Fire Mystery in West Lawrence Claims Three Lives
A February fire in West Lawrence killed Michael Glenn Hadi, 16, his wife Ethel Irene, 22, and their 22 month old daughter Shirley. Investigators have pursued multiple leads from electrical to foul play but remain unsure of the blaze’s exact cause and deem it possibly a tragic accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lawrence
Michael Glenn Hadi
Ethel Irene
Shirley
Samdar
Sunset Hill
Hadi
John Miller
Hadt
Nixon’s California mission aims to unite Republicans
Vice President Nixon plans a goodwill tour to California to bridge factional rifts within the state GOP and avert a 1956 split. The scene includes rivalries with Sen. Knowland, but wives Nixon and Knowland remain friendly. Observers question Ike’s future and party strategy amid ongoing Washington power plays.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
California
Nixon
William F. Knowland
Knowland
Eisenhower
Ike
Radio and TV Programs in early Topeka listings
A dense snapshot from a Topeka radio and TV listings page shows WDAF WREN KFKU KMBC and WDAP stations detailing Friday March schedule blocks, news, sports, color programs, soap operas, and variety shows across channels. It lists times, program titles like News, Sports, The Lone Ranger, and Perry Como, with multiple station call signs and cross-network references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WDAF
MBC
WREN
KFKU
Erening
Jackson
Tan
Lone Ranger
Morgan Beatty
ABC
Ioah Shore
Stern Karu
Godfrey Diweay
WDAP
Garroway
Betty Como
WEN
Wabriday
Topeka
Salim Backerbald
KMBC
Amos
Andy
WRENX
Tennessee
Ernie P
WPDAP
Sports
KMEBC
Western Echoes
Walon Wente
KMRL
Wren Tallo
Ganehustera
Uotlere
AUC
MIU
Jake Rosdure
MDNA
Haston Symphony
Meaney
WRENN
K-State
Colorado Huskerasit
KMRC
Brush Creek Folitea
Opry
Wdaf-Tv
Kmbc-Whb-Tv
Kcomo-Tv
Maron
Emrly
Endre Meher
Rin Tip Tin
j—Doaliar
Dody
Phoebe
Miss Brooks
Rosing Bi
Chance of Lifetime
Sporta Chi
Tlife of
Riey Tn
Red Barn Frakes
Ed Mettonnell
Paul Winchell
Winky Dinky
Gfu
Captain Asidnight
Barrew
the Mounted
Johnny Coons
Salline
Jaho Hawkins
Industrial Progress in Kansas Seen Across Cities
Two major editions highlight regional industrial progress in Kansas. The Coffeyville Journal Progress Edition and the Winfield Courier 1955 Achievement Edition showcase expanding industry beyond agriculture, aligning with national shifts toward dispersed manufacturing and utilization of local manpower. Kansas cities like Lawrence reflect this broader trend shaping regional economic growth.
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Journal- World
Coffeyville Journal
Winfield Courier
Nowy
Kansas
Lawrence
Home fiberglass pools drop price barrier for backyards
A Lawrence County Club project signals a shift as fibreglass pools debut for backyards at about 3000 dollars complete with pump and filter, or 2000 dollars DIY. The 13 by 20 foot oval unit arrives in four bolted sections, with seams sealed and sand-lined pit ready. Early concerns note kids' supervision and neighborhood propping to keep water safe while travel mentions drift into space-era musings.
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Lawrence Country Club
Realistic civil defense ideas questioned by official
Washington aide Peterson floated new strategies to a Senate panel for escaping hydrogen bomb fallout. Proposals included miles of concrete highway shelters, trenching along roads, and roadside concrete buildings as refuges. Critics called the trench idea unreal, citing practicality and public interest concerns amid mixed signals from Churchill on U S superiority.
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Washington
Val Peterson
Civil Defense
Daniel Marlow
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Sen. Salonstali
R-Mtasz
Peterson
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific
New Jersey
Winston Churchill
Soviet Union
Speed Is Nothing New In Motor Cars
New York reporter Hal Boyle notes the rising hobby of antique auto collecting led by Henry Austin Clark Jr a sugar heir with about 250 pre 1920 models. He contrasts modern cars with early 1900s designs praising fresh air visibility and offbeat two tone styles while recalling races and accidents and Clark s museum backed 1906 Adams Farwell with a rotating engine as a notable exhibit.
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New York
Henry Austin Clark, Jr
Clark
Granddad
Matory
Fred Marriott
Fred
Paris
Madrid
Broadway
Southhampton
Adams-Farwell
Detroit
Alease
Glark
Bible Verse Inspires Readers To Wear Charity Bond
In a daily Bible verse, the message Above all these put on charity is cited from Colossians, urging believers to clothe themselves with love and compassion as a bond that unites perfection and faith.
Young Ronnie Landsman proposes gas plan to end prison riots
A Baltimore youth, Ronnie Landsman, at age 10, suggests a harmless sleep inducing gas to subdue rioting prisoners. The Maryland state penitentiary warden calls the idea having definite merit and thanks him. A reporter published details, while critics doubt it covers complexities.
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Pho Oeaster
Erie
Baltimore
Maryland State Penitentiary
Ronnie Landsman
Ronnie
Bostons
Fragments Explore Wit And Wordplay In A Quirky Note
A series of odd lines ponders language and everyday quirks. Nonsense phrases about jelly rolls, thirsty ants near stations, and marital routines hint at humorous wordplay and social observations. The piece mixes archaic phrasing with sharp, playful insights.
Ancient Troy site tied to Hisarlik mound near Dardanelles
Archaeologists generally identify Homer's Troy with the low mound at Hisarlik on the Trojan plain, a few miles from where the Dardanelles meet the Aegean. The government does not pay or receive a premium on rare coins or paper currency and does not engage in the rare coin business.
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Quas
Tray Born
Troy
United States
Old Home Town News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Ten years ago local notes report VC promotion for bravery in World War II, Sunflower Ordnance Works hiring 700 more workers, and Sgt. Billy Hodson en route to Marseille. Also listed are births in town, travels to Florida and Colorado, college sports results, fraterity policy changes, a film show, and upcoming university events.
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Rusty Springer
Germany
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Billy Hodson
Marseille
France
W.H. Johanning
Ft. Logan
Colo
C. C. Cart
Wichita
Federal Grand Jury
Lawrence High School
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Bimons
Wee
Ixth
New Hampshire
Lawrei
Dolph-Simons
W. Murray Manaxin
Jigen Pontier
Quist de Douglas
Cigsa
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Thea
Associated Press
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Polie
Ditheal
Ensious
Senate
Airedach Transport Association
Civil Aeronautics Board
Air Transport Assn
Allen V. Astin
National Bureau of Standards
RADIO
Techtown
Circle
Wreatlog
Chicago
Range Ridera
Teer Ture
Bieten
Shakespearia
Achy
Inner Sanctum
Aleet Corliss Archer
Little Theatre
Horace Heldt
Hamar
Jungle
Mickey Flooney
Dotty Alack
Jackie Gleason
Holtensd
Inigan
Star Theatre
CoWere Press
Christophers Hobe Winks Fink
Fou
Peain Harte
Tokay
Invitaton Playhouse
Carnitas
Freatire of Faith
John Hopking Iia
Fy Prine
Gun
Dollar Moyle
Roy Rocerrk
Annis Oaxisy
Cisco Kid
Sou
Chas
Lasaste
Mr. Peepers
Fens
Jack Benny
Toast of the Town
Television Playhouse
Walter Winchell
I—Gef
Loretta Toune
Bob Wunsingham
Sporta
Jupiter
Ted
THE
By James Marlow
Associated Press News
Texas
Lillie Cook
Converdia Blade Empire
Teachers —Association
Jack Harris
Hal Boyle
Will Rogers
Scott City
Hubby
Burt Johnson
Delbert Clarence
Charles C. Swartz
Peter Emery
South Norwalk
Conn
Walter Keeler
Anabel
Isabelle Keller
Florida
Kappa Alpha Theta
Boys Club
YMCA
One Gun
Hall Caine
Varsity
Mary Pickford
Nell
Bowersock
J. W. Stubbs
Kansas City
Whi Beta Kappa
Eugenia Galloa
Mills
Wiard Waitlies
E. M. Briggs
Florence Payne Perkins
Gracia Blair
Mary P. Clare
Maude Maffett
A. V. Phillips
DR. Paul. K. Kincaid
Skinner
Mass
Han
Wilson's Supply & Service
Bon Westheffer
Warren Banning Lawrence
Pickens
George Pickens
John Pickens
Vermont
Ansom
Chwnence, Ks
Motorola
Emerson - Sentine
N.Y
Piel Funer
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