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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

7

Chou Renews Bid For Discussions Of Formosa Area

Tokyo reports Premier Chou Enlai renewed offers to negotiate with the United States to ease tensions in the Formosa area. He said no cease fire is needed since he argues there is no war between China and the United States. He suggested a 10 Nation conference but would consider alternatives, excluding Chiang Kai shek's Nationalist government. In Formosa Taipei, Nationalist spokesmen say the stance implies surrender as the only talking point.

Enlai Red China Today United States Formosa China Red China Chou Bandung Soviet Russia Chiang Kaishek Eisenhower Saint Red Premice Taiwan Taipei

Changes in Red Industry Group

Moscow reports Premier Nikolai Bulganin announced state planning changes to boost industrial output. The Council of Ministers splits the State Planning Commission into two groups one for future development and one for current planning, signaling possible downgrading of Maxim Saburov and continuing influence of Georgi Malenkov. A new committee to introduce new techniques will coordinate ministry efforts, with Pravda excerpting the remarks.

Moscow Nikolai Bulganin Council of Ministers State Planning Commission Maxim Saburov Georgi Malenkov Malenkov Bulganin Kremlin Pravda

Ex Justice Owen J Roberts Dies at Home at 80

Ex Justice Owen J Roberts, retired associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, died at his Phenixville home after a heart attack at 10 25 am He was 80 last May 2 and retired from the bench in 1945 His widow and his only child Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton were at his bedside He had been hospitalized in Philadelphia recently and preferred to die at his Chester Springs estate when possible.

Phenixville Owen J. Roberts U. S. Supreme Court Roberts Elizabeth Hamilton Hoover Philadelphia Chester Springs

Just One of Those Days in Detroit Referee Fines Driver

Oscar J McSwain faced a $15 speeding fine for 35 mph in a seven mile zone. A separate $3 fine followed for walking against a red light and causing traffic disruption as observed by Traffic Referee John M Wise yesterday.

Detroit Oscar J McSwain John M. Wise

Millions Charged Over AF Waste In England and Alaska

Senators Chavez and Robertson charged the Air Force with wasting tens of millions on construction in England and Alaska. At a Senate Appropriations hearing they noted 10 to 15 million wasted in the United Kingdom due to planning repetition and warned Alaska projects totaled about 100 million with high maintenance costs from extreme cold and fog hindering flights.

Washington Chavez Robertson Air Force England Alaska Senate Appropriations House United Kingdom Sen. Robertson Great Britain

Ike Plan to Quadruple Reserve Forces in 1960

The House ready to approve President Eisenhower's program to fourfold the trained military reserve for 1960. A debate on the bill begins today as the plan aims to reduce active forces and boost air striking power with a ready reserve pool. Chairman Vinson predicts passage amid few oppositions. Senate action pending.

Washington House Eisenhower Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Committee Senate

British fighter plane crashes into carrier funnel in Channel

A Royal Navy fighter plane struck the funnel of the 36,000 ton carrier Eagle during deck landings in the English Channel. The pilot was seriously injured after the engine stalled and the aircraft buried its engine in the funnel’s steam pipes following a signal to circle for another approach.

Portsmouth England Admiralty

Strange fishing catch in Chemung River stuns Elmira anglers

In Elmira New York two anglers Frank Amés and Royce Angell hauled a bizarre catch in the Chemung River described as two shining playable corners. The unusual trophy sparked amused chatter among the 12 fishermen on the riverbank.

Elmira N.Y Frank Amés Royce Angell Chemung River

Navy detonates underwater atomic test off West Coast

The Defense Department said the Navy exploded a small underwater atomic device off the West Coast to advance antisubmarine weapons research. Rear Adm. Momgen led Joint Task Force 7, with tests conducted in the Pacific within a few days of the May announcement. Protests arose from California fishermen as details remained undisclosed.

Washington Defense Department Navy United States Pacific Ocean Pentagon Adm Charles B. Momgen Joint Task Force 7 Pacific California Bikini Atoll

Harold Emick Named President of Lions Club

Harold Emick elected president of the Lawrence Lions Club at the annual meeting, will assume July 1, succeeding H. J. Swartz. He has served as first vice president this year and has a 45 year Lawrence residence, flooring contracting business. Other officers chosen include Jimmie Brooks first vice president and several others. T. Murl Beal spoke on Lions history during his official visit.

Harold Emick Lawrence Lions Club H. J. Swartz Emick Lions Club Iés Lawrence la. St Jimmie Brooks EB. J. Coy Raymond Anderson Odell Wiley Alfred Skeet Bill Rowlands Vernon Scott Lion Tamer Ray Stoneback Mike Leonhart C. J. Alexander T. Murl Beal Lions Clubs

Woman gets day in jail after beating man to death

In Nashville a 27 year old woman, Miss Sarah Fly, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for striking St. Louis businessman William D. Fernandez with the heel of her slipper at a nightclub on December 18. An all male jury set the one day sentence, and she began at 12 10 p.m., released at 2 10 a.m. The jail stay ran 12 hours, served in a private cell with reading material provided by the jail.

Nashville Tenn St. Louis Sarah Fly William D. Fernandez Miss Fly Fred Lassiter

Top GOP Strategists See Draft as Last Hope for Eisenhower

Washington strategists believe a grass roots draft movement could persuade President Eisenhower to seek a second term in 1956. They warn he may ignore pleas from GOP officeholders unless world conditions deteriorate. Michigan GOP leader Feikens backs a draft to boost Eisenhower’s name on the ticket for state and national races.

GOP Washington Sunte Lop Valers Eisenhower Senhower Michigan John Feikens

Dulles says East West talks may ease tension

Senator George of Georgia welcomed signs Russia will discuss relaxing world tensions in high level talks. He noted Austria’s peace treaty as a hopeful indicator and expected swift Senate action once submitted. Edmondson of Kansas Penitentiary was fired as Lansing warden, replaced by Arius Hoffman of Oregon State Penitentiary amid political controversy. Hall pledged reform in state prison leadership.

George Dulles Europe Eisenhower White House ABC CBS DuMont NBC Russia Britain France Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wasden Charles A. Edmondson Kansas Waller AJ Hunted Fermon Leavenworth Mill Lansing Edmondson Journal- World Edward F. Arn Uall Hall Hoffman Oregon

Good Rains Sighted For Parts of State

Western and central Kansas expected to receive substantial rainfall as a storm from the Rocky Mountains moves eastward. Early totals include St. Francis .33, Oakley .52, Oberlin .45, Norton .39, and Goodland .18 inch. Forecasts predict above normal precipitation from .50 to 1.00 inch in west to an inch or more in the east, with locally heavier by up to four inches possible.

Topeka Kansas Rocky Mountains St. Francis Oakley Oberlin Norton Goodland Richard Garrett Republican River Garrett Garret

Production Resumed at Chrysler Body Plant

Detroit Chrysler Corp body division plants restarted production after a walkout that idle 10,000 workers yesterday. Fifty trim installers quit when four department employees were fired, shutting trim lines. CIO United Auto Workers Local 212 blamed a speedup. Chrysler denied it and said firings were for lagging output. No grievances were filed.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Department Loval 212 CIO United Auto Workers Chrysler

Germans Visit Slav Delegation in Belgrade

A 12 member West German lower house delegation arrived in Belgrade Yugoslavia amid a spokesman’s statement that the visit is a gesture of peace and reconciliation. The arrival underscores efforts to ease East West tensions and foster dialogue.

Belgrade Yugoslavia

Congress Backing Vaccine Funding As Hill Sees Quick Approval

Senator Hull Hill said Congress will swiftly approve 28 million dollars for antipolio vaccine for low income families and 2 million for more inspectors to oversee vaccine output. He questioned the administration’s voluntary distribution plan but noted support from Republicans while Democrats pressed for details. Secretaries Hobby outlined the plan after a committee hearing.

Washington Hull Op- Ala Congress Eisenhower Hill Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee Hobby

Eisenhower to Tour New England in Six-Day Visit

The White House announced President Eisenhower will make a six day trip to Vermont New Hampshire and Maine starting June 22. Plans may change depending on developments in the international situation including a possible seven nation Big Four conference at that time.

Washington White House Eisenhower Vermont New Hampshire Maine

Polio cases rise to 74 in vaccinated individuals

The Public Health Service reports 74 confirmed polio cases in persons who had received the Salk vaccine, with 25 cases in California. Suspect cases are under investigation in Kansas, California, Idaho, and Nebraska.

Washington Public Health Service California Kansas Idaho Nebraska The Health Service

Shopping Center Proposals Here To Be Discussed

Planning Commission will hear proposals for two new shopping centers west of Iowa Street and south of Centennial Park. Richard Raney plans a 4 acre site at Iowa Street and Harvard Road seeking Class D zoning, while Robert Harrison pushes 10 acres at 9th and Iowa for business zoning. A new city wide shopping center zoning category may be set, requiring master plans and large parking areas, with amended Lawrence zoning and screening of nearby residences.

Iowa Street Centennial Park Planning Commission City Hall Richard M. Raney Osborne Peenier Iowa St Harvard Rd Robert Harrison 9Th Iowa Sts Raney Harrison City Commission Lawrence

Weather forecast for District 1 Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma

Five day forecast shows cooler trend with below normal temperatures in District 1 Nebraska and Kansas, Oklahoma near normal then cooler late in the period. Western showers and thunderstorms possible tonight through Friday, with heavier rain totals up to 4 inches in western areas and locally higher amounts in eastern sections. Temperatures range from 40s to around 80 in various locations with scattered storms across Kansas and western areas through midweek.

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