At Least 2 Dead As Twister Hits Nebraska Locale
A tornado struck the Hilletege housing area northeast of Scottsbluff Nebraska killing two people Mrs V J Daniels and Jim Karubos both of the Karubos family. Several others injured including Peters 9 and Rosalie 10. Torrington Wyoming faced flood threats as the North Platte River rose with evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Neb
Nate
Hilletege
Here
Torrington
Wyo
North Platte
Wyoming
Nebraska
V. J. Daniels
Jim Karubos
Mr. Daniels
Nick
Karubos
Karvbos
Pete
Rosalie
Platte
Mit
Forty & Sers Contemplate Leaving the Legion
Indianapolis report shows Forty and Sers considering breaking away from the American Legion. Executive Committee advises that relations with La Societe have become strained and impossible to continue. Leaders accuse Kingmakers of using Legion funds and prestige to gain control.
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Indianapolis
Forty & Fight
American Legion
Legion
Forty & Eighter
Len
American Lew
la’ Societe
Stion
Weeds Threaten Kansas Wheat Fields Amid Rain Delays
GREAT BEND Kansas weeds are spreading in uncut central Kansas wheat as rain and cloudy weather slow harvesting. Labor officer R B Gilkison says progress remains hindered by showers and more rain. farmers swath and let cut wheat shake out weeds before binding while labor and equipment demand stays in balance with supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kas
Kansas
R. B. Gilkison
Gilkison
Foreign Aid Bill Heads to House Action Today
The House will consider a foreign aid authorization of about 3.2858 billion dollars with critics urging cuts. Chairman Richards of the Foreign Affairs Committee defends the measure noting the Senate already trimmed 139 million. President Eisenhower sought 3.5 billion in foreign aid for the coming year, while Republicans warn the program risks becoming a blank check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Richards
D-Sc
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Eisenhower
Church of
Ilinois
Bentley
Michigan
Bids on Pike Equipment To Be Studied July 15
Bids for installing toll gates and accounting gear on six Kansas Turnpike locations including Lawrence will be opened July 15 in Topeka. The plan includes toll gate sets on access roads near Lawrence and a northwest interchange, with grading to finish by 1956 and paving starting after grading.
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Lawrence
Kansas Turnpike
Topeka
6Th
Iowa Sts
Butler
Chase Counties
Turnpike Authority
Wichita-Hays
Gale Moss
KTA
State Highway Commission
Fred Hall
Local Traffic Violations In County Court
A list of residents fined in County Court for traffic violations includes Everett M Shockley speeding with $10 fine and costs Martha Ray Shultz speeding $10 and costs Sam Out hier speeding $10 and costs Ora Edward McIntosh speeding $10 and costs Charles W Hunt speeding $10 and costs Gerald Estelle speeding $10 and costs William Joseph Gotts haimer speeding $10 and costs Edward Kelly Stein speeding $10 and costs Warren Dale Moline overloaded truck and no driver's license $12 and costs Charles Albert Simmons speeding $10 and costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Shockley
Ind. St
Martha Ray Shultz
Mass. St
Sam Outhier
N. H. St
Ora Edward McIntosh
IU. St
Charles W. Hunt
Topeka
Gerald Estelle
Bowers
William Joseph Gottshaimer
Pomona
Edward Kelly Stein
Warren Dale Moline
9Th St
Charles Albert Simmons
Miss
Indians Rally Past Athletics For 7-5 Victory
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Kansas City Athletics 7-5 as a six run second inning, including four unearned runs, powered the win. Larry Doby belted a three run homer, and Mike Garcia earned his fourth win in nine decisions despite a two run shot by Harry Simpson and a sixth inning exit.
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Cleveland i
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Athletics
Larry Doby
Mike
the Bear
No New Details Reported In Paul Denning Slaying
Local and state officers today continued the investigation of the shooting of Paul Eugene Denning with no new developments reported by Sheriff Bill Hodson. Russell Viers, 16, bonded out of jail on 3000 dollars after being held on grand larceny charges tied to thefts in Lawrence the night Denning was shot. fellow 16 year old Jimmie Johnson remained in custody. Investigators sought a 1948 two tone green Buick with a spotlight and possible windshield visor, linked to the shooter who was fleeing after the looting attempt as Denning tried to enter the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Eugene Denning
Douglas County
Bill Hodson
Russell Viers
Denning
Viers
Jimmie Johnson
Lawrence
Johnson
Plane Racing Pioneer Eleanor Davis Seeks Cuba Flight
Eleanor Davis, a Washington racer and Labatt Trophy winner, competes in the first women’s international over water race from Washington to Cuba. She emphasizes plane safety over cars, handles her own plane, designs outfits, and pursues diverse hobbies while aiming for the $2,000 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eleanor Davis
Cuba
Canada
Miss Davis
Mitzi Moore
The
Ninety-Nines, Inc
United States
Florida
Cuban Tourist Commission
Misa Davis
Mitzi
Rezoning Battle Delays and Unified Plan Talks Continue
City zoning debates over shopping center designation delay Harrison development two months while a new ordinance is prepared. Planning Commission approves his petition amid minor opposition, and similar rezonings for Young and Achning tracts prompt a four-fifths city vote, with Mayor Crain abstaining. Drunkenness cases heard. Mabel West faces felony bad check charges in County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Planning Commission
City Commission
Young
Town Street
John Crain
Crown
J. Raney
Harrigson
Golf prize winners named at Lawrence Country Club Ladies Day
Mra. Dave Brown, Mrs. Rusty Springer and Mrs. Carl Mettner received golf prizes at Lawrence Country Club Ladies Day. Fifteen women attended the luncheon with hostesses Mrs. Ray Holmes and Mrs. Ken Whitenight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Brown
Rusty Springer
Carl Mettner
Lawrence Country Club
Ray Holmes
Ken Whitenight
Collision Damages Estimated at 150 Dollars on Massachusetts Street
A Sunday collision in the 1100 block on Massachusetts Street caused about 150 dollars in damage. The drivers were Mrs. Helven V. Schultz, 40, of 13 I. St, and Maynard-P Son, 17, of Lecompton. Police issued a ticket for careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Helven V. Shultz
I. St
Maynard-P Son
Lecompton
Marriage License Issued for Wolfe Jr and Leonhart
A marriage license was issued from Probst Court to John William Wolfe Jr 22 and Joanne Leonhart 21 both of Laur n. Divorce case filed in District Court lists via Cook Miller against Lloyd Clayton Miller. Open bottle fine of 10 dollars not present. however Harry LeRoy Wise 1402 Laura Ave was fined 40 dollars and costs Monday in County Court for transporting an open bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probst Court
John William, Wolfe, Jr
Joanie Leonhart
Lawren
Via Cook Miller
Lloyd Clayton Miller
Harry LeRoy Wise
Laura Ave
Deaths and Funerals in Overbrook Lyndon and Topeka Areas
Funeral services were held for William Montague Orchard 74 of Overbrook who died Saturday with burial in Valley Brook Cemetery. Rose Bellows Howard 83 of Lyndon died Saturday with service at Lyndon Methodist Church and burial in Lyndon Cemetery. Edward Michael Manis month old son of Wayne Manis of Malinore died Saturday in Klamath Falls Oregon with burial at Rochester Cemetery near Topeka. Noah Jasper Young 75 of 1130 N J St died Sunday with service Thursday at Funk Cooper Warren Mortuary and burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Wiliam M. Orchard
William, Montague Orchard
Overbrook
Overbrook Methodist Church
Valley Brook
Kansas
California
Brute Gilmore
Rose Howard
Rose Bellows Howard
Lyndon
Lyndon Methodist Church
Howard
Oskaloosa
Osage County
Arlo Adams
Blanche Adams
Lillian Howard
Galesburg
Charles Howard
Ernest Howard
Michigan Valley
Raymond Howard
Ida Bell
Deepwater
Edward Michael Manis
Wayne Manis
Malinore
Klamath Falls
Ore
Charles Wayne
Linda Nadine
Ernest Manis
George Childs
Lecompton
Rumsey Funeral Home
Rochester Cemetery
Topeka
Nash Young
Noah Jasper Young
N. J. St
Funk-Cooper- Warren
LeRoy Davis
Memorial Park Cemetery
Young
Barteldes Seed Co
Open Bottle Fine for Roy R. Burton
Roy R. Burton of Route 1 was fined $50 plus costs in County Court for transporting an open bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy R. Burton
Route 1
Arkansas Man Calmed for DUI in County Court
Ft. Smith Ark resident Thomas J Hallman was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined 110 dollars in County Court on a driving under the influence charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Thomas J. Hallman
Ft. Smith
Ark
Four County Court Traffic Violators Fined
Four persons were fined ten dollars and costs Monday in County Court for traffic violations. Names include Jack E Harden of 845 Ark St for speeding Kenneth Jack Frost of Topeka for overloaded truck Leonard N Millard of Topeka for speeding and Warren Edward Nichols of Eudora for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack E. Harden
Ark
Kenneth Jack Frost
Topeka
Leonard N. Millard
Warren Edward Nichols
Eudora
Divorce Granted in District Court
A divorce was granted Monday in the District Court, dissolving the marriage of Inge Newfield and John Newfield. The court record lists no alimony agreement and assigns custody matters to be settled subsequently.
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Inge Newfield
John Newfield
Kansas City Grain and Livestock Market Summary
Readable lines show Kansas City market quotes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, soybeans, and bran, with futures across Sep Dec Mar May contracts. Livestock notes include cattle, hogs, and sheep prices and supply. The Day in Wall Street highlights a broadly lower stock market with mixed gains later, led by aircrafts and chemicals while General Dynamics Stromberg merger wins support and Missouri-Kansas-Texas stock rises on bloc purchase news.
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Kansas City
A. GC
USDA
Arizona
Wall Street
New York
General Dynamics and
Stromberg-Carlsén
New River Boat Theft Reported In Lawrence
A. L. Hunter reported the second Kaw River boat theft in a week to the Sheriff. His gray 13 foot plywood factory boat with an 18 inch crack on the right top side was taken last night from the south bank near the east end of the Lawrence Paper Co. plant. A separate theft involved a green 13 foot corrugated metal boat at the north end of New York Street reported to Lawrence police last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw River
Sheriff's Office
A. L. Hunter
Ala
Wichita man sentenced in vagrancy case
Fred Elmore of Wichita was given a 30 day sentence suspended to leave town and one month of probation in police court after a vagrancy charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filmore
Cox
Walter Allen
Sunflower
Oliver W. Hoffman
Kansas City
Earl Burns
Brown Valley
Minn
Wichitan
Fred Elmore
Wichita
Tractor accident injures Charlton Bartz near Dutton Bridge
Charlton Bartz of Route 1 Lawrence is hospitalized at Lawrence Memorial with pelvic bone fracture and a wrist injury after a tractor he was towing loosened from a pickup on Highway 59 south of Dutton Bridge. James Farley, in the same truck, drove Bartz to hospital where he was reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Bartz
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Bartz
Highway 59
Dutton Bridge
James Farley
Traffic Violations Heard In Pee Hee Court
Three persons cited for traffic violations appeared in Pee Hee Court. David LeRoy Wees of 1018 Ky. St faced improper muffler and a $5 fine, Jay Sylvester of 904 Vt. St forfeited a $10 bond for running a stop sign, and Maynard Person of Lecompton was fined $20 for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Hee Court
David LeRoy Wees
Ky. St
Jay Sylvester
Vt. St
Maynard Person
Lecompton
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Citywide
Memorial Hospital lists admissions for Jenmie Boss Clarence Schehrer Miss Shar on Hazele A Ruth Miskimen Olga Knight Connie Vandeventer J J Wilson Almeda Simmons Virginia Re serve Lucile Gibson and others. Dismissals include Judy Ann Anderson Jeannette Collins baby, Violet Ray Dollie Mark Rocky Daniels Martha Statler Joe Hernandez Ruby Cassel Anna Garrison Betty Baker and others. Births recorded for Donald Earle LeRoy Parsons John Ray. Cards of thanks from Fred Helzer Martha Rayhill and others express gratitude for care and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenmie Boss
Ala
Clarence Schehrer
Eudora
Claude Lanton
la. St
Sharon Hazele
Barker Cis
A. Ruth Miskimen
Agatha Lewis
Charlton Bartz
Route 1
Olga Knight
Baselior
Connie Vandeventer
Pa. St
John J. Wilson
W. 4Th St
Almed
Judy Ann Anderson
Ottawa
Jeannette Collins
Rirs
N. J. St
Violet Ray
Prarie St
Dollie Mark
Rocky Daniels
Lyons St
Martha Statler
Lincoln St
Joe Hernandez
Ruby Cassel
Eirth St
Anna Garrison
S Conn, St
Betty Baker
Sunnyside
Marsha Michale
Overland Park
Gertrude Skiles
Tenn
Arline Garner
McLouth
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Twister
40 & Sers
Droodles
Hummon
Clabbercutt
Hammon
A. KR. Reed
George Allen
11Th
Mass. Sta
Allen
John Bowman
Ed Bowman
Pleasant Grove
Channel 4
Johnny
Gaylord Schneck
Schneck
Rex Johnson
H. J. Richardson
Richardson
Lawrence Jaycees
K.u.’S Memorial Stadium
Glen Bertrand
Jaycee
Russell Wiley
Bertrand
Toa
John Hazelet
Ilegal
Federated Club of Lawrence
General Federation of Women's Clubs
General Federation
Journal, World
Tribe Bears
K.C
Paul Denning
Journal-World Mail
Adve
Jane Eads
Wateature
Pare
Mabel West
West
Rollie Roloson
Lawrence LiverStock Salon
C. Cash Grain
F.o.b
Beltsville
N. Y. Stocks
New York i
Admiral
Ty Allied
Allis Chal
Tob
Atchison M4
Avco Mfg
Bald Lima
Beech Airc
Beth Steel
Boeing Air
Chrysler
Tn du Pont
Eagle P
Gen Motors
Goodyear
Gulf Oil
Herc
Kan
P&l
Ry Lion
Martin
Mont Ward
NY Central Azm
Ohio Oil
An Th Pa RR
Penney, JC
Phill Pet
Plough
Proct & G
Radio Cp
Schubert
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
New Hampshire
Manley Insurance Agency
Merle McKinney
Lawrence Memorial CO
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Memorial Hospital
Donald Earle
Tonganoxte
LeRoy Parsons
N. Y. St
John Ray
Mich. St
Dr. Jones
Dr. Frink
Cecil Bond
Journal- World
Aids
Hard
N. E. F. Lamont
St. Lukes Hospital
Martha Rayhill
Lawrence Merchant
Kinavs Lunch
Lawrence National Bank
Euodyy Gallagher Motors
John
FA. Mutual
George Hayes
American Service
KECO
Hopper's Automotive Electics Service
Ransdell Motors
First National Bank
Hunsinger Motors
Lawrence Outlook
Melody Record Mart
Lawrence Appliance Service
Bungalow Market
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