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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

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Ike Asks 4.5 Billion In Foreign Aid Fund

A Turkish or other regional report notes U S president Ike requests four and a half billion dollars for foreign aid. The piece mentions anti Stalin campaigns gaining momentum abroad and mentions Khrushchev’s February 24 critique of Stalin at the Moscow party congress.

Ike Stalin Soviet Union Thiele Moscow Communist Party Besa Kikite Khrushchev Red Army Hitler Plota

Eisenhower seeks 4.86 billion for foreign aid with military help

President Eisenhower asks Congress for 4.859 billion dollars in foreign aid including 1 billion for military assistance in the Middle East and Asia. He argues a lasting peace requires strengthened security and continued Soviet containment. Senators Sparkman and Mansfield react, favoring long range review and cautious aid levels.

Congress Middle East Asia Alan Risenhower Conguss Eisenhowser Woo Eisenhower Eisenhower Seid Sparkman Sen D-Ala Mansfield D-Mont Anoth Ep Foreign Relations Committee Ian

Farm Bill Nearing Senate Vote Amid Debate

Senate leaders signaled a possible vote on the contested farm bill tonight or tomorrow night as Democrats and Republicans clash over price supports and a Humphrey amendment. Mundt notes talks on a national security reserve to freeze surpluses for higher supports, opposed by high-level supporters. Ellender blames GOP delay for Lincoln Day speeches as Cotton accuses Democrats of stalling. The bill has moved slowly since February 22 while routine measures fill the calendar.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate Sen. Mundt R-Sh Mundt Sen Humphrey D-Minn Recisia Sen. Cotton RNH Ellender D-La

Red Cross Campaign Still 57 410 Away From Goal

The Douglas County Red Cross drive reached 9222 dollars, still short of the 16732 dollar goal. The campaign continues this month with canvassing by residential workers, despite weather hampering activity. Donors urged to send contributions to the Red Cross office.

Red Cross Douglas County

Nation's population rises to 166,966,000 in Feb census

The Census Bureau reports the U S population including armed forces overseas stood at 166,966,000 on February 1, up 2,808,000 or 1.7 percent from the previous year.

Washington Census Bureau

Classifieds Page Lures Daily Readers at Journal World

A playful boast notes that 76 percent of Journal World adults read the classified page every day. The line promises time and money savings and a bit of fun for readers who tune in daily.

Journal-World

Mild Weather Forecasts For Lawrence Area

The area is expected to see continued mild and fair weather Tuesday following four days of above average temperatures. Sunday saw high clouds and scattered precipitation with a high around 50 degrees and a low near 24 degrees.

Lawrence Hoon Max Min Wesen Voth Tay Re Aton New Defeans New York Trichenerva Gt Y Swashington — AB

Stevenson Kefauver Minnesota primary quips and civil rights aid

Adlai E Stevenson says he will be satisfied with 35 percent in Minnesota's presidential primary. Estes Kefauver seeks upset as Stevenson gains backing from eight Minneapolis St Paul African American leaders including Curtis Chivera advertising manager of the Spokesman Recorder. The contest hangs on the outcome for both campaigns with Kefauver predicting better than 30 percent.

Minneapolis Adlai E. Stevenson Minnesota Estes Kefauger Stevenson St. Paul Curtis C. Chivers Minneapolis Spokesman & Recorder Cecil Newman Kefauver White House

Topeka Sgt Esker Bell Dies From Tuesday Wreck

Esker Bell, 48, of Topeka, died about 9 05 p m Sunday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a one car crash Tuesday near Williamstown Junction. Investigators said he swerved to avoid a parked car, overturned and suffered shock and internal injuries. Bell had been on the critical list. Funeral arrangements incomplete with body at Rumsey funeral home awaiting Topeka services and burial.

Esker Bell Topeka Law‘rence Memorial Hospital Sgt. Bell Williamstown Junc‘tion Lawrence Bell Rumsey Funeral Home

Youngsters to Get Shots Amid Polio Shortages

Secretary of Welfare Folsom said most of the 47 million children under 15 will receive two polio shots before summer despite vaccine shortages. He noted about 40 million have had one or two injections, but many may not get third shots this year.

Washington Folsom ABC

Santee Gets New Life As Court Postpones Hearing

New York Wes Santee received another postponement as a court hearing on the lifetime ban by the Amateur Athletic Union was delayed due to snow. Justice Lynch previously heard opening arguments and pushed the case back to today with attorney Grimes snowbound at home.

New York Wes Santee State Supreme Court Amateur Athletic Union Santee Atttorney Charles P. Grimes Walter A. Lynch

Death Toll Hits 110 As Blizzard Strikes Northeast

The severest blizzard in seven years paralyzed highways and schools across 14 states from West Virginia to Maine. Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and lower New England bore the worst impact with 110 deaths in the weekend. more storms canceled trains closed La Guardia and halted subways while frigid winds and heavy snow disrupted daily life.

Associated Press West Virginia Maine Pennsylvania New Jersey New York New England Newark City Connecticut Delaware Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Virginia d la Guardia

Commerce Industry Plan Under Nuclear Attack Preparedness

The Commerce Department said it began planning with industry groups to keep industrial production moving during a nuclear attack. William E. Haines, director of industrial defense, announced the outlines at a conference with 14 business and industry associations.

Commerce Department William E. Haines Department Business and Defense Services Administration

Melbourne Leader Predicts Spectacular 1956 Olympic Host

Herbert Curtis, Melbourne car dealer and London native, says Melbourne will be a sensational host for the 1956 summer Olympics. He notes stadium expansion to 125000 and recalls Avery Brundage’s earlier doubts, now rebutted as facilities improve. Curtis and his wife plan a five month study tour of auto business ops in the U S and Europe.

Bill Mayer Melbourne Australia Herbert Curtis Curtis Buick Chevrolet Holden General Motors Melbouirne U S Lawrence M. S. Winter Winter Journal-World Reginald, Denny David Niven Melbourne Navy and Military Club Far East London JournalWorld Avery Brundige Kansas Wes Santee Brundage

Brooks Chosen to Lead 1956 Lawrence Cancer Drive

Jimmy Brooks will chair the 1956 Lawrence Canver Fund drive announced by Mrs Carl Hunzicker. John Andrews will direct gifts and campaigns from Castle Tea Room. rural drives led by township chairmen across multiple towns. city drive to start April 2 at Hotel Eldridge breakfast. Quota for the year set at 8088 dollars. proceeds support state and national cancer programs.

Jimmy Brooks Brooks Carl Hunzicker Donalas American Cancer Society John Andrews Vance Gifts Ond Canpaigr Castle Tea Room Lawrence Libuse King Cancer Socio National Society Varios Home Clinton Alvin Uarrell Eudora Howard Caviness Grant Fred Alford West Kanwaka Raymond Ice

Rossville cleans up town with citizen effort and $1000

In 1954 Rossville Kansas launched a no-spend cleanup drive that rebuilt parks and streets, reroofed a ballpark, repainted churches, improved sewers and storefronts, and expanded civic groups. Neat streets, new housing, and a rebuilt town infrastructure followed as residents worked together.

Rossville Lawrence U. S. Highway 24 Kansas

Pro Hall GOP Group Seizes District Convention Control

At Ottawa Kansas the 2nd District Republican convention backed by Gov. Fred Hall chose two national delegates and an at large delegate. Leonard McCalla led a Hall faction to temporary chair, with John Morse and Mrs. George Lisler named officers as Bowers, aligned with Hall, faced opposition.

Ottawa Kas. WieThree Gav Toarphine Dohumeyer Fort Lee Wayne Southridge Durneyl Albert Becker Kassin City Kaw Becker William Bowers Otte WH Bode Kas Fred Wall Leonard McCalla Garnet Hall Wiliam Buwees

Douglas County Delegation Faces Rift at Second District GOP

In Ottawa the 20 member Douglas County group leans to vote with the minority to endorse Carry Darby for reelection as national committeeman, while Hall allies plan to block Darby. Rumors place George Melvin as a presidential elector candidate in other counties, with Mrs Melvin among delegates but Melvin himself not. The main debate centers on Bowers aiming for a delegate post versus supporting Darby, in Darby’s home district.

Douglas Coun Ottawa Carry Darby Hall Darby Douglas County Dstrict Faowrence George Melvin Herry Darby Bowers Natigrab Iconsi Mide No Wayne “Tombridge Garnett Josephine Johnmeyer

Tonganoxie to gain long distance dialing next week

Tonganoxie will join Lawrence, making seventh city reachable by direct long distance dialing. Lawrence customers will call Tonganoxie after 7 a.m. Monday using new two five numbering and no prefix, with toll charges. Information, changes to two five numbers, and automatic call recording details explained by Owen Smith.

Tonganoxie Lawrence Owen Smith Southwestern Bell Trephone Co Tanganoxie Yin Smith Ohyanoxle W. J. Trasper Warren Miller Kansas Southwestern Gell Harry Woodring Topeka Foster Laming Suburban Telephone Co, Inc

Weather Update Stresses Heat Wave Outlook

Andy Hess reports on the Vien Ady weather scene with fire insurance notes. The column outlines heat risk, dry conditions, and precautionary guidance for residents and businesses amid upcoming hot days.

Andy Hess Vien Ady

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