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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1955
Page
1
Rudolf Flesch argues phonics outperforms the word method in education. He cites Browne and Agnew studies, detailing remedial impact and Durham versus Raleigh results, noting that systematic phonics yields higher reading ages and fewer errors in tests.
A U S Navy P2V Neptune crash landed after being attacked by two Soviet MIG-type jets in international waters near Alaska. Seven of the 11 crew were injured, three slightly by shell fragments, with the incident drawing swift comments from Eisenhower and Dulles. The Navy says two MIGs fired, lighting an engine, and flights will continue under Lt. Gen. Atkinson who called the act unwarranted and provocative.
Topeka report lists Kansas traffic fatalities from the State Accident Records Section. In the last 24 hours zero. To date in 1955 two hundred forty nine. Same period 1954 two hundred forty six. Adv invites subscribers to have the Journal-World mailed to their summer address. contact phone 22.
Lawrence city school nurse Electa Kindlesperger was chosen as La Sertama Woman of the Year in San Francisco. Nominated by the local La Sertama Club, she received the honor after a luncheon tribute and a This Is Your Life style program.
A development group led by Richard M. Raney says they cannot accept current terms for unified development south of Centennial Park but are open to further discussion. Mayor Crown met with Raney and Robert Harrison to explore a possible unified plan to address city concerns. The City Commission plans a 7:30 p.m. hearing in the District Courtroom to discuss rezoning the Iowa Street Yale Road site for local business as part of the shopping center effort.
Wheat truck drivers report harvest yields of 30 to 58 bushels per acre as a county referendum on price supports and acreage quotas dominates discussion. Voters face two options: continue 75 82 percent parity with restrictions or drop to 50 percent parity with unrestricted acres. Local growers across Douglas County express mixed but largely favorable views on quotas while awaiting results.
In 36 states wheat farmers vote on whether to accept price supports controls. If rejected, Congress may craft a new program to avoid a drop below the 1.19 dollar base, while under controls the floor rises to 1.81 and sales cap at 55 million acres. Polls close at 5 local time. outcome expected close.
Kansas City report notes Dr John Ise retiring from University of Kansas after 39 years as economics professor He estimates 12000 students spent one million classroom hours listening to him during the tenure and says he owes them a great debt He will join Goucher College in Baltimore a women’s college and reach retirement age of 70.
An advertising line promotes daily Journal-World reading during summer vacation, suggesting added fun and engagement for readers who keep up with the paper each day. The note frames the newspaper as a companion for relaxed, entertaining breaks.
Mrs George Britton, 28, in Einstein Medical Center delivery room, aided by obstetrician and hypnotist Harold Klein. The newborn girl weighed 15 ounces, described by the hospital as spontaneous normal, with mother reporting no pain during birth.
A renewed search in Topeka for the 1948 Buick mystery car follows lie detector tests on 16 year olds Russell Viers and Jimmie Johnson. The test supported their latest story of burglarizing a car west of Lawrence on U S Highway 40 before Denning was shot. The two, held on grand larceny charges, previously altered their accounts, and officers note the weapon tests suggest the shot did not come from close range. The vehicle sought is a light over dark green 4 door sedan with a spotlight, possible visor, rear fender skirts, luggage and clothes in back, and the front door unlocked by Denning.
Douglas County voters began the wheat referendum with a slow start as farmers finished dumping late Friday. Violent thunderstorms stalled harvest for at least two days with 1.60 inches of rain at the Journal-World Building and up to 3.10 inches at Worden. Only a handful of ballots appeared cast early, but officials expected higher later as farmers faced a holiday. Polls opened at 8 am and close at 5 pm with eligibility based on ownership and acreage allotments.
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