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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1957
Page
2
At a Philadelphia symposium 350 doctors and lawyers heard Dr. Herman A. Heise of Milwaukee predict that about 70,000 Americans will drink and drive and die by year end. Heise chairs the AMA medico legal subcommittee on chemical tests for intoxication.
Bond issues totaling nearly 12 million dollars will be decided in Kansas communities on April 2. At least 24 cities vote on bonds worth 10.85 million, plus 1.045 million for education bonds. Many cities also decide liquor sales, industrial levies, and governance forms.
Firefighters from Watertown and nearby towns waited on a bridge yesterday as a boat loaded with flaming hay drifted down the Charles River. The blaze floated toward the bridge, drawing crews to extinguish it, with police noting the fire was self-contained at sea.
University announces two week Red Cross water safety instructor course prep. Interested participants report to Robinson Gym Monday April 8 at 5 pm and again Wednesday and Friday for makeup days. Part I requires senior lifesaving within three years and 18 or older. Gilbert Gribble will lead the Part II session April 22–26.
Guymon Oklahoma nurse contractor Wi Jack Morgan who guided a rescue run in an open cab over 106 miles of snow swept panhandles during the blizzard may have contracted pneumonia. He entered Osteopathic Hospital yesterday as doctors warned he is seriously ill. Morgan’s 72 hour vigil in the storm saved 78 lives according to officials.
Cypriots in Cyprus erupt in noisy celebrations as Archbishop Makarios is freed from the Seychelles after his conditional call for EOKA to halt violence against British rule. Britain grants a sweeping amnesty offer to EOKA members.
The report notes Hungary and the Soviet Union agreeing to renew talks during a Moscow visit. It mentions Premier Hussanin and party boss Nakita Nhvudiches as key figures in a tentative framework with multiple parties pursuing a settlement. The piece hints at ongoing diplomacy and a roadmap toward broader cooperation.
Three University of Kansas faculty members are invited to participate in selective programs. The announcement notes stipends travel and living costs and a teaching salary during the program period.
A 10 day outlook shows mild temperatures with scattered light precipitation. Rain fell across Washington and Oregon overnight, extending into northern California and Idaho with snow in mountains. Wet conditions are expected to reach western Montana Nevada and much of California, with light rain in the upper Mississippi Valley to New York Pennsylvania and snow flurries in northern areas.
Washington Rep. George Rae urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad Co for closing offices in Parsons and St. Louis amid complaints of a high handed manner. Senator Schoeppel of Kansas supports the inquiry.
Newton students excel in a regional oratory competition hosted by Mohan region. Contenders include Morris, Ware, Muriss, and Williams among others delivering speeches on civic topics. Judges from area schools tallied scores as audience roared for standout performances.
A blast near a Tunis crowd in Algeria wounded and killed several Algerians as they gathered at a village site. Authorities investigate the speed of a vehicle blamed for the attack and seek clues to the assailants.
Texas based executive committee chair Thomas said Devanias has full backing of directors. A temporary court order or state action is said to prevent the Katy Railway from moving records and equipment as it reshapes its headquarters.
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