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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1958
Page
3
Fragmentary notes present a rambled meditation on ambition and success, urging patience and conformity in the business world. It weaves quotes and anecdotes about bosses, money, and status, ending with a blithe pointer to a future column on moderation.
Chicago suburb organizers including the Arlington Heights PTA civic groups and churches plan a multi city after prom event for graduates. Dancers go from Medinah Country Club to homes for late night soft drinks, then a 12 car train to Williams Bay Wisconsin for breakfast and activities before returning home.
Five Southern Illinois University students died when their car struck a bridge abutment on a straight road early today. Identified were Harold Lay 27 of Marion Ronald Aaron 24 West Frankfort Robert D Williams 25 West Frankfort Robert Reeves 21 Carbondale and Donald Daggett 26 of unknown address. All lived in the region and attended STU at Carbondale. Authorities cited mystery surrounding the cause of the crash.
Kansas University announces the selection of 121 senior and college men as new residence hall scholars for the 1958-59 year. Each scholar receives a cash award valued at nearly $300, sharing work in the hall to offset living costs. Five halls Battenfield Foster Jolliffe Pearson and Stephenson house about 250 scholars. Renewals will occur after the spring semester. Numerous named students from Kansas and surrounding states listed among the scholars.
A garbled OCR extract lists numerous Kansas names and places including Wichita Topeka Tescott and Topeka again. The fragment mentions Ralph J. Stephenson Norman D. Strain and others in scattered, unclear connections across several towns and counties.
Police Chief John Hazelet reports April thefts in Lawrence totaled 6036 with 3539 recovered. The month saw 53 offenses reported, 370 investigations, 2248 arrests mostly for motor vehicle and traffic violations, and 96 traffic accidents with a 94.3 percent conviction rate.
President Eisenhower presented to Congress a six month tally showing nearly one billion dollars in weapons and military equipment shipped to overseas allies. He noted total military aid since 1950 reached 17 billion, with 45 percent to the Far East and 30 percent to Europe, as he urged continued support for free nations. He also highlighted economic development efforts and new projects including power dams, highways, airport surveys, and technical studies in various countries.
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