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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1958
Page
12
A speaker notes growing Soviet delivery of advanced equipment to allied satellites after World War III. He questions whether missile weapons are included, but emphasizes the Soviets’ greater mechanization and armor in their forces compared with those of the speaker’s side.
Senator Gore argues the highway speed up bill is a major step to put America back to work with a $5.4 billion highway program this year and a 70 30 state federal match for a supplementary 400 million dollar fund to accelerate primary secondary and urban roads. The 41 000 mile superhighway network could regain a 13 year pace instead of stretching to four years. In Canberra Australia supply minister Townley dismisses church noise concerns about visiting US jets saying pilots followed regulations during NZ air force celebrations.
At Ohio Penitentiary warden Ralph W Alvis seeks causes for a dormitory riot by 140 semitrusties who shouted set fires and damaged property after an unnamed guard allegedly awoke inmates with a blanket check. No serious injuries were reported though furniture and window damage occurred and a small riot was declared by city police.
The first central states promenade of the Forty & Fight isociety of the American Legion will be held in Kansas City May 23 to 25. Neil F. Cling of Kansas City is general chairman. Former President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman are among the guests of honor, along with Col. W. Se cor.
The Associated Press notes only minor changes in the national weather pattern with widespread precipitation. A storm over the Southeast brings rain from the middle Mississippi Valley to the South and Middle Atlantic. snow mixes with rain along the storm belt’s northern edge and in parts of the Appalachians, with about an inch of new snow reported in parts of the Virginias and forecast snow in northern wet belt areas.
Shrine announces talent search for a show with tryouts 10 am to noon Saturday April 5 at the Community Building. Contestants from Ottawa and Atchison join the local finalists with finals May 24 in Kansas City. No age limit and winners receive personal appearance contracts and gold plated trophies for top three in each city. Entry blanks at Chamber of Commerce Tom Drake Agency Kansas City or local Shriners.
In Port of Spain Trinidad during the first federal election for Britain s newly formed West Indies Federation about half of its three million residents were eligible to vote for 45 representatives. A 15 member Senate appointed. the new House and Senate open April 22 with Princess Margaret attending. The federation is set to gain full independence after a period of parliamentary self government.
A Public Relations Institute at Kansas University Friday and Saturday features lectures by Dale O'Brien Harold Lavely and others. About 70 people are expected for the seventh annual event sponsored by Public Relations Societies of Wichita Topeka and Kansas City along with KU and the University Extension. Dean Burton W Marvin will open the sessions with the topic The True Responsibility of Public Relations. Edward Podmore will preside at Friday sessions and Paul Dannelley at the closing luncheon in Kansas Union.
The Kansas University Band and Symphony Orchestra will give their annual joint concert at 8 p m in Music Hall Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. The concert caps a spring tour featuring 12 performances in eight cities. Prof Wiley has led the band for 22 years and directs the Midwestern Music and Art Camp opening its 21st season this year.
Robert Baustian, now director of the University Symphony Orchestra, previously served on the musical staff of the Zurich Opera in Switzerland and conducted across Europe. He guest conducted major ensembles including the San Antonio Symphony and the National Symphony of Mexico in Mexico City. Last summer he helped inaugurate the Santa Fe Opera.
Two Ford salesmen from Lawrence were awarded 300-500 Club honors at a Kansas City banquet. Frank Case and Raymond Schaake of Morgan-Mack Motor Co. Inc. were among 135 Missouri and Eastern Kansas Ford staff recognized from over 750 contenders nationwide. The 300-500 Club honors top Ford sales records of 1956.
The Baker University Choir will present Brahms German Requiem at Baldwin Methodist Church on Palm Sunday. Dr William C Rice will conduct the performance, joined by soloists and an instrumental ensemble in a program celebrating the sacred music master.
Direct is listed as Jared Gran tham and Barbara Harrison as soloists. Tympanist will be Julie Thomson and organist Robert C. Clark. The note confirms principal performers for the upcoming recital with no venue details provided.
Emporia ends water restrictions as Lake Kahola fills and spills for the first time since 1951. The 405 acre lake, up the Neosho Valley, fully stocked after drought and city taps, with runoff last March aiding refilling. Engineers had predicted three years of normal rainfall would be needed.
General Maxwell D. Taylor testifies that Soviet wealth in military hardware is shown by Moscow gifting some of its best war goods to European satellites. Army chief of staff says Soviet equipment seen in Germany was not the best, indicating concealed capabilities.
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