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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
5
Basil John Papabeoms, 27, petitions a court to change his name after years of mispronunciation and confusion over its spelling. He says he has been called “Bult” by friends and wants a form that reflects his preferred identity.
President Juan Peron solidifies control after last week's revolt with new pledges from the CGT labor confederation and Peronista parties. He plans a nationwide radio address at 8:30 p.m. and signals potential curbs on Army Minister Lucero's postrevolt powers. General Lucero praised Peron and urged troops to obey the sovereign will.
Police discovered the body of J. Fred Koenig, a convicted black marketeer and former St. Louis politician, jammed in the trunk of his new Cadillac after a likely slaying elsewhere. Koenig, 48, was last seen leaving the Red Rooster Tavern with his wife earlier that night as investigations link him to local rackets and associates.
Four persons were injured in two separate incidents Wednesday night on U S Highway 24 northwest of Lawrence. Sam Park aged 51 and Thomas Hallman 34 were in a head on collision three miles northwest of Lawrence, Park with cuts and possible rib injury while Hallman had a severe scalp wound. A second crash near Perry involved Keith Noble Nitcher 17 and Dr Grace Bromell 51 with Beau Bromell, month old, suffering minor bruises. Hattie Aye 72 also injured with head and shoulder bruises. Both crashes caused modest damage and few hospitalizations.
Strikers at Penhoet France’s largest shipyard resumed work after a two day strike that ended yesterday in a brief clash with police. A mass meeting approved the decision to return. Delegates continue talks with management over a demand for a 30 percent wage raise.
In Wilmington a 10 year old boy named Lawrence Nichols collapsed and died during a thunderstorm in a midcity park. Deputy coroner Isaac A. Thornton ruled the death accidental by shock after an autopsy found no physical harm or marks on the body.
Kenneth D. Rogers age 25 of St Marys Kansas was killed in an early morning crash involving a car and a truck on Highway 24 west of Rossville. Other involved persons were not identified. Rossville lies northwest of Topeka in Shawnee County.
The Lawwrence Lewes for the Practice of Democracy will meet at Phymonth Con Jeregegenal parish house 425 Vr St tonight. A Centron Corporation film Sound of a Stone will be shown followed by a discussion led by Jamies Postman. Officers will be elected and constitutional changes considered. Social time after with hosts Mrs. Millan Mane Miss Apna Mr Cerek eno and Mrs. Oscar White.
The Senate approved a compromise bill granting 71 percent retroactive raises to 1,074,262 federal workers effective March 1. The House is expected to act and President Eisenhower is anticipated to sign. Administration officials say the measure will keep good personnel and fill vacancies.
A Kansas bridge in Leavenworth is under state control amid a dispute over authority. TOPERA reports a ban limiting tolls or usage as the issue fuels the controversy.
In Santiago Chile and Leavenworth Missouri unclear references describe a cross border legal question over enforcement on a bridge. Officials discuss jurisdiction and authority for policing the span and related actions amid other chaotic phrasing.
Officials from state, Army, federal and Leavenworth County determine the west half of the bridge lies under state jurisdiction due to location on federal territory at Ft. Leavenworth.
Kansas traffic fatalities reported by the State Accident Records Section show 1 death in the last 24 hours and totals of 249 for 1935 and 245 for 1954 to date.
Patrons at the Lender Theater reacted to a bold marquee reveal announcing a new double feature. The eye catching listing drew crowds as residents eyed the lineup and timing for upcoming screenings.
Postmen in Nagoya were ordered to remove portable radios from sacks after tuning in baseball games by the Nagoya Dragons, last year’s Japan pro champions. Officials note a delivery neglect risk on routes.
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