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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1955

Page

3

Wide floods and storms lash several states in wintry outbreak

Severe weather swept the Midwest and Ohio Valley with heavy rain hail and thunder across Kentucky Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Flood threats rose as the Ohio River rose near flood stage at Wheeling and Pittsburgh with crests forecast. Twelve Wabash residents evacuated as rivers overflowed while a tornado clip near the Tennessee Kentucky line injured three. Strong north winds and Arctic air moved into Minnesota Iowa and Kansas as temps fell and snow began in parts of the Northeast.

Kentucky West Virginia Iniana Pennsylvania Meade County Tennessee-Kentucky Nashville Ohio Valley Central Appalachians New England New York State Wheeling Huntington W. Va Ohio River Pittsburgh Ohio Indiana Wabash

Green Band plan to sow seeds worldwide

Patty Gardenseed, a self-styled one-man Marshal Plan, sails to plant a global seed aid network to offset perceived Red influence. He cites feeding malnourished children in Korea and has distributed over half a million seed packs in world ports, praising seeds as self-help.

Patty Gardenseed Angeles Patty

Westsylvania Methodist Church Program And Choir Notices

A fragmented church schedule lists morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon by Rev Talech and anthem God Save the World. Junior choir rehearsal at 4 30 p m and 6 00 p m youth groups with various meetings. midweek choir rehearsals and Explorer Post events noted at Foster Room. Rev Lloyd Snodgrass listed as minister.

Ne ‘Rodolph C.talach Alalater A Bates Trudenis Reginald Strait Maurice Clarkson Dwight Mete Re Talech God Foster Room the Westsyan Methodist” Church Mth Ala Lloyd Snodgrass, Nainister Lola Puderhs Tore Hin Ignator” “Caren Wella Reguer

No Change in Cambodia Amid Abdication Rumors

Fragmentary report notes possible shifts in Cambodian leadership tied to abdication rumors regarding Sihanouk and Suramarit. Ambiguity surrounds France's influence and the domestic reaction as political figures maneuver.

Cambodia Sihanouk France

Denver Ad Club Guests To Get Uranium Stocks

Denver Ad Club planned to gift guest speakers with uranium stock souvenirs. The club bought Colorado uranium company shares at 3 cents each, and when the first guest arrived Charles Collier of San Francisco received shares valued at 10 cents each, reflecting a sharp rise.

Denver Ad Club Denver Colorado Uramann Tren Erred Tranium Co Charles Collier San Francisco Advertising Assn West

Recruit Goes All Out for Army Duty in One Day

A 19 or 20 year old volunteer, Robert Noreen, joined the Army for five hours by taking part in retreat and flag lowering, sharing a meal with GIs, washing dishes, and even seeing the Midwest premiere of The Long Gray Line with Lt. Gen. Hobart R. Gay. He had written offering to help the Army, and Gen. Gay turned it into a full day of duties and a movie outing.

Chicago Robert Noreen Sth Army Hobart R. Gay Gay Robert Gen. Gay Midwest West Point

Opposed to Ultimatum for Airmen by Senator George

Senator George of Georgia opposes any deadline or ultimatum to Red China to release 15 imprisoned airmen held since the Korean War. Republican Knowland urges action if not freed by April. George says no fixed date and favors United Nations action if releases do not occur.

Washington Sen George D-Ga Red China Knowland California GOP United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.N

New Oil Production Marks In Kansas Week

Associated Press reports strong production in Kansas oil and gas fields with 90 new well starts and 79 completions. Oil wells total 35 yielding 12 851 barrels daily. 6 gas wells at 0 313 000 cubic feet daily. 33 dry holes and 4 abandoned locations. State tests show 32 oil wells for 16 401 barrels daily and 5 gas wells at 9 422 000 cubic feet daily in the week ended Friday.

Associated Press Kansas Oil and Gas Conservation Division

Bulganin Seeks Fresh Ties With Swedish Envoy

Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin met Swedish Ambassador Rolf Sohlman in Moscow as part of a new effort to open direct contact between Russia's leadership and the foreign diplomatic corps. Sohlman, dean of the corps, arranged the meeting, signaling a broader move likely to be emulated by other diplomats.

Moscow i Nikolai Bulganin Rolf Sohlman Russia Sohlman Stalin Jand Marenkov

Madame Chiang Kai-shek Celebrates 54th Birthday

Madame Chiang Kai-shek of Nationalist China marks her 54th birthday in Taipei. Women from various walks of life sign a congratulatory scroll in her honor.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek China

Wives and Children of U.N. Observers Evacuated in Gaza

Wives and children of U.N. observers in Gaza were evacuated for safety as tensions rose after a deadly clash that left 39 dead. About 20 relatives remain under Egyptian army guard while refugees rioted, burning U N W R A depots and attacking U N truce facilities.

U.N Gaza Palestine Deir el Ballah U.N. Workers and Relief Agency UNWRA

Army to Rebuild Armored 3rd Division at Fort Knox

The Army will return the World War I era 3rd Armored Division to full strength, converting from a skeleton training unit at Fort Knox Kentucky. When completed the division will include about 14 500 men and nearly 350 tanks, joining the 1st and 4th armored divisions at Fort Hood and in Germany. The 3rd will finish training by June 30 and reach top strength by September.

Tex Germany Ft. Knox

Gerstenberger family attends nursing cap ceremony in Topeka

Eudora residents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gerstenberger and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gerstenberger traveled to Topeka for the Stormont Vail School of Nursing cap ceremony in MacVicar Chapel Washburn University where Sylvia Gerstenberger daughter of the couple was capped. A reception followed in the Student Union Building. Local visits include Mrs. Sam Neis Sr. returning home from Memorial Hospital.

Walter Gerstenberger Homer Gerstenberger Topeka Stormont-Vail School of Nursing MacVicar Chapel Washburn University Sylvia Gerstenberger Student Union Andeir Sam Neis Sr Lawrence Memorial Hospital Eudora John Koch Blue Springs George Gerstenberger Builders St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Wayne Gerstenberger Kansas University David Hansen VonAnchen J. R. O'Connor Gardner Harold Daugherty

Soviet Aims Behind New London Propaganda Drive

A Moscow unveiled campaign by the Soviet Union aims to sow suspicions in the United States about sharing nuclear secrets with Britain. The public debut of physicist Pontecorvo follows his 1950 disappearance from Harwell, seen as a possible Soviet clerical bid to disrupt Anglo American nuclear talks. Fuchs, a jailed spy, is noted as a major Western threat, while Britain’s Harold Macmillan hopes Pontecorvo’s appearance won’t derail discussions on atomic cooperation.

London Britain Moscow Pontecorvo British Atomic Research Center Harwell Swill William Femeys United States Pontecorve Harold MacMillan

Eudora United Church Women World Day Service Report

The Eudora Unit of United Church Women met at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church for World Day of Prayer. The meeting included a piano prelude by Mrs Howard Wilson, prayers led by President Mrs John O Berge, and a program noting changes to the unit’s year. Members listed include Mrs Harold Boehle and Mrs Joe Strobel with Rev Jacob Nelson speaking on prayer. Activities covered youth groups, membership training, and plans for a summer band. Founders Day at the Eudora PTA featured a cooperation skit with church, school and home reps and a Founders Day program led by Mrs Jessie Jones and Mrs Ray Miller. A birth notice: Mr and Mrs Don West announce a son born February 16 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Betty Rose Broers is the mother.

Johnny O’berg Abel Robert Komer Sarah Abel Otto Abel Eudora United: Church Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard Wilson John O'Berge State Council St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Harold Boehle Joe Strobel O. E. Westerhouse Oscar Broers Gideon Neis Homer Clark Walter Gerstenberger John O’berge Harold Gabriel Delmar Spitzli Ralph Schmidt Jacob Nelson David Ellsworth Lloyd Clements Verlin Parsons Methodist Youth Fellowship Eudora Pta Jessie Jones Ray Miller Stanley Pishny Everett Wotan William, Gott Tom. Akin Dorothy Kazmaier Lawson Arden Ott Alvin Gabriel Hutching Fea Don West St. Lawrence Lawrence Memoria Hospital

Two Service Vets in Picture As Jay Gridders Open Drills

Two returning service veterans Don Feller and Don Clement join Kansas University football backfield as spring drills begin under Chuck Mather. Feller shifts to fullback. Clement moves to left half. The session runs to April 16 with the Alumni game, amid expected battles for starting roles and a large letterman turnout.

Jay Don Feller Don Clement K. U Jayhawkers Chuck Mather Feller Clement Bud Laughlin John Anderson John Handley Bob Brandeberry John Konek Hal Cleavinger el Doradoan Kansas State Feiler al Stevenson Iowa State Cyclones Jerry Baker Max Adams Dave Preston Joe Held Ralph Moody S.M.U Handley John Francisco Marvin Moles Kansas Cillan Mather

Vejar Edges Graham In Tough Madison Square Garden Fight

Billy Vejar, 23, battles 32-year-old Graham over 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Judges score close 54-51, 54-51 for Vejar. AP card had Vejar ahead 6-3-1. Vejar fights with energy and a pesky attack, while Graham cites inactivity after long layoff.

New Yorka Sugar Ray Robinson Kid Gavilan Paddy DeMarco Roland LaStarza Billy Graham Chico Vejar Graham Madison Square Garden New Yorker Jack Gordon Bert Grant Vejar al Bert Billy

Furgol and Barber Lead Baton Rouge Open After 36 Holes

In Baton Rouge Ly, veteran golfers Furgol and Jerry Barber held a two stroke lead entering the third round of the $12,500 Baton Rouge Open. Furgol, a power hitter from Lermant Al, and Barber of Los Angeles were tied at 1345 after 36 holes. Separate note reports 2,200 lives lost in US last year in five year low.

Baton Rouge, Ly M- Marty Furgol Jerry Barber Lermant Barber Los Angeles

Vatican City Across and Down Puzzle Snags Readers

A partially legible crossword style puzzle lists Across and Down clues about Vatican City and related terms. The garbled OCR reads entries like Roman Catholic church, Vatican environs, and various dictionary clues, hinting at a themed word grid with religious and Italian references.

Vatican City Rome

Kansas Missouri clash headlines busy Big Seven day

Kansas at Missouri dominates a slate of Big Seven games as Kansas State and Colorado eye final standings. Nebraska could claim third with Boulder win, while Colorado seeks best league record this season.

Kansas Missouri Kansas City Colorado Nebraska Iowa State Oklahoma Lawrence Boulder Colo Cornhuskers Kansas State Buffs Kansas State Oage Buffaloes Tigers Towa State

32 Team NAIA Cage Field To Get Pairings Tonight

The 32 team National Intercollegiate basketball tournament field is complete for the opening Monday in Kansas City. Pending NAIA certification, Missouri, Texas Southern, and New Haven Teachers won district playoffs last night. Other entrants include Southeastern Oklahoma, Southwestern Kansas, and Arkansas Tech. First round pairings will be announced tonight.

Kansas City Pendins NAIA Texas Southern New Haven Conn Southeastern Okla Southwestern Kan Arkansas Tech

Smith Berg Take Lead For Jacksonville Meet

Mari lyn Smith and Patty Berg led the Jacksonville Women's Open after opening rounds, each shooting 71 at Hyde Park. Jackie Pung was one back at par 72, while Smith wore No 13 as a LPGA identifier and carried a rabbit's foot for luck. Campaign chiefs named for Greek Organizations party set slate march 15.

Jacksonville Fla Marilyn Smith Patty Berg Hyde Park Miss Smith Miss Berg Jackie Pung Honolulu Caroyn Boyd Kansas City John Nangle Burlington Party of

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