29 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
1
An excerpt reviews classroom practice under the word method in early grades. A teacher splits 25 children into three reading groups and uses a monotone chant reading aloud from readers. Poor readers struggle with basic sentences as teachers drill new words.
President Eisenhower said the Soviet downing of a U S Navy plane was a local incident, not policy, while scolding Congress for inaction on his proposals. He noted Soviet regret over the incident and offered to pay half the damage, which the U S has not accepted. He urged realism about Geneva talks and warned Soviets remain committed to world revolution.
June will end with scattered showers and thunderstorms across Kansas, especially north central and extreme northwest, with highs ranging from the 60s to 90s. Last night eastern Kansas saw heavy rainfall up to 2.30 inches at Douglas as forecasts call for partly cloudy skies through Thursday and little temperature change.
Five Southwestern Bell operators in Lawrence will make about 340 calls each week for eight weeks to test numbers and teach proper dialing ahead of the August 7 local dial service. They will devote over 1,200 hours, aided by an instructional booklet mailed to subscribers and on site visits for complex installs.
PITTSBURGH The steel industry braced for a possible midnight strike as blast furnaces began banking operations today. Talks were to resume, with some sources optimistic and others gloomy. U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel started to bank, while CIO United Steelworkers president McDonald criticized Hood of U S Steel for alleged false charges.
A Marine helicopter crew searches for two downed pilots drifting in the Pacific after their raft was sighted. Three others were rescued, while a Marine Fury crewman and pilot Alan M. McAneny remain missing as the vast search area covers about 20 000 square miles under improving but rough seas.
New York A Camp Hill Pennsylvania grandmother won $16,000 on the CBS show 64,000 Question by naming seven of Joseph's 11 brothers. Catherine Kreitzer, 51, faced a double or nothing choice after last week's $8,000. She must decide next Tuesday whether to take $16,000 or aim for $32,000.
New York closing average for 60 stocks stands at 172.2, down 1. Offices will be closed June 30, 1955 to facilitate dividend payments and semi annual report filings. Douglas County Building and Loan Association and Lawrence Building and Loan Association advertise.
The National Safety Council forecast a July 4 weekend traffic death toll of 300 from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. The estimate addresses only immediate deaths, excluding those from weekend injuries. More than 40 million cars were expected on the road, increasing travel hazards.
The government will shift Friday from rigid wartime farm price supports to flexible price floors under the Eisenhower plan. Wheat support drops to 82.5 percent with expected average price around 2.06 a bushel, reducing payments and government holdings by about 172 million dollars. Oats rye barley grain sorghums and soybeans also see lower floors.
Topeka report notes sales of the new Kansas driver's licenses will be delayed from July 1 to July 11 due to incomplete printing of necessary forms. Dee James, supervisor of the Driver's License Division, says some forms and supplies may be mailed today but sales likely won't begin before July 11.
Paddy Sherman of Vancouver Province reports has resigned from the DIY cult after installing a new differential himself. He fitted parts incorrectly, resulting in four speeds in reverse and one forward, a mishap attributed to an automotive mechanic’s advice.
Lawrence Commission approves rezoning for the Ralph Achning tract and denies the Ed win Young property. A special Tuesday hearing drew the largest crowd in years, with four of five commissioners required for the Young tract. Action on the Achning tract will finalize with a two week ordinance pass, during which protests may trigger a four fifths vote. Raney group sought both sites for a shopping center, and Dick Raney commented on continued cooperation despite the decision.
Partly cloudy to Thursday with scattered showers and locally heavy thunderstorms mainly in the north central and northwest regions tonight and Thursday. Temperatures little changed with lows in the 60s and highs in the 80s to near 90, with rainfall reported at multiple observation points.
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