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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

9

Scheele halts release of Salk polio vaccine temporarily

Surgeon General Leonard Scheele announced a temporary halt in releasing new Salk polio vaccine doses while top scientists review safety and conditions for continued use. He testified before the House Banking Committee amid concerns over 44 paralytic cases among vaccinated children and noted production continues under federal review before new batches are approved.

Geon Leonard Scheele Scheele Public Health Service PHS House Banking Committee National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis New York National Foundation For Washington Foundation Eisenhower Bethesda Hospital

Journal-World Photo Fronts Life Magazine Feature

Journal-World photographer Rich Clarkson earned a Life Magazine feature for a rare image captured at the Kansas University Inter scholastic Relays showing two barefoot runners during a relay touch-off. Henry Wiebe of Newton High won the 880 with a shoe-free finish, while Richard Graves of Arkansas City trailed. Clarkson’s shot was taken at the press area and later selected for Life’s picture of the week.

Journal-World Life Magazine Rich Clarkson Kansas University Life Clarkson Richard Graves Arkansas City Wiebe Graves J-W Jarkroom Maurice Clarkson Ky. St K-U, School of Journalism Associated Press Inland Daily Press National Press Photographers Association Encylopedia Britannica Henry Wiebe Newton High Han Arkannan City Lefty

Eisenhower Holds Routine NSC Meeting With Top Aides

President Eisenhower met for about 30 minutes with Secretary Dulles, Secretary Wilson, Undersecretary Hoover Jr., and Admiral Radford to discuss a routine National Security Council matter. Dulles heads to Paris for NATO talks on Western Europe and Far Eastern issues, with plans to press Pinay on backing Ngo Dinh Diem in South Vietnam.

Washington Eisenhower White House National Security Council Dulles Wilson Herbert Hoover Jr Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Paris Europe Murray Snyder Council Snyder North Atlantic Treaty Council West Germany Antoine Pinay Harold Macmillan Pinay Ngo Dinh Diem South Viet Nam

Senate Panel Rejects Eisenhower Highway Plan

The Senate Public Works Committee voted 84 to reject President Eisenhower's highway financing proposal and will pursue improvements in Sen. Gore's rival bill.

Washington Senate Public Works Committee Eisenhower Sen Gore

Pancake feed funds youth baseball program in Somotov

Larry Lawrence promotes SOMOTOW pancake feed at the Community Building offering unlimited cakes sausage and coffee for 40 cents. All proceeds support the boys junior legion baseball program with all ingredients and work donated. Attend tomorrow to enjoy a hearty meal and aid youth sports.

Somotow Boys’ Junior Legion

Bird House Thermometer Shows Warm Readings In Coffeyville

Coffeyville Journal and radio station KGGF report sustained warm weather after a reader-like bird house thermometer recorded 80 degrees. Dick Embody, station program director, investigated and found the nest removed. Temperatures then started to drop.

Cofefyville Coffeyville Coffeyville Journal KGGF Dick Embody Embody

Nine Men Die In Skid Row Hotel Fire In Chicago

A flash fire swept the Comfort Hotel at 919 W Madison St in Chicago early today killing nine men and injuring at least 12. The blaze confined mainly to the second and third floors trapped many cubicle residents as officers and firefighters rescued dozens.

Chicago Madison St Comfort al Reese Eugene Reynolds Robert Becker Barton Hotel Humboldt Park Hotel Green Mill

Sterling church seeks bond registration without tax

The Assembly of God group in Sterling asked the Kansas Supreme Court to mandamus records of bonds for a new church building without paying the real estate mortgage tax. It has approved issuing 10,000 dollars in bonds and contends Rice County Recorder Laura Sangster refused to record them without tax payment, arguing the move violates constitutional limits on government meddling with religion.

Yopekam Assembly of God Sterling Kansas Supreme Court Laura Sangster Rice County Register of Deeds

13th Anniversary of S.O.W. Brightens Local Community

May 7 marks 13 years since Sunflower Ordnance Works opened 10,000 acres east of Lawrence on Highway 110. The facility has become a respected part of the Lawrence business community despite the superstition around the number 13.

Sunflower Ordnance Works Lawrence Highway 110

Mundt Says Ihe Will Run Again

Sen Mundt of South Dakota states he believes President Eisenhower will run again, arguing the president enjoys his work and will seek another term. He dismisses Democratic claims of a tired presidency and says Stevenson remains a possible nominee amid party tension.

Mundt Washington Eisenhower Paul M. Butler Butler Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Gov. Averell, Harriman New York

Mannequin Family Swept by Mighty Atomic Blast Shock

In Nevada a test blast leveled Doomsday Drive homes, killing mannequins in the Darling residence and damaging neighbors. Two masonry houses survived with minor damage while wooden shelters stood up poorly. Utilities and antennas suffered extensive harm as observers noted dramatic differences by distance and construction.

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House Votes to Restore High Farm Price Supports

The House approved by 206 to 201 a bill to restore mandatory price supports for corn cotton wheat peanuts and rice and to raise dairy supports, in a show of Democratic muscle defying the Eisenhower administration. Secretary Benson called it a retreat but said the war over farm policy continues.

Washington House Voice Congress Rayburn D-Tex Senate Eisenhower Benson Harriman N.Y

Widely Scattered Rains Persist Across Kansas

Thunder showers affect many regions with up to a half inch of moisture. South central areas saw late yesterday activity and the extreme southeast faces likely thundershowers today. Much of the state should enjoy fair weather and cooler temperatures tomorrow with lows around 40 to 50 and highs of 75 to 80 as northwest coolness spreads in.

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Summer Recreation Schedule Announced by Lawrence Commission

The Lawrence Recreation Commission releases a full summer program with six supervised playgrounds operating June 13 to August 4. Hours run 9:30 to 12 and 1 to 6 with evening sessions 6 to 8 at select sites. Activities include games arts crafts and story hour and four baseball leagues open for youth enrollment at South Park and the Community Building. A Jayhawk Plunge swimming program starts June 6 with medical permits required.

Wayne Bly Cordley Pinckney New York Hillcrest Woodlawn School South Park Bly C. C. Carl League Uth Vt. Sts Municipal Stadium Recreation League Jayhawk Jayhawk Plunge Fla. Sts

Five day weather outlook for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma

Five day forecast covers District 16 regions including Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. Temperatures will run 12 degrees above normal in some areas with cooler conditions in Nebraska and Kansas. Normal minima around 45 in Nebraska and 68 to 70 in Oklahoma. Precipitation expected at 0.10 to 0.20 inch with scattered thunderstorms in eastern sections today and Monday.

Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Wednesda Nabi

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