Crystal Room of the Hotel Eldridge and meet residents on the street before heading to Ottawa.
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Warren Shaw
Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence
Shaw
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Topekan
Jefferson County
Parched Missouri Town Still In Bad Shape Despite Shower
Bethany Missouri received almost two inches of rain but the town’s reservoir rose little. Mayor Wheeler said the rain did not ease the drought as East and West Big Creeks remained低 dry and the town of 3,000 faces about ten more days of limited water.
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Missouri
Bethany
Mon
Weather Bureau
Wheeler
Big Creek
Ridgeway
Big
West Bigs
Truman Refuses Baby Kiss Over Sanitation Concerns
Oxford England Harry Truman spurned a baby kiss after addressing Rhodes scholars saying it is unsanitary from the baby's view. He noted he never kissed babies during campaigns and argued babies cannot talk to express consent.
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Oxford
England
Harry Truman
U. S
Oxford University
Rhodes
Truman
Electricity Use Continues Revisions Boost Capacity
KP and L report ongoing revision of age item capacity from 4,000 to 12,000 volts, with 65 percent completed over two years. Hough notes only a few low voltage complaints and power outages due to insufficient fusing, as they rapidly fuse and upgrade. He expects no serious problems this year despite rising usage from cooling devices and a possible record high, but says they will address needs promptly.
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KP and L
Hough
Parker elected to eightman Buick Dealers Council
Parker Thomas B. Parker of 2237 Mass St is elected to the eight man Southwest Regional Buick Dealers Council. He runs Parker Buick Co at 700 NL OH St. Parker and Stuart F. Conklin of Hutchinson were chosen by Kansas City zone Buick dealers to represent them in retail discussions. They had already been named to the Kansas City Zone Council by fellow dealers in their districts.
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Thomas B. Parker
Mass. St
Buick
Parker
Parker Buick Co
St. Parker
Stuart F. Conklin
Hutchinson
Kansas City Zone
Kansas City
Royals Top Rotary in D. C. Carl League Action
Royals defeated the Rotary 2 in a D. C. Carl League game at Municipal Stadium. Rotary managed only two hits off Clem. In the nightcap, Eagles beat Lecompton 12 to 6 behind L Hatfield six hit pitching as a nine run burst in the fifth framed the outcome.
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Royals
D. C
Soil Bank Meet Planned For June 27 And July 2
A general meeting on the Soil Bank program will be at 8 30 p m next Wednesday in City Hall Auditorium Leavenworth. A second meeting will be at 8 30 p m Friday in the H Building Tonganoxie. Ben L Shaw ASC office manager says meetings are at two locations so all can learn how the Soil Bank program works and applications will be taken on July 2.
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ASC
Topeka
Douglas County
Lawrence Community
Lecompton High School
Baldwin’ High School
Lone Star
Sail Bank
City Hall
Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
Ben L. Shaw
Hospital gratitude note to Dr Walters and staff
A patient expresses thanks to Dr Walters and other doctors and nurses for care and patience during a hospital stay. Grateful for friends who sent cards flowers magazines and other kindnesses. The message emphasizes deep appreciation.
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Edythe Norman
Federal Soil Bank
Lawrence Memorial High School
Hillcrest
Sunset Hill
Harold Fisher
Fisher
Kansas City Athletics
Kiwanis Club
K. C
K.oc. Livestock
Kansas Crry Im
USDA
Wall Street
New York
Motors
Kennecott Cooper
Phillips Petroeum
Central
N. Y
Jase
Allied Ch
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Albine
Atchison
Beech Aire
Beht Steel
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Chrysler
du Pont
Elen
Gen. Motors
Goodyear Tor Va Gulf Oi
Herc Pdr
M&m
Mont Ward
NY Central
Ohia Gil
U Ba Fenney
M Phill Pet
Proct & G
RCA
Rayonler
T Reyn Met
St Jos Lead
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Socony
Spen Chem
Cal
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Texas Co
US Steel
Westy Elwae
Bn Woolworth
Ares
Gen. Twining
Gruenther
Vondefion
Memorial Hospital
Harry
Auto Council
Sonsiles
Sete Et
Los Bees Ae
Soil Bank
Appecuiarcu
Armers Insurance Group
Fire — Life
Fred A. Bremer
Ralph Burnett
Steve Menderson
Andy
Anderson District Sales & Claims Office
W. 6Th
Dial
Schubert ) Funeral Home Ambulance Service
New Hampshire
United States
McLouth
Pryor
Farmers Home Administration
New England Building
Topeka, Kansas
Farmers Home
Courthouse Annex
The
New England
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