New Census System Aims to Count Lawrence Population
Douglas County and Lawrence officials adopt a new as sessment method to tally legal residents who are KU students this year. The plan links state census residents with KU enrollments to correct overcount and undercount issues, avoiding a separate campus tally. No overall tax increase will result from any changes.
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Lawrence
Kansa
D. E. Mathia
Kansas University
E.U
U.S
Athia
K.U
Mathia
Douglas County
Mathias
Leap Day birth and birthday odds in Lawrence
A Leap Day baby named Nancy Jane Hoffsommer was born just before 7 p.m. on Leap Year Day at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to Harold and Nancy Hoffsommer of Lecompton. The family plans birthday celebrations on Feb 28 or March 1 in non leap years. Mrs. Leon Abele of WREN Building celebrated two surprise birthday parties this week. No Leap Day marriages were reported by Probate Court.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Harold Moffsommer
Lecompton
Hoffsommer
Nancy Jane
Lawrence
Leon Abele
WREN
Sam Ferguson
PEO
Arthur Kirchoff
Daily Newspapers Break Circulation Mark in 1955
The 88th annual Ayer directory reports U S English language daily newspaper circulation reached 55,837,000 by end of 1955, up nearly one million from the prior year. Philadelphia note signals broader record.
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Philadelphia
N. W. Ayer & Son
United States
Ayer
Ruth Love Heads to Clay Center Paper as Editor
Ruth E Love longtime Journal World staff member departs to become editor of the Dispatch a daily in Clay Center Kansas Published by Harry Valentine The Wil l iam Jewell College alumna has lived in Lawrence 16 years except for a World War I stay in Los Angeles where she edited a neighborhood paper Her son Robin Love serves with the Marine Corps in San Diego She has covered crime and sports and was noted for Board of Education reporting Today marks her last day at the Journal World.
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Ruth E. Love
The
Journal-World
Clay Center
Dispatch
Harry Valentine
San Diego
Marine Corps
Divorce suits filed in district court
Willa Jean Wolcott sues Archie Earl Wolcott in district court and Denna Inloes sues Everett Inloes in district court seeking divorce.
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District Court
Willa Jean Wolcott
Archie Earl Wolcott
Denna Inloes
Everett Inloes
KTA Seeks New Trial in Carl Miller Land Award Case
The Kansas Turnpike Authority filed a motion in district court seeking a new trial of the 1976 land award to Carl Miller. A jury awarded 7,393.68 including 3,176 for land and 450 for crops, with remaining general damages, for land seven miles northwest of Lawrence on Lakeview Road. The action follows two prior jury hearings this term. next trial Monday will address an appeal by William C. Schroyer.
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Kansas Turnpike Authority
Carl Miller
Miller
Lawrence
Lakeview Road
J. B. Wiggins
William C. Schroyer
Colby Banker Seeks Kansas Senate Seat in 39th District
Colby banker August W Lauterbach announced his bid for the Kansas State Senate from the 39th District. The Republican candidate aims to succeed Sen Joel O Gunnels who will not seek another term. Lauterbach, a 1923 KU graduate and former Kansas House member, is a life long Colby resident and former Kansas Bankers Association president.
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August W. Lauterbach
Colby
State Senate
Joel O. Gunnels
Lauterbach
Kansas University
Mary
K. U
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas House
Eisenhower affirms fitness for another White House term
Ike says his doctors report increased health risk is not great and he can perform presidential duties as well as ever. He asserts ongoing capability to serve indefinitely and notes medical advice favors the presidency over other roles. The remarks follow yesterday's announcement of his availability for another term.
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Eisenhower
White House
Atchison Music Teacher To Join Lawrence Firm
W. G. Altimari, 53, longtime director of instrumental music in Atchison public schools, will retire June 1 and move to Lawrence to join Odell's Instrumental Service at 925 Mags. St. He led Mount St. Scholastica College orchestra for 11 years and helped organize joint Lawrence-Atchison concerts since 1949. His Atchison High School marching band earned national honors in 1937 and 1940.
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W. G. Altimari
Atchison
Lawrence
Odell
Mount St. Scholastica College
Atchison High School
Three Fire Calls Reported By Local Fire Team
Three runs were made on Tuesday two within the city and one about a half mile north of Brackett School. An out-of-town call involved a burning truck owned by Floyd Harman Route 4 the fire started when the engine backfired through the carburetor. Damage was about 300 dollars. Additional runs occurred at 824 Vt Street where trash burned in an alley and at 22nd and Kentucky Streets where logs burned in a vacant lot. no damage in those cases.
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Brackett School
Floyd Harman
Vt. St
22Nd
Ky. Sts
Open House Planned by Kuhn on Saturday
Open House will showcase farm machinery trucks and home appliances at Kuhn Truck and Tractor Co Inc 1818 Mass St from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Louie Kuhn says the event will display RCA Whirlpool lines and new farm equipment including Field Cultivator Rotary Cutter Subsoiler and Farmall tractors with gasoline LP gas and diesel options. International Harvester reps will present films. door prizes and refreshments will be offered. The firm formed recently with 15 employees and officers Kuhn president Orsborn vice president treasurer Whitaker secretary.
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Mass
Louie Kuhn
Corporation
RCA
International Harvester
Kuhn
International Harvester Co
Lawrence
Marvin Orsborn
Don Whitaker
Orsborn
Whitaker
Ottawa
Shaw Blasts Hall Budget Cut Critique in Topeka
Rep Warren Shaw of Topeka challenges Gov Fred Hall over cuts to state department budgets. Shaw cites Hall’s criticism of a 500000 reduction for the State Tax Commission and questions use of state cars to promote Hall’s political aims.
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Topeka
Warren Shaw
Fred Hall
Shaw
Hall
Kansas Government Journal
State Tax Commission
Kansas
Cats Phi Delts Meet Tonight for IM Crown
The Cats and Phi Delta Theta will clash for intramural Hill basketball supremacy at 8 pm in Robinson Gym. Phi Delts beat Lambda CH Alpha 43-37 to win the fraternity title, while the Cats defeated Pearson Hall 67-28 for the Independent crown.
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Phi Delta Thetas
Robinson Gym
Phi Delta Theta
The
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Lambda CH Alpha
Pearson Hall
Local Admitted and Birth Notices From Memorial Hospital
A hospital notice list records admissions for Caroline Kay and Eudora, Marilyn Beck, Elsie Bundy, Jesse Youngblood, Marty Groninger, Margaret Gibson, Ella Vanderslice, Dennis Young, Maude Woodward, Jerry Mette, John Stanley, Kenneth Osborn, Delmer Alpert, Mildred Bellinger, Lorna Lewis with baby, Goldie Dirk, Della Kohls, Alice Fitch, James Lotridge, Patricia Colson, Jane Grant with baby, Mabel Quinlan, Guy Furnish, Elva Evans. births include a daughter to Hoffsommer family and a daughter to Kenneth Pickett.
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Caroline Kay
Eudora
Marilyn Beck
Elsie Bundy
Tonganoxie
Route 2
Jesse Youngblood
Meredith Hotel
Marty Kathleen Groninger
Linwood
Margaret Gibson
W. 6Th St
Ella Vanderslice
Dennis K. Young
N. Y. St
Maude Woodward
Richland
Jerry Mette
Sunflower
John Stanley
Oskaloosa
Kenneth Osborn
Lyon St
Delmer Alpert
Mildred Bellinger
Ala
Lorna Lewis
Tenn
Goldie Dirk
Della Kohls
6Th St
Alice Fitch
James Lotridge
Patricia Colson
Elm &J
Jane Grant
Mabel Jean Quinlan
Guy L. Furnish
Elm St
Elva Evans
Harold. R. Hoffsommer
Lecompton
Kenneth Pickett
Russell
Markets At a Glance and Wall Street Rally Summary
Markets report mixed to firm moves across commodities and livestock with oats and soybeans firm and hogs and cattle mixed. The Day in Wall Street notes a late rally with the Dow up around three points, 2.3 million shares traded, and investors optimistic after political concerns eased.
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Wall Street
New York
Eisenhower
Battle Lines Drawn Over District Boundaries in Tonganoxie
Residents discuss fire department plans as four petitions seek district boundaries and funding. City would not tax residents for the joint department but would provide a fire truck, five volunteer firefighters, and water supply. Councilman Rawlings questions opposition while recalling past cross-border fires and legal limits. Grain and livestock quotes follow, with condolences and thanks from local residents after recent deaths and hospital stays.
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Tonganoxie
L C.f
Dale Rawlings
Tonganoxie City
Plymouth Congregational Church Approves Fellowship Wing Plan
Plymouth Congregational Church approves a two story Fellowship Wing on the north side with first floor facilities including dining, kitchen and offices and second floor options of two or eight rooms. A $150000 structure permit was issued and bids will determine final scope. Completion planned by spring 1957 with bids by June 1 and roof by November.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Dale Turner
Lawrence News Briefs Include Car Tax Change and KU Event
Lawrence reports a second 50 cent penalty on state car license plates starting Friday under a new law. 10 518 car tags and 2 577 truck tags sold to date. KU Physical Education graduates plan a Friday reception then attend KU Colorado game. note past Fieldhouse crowds and basketball history. Power crews installed streetlights at 19th and Iowa, creating night visibility issues for southbound drivers.
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Norman
Kansas University Department of Physical Education
Henry Shenk
Kansas
Memorial Union
K.u.colorado
Alen
Allen Fieldhouse
Jayhawks
Kansas State College
K. U
Hoch Auditorium
Power Company
Iowa Sts
Iowa Street
U.S. 59
County Court Fines for Traffic Violations
Roy Gene McWilliams of Eudora was fined $25 and costs for failure to yield right of way and passing with insufficient clearance. Fairbanks Miller of Kansas City Mo was fined $75 and costs for transporting an open bottle and reckless driving.
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Roy Gene McWilliams
Eudora
Fairbanks Miller
Kansas City
Safe driving award presented to Mrs. Hemming
Mrs. Lyle S. Hemming of 1245 Summit Street received the Business and Professional Women's Club safe and courteous driving award after an observed trip from Seventh to Tenth on Massachusetts Street. A Police Department member witnessed her yielding to pedestrians and obeying traffic lanes and speed limits.
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Lyle S. Hemming
Summit St
Business and Professional Women's Club
Police Department
Seventh
Tenth Street
Massachusetts
Journal-World
Voters weigh Ike health and Nixon in 1956 outlook
Citizens express mixed views on Dwight D. Eisenhower's health and Richard Nixon's potential role as running mate. Respondents include Mrs. Harold Skinner, William L. Mercer, A. C. Edwards, Mrs. Mabel Beckett, Mrs. Anna Shafstall, Dean Nesmith, Floyd Temple, and others voicing support or skepticism about Ike's candidacy and Nixon's place on the ticket.
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Nixon
Harold Skinner
Eisenhower
William L. Mercer
Conn
Stevenson
A. C. Edwards
Route 4
Ernest E. Pulliam
Ark
Mabel Beckett
Eaatlith St
Anna Shafstall
Rhode Island St
Dean Nesmith
K. U
Ske
Floyd Temple
K. YU
KP&L Plans 14 Million Expansion in 1956 Budget
Kansas Power and Light Co. releases annual report noting a 14 million construction program for 1956. Net earnings for 1955 reach 4.46 million dollars or 1.73 a share, up from 1.56 in 1954. Major project adds a 90,000 kilowatt turbogenerator at the Tecumseh station near Topeka. No new Lawrence-area projects planned.
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Kansas Power & Light Co
Tecumseh
Topeka
Lawrence
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