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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

6

Neff Criticized for Improper Action in Gas Bill Inquiry

Senator George D-Gal announced a special investigative panel found a pattern of actions by lobbyist John M. Neff across five states to back the natural gas bill. Neff offered a $2,500 campaign donation that Senator Francis Case rejected as improper. A federal grand jury is also examining possible legal violations.

Washington George D-Gal Nebraska John M. Neff George Neff Francis Case R-Sd Sen. Case Senate Case Eisenhower

46 Kill in Algeria Fighting Across Regions

French military operations and nationalist terrorism left 46 dead in Algeria yesterday by unofficial count. About 20 victims were European. At least 140 rebels and suspects were captured. Heaviest action occurred near the Moroccan border where rebels hid in villages and engaged patrols. ten rebel bodies were later recovered and French casualties numbered four.

Algiers Algeria

German Rivers Receding After Severe Winter Floods

West Germany’s Danube Rhine and Main rivers slowly recede as cold dry weather halts flood risk. Weekend thaw and ice buildup eased potential disaster after Europe's harsh winter. Damages and downstream effects await clearer assessments.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Danube Rhine Main Europe

4 H CLUB MEETINGS AND SPRING TOUR SCHEDULED

The Cloverleaf 4H Club meets at 7 30 this evening in Spencer Hall with roll call by neighbor introduction. Lois Tryon leads group singing and project talks, Becky Houk handles a demonstration, Kenny Hopkins music appreciation, Marcia Lohman a health talk, Leo Sanders a project talk, and Walter Houk Larry Dolifla parliamentary procedure. Recreation is run by Sharon Haring and Ernest and Karen Richardson. Sunflower 4 H boys hold a project meeting Thursday at Elmer Husted home where Ernie Feller talks wildlife conservation. Jim Springer and Elmer Husted plan a post meeting surprise. Golden Valley 4 H Club met Monday at Sunnyside School with 11 members and 2 leaders. Anne Nowak joins next month. Meeting time shifts to 7 8. Spring tour set for April 22 meeting at Transmeter’s farm at 2 pm and then Ramseyer farm for refreshments. program includes parliamentary-problems and practices Chery1 Jean Thornton project talk Jimmy Larson health Michele Ann Shultz and music appreciation Mary Ann Ramseyer. refreshments by Holey family.

Spencer Hall Sue Burns Lois Tryon Becky Houk Kenny Hopkins Marcia Lohman Leo Sanders Walter Houk Larry Dolifla Sharon Haring Ernest Karen Richardson Elmer Husted Ernie Feller Jim Springer Golden Valley Sunnyside Anne Nowak Transmeter’s Farm Ramseyer Farm Chery Jean Thornton Jimmy Larson Michele Ann Shultz Mary Ann Ramseyer Holey

Vinland HDA and 4 H Club Meet in Grange Hall

Vinland HDA met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Oakes Temple assisting hostess. Margie Shuiz president led routine business and two members taught a lesson on frozen desserts. Eighteen members attended with one visitor who joined. That evening the Vinland Valley 4 H Club met in the Grange Hall with Mary Margaret Beatty presiding. Peggy Mitchell gave a health talk and Carol Sturdy provided music appreciation.

Vinland H.D.A Oakes ‘Temple Fred Cleland Margie Shuiz Fredericka Broers 41 Chaney Clyda Desay Vinland Valley 4-H Grange Hall Mary Margaret Beatty Peggy Mitchell Carol Sturdy Woodrow Sturdy Beverly Farley

Community social hosts and local visits amid illness and tragedy

Freshments of soft drinks and cookies were served by Mary Margaret and Sharon Hiddleston. Fifteen members, three parents and three visitors attended as families from Minnesota Missouri and Versailles came to visit relatives. Mrs Alice Stanwix died Monday morning. Al Schomer was injured Thursday when his car hit a bridge south of the George Criss farm. P W McPheeters and his father visited Ola as his father lay ill. Douglas County Teachers Association will elect officers Thursday in India.

Mary Margaret Sharon Hiddleston Raymond Horrell Minnesota Bill Beatty Missouri Leonard Stanwix Versailles Alice Stanwix al Schomer George Criss Farm P. W. McPheeters Ola Douglas County Teachers Association India

Community meeting and local family updates in Baldwin area

A Baldwin report notes a March 2 community meeting at Vinland Rural High School with Mrs Jack Wiseman and Mrs Margaret Walbridge chairing the program. refreshment details include pie ice cream and coffee. It also covers various local visits and events including Larry Schumer’s tonsillectomy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, travel plans, anniversary celebrations for Mr and Mrs George Rockhold, and multiple local residents’ social visits and moves.

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