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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1956
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes describe birthday parties at Winter Veterans Hospital with muffin batter and deviled hap in cornmeal muffin wells, served hot with bitter and fried chicken. Mentions a display theme "Pharmacy Then and Now" and an exhibit in a second floor lobby display case. Instructs on tomato inversion and stuffing with salad mixture to drain.
Cincinnati report says labor leader John L Lewis, 58, signs a one year coal contract calling for a $2.40 daily wage and holiday benefits. The deal raises basic miners pay to $22.50 daily with a two installment increase and adds holiday benefits. Lewis hints at extended tenure, denying retirement plans, while noting smoother negotiations compared with past labor turbulence.
Census Bureau projects 102,743,000 civilians will be eligible to vote on November 6. The figure, up 4.7 percent from 1952, includes 3,300,000 men and 4,200,000 women aged 18 to 20 in Georgia and Kentucky where allowed to vote.
The Funk Cooper Warren Funeral Home and the Schubert Mortuary will unite at 3020 N. H. St. into the Cooper Warren Mortuary around Jan. 1. Remodeling moves the south wall back 65 feet to widen the front, with a 225 seat chapel and a modern design.
President Eisenhower said he was the first American combat commander to integrate Negro troops into white Army units. He noted a series of federal efforts since taking office to ensure equal opportunity in all areas under federal authority, including the armed forces and federal contractors. He cited desegregation actions on Army posts even before the Supreme Court school ruling.
State safety director Claud R. McCamment says he will not resign amid reports Gov. Fred Hall asked for his re signation. Hall avoided comment at a news conference while confirming discussions with highway director Harwi and noting possible updates later. McCamment, in safety work 20 years, has pushed for centerline paint despite a controversial contract delaying highway markings.
The University Club will hold a covered dish supper and bridge on Saturday evening in club rooms with supper served at 6 30. Hosts are Dr and Mrs A A Mailhait Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Mr and Mrs Jack Mills. Also listed are Portia Club Wimodausis Class and other civic group meetings with varied hosts and agendas for the week.
Approximately 150 attendees heard Paul Clark for representative of the 11th District stress Kansas farmer needs a Democratic administration. Mrs. Helen Hartard for county treasurer urged party unity. William Lemesain pledged a stronger state economy. Don Wilcox outlined Volunteers for Srexerson plans. Robert Docking spoke for Governor bid. Fundraising covered dish supper planned for Oct 34 at Municipal Building.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Baldwin Democratic gathering at the Legion in Baliwar with unclear details. Attendees or outcomes are not legible, leaving the event’s purpose and decisions uncertain.
The Douglas County Red Cross chapter will supply 50 dozen cookies weekly for four weeks to Wink for Veterans Hospital and Forbes Air Base Hospital. Mrs Clar ence Schaake chairs the supply with donations from Friends Church First Methodist Church and many members. Read more about donor groups and September deliveries.
The Book Nook at 1021 Mass Ave, Braga presents a wide range of titles for every ace and taste including children's books cookbooks modern library classics and decorative items such as old glass silver and china. The shop welcomes readers seeking both familiar favorites and new discoveries in a compact local listing.
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