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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1956

Page

2

Soviet grants drill rights to Dallas firm Dresser

Moscow announced it granted manufacturing rights for a new turbo oil well drill to Dresser Industries of Dallas. The deal includes royalties to the Soviet Trade Ministry and a 10 year cross information exchange. Dresser to deploy four Soviet specialists and pursue U S sales, with assets over 118 million dollars.

Moscow Dresser Industries Inc Dallas Tex JB. O'Connor Urion O'Connor United States Ametians Tac Fon Anastase I. Mikoyan Dresser Marcinexpert Ixsertion Ministry of Trade Dresser Dresser Industries

Damage Slight From West Coast Storms

West Coast storm brought hurricane force winds and heavy rain across the Pacific Northwest. Widespread minor damage but no reported injuries. Oregon coast and Seattle areas faced 70 to 81 mph winds, with outages, downed trees, and road blockages noted by authorities. Data cites Seattle Tac Airport gust at 81 mph.

Seattle Pacific Northwest Oregon British Columbia Seattle-Tacoma International

Howat Subject of Draft Move for Governor Race

Four term state legislator Wor den K Howat of WaKeeney is the target of a draft campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. House Democrats endorsed Howat during the budget session. About 35 lawmakers are active in the drive. No formal candidate has announced. Other figures like George Docking and Kenneth Anderson are mentioned in speculation.

Worden K. Howat WaKeeney John O Adams House Democrats Howat Kansas Adams Lawrence George Docking Kenneth Anderson Emporia

Bucklin Fire Destroys Two Buildings in Business District

A blaze in Bucklin Missouri destroyed two buildings in the business district early today. Volunteers from Rockfield and Marceline aided Bucklin firefighters in containing the flames as the origin of the fire remained undetermined.

Bucklin Rockfield Marceline

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court

Peter Tencati 25 of Arcadia California and Teresa B Bramlette 35 of Topeka Kansas received a marriage license in Probate Court today.

Peter Tencati Arcadia Calif Teresa B. Bramlette Topeka

Chinch Bugs and Grasshoppers Threaten Crops This Year

County agricultural agent Deal MAL Pyetas cites chinch bugs and grasshoppers as crop threats due to dry conditions. Severe infestations are expected in the east half, with lighter damage in the south west and none in the northwest. Recommendations include dieldrin barrier sprays on one acre and aldrin treatments on borders, timing depending on weather.

KU Graduate Elected To Head Mo Pac Railway

Kansas University alumnus Paul JoNeffe was elected Friday as new president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad revived to private ownership after years of bankruptcy. Neff, a veteran of nearly a half century in the railroad industry, had served as chief executive officer during the long receivership. He graduated from the NOW School of Engineering in 1908 and earned a master's degree eight years later. MoPac operates in Kansas Missouri Arkansas Colorado Louisiana Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas.

Kansas University Paul JoNeffe Missouri Pacific Railroad Neff Nethaislo NOW School of Fingeineering Missouri Pacific Kansas Missouri Arkansas Colorado Timers Louisiana Nebraska Oklahoma Texas

Bogart Undergoes Major Chest Surgery in Los Angeles

Iconic actor Humphrey Bogart rests at Good Samaritan Hospital after successful chest surgery to remove a small swelling from his esophagus. Surgeon Dr. Maynard Brandsma leads the operation.

Los Angeles Humphrey Bogart Good Samaritan Hospital Bogart Maynard Brandsma

Swelling Declared Inflammation Not Cancerous

Report states the swelling was identified as inflammation and not cancerous, addressing concerns about health. Medical officials indicated tests were conducted and ruled out malignancy, providing reassurance to the patient.

Deaths and Funerals for Mrs Humphries in Williamstown

Funeral services for Mrs Frances J. Humphries 82 of Williamstown will be at 2 30 pm Sunday at Perry Methodist Church Burial in Underwood Cemetery She died Thursday in a Topeka hospital born June 16 1873 near Williamstown lifelong resident member of the Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star survived by three daughters a son a brother 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren The part of Asia outside the Soviet Union contains more than half the world population.

Frances J. Humphries Willamstoon Perry Methodist Church Underwood Cemetery

Four Persons Sue Coed Lawyers in Civil Damage Suit

The NAACP and several named individuals are accused in civil suits filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Plaintiffs allege horses were false and part of a conspiracy by the NAACP and others, naming Miss Lucey as a related party and seeking unspecified damages.

Tom Cagkeops Citar Rpes Toe University of Alabeirys Alvan Coe NAACP Pole J. Lucy Tsis Cone Freom Federal Court Miss Lavy Tion Watts Kenneth J Jefferson County T Rapmineham Miss Lucey Wendie Tate

Repentance Is Sincere As Forger Lops Finger

A reported chilling note from a defendant named Watkins pledges self punishment by cutting off a writing finger to prove repentance. Judge James reviewed the message yesterday, while Watkins faces a related bad check conviction and potential further charges.

San Jose Cabh Watkins Sadee Wodippur James

Fire destroys Hutchinson laundry plant in downtown area

A large blaze leveled the Imelda Laundry and The Cleaners in downtown Hutchinson early today. The cause was undetermined and the fire raged with three explosions from cleaning fluids. Fire Chief Fred Dimond blamed the fire for the loss of his hat, stolen during firefighting.

Hutchinson Darece Imelda Thitchinson Fred Dimond Ife Parotid Jaye Dimond

Buffalo stampede scare in Golden Gate Park misfires

Dozen buffalo escaped into Golden Gate Park last night after a cafe opened. Policeman George Radford used a spotlight to corral them back into a enclosure as the herd stood puzzled. County Court fined Robert T. Flink $10 and costs for a no passing zone violation.

San Francisco Golden Gate Park George Radford Robert T. Flink Ind

Been robbed, thief says been robbed in Oklahoma City

Edward Asler Cox, 44, pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to two years in prison after a petty thief ransacked his hotel room and detectives found missing money from a safe. Cox confessed when confronted with the money, police said.

Oklahoma City Edward Asler Cox Cox

Lawrence city officials revise ordinances and induections set

Lawrence city manager Jim Wigglesworth and City Attorney Charles Stough plan a several day March start in Charlottesville Virginia for revising Lawrence's general ordinances to group by subject. The Douglas County Draft Board outlines a new system for fatherhood and expectancy declarations. Seven Douglas County men to be inducted March 5. names withheld until departure. Kansas University prepares for a large KU-Kansas State game crowd March 8 with bleachers added at Allen Fieldhouse. A county road near Kanwaka Corner closes Monday for improvements on a section of US 40. Sertoma Club presents Declaration of Independence copies to eight grade students in Lawrence Junior High and several area schools. Kansas State College appoints H. B. “Bebe” Lee to athletic director. he will speak at KU basketball banquet April 11 as Moon Mullins departs for Marquette.

Sigma Phi Epsilon James Naismith Kansas University K.U K. U Dave Schwartz Bob Hopkins Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Journal-World Photo Jim Wigglesworth Charles Stough Alk Charlottesville Miteme Publeathers Virginia Lawrence Wigglesworth and Stough Kansas City Commission Douglas County Filerd Allen Fieldhouse the University Kanwaka Corner Joe Rice Rice Coon Creek Sertoma Club Roland Roney Bill Millar Jim Schubert Tony Mason George Teadie Walter Weichman Roney Millar White Bismarck Riverside India H. B Bebe) Lee Kansas State College Lee Colorado Buffaloes Allen K-State Manhattan Moon Mullins Mullins Kstate Marquette University

Topekan Sentenced For Strangulation Murder

Francis Dale Burns a 21 year old man received a 20 years to life sentence after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the strangulation death of Mrs. Phyllis Boydston in her Topeka apartment on Oct 20. The habitual criminal act applied due to a prior burglary and larceny conviction, doubling the normal term.

Topeka Francis Dale Burns Phyllis Boydston Burns Boydston Dean McElhenney

Wreck damaging two Lawrence streets collisions

Damage estimated at 610 dollars occurred from two weekend collisions in Lawrence. The first at 23rd and Mass involved William F. Turner and Robert B. Livingston. The second at 7th and Mets involved Robert K. Montgomery and George C. Harbison. No injuries were reported.

Lawrence Streets 23Rd Mass. Sts William F. Turner Sunflower Robert B. Livingston R. I. St Robert K. Montgomery Sunnyside George C. Harbison Ash St 7Th Mets

Phog Allen Receives New Cadillac from Dealership

Kansas coach Forrest C. Phog Allen gets a 1956 Cadillac through a snap exchange with Greenlease-O'Neill of Kansas City after his 1955 model suffered car trouble. Allen thanks the dealership for the gift and expresses happiness with the upgraded car and treatment.

Kansas Forrest C Phog) Allen Kansas City Phog Allen Fieldhouse Greenlease-O' Neill Cadillac K. U

Memorial Hospital Obituary and Friday Births Report

Memorial Hospital lists memorial notices for Mildred dies and multiple residents with addresses in Tas, Linwood, Tonganoxie, Eudora, and Tonganesie. Included are newborns and Friday emergency room treatment for a mashed finger, noting births to Mr and Mrs Quinlan, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Trefz, and Mr and Mrs Leroy Farmer.

John Quinlan Wilfred Trefz Ethyl Winters Conn. St

Avalanche Kills Boy in Idaho Home Tragedy

In Wallace Idaho a wind driven avalanche swept into 20 frame houses in Mace village killing a 10 year old boy and trapping 18 others. Rescue crews acted quickly saving many as snow from Mam moth Mountain buried homes up to 20 feet deep over a half mile path.

Wallace Idaho Mace Here Mammoth Mountain

Market Summary Recaps Live-Stock and Grain Prices

Market notes show wheat at 1.90 per unit, corn and oats listed with varied receipts. Poultry prices for hens and under four pounds, eggs graded A large to C, butterfat and butter grades, and hogs priced higher with U S grade ranges. Kansas City USDA reports cover cattle, veal, sheep, and hogs with mixed steady and higher conditions and price bands for steers, heifers, cows, vealers, yearlings, and feeders.

Kansas City Gerade A USDA U. S

Eastland Becomes Impartial Senate Judiciary Chairman

Senator Eastland of Mississippi was named chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee by voice vote amid assurances of impartiality. Critics called Eastland a symbol of racism, while supporters cited his commitment to lawful, orderly action following the Supreme Court's integration ruling. The committee oversees civil rights, integration, foreign policy, and judicial appointments.

Washington Eastland D-Miss Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Sens Morse Ore Lehman de NY Fastland America Supreme Court Rut Senate Democratic Steering Committee Americans For Democratic Action National Assen For the Advancement of Colored People Adt Emd Sen Kilvane PY Legis Iaften Ime International Security Investicahones Confire

Local cage tilt tonight in Lawrence clash at eight

The Green Gables Golden Hawks meet Bridge Standard in a Lawrence game at 8 tonight at the Community Building. The matchup features local teams with city rivalry and a chance to boost standings.

Green Gables Golden Hawks Bridge Standard Lawrence

Card of Thanks for kindness during illness

Mrs. Martha Statler expresses gratitude to Rev. Ellsworth relatives friends neighbors for cards deeds of kindness during her hospital illness. she thanks friends for cards flowers and gifts and acknowledges doctors Walters Belot nurses and Lawrence Memorial Hospital kitchen staff. God bless you all.

Rev. Ellsworth

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