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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1956
Page
1
Port Chester N Y two pistol wielding men abducted teller Mrs Kostolos held her for ten hours then drove to White Plains before returning to Port Chester to force bank official J Purdy Ungemack to lift cash from the vault. They fled with about $188000.
Washington reported Saudi Arabia asked to buy jet planes in addition to 18 M47 Patton tanks. U.S. officials said the request lacks approval and will undergo the same careful scrutiny as other Middle East arms requests after a Feb. 18 State Department embargo lift. The total authorized exports in six months nears seven million dollars for Saudi shipments, part of sixteen million in exports to the Middle East.
Lawrence policeman Bob Cassidy rode a three wheel motorcycle when it stalled along Barker Street at 12:45 p.m. The bike burst into flames after starting. Firefighters put out the blaze and a tow truck removed the charred remains. Cassidy caught a ride downtown.
Paul E. Wilson, 41, first assistant attorney general, announced today he will seek the Republican nomination for position No. 6 on the Kansas Supreme Court. He aims for the seat Justice Walter G. Thiele will vacate upon retirement next January, shortly after a note on rapid transit to KU basketball games.
The House Appropriations Committee backed a large funding increase totaling 8.301 billion dollars for 24 federal agencies to fight cancer heart disease and other illnesses for the coming fiscal year. The panel added 305 million for the Civil Service retirement fund to improve actuarial stability, while cutting Civil Defense Administration funds by 37.1 million. Funding for NHS institutes cancer institute and other health programs rose beyond Eisenhower's request, with notable increases for the mental health institute heart institute and neurology programs.
The Autherine Lucy case tops Alabama news as the University of Alabama Board of Trustees secretly expelled her, a black student seeking to continue her studies at the all white university, amid mounting confusion in the state.
Adlai Stevenson told a Minnesota audience that national security rests on civil liberties for all. He linked rights battles to Alabama student Autherine Lucy's expulsion case and criticized current policies, urging Northern cities to examine Negro treatment at home. He accused opponents of using foreign policy for domestic politics and condemned McCarthy tactics while calling for federal action on civil rights.
Reno report states Harold's Club, grown from a $500 bankroll and a white mouse into the world’s largest gambling casino, was sold last night for about $14 million in cash. The buyer is a San Francisco property management firm led by Jules J. Agostini Jr.
The Senate overrode objections from Sens Morse and Lehman and elected Sen Eastland as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, known as an outspoken foe of racial desegregation, amid civil rights matters.
Republican leaders propose a broad 1956 campaign plan to ride Eisenhower's coattails into Congress. Leonard Hall and aides foresee Nixon on the ticket, with emphasis on Senate and House races alongside the presidential bid. The strategy weighs health, possible Nixon ambitions, and the 1952 sweep dynamics as Democrats defend a wary advantage. 5 minute Rapid Transit Bus Service to all K.U. basketball games. Adv.
Washington officials weigh implications of Lt Gen John Bagot Glubb's ouster from Jordan, as Egypt and Saudi Arabia gain ground against British influence amid anti Israel drives. Saudi funding of Jordan's army and anti Baghdad propaganda fuel regional instability concerns. Britain’s control in Jordan is challenged, raising alarms for regional stability.
Secretary of State Dulles embarks on a 20 day, 25 000 mile journey visiting Karachi New Delhi and Tokyo among other capitals to gather firsthand information on shifts in Soviet tactics and to stress US support for free Asia. He will meet with Indian Prime Minister Nehru and other Asian leaders and consult American ambassadors in the Far East.
Guelph Ontario reports a kitchen fire at the Traplin residence after a man ignored a shout of fire during a TV film. Neighbors alerted firemen who extinguished the blaze causing about 3000 dollars in damage.
Directors of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, after nearly 23 years in bankruptcy, elected Paul J. Neff as president of the reorganized line.
A wind driven fire destroyed the seven room Daniel s home at Pleasant Grove near Lawrence. Neighbors aided by wetting roofs and bystanders delivered water as firefighters saved nearby structures. No injuries were reported and the house was insured despite prior vehicle damage to the structure.
With March arrival the Kansas Turnpike Authority launches a big push to finish opening the 236 mile road to travelers by next October. Officials cite seven months left and a spring weather window as crucial to meet the schedule, aiming for about 98 percent grading 96 percent bridges and 64 percent paving by end May. The project totals over 106 million in contracts with over a third completed and only about 2 million in contracts left to award.
Contractors are active at most contract sites for the Turnpike maintenance zones placed in February. Excavations and foundations have begun at four of six service areas, while Topeka and Wellington contracts await start. Seeders work on slopes after earthwork advances, with 106.54 miles of drainage noted as ongoing.
Eugene Oregon athletic director Leo Harris sought guidance from NCAA Pacific Coast Conference and Knights of Columbus officials on how Bailey's participation might affect his future. Bailey, Oregon student and NCAA mile champion, faces Wes Santee next night but is AAU barred. Harris raised whether Bailey would remain under AAU jurisdiction for other events.
W Perewal and F Brundage deputy director on the U S Budget tell the New York Chamber of Commerce that tax cuts are not feasible this year if a balanced federal budget is to be achieved Brundage takes office April 1 as budget director and cites military needs as the main reason for ruling out a tax cut now.
The Lawrence weather picture shows heavy snows paired with record low moisture. February's eight inches push the seasonal snow total to 25.7 inches, the largest monthly and winter totals since 1926, while moisture stands at 24 inches over four months, an unusually dry run for this part of the year.
The mercury reached 70 degrees by 2 p.m. in downtown Lawrence amid a warm, windy spell. Through the past three days highs averaged 70, about 20 above normal. Thursday’s high was 65, and the overnight low around 40. Saturday should be cooler but mild and fair.
Lawrence records show nine straight months of sub normal moisture with only 1.03 inches of rain in February, part of an 88 year pattern of droughts. Only 1953-54, 1937, and 1929-30 floods exceed this dry period, while the moisture trend since 1951 remains downward. Gene Doane wants your insurance, Adv.
The outlook covers Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal for Saturday through Wednesday. Normal highs are 47 in Nebraska 52 in Kansas and 30 to 35 in Oklahoma. Mild through Sunday or Monday followed by a turn to colder by Tuesday or Wednesday. No significant precipitation expected except southeast Oklahoma and extreme east Kansas where 0.10 to 0.25 inch showers or thunderstorms may occur Monday or Tuesday. Kansas generally cools tonight and Saturday with lows 26 to 30 and highs around 40 in the southeast.
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