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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1956

Page

8

Open Night Of Top Outfits Gridiron Action

The Associated Press previews a packed college football weekend led by Miami and UCLA, with Michigan and Michigan State in key intersections. The Big Ten schedule features Iowa-Oregon State and Minnesota-Purdue, while major conferences highlight Alabama-Vanderbilt, Florida-Kentucky, and Wake Forest-Virginia.

South Carolina Boston College Miami Associated Press Ilinois U.cl. A UCLA Uclans Michigan Oregon Denver Montana George Washington Hardin- Simmons Michigan State Ann Arbor Ohio State U.C.L.A State Stanford Buckeyes Oklahoma North Carolina Kansas State Georgia Tech Mississippi Houston Pittsburgh California Texas Christian Arkansas Tennessee Duke Southern California Wisconsin Notre Dame Big Ten Iowa Oregon State Tulane Utah State Tulsa Marquete William and Mary Boston University Big Seven Alabama Vanderbilt Florida Kentucky Georgia Mississippi State Wake Forest Virginia North Carolina State Clemson Richmond M. I Kansas Colorado Nebraska Iowa State Wichita Wichita-Oklahoma A&m |Missouri Valley), Brigham Young Utah A&m Wyoming Skyline Idaho-Washington State Pacific Coast

Weather Across Regions Sees Varied Conditions

Showers along the Gulf coast and parts of the West gave way to fair weather elsewhere. Skies cleared in the East after rain, and the World Series game in Brooklyn was forecast dry and pleasant. Central states saw clear conditions with cooler nights and lows freezing in the northern lakes area. Temperatures rose above 40 in the Rio Grande Valley, reaching 103 in Laredo, Texas. Special silent movies using lip reading were introduced.

Associated Pressey Gulf Coast Brooklyn Central States mid-Mississippi Great Lakes Northern Lakes Northern Plains Philip S. D Rio Grande Valley Laredo Tex del Rio

Humor travels the globe through jokes and anecdotes

A writer recalls tracing a Melbourne documented tale about a doctor and a salmon mousse luncheon gag that ends with a shocked cat and a mistaken poisoning scare. The tale spreads worldwide, with people insisting it’s a timeless, evolving joke linked to limericks and underground origins.

Murphy to Speak Opening Address at Great Plains Conference

Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy of Kansas University will open the Great Plains Conference on Higher Education in Oklahoma City October 18 to 20, addressing cultural leadership and regional retention. About 300 delegates from 10 Great Plains states attend. Lawrence participants include KU faculty and administrators.

Franklin D. Murphy Kansas University Oklahoma University Great Plain States Murphy Great Plains Lawrence Ray T. Wright Kansas Congress of Parentts and Teachers Frances Grinstead K.U. As Albert R. Kitzhaber E. Raymond Hall James C. Malin T. Howard Walker Bruce A. Linton Elmer F. Beth Kenneth E. Anderson School of Education J. Neal Carman Maud Ellsworth Edward A. Maser Museum of Art James Seaver

Wrecks injure 13 in Lawrence streets in September

Police Chief John Hazelet reports 62 accidents on Lawrence streets in September with an estimated property damage of 12 945 dollars. Year to date 609 crashes and 80 injuries. most crashes occurred on Saturdays.

Lawrence John Hazelet Hazelet

Lawrence Lions clash with Atchison as Haskell visits Topeka

No. 1 Lawrence Lions host Atchison tonight in a key Jayhawk League showdown while Haskell Indians meet Topeka. Kickoff 8 pm. Lawrence seeks league win. Haskell aims to stay unbeaten with a full squad despite minor injuries. Jerry Webster, Lions’ top center, remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Kansas Lawrence Lions Atchison Haskell Indians Topeka Jayhawk Haskell Seaman Lions Lawrence Manhattan Lawrencians Manual High Kansas City Yshuand Osage City Jerry Webster

Zanzibar welcomes Princess Margaret in historic visit

The East African island of Zanzibar gave a turbulent welcome to Princess Margaret, the first British Royal Family member to visit the protectorate in 30 years. The royal yacht Britannia anchored in the harbor as native boats escorted it, while thousands cheered and a salute from a gun battery marked the occasion.

Zanzibar Princess Margaret Protectorate Britannia

Newcombe Rested Maylie Ready Brooklyn Eyes World Series

The postponement of the World Series game due to rain delays Brooklyn's chances as Don Newcombe and Sal Maglie brace for action at Ebbets Field. Weather improves, fans remain eager while Frick confirms the decision and managers weigh rest versus competition.

Joe Agr Brooklyn Newcombe Don Larsen New York Ebbets —Field Eisenhower Sal Magtie Dodgers Adlai Stevenson Yankees Sal Maglie Ford Frick Walter Alston Dodger Maglie Alston

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