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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
7
Rioting prisoners at a federal medical center released five hostages and guards advanced with a bulldozer and torches, breaching doors as tear gas forced inmates into a yard. Five hostages were treated. FBI will determine responsibility.
In Springfield Missouri AP five guards held by rioting psychiatric patients at the U S Medical Center face uncertainty. Wives of the hostages express resolve and share brief moments of calm and support as news remains scarce.
The Nebraska Supreme Court fixed June 25 as the new execution date for convicted killer Charles Starkweather after the U S Supreme Court declined to review his case. This marks the fifth date set and Starkweather remains hopeful for a review while painting in prison.
Film star Marilyn Monroe underwent gynecological surgery today at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. A hospital spokesman said her condition was excellent. Monroe, wife of playwright Arthur Miller, has a history of miscarriages with prior procedures in 1957 and 1958 while working on films.
Eddie Lubanski of Detroit bowled consecutive perfect games in an exhibition match against the Miami Keglers in Miami Florida. He rolled 300 in each game as spectators watched a rare feat.
Former KU School of Law dean Robert McNair Davis died at his Arlington Texas home. Funeral at St Albans Episcopal Church followed by burial in Arlington. Survived by wife Janice Patchen Davis and three children Diana Lisa Malcolm, plus another son William in Washington DC.
In Buenos Aires military leaders pushed to oust President Arturo Frondizi despite cabinet resignations. They demand sweeping policy changes and threaten a military junta while Frondizi seeks party talks and possible coalition moves. Dismissal of the Undersecretary of War briefly eased tensions but unrest continued.
Floyd Ott of Eudora was elected president of the Wauka-Tauy Association with Oscar Williams Frank Gleason Bill Whitney as officers and Tom McMillam Philo Beck Harvey Booth as directors. The group backs a proposed Vinland area state lake near Vinland Lawrence area with an 800 acre park and 250 acre impoundment pending approval. Ray Amer said he would push for the lake at a prior meeting.
New York closing averages show minor decline as the day ends. Hillcrest Bowl facility at 9th and Iowa is noted for league reservations with Brunswick lanes at 24 addresses.
Baldwin announces twelve candidates for queen of its Maple Festival. They will meet with judges to cut to three on Wednesday, then the queen and runners up will be named at the Fourth of July celebration. Coronation in October. Names include Linda Horn Jean Randel Linda Ford Susy Smith Linda Poindexter Phyllis Barnes Marcia Morgan Sally Perry Glenda Gilges Mary Bailey Nancy Bell and Susan Deckwa.
Jim Ross a 77 year old rag and junk man whose body was found Dec 19 1955 left 10 215 to Sedgwick County schools in a surprise estate. Probate Judge James V. Riddel Jr closed the Ross case and denied all claims of potential relatives. Final payments included attorney and administrator fees and 48 75 to a pest exterminator. The 17 702 hoard was cleaned of bugs before bank deposit.
Gov. George Docking reappointed John A. O Leary Sr. of Luray to a four year term as state bank commissioner effective June 30. Docking also reappointed C Thomas of Mission Hills and R M Seaton of Coffeyville to four year terms on the Water Resources Board.
The A. G. Kelly-Miller Bros Circus comes to the 4-H Fairgrounds in Lawrence with two shows on the 4th, matinee at 2 pm and evening at 8 pm. The 36th annual tour features a 65-truck caravan, 450 staff, 12 acres of tents, and 5000-seat main tent, plus 218 animals including 23 elephants and 107 horses.
The seventh annual TEPS conference at Kansas University focused on teacher certification as state commissions argued over differing accreditation standards. Fred Vescolani called the session fruitful while speakers Max Freedman and I James Quillen highlighted curriculum methods versus subject matter. The event includes a dinner and sessions on curriculum programs over the next three days.
Nine area school districts join to form the Wakarusa Valley School District No 98 in Clinton with about 200 students and a 2 million valuation. Officers elected include Director Dean Stoneback and Clerk Charles Oldfather. A new building is planned for 1960 61 term with eight rooms and one room per grade.
Weather shows showers or thunderstorms in the forecast tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Partly to mostly cloudy skies continue for the next 24 hours with a Wednesday high near 90 and a low tonight in the 60s.
Partly cloudy to cloudy in the Northeast Kansas region with a few showers and thunderstorms tonight. Warmer Wednesday with a low in the 60s and a high near 90. Temperature readings and past records are listed, including yesterday’s high and low and current humidity readings.
Advertisement for Gehe Doane Insurance in Virginia city. Provides contact VI 3-3011 and suggests to see Gehe Doane for all insurance needs. No dates or events.
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