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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1956
Page
1
Residents and leaders in Lawrence discuss improving the town as spring nears. They note junk yards, run-down lots, and car lots mariting the campus view, urging property owners to act with paint and effort to restore curb appeal.
Last year landscaping the triangular patch near Lawrence aimed to give visitors a pleasant first sight. A junk yard fence hid a section and cars were stacked due to space limits. Zook criticized unsightly areas south of the Turnpike, urging city action. The Chamber committee weighs annexing land along U S Highway 40 59 to address the issue.
The Kansas Republican split escalates as Gov. Hall calls for the resignations of State GOP chairman Lloyd Ruppenthal and executive secretary Leonard. Leonard rejects the charge of opposing county chairs and defends his delegate bid. Ruppenthal defends his role to represent Kansas Republicans and seeks unity.
Topeka reports James E. Lawson 44 chosen publicity director for Warren W. Shaw’s gubernatorial campaign. Lawson is a veteran newsman who led the Associated Press bureau here eight years and served as a World War I captain. He later worked in public relations and served in Japan during the occupation era.
The university hosts Greek Week with varied activities and ongoing preparations. Students from Greek organizations engage in engineering and Latin-themed events while planning a campus celebration.
Washington opines on farm policy as the Senate debates price supports with Sen Aiken arguing high costs and limited revenue, while Western governors push for parity. The Democratic administration clings to a broader farm plan amid partisan division and stalled votes.
Washington reports a House omnibus supplement proposes 27.8 million dollars to finance antiprograms run by states and 2.5 million for school district payments. The bill totals 101.95 billion for the current fiscal year ending June 30, and trims several HEW and veteran training funds while outlining plans for a manned satellite project within two years.
Tunisian officials say a near agreement with France outlines a joint declaration that would recognize Tunisia's independence within a treaty of interdependence. A similar accord was recently signed by France and Morocco.
A sudden solar flare disrupts radio communications worldwide. Experts like John W. Beans, head of the Wepner Observatory, report satellites and power grids affected while authorities monitor auroral activity and advise caution. The notice also references Salina fluorination and water treatment debates ahead of elections.
Kansas basketball figure Allen defends planned move toward mandatory retirement at 70 under state board rites. He seeks to continue coaching while sidestepping professorial exemption, with March 20-21 meetings to decide actions and potential legislative changes.
A massive fire destroyed most of the Missouri State Mental Center administration building. Firemen from nearby cities battled the blaze as 720 patients were evacuated, with at least 10 unaccounted for and one wandering to a tourist court. No serious injuries reported. officials estimate three million dollars to replace the damaged structure.
Snowfall spreads across Kansas with up to three inches in spots and slick roads. Lawrence reports melting pavement as temperatures dip to around 20 overnight and rise to the 40s by Friday afternoon. Moisture from storms helps ease drought slightly while the day’s high hits 50 before cooling.
Harold Collman of El Dorado High School and junior college chemistry has been named the Kansas Physic Science Master Teacher for 195.
The New York state Supreme Court hearing on Wes Santee’s bid to quash an AAU suspension was postponed, allowing him to run in Cleveland. Justice Walter A. Lynch opened the session as attorneys argued jurisdiction of the executive committee that banned Santee after he was cleared locally.
The report notes an anticipated large turnout for the NCAA regional basketball event with crowds around 14,000 to 22,000. It mentions hopes for a Ki. U. team and potential formation of another major meet in the near future.
Street Superintendent A T Hodges outlines a 1956 resurfacing schedule with plans for premixed asphalt on several projects. Major work centers on Thirteenth Street and Oak Street from Connecticut to Oak Hill Cemetery, with other block jobs on Ohio 200 New Jersey 700 and West Fourth Street. North Lawrence resurfacing expected but details pending weather and manpower.
The body of Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's mistress, exhumed from a Milan grave and handed to her relatives. It was to be shipped to Rome for reburial after she and Mussolini were executed by partisans. Petacci died alongside Mussolini on April 28, 1945.
Snow ends in west and central areas by evening with clearing tonight. Colder air moves into the state, then Friday brings mostly fair skies and warmer temperatures. Lows range from 15 to 25, highs on Friday mid 40s to around 50, with readings shown for 4am and noon earlier in the tabulated data.
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