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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1955

Page

2

Publishing Yalta records risks and political tempers

The piece notes Republicans and senators urge public release of Big Three wartime talks including Yalta Tehran and Potsdam conferences. It cites Sen Keownland and Senan who warn against sensational charges, while officials say the White House weighs the publishing program amid domestic and foreign reactions.

Yalta Sen Keowland California Spre Tehran Potsdam Tru‘aan Privariely Walla Ond Patel

Proclamation Declares Community Health Week in Lawrence

Mayor Chris Kraft proclaims March 27 to March 31 as Community Health Week in Lawrence Kansas. The Jaycees and Junior Chamber of Commerce chapters nationwide collaborate with health agencies to educate citizens about local health resources and how to use them to improve community wellbeing. Citizens are urged to join in the observance and support health programs for the municipality.

Lawrence J Jaycees Chris Kraft Lawrence Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce

Wichita Seeks Hearing For Water Legislation

City of Wichita seeks a hearing on proposed water legislation. Acting manager Ralph T and attorney Fred Aly object to certain details in the draft measure.

Wichita Wichess Bicker Oyanager Ralph T Fred Aly

Fe plans new Lawrence station replacing old in Topeka

Anta Fe officials in Topeka announced a contract award to build the new Lawrence station at 413 The current old building will be cleared for the site with work to start soon No cost figures were released and the report ends with an unrelated sentence about birds of species.

Tape! O Anta Fe Topeka

Early spring droodle tribute humor and gossip

A fragmented scribble notes a playful droodle tribute on the first day of early spring. It mocks hats and dust, mentions “germinate” and “Va-va sums it up,” with casual comments about porch life and fashion.

14 Wrecks For City As Untimely Snow Arrives

Lawrence motorists faced unprepared conditions as 14 traffic accidents were reported to police between noon and 1 pm with no injuries. Weekend collisions included two with serious damage. Notable incidents: at 2nd and Elm a 150 dollar damage car vs truck. 71st and Ky a 315 dollar total. 10th and N H a 50 dollar total. 2nd and Locust 350 dollar damage.

Lawrence 2Nd Elm Bts Will Gorrill Ala. St W. D. Gorrill Roy Gus Ziesenis R. I. St Jerry Gene Cox N. H Sts Geneva Minter R. L R. L St. and Jerry W. Giddens Tenn. St

Names and residences listed at Memorial Hospital

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and addresses such as Maxwell lane Gerald Lamb Janet Blaylock Deborsh Ann Wuthnow Connie Bair Gloria Laming Raymond Handley Alice Pasewarh Joan Holliday Verna Kahn, baby boys and girls, and addresses in Eudora Tonganoxie McLouth Winchester Winchester. many entries include Route numbers and streets indicating a hospital guest or patient roster.

Gloria Laming Tonganoxie Raymond Handley Linwood Alice Pasewarh Eudora Joan Holliday Leon Johnson Hattie McCrary McLouth Verna “Kahn Baby Boy Fred Ousendahl Route 3 Louella Ray Garfield St Jean McKnight Oread Ave Lestie Schooley Me. St Gloria Jean Gaston Mossie Tranamee J Alvin Haswold Barker Ave Colleen Johnston Tenn. St Jean Clark Winchester Beverly Carol ‘Fulks Effie Farren Tonganaxie Edith Houk

4-H Rural-Life Dance Raises Funds for Fair Grounds

About 400 people attended the annual 4 H Rural Life dance in the Community Building Saturday night. After expenses, the more than $700 collected will fund improvements at the 4 H Fair grounds. Felicia Oldfather, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oldfather of Bowie, won a calf door prize.

Felicia Oldfather Charles Oldfather Bowie

Britons Expect Churchill Resignation Soon

London observers report Winston Churchill likely to resign as prime minister within weeks though not retirement. The Times notes Easter as likely timing and Eden to form a new government, while supporting Churchill eyes elder statesman role and possible return to Parliament for special assignments.

London Winston Churchill Churchill Independent Times Elizabeth Anthony Eden

County Red Cross Drive Tops $11 000 Milestone

A morning update shows the Red Cross drive surpassing 11 000 with Douglas County aiming for 14 700. Haskell Institute beat its 160 quota by 7.75, and Miss Leona exceeded 25, while numerous local businesses and individuals contributed at least 2.00.

Red Cross Douglas County Ed Cross Haskbll Institute Leona Keeler Kress Standard Life Chores World Co Hhouse Karl Kreider Eldridge Hotel Drake's Bakery Cole’s Food Center Norrig Bros J. C. Penney Co Singer Sewing ” Machine Co Gibb's Clothing Co John ‘Albers Enfield Jones Annie Bentley Shaw Lumber’ Co Poehler Mercantile Co

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Charles Carson Stewart aged 93 and Sanford Johns aged 77 die. Stewart a former Ottawa carpenter, longtime firefighter, dies at Overbrook after living with Brewster family. funeral at Lamb Funeral Home Ottawa with Gail Garst officiating, burial at Hope Cemetery Ottawa. Johns, a retired farmer from Rea Mo., died at home in Lawrence after illness. he and wife Dore Johns marked their 66th wedding anniversary.

Charles Carson Stewart Ray Q. Brewster Miss. St Overbrook Stewart Little York Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Lawrence Brewster Methodist Church Hope Cemetery Sanford Sanford Johns N. H. St Johns Rea Dore

Lawmakers See Atomic Subs Radically Alter Warfare

Groton Connecticut lawmakers on an overnight Nautilus cruise predicted atomic powered submarines will reshape survival strategy and tactics. They praised Rear Admiral Hyman Rickover for guiding the Nautilus and said its submerged full speed circle capability marks a fundamental shift in naval warfare.

Groton Conn Congressional Atomic Pesgy Committee Adm Hyman G Rickover Gsr

River side School tops polio drive in two-teacher list

River side School led the rural polls with 26.25 dollars, the highest among two-teacher schools, while Number Six ranked second. One-teacher schools saw Ex heline at 20 dollars, taught by Mrs. Mabel Gilliland, with Farmland second. The Douglas County policy fund now totals 10,085 dollars. Nearby, Southeast Kansas iced over with light sleet. Pittsburg reported a half inch of ice and temperatures near 77. A new voting booth design arrives in Lawrence, plus a car with heavy rust speckling draws attention downtown. The KU symphony concert scheduled for Sunday was canceled due to Prof. Russell Wiley’s delayed return from Ft. Smith, Arkansas, with a later performance planned for 8 p.m. Sunday. Rotary speakers noted an enthusiastic gathering led by Clayton Krehbiel, who highlighted a song titled Jingle Bells.

Riverside Rose Lee Douglas Isabel ‘Stemmerman Exheline Mabel Gilliland Farmland Douglas County Kansas University Symphony Orchestra Russell Wiley Lawrence Ft. Smith Ark Wiley Fine Arts Vortice

Two Injured In County Line U S 59 Crash

Two persons were seriously injured early Sunday when a collision occurred on U S Highway 59 about 100 yards south of the Douglas Franklin county line. Jodie Cole 49 Centropolix lost control of his car, skidded sideways and struck a pickup driven by Ralph Stewart 30 Ottawa. Cole is at Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa with a crushed head and collarbone. Katherine Cole 20 wife of Jodie was taken to KU Medical Center Kansas City with a crushed cheek. Both vehicles were demolished.

Douglas-Franken Ottawa Highway Patrol Jodie Cole Centropolix Ralph’. Stewart Cole Ransom Memorial Hospital Nera Katherine Kansas City Kas

Bond Forfeited in Topeka Police Court

Dale Suddith of Topeka forfeited a $25 bond in police court on an unspecified charge. The report notes there are 319000 blind Americans, reflecting a broader social reference in the page.

Dale Suddith Topeka

Markets Stretch Across Copper To Grains In Frantic Trading

Kansas City reports show steady to higher cattle and hogs, with feeders and vealers strong amid active demand. Cash grain prices edge up on corn and wheat futures, while soybeans and bran quoted higher. livestock futures display mixed movement as traders react to demand and weather cues.

K. C Wall Street New York Zenith General Dynamics Babcock & Wilcox Kennecott Copper

Three Brothers Held After Saturday Tavern Brawl

Three brothers were held by the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office after a Saturday brawl at the White House Tavern in Reno. Proprietor Live Potter and Deputy Don Brauer were beaten. Brothers Willard and Athal Lathrom were arrested at the scene. Eldred Lathrom was nabbed Sunday. Potter and Brauer received minor injuries and were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and a Tonganoxie physician respectively.

Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office Reno Don Brauer Tonganoxte Fred DelBonto White House Live Potter Willard Athal Lathrom Leavenworth Douglas County Noone Eldred Lathrom Potter Law ‘Rence Memorial Hospital Brauer

Driver Escapes Injury After Off Road Into Pond

Donald D. Hackler aged 24 of Wells ville escaped injury Saturday night when his car left Highway K-10 a half mile west of Eu dora crossed a ditch and hit the edge of a pond at Tower Lake Farm. Car damage unspecified. We thank friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards sympathy and deeds after the sudden death of our beloved husband and father.

Donald D. Hackler Wellsville K-10 Eudora Tower Lake Farm

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