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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1955

Page

14

Governors Press Fast Action For Farm Income Support

Republican governors from the Midwest corn belt, led by Iowa's Leo Hoegh, call for quick federal measures to restore farmers' share of national income. They adopt a four point plan including government purchases for use, short term emergency steps, state committees to improve distribution, and a national soil conservation policy. Representatives of Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Indiana and others attend with Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Farl Butz and Fred Seaton.

Des Moines Midwest Corn Belt Secretary of Agriculture Benson Institute Leo Hoegh Iowa Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Indiana Miverhors Miinois Wisconsin Wyoming Farl Butz Fred Seaton Eisenhower Hall Fred Hall Department of Agriculture Congress

Impish girl spills Royal gossip at AlLanby Lodge

Marilyn Wills seven years old daughter of Maj and Mrs John L Wills handed reporters a playful scoop at Binfield England near Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend weekend guest home She teased reporters with a joke about Princess Margaret's morning mood and washing in a light hearted scene that drew a crowd of press and photographers.

Binfield England Margaret Peter Townsend Marilyn Wills Maj John L. Wills Allanby Lodge Townsend Marilyn Princess Margaret

Mundt backs Ike and predicts he will run again

South Dakota Republican senator Karl Mundt said he supports Dwight D. Eisenhower and believes he will seek another term. Mundt warned the GOP must offer a strong platform and a capable vice president to win broad support, noting some Americans fear Eisenhower's potential death in office.

Dallas Tex South Dakota Karl Mundt Ike Mundt Dell Muizig Americca Eisenhower

Cabinet Talks Mark Ike Birthday Progress In Denver

President Eisenhower, in the fourth week of convalescence, hosts cabinet discussions in Denver on budget and fiscal outlook. Secretary Humphrey travels from Washington for a bedside meeting as Adams handles liaison duties. The 65th birthday is celebrated quietly with gifts and worldwide congratulations.

Denver Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury Humephrey Humphrey Denver White House MIT Washington Sherman Adams Here James C. Hagerty White House

Humphrey Seeks Balanced Budget Ahead Of Denver Talks

Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey left for a Denver conference with President Eisenhower, expressing hope for a balanced budget this year. The official estimate shows a projected deficit of about 1% billion dollars for the next fiscal year. Also aboard were Mrs. Humphrey and Sherman Adams, heading to White House offices after a Cabinet meeting.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Denver Eisenhower Columbine NT Sherman Adams Adams White House

Kansas Traffic Deaths in Topeka 1955 Figures

State Accident Records Section shows last 24 hours zero traffic deaths in Topeka, with 1955 total reported as 444 and 1954 total as 465 for the same period.

Topeka Kansas

Hall Butler Debate Draws Loud Applause in Chicago

In an no holds barred exchange at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Republican National Chairman Leonard W. Hall and Democratic chairman Paul A. Butler clashed on domestic and foreign policy ahead of the 1956 election. The hour long CBS radio broadcast drew about 1,600 attendees with no decision. Hall praised Eisenhower administration peace and prosperity while Butler labeled Geneva a Communist success due to a huckster foreign policy.

Chicago Republican Democratcc Leonard W. Hall GOP Paul A. Butler Nemoncratic Party Illinois Chamber of Commerce CBS Butler Geneva Eisenhower America Hal Rosaig Buleanin Britain Eden France Faure

Fleet-Footed Prisoner Escapes In Kentucky

Lawrenceburg Kentucky 35 year old John Allen Cummins famed for multiple jail breaks evaded officers and bloodhounds after a pursuit. Deputy Herbert Phillips arrested Cummins at Tyrone but he broke away again as Sheriff Ernon Leathers approached from another direction. He is wanted on a child desertion charge.

Lawrenceburg John Allen Cummins Cummins Ernon Leathers Herbert ‘Phillips Tyrone Leathers Phillips

Britons Convinced Princess Margaret Will Marry Townsend

Britons believe Princess Margaret will marry RAF Group Capt. Peter Townsend despite an official statement that no announcement is planned. The romance, disclosed during a quiet privacy plea, has newspapers calling the couple engaged and awaiting a definite date. Townsend is on home leave from Brussels as the royal family maintains discretion.

Binfield England Margaret RAF Peter Townsend Townsend Windsor Forest Clarence House London Prin Cess Elizabeth Princess Margaret Pivacy Elisabeth Send Brussels Rothermere Mall

Local Opinion Opposes Jury Room Microphones

Citizens react to reports that a Chicago University team secretly recorded jury deliberations in Wichita in 1954 with Judge Hill and Judge Phillips approving. Locals cite privacy concerns and fear of influencing deliberations, urging safeguarding jury sanctity.

Senate Wichita Chicago University Dist Delmas Hill Sens Eainland D-Mina Jenner R-Ind Hill Orie Phillips 16Th Judicial Circuit Eastland

United States Faces Risk in Move for Philippines Seat

In New York the United States risks prestige as it fights to win a Philippines Security Council seat. Poland’s bid failed after four deadlocked ballots, and Yugoslavia appears poised to block the Philippine effort as the General Assembly resumes ballots on Tuesday. The six ballots showed the Philippines with 23 votes to Yugoslavia's 28 on the final tally.

United Nations N. Y United States U. N Philippines Security Council U. S Russia Poland Council General Assembly Yugoslavia U.S

Andrews confirms plan to resign as US Tax Commissioner

Richmond Virginia T Coleman Andrews, a 5 cent?year?old Democrat, confirms widespread reports he will quit as commissioner of internal revenue. He says the Washington post has been completed, and he will become chairman and CEO of American Fidelity and Casualty Co., Richmond, the world’s largest truck insurer.

Andrews Richmond T. Coleman Andrews Internal Revenue Virginia Eisenhower Revenue Service Washington American Fidelity and Casualty Co Richm

Normal Service Restored as Transit Strike Ends in St Louis

Streetcar and bus service returned to normal in St Louis as negotiators sought a wage dispute settlement. About 2,300 operators, part of the AFL Amalgamated Assn. of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes Union, agreed to return to work following union pleas.

ST. Louis AFL Street Electric

Lawrence Candidate Named to American Royal Queen Court

Kansas University freshman Sharon Sue Stout of Wichita was named Friday night to the American Royal Queen Court as the Lawrence candidate in the eight day Kansas City livestock show. Queen Hetty Sue Scott of Marshall Mo will reign. Miss Scott is a Central Missouri State College junior. The coronation ball featured Eddie Fisher.

Lawrence Kansas University Sharon Sue Stout Hetty Sue Scott Marshall Mo Howeer Janeice Bryan Misa Scott Kansas City Eddie Fisher Central Missouri State College Gene LePhew Ardmore Okla Judy James

Baldwin Methodists Observe Centennial

The First Methodist Church in Baldwin marks its centennial with a 11 a.m. service led by Rev. Clare Hayes. Week events include a Baker University musical program at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and a bread supper at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with Miss Grace Irwin as toast mistress. Bishop Davia Dawson will preach next Sunday. a reception for the Dawsons, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Duff Wagoner, concludes the celebratory week. Dr. Wagoner is the church’s 40th pastor in 100 years.

First Methodist Church Win Clare Hayes Topeka Methodist Churches Baldwin Church Baker Choir Baker University Grace Irwin Baker Clyde Brewster First Methodist Hays Davia Dawson Kansas’ Conference Duff Wagoner Wagoner Wagoners Baldwin Dr. Wagoner

Port Chester Baby Named Dwight D Eisenhower

A Port Chester, New York baby was born seven hours before President Eisenhower's 65th birthday. His mother Mrs Donald Eisenhower of Armonk said they named the child Dwight D Eisenhower though the family is not related to the President. The parents wished for a birthday birth but are happy regardless. If a girl had been born the husband joked a Mamie name might have been chosen.

Port Chester N. Y Dwight D. Eisenhower Donald Eisenhower Armonk Mamie

East Storm Ravages Northeast Killing Eleven Before Fading

A violent fall storm swept the Northeast with near hurricane winds and heavy rains, causing 11 deaths from accidents and electrocutions as it moved from New York to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Roads flooded, lines down, homes evacuated. center later found in northwest Pennsylvania as winds subsided.

New York New York State New Jersey Tropics Hazel Pennsylvania Canada Weather Bureau Fennsylvania

Talks Set For Telephone Tieup In St Louis

New talks are scheduled for a fourth time this week between Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers Union in St Louis. The union seeks a 10 cent hourly raise while the company holds to a 5.5 cent offer. Pay for 51 000 union workers ranges from 42 to 100 a week. Union leaders say they could strike with short notice under old contract rules, while company spokesmen call such action illegal without notice.

Louis W Southwestern Bell Telephone Co CIO Communications Workers Union

Soviet Leaders Meet in Crimea for High Level Talks

Bulganin and Khrushchev hold top conferences in Sebastopol with military, trade and political aides. They discuss Geneva talks, Eisenhower letters on disarmament, and preparations for the Communist party congress. Molotov is conspicuously absent.

Moscow Bulganin Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Crimea Geneva Eisenhower Sebastopol V. M. Molotov

Early frost greets Lawrence as temperatures dip toward 40

Frost coats rooftops in Lawrence and residents scramble for antifreeze as temperatures fall to 35 degrees. The morning readings align with a typical early October frost, prompting plans to prep cars and accelerate paving work on the Kansas Turnpike.

Ted Lawrence

First scattered frost hits Eastern Kansas

Topeka reports its first scattered frost of the season in the northern portion overnight. A slight warmup is forecast today followed by partial clouds and a return to cool conditions tonight and tomorrow. Lows are expected around 35 to 45 degrees with highs from the 60s in the north to the 70s in the southwest.

Topeka Kansas

Frost warning and cool weekend forecast in Kansas

The text notes frost advisory for northern areas with high pressure and cool conditions. Overnight temperatures are expected in the mid 30s to mid 40s with scattered clouds. Sunday brings cooler daytime highs and northeast winds.

Kansas Nlobe Tos

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