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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1957

Page

4

Adenauer vows tough policy over Yugoslavia move

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer signals a hard line toward Yugoslavia after Marshal Tito recognizes East Germany. Bonn likely to break formal ties while maintaining limited relations. Yugoslav ambassador says Belgrade will establish diplomatic ties with East Germany’s government, a shift viewed as a Russian victory.

Berlin Konrad Adenauer Yugoslavia Marshal Tito East Germany Bonn Belgrade Tio West Germany Dusan Kveder Adenauer Heinrich Brentano Russia Germany

New Drug Found to Help In High Blood Pressure

Boston doctors at Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals report a new drug chlorothiazide may extend life by up to 20 years for about 20 million Americans with hypertension. Dr. Robert W. Wilkins and Dr. William Hollander say months of trials with 51 patients yielded dramatic improvements, including those unresponsive to other treatments. Wilkins notes hypertension affects about 20 million Americans, averaging age 32 and shortening life expectancy by about two years.

Boston Masachusetts Memorial Hospitals Robert W. Wilkins William Hollander Wilkins American Heart Assn

Conference attracts over 700 Kansas teachers on reading

More than 700 Kansas elementary and junior high teachers attended the Kansas University conference on Reading in Kansas at Lawrence High School. Dr. Robert W. Ridgway chaired the event, sponsored by KU School of Educators, University Extension, and the Kansas Council of the International Reading Association.

Kansas Kansas University Lawrence Robert W. Ridgway School of Educators, University Extension Kansas Council International Reading Association W. §. Gray Chicago University Kenneth E. Anderson School of Education Oscar M. Haugh Kansas Association of Teachers

Station Wagon and Train Smash Kills Oklahoma Family

A Frisco passenger train and a station wagon collided in wet dusk near Augusta Kansas killing six members of an Oklahoma family including Mr and Mrs A P Busby Jr of Shidler and their three children and Busbys grandfather Charles Carriger of Kaw City All occupants of the wagon were killed One child reportedly catapulted 50 feet The crash occurred at a grade crossing seven miles northeast of Augusta Engineer Vernon Hammond of Neodesha said the train was traveling 44 miles an hour

Augusta Kas Oklahoma A. P. Busby Jr Shidler Okrr Busby Charles Carriger Vernon Hammond Neodesha Wichita Hx3 Joplin Monett

Texas Floods Sweep Regions Amid Strong Storms

Heavy rainfall drenched Texas and neighboring areas as storms brought at least three drownings and forced hundreds from homes. Five tornadoes struck the state, injuring several, with Palestine reporting near nine inches of rain and Ballinger hard hit, sheltering residents. Heavy rains also socked southwestern Louisiana as warm air and winds fed widespread showers across the plains.

Texas Lone Star Palestine Huto Ballinger Red Cross Louisiana mid-Mississippi Valley Plains Mississippi Valley Florida

Virginia Miller Chosen President of D E Club

Virginia Miller elected president of the Distributor Education Club at Lawrence High School. Officers include James Brittan vice president Rookie Davis secretary Vivian Garber treasurer Mary Jiminez reporter Marvin Chaney assistant reporter. Sponsors are John Ames and E J Logsdon. Club targets students planning careers after graduation and focuses on on

Virginia Miller Disributive Education Lawrence High School James Brittan The Business Education Clubs of Kansas Ermporia

Taipei Judge Kills Self After Letter Blames Graft

A former judge, Chang Chin heng, 34, hanged himself yesterday in Taipei after mailing letters claiming corruption in the courts provoked his act. He had been ill with tuberculosis.

Taipei Hanger Chang Chin Heng

Egypt says body in Syria has big guns and tanks

Egyptian military spokesman describes troops landed in Syria as a non symbolic strike force with infantry artillery armored cars and heavy tanks. He cites potential large scale operations and training of Syrian forces with new weapons from Russia. UK says they doubt changes in Middle East power balance.

Egypt Body Syria Cairofe al Akhbar Washington London Russia Foreign Office Middle East

Amateur Cooks Battle in 100000 Baking Contest

Beverly Hills hosting the ninth annual Bake-off by Pillsbury flour drawing 97 women, two teen boys, and a painter from 36 states plus Hawaii and West Germany. Contestants compete in juniors brides and seniors with categories and a $25,000 first prize. Judges sample each dish at tonight's awards banquet.

Beverly Hills Calif Phillsibury Flour Company Hawaii West Germany Kenneth Stevens Stevens Cambria John Stone Dimetion City Kas Milwaukee Paul Kellogg

World's Longest Driveway Arrest In Doylestown Pa

Police Lt. Price ordered Anna Werner Casey to stop using the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a private driveway after she parked a car and walked to her home. She posted a $500 bond on a public nuisance charge. In Idaho, John R. Dyer, former dean of Kansas University, helped establish Idaho State College and will have a dormitory named John R. Dyer Hall, honoring his contributions.

Doylestown Anna Werner Casey Pennsylvania Turnpike Walter Price Casey John R. Dyer Kansas University Idaho State College Dyer

Salvation Army Serves Lawrence Community in 1957 Fund

The Lawrence Salvation Army, founded 1887, operates as part of the national and international Salvation Army network. It runs programs aiding families in distress, youth activities, counseling with Red Cross partners, and a clothing store handling about 20 000 items last year. Its United Fund allotment is $6 550.

Lawrence Salvation Army Uuyin America International Salvation Army London Sidney Hutchings Frank Brown Salvation Army Lawrence Denver Minnesota Wichita Hils Salvation Army Young People's Department Army Red Crags and Welfare Department United Fund

Local FFA Chapters Cited at Convention

The 20th national FFA convention honored 126 local chapters for the 1956 57 year. Gold Emblems went to 68 chapters, Silver to 43, and Bronze to 15, among 9 054 chapters in 48 states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Winning chapters included Arkansas Conway De Queen Star City Lakeside for Springs Arkansas City Ellsworth Marshall Monett Granby.

Kansas City The Future Farmers of America FFA Hawaii Puerto Rico Arkansas Conway Star City Lakeside Springs Kansas Arkansas City Ellsworth

GOP Lays Plans On State Fight

First District Republicans met in Hiawatha to map a campaign against Gov. George Docking. They debated factual criticism as a path to a GOP governor, urged a unified candidate, and criticized Docking for social welfare costs and civil service actions. Rep. Fred Meek condemned Docking as digging his political grave. Rep. John Bower echoed criticism of the governor. Coral Hawks of Topeka charged Docking with flouting civil service.

Hiawatha Kasa George Dogking William Avery Jte Democrats Docking Fred Meek Ribana John Bower R-Mclouth Coral Hawks Topeka

Skunk Interrupts Grease Job At Nevada Station

In Ely Nevada Joe Healy left a car at Don Gardners service station for a grease job. Hours later the vehicle remained on the hoist with a black and white tail dangling from the underside and the rest of the skunk perched on the transmission housing. Attendants chased it away with a water hose.

Ely Nev Joe Healy Don Gardner

Colorado hunters swarm foothills for deer elk and bear

More than 100 000 hunters stalked Colorado mountains as the big game season opened at 5 10 a m. and closed first day at 6 21 p m. Wet conditions aided stalking, reducing noise and tire danger, with Forest Service officials noting lighter risk due to recent rain and snow.

Denver Colorado Mountains U. S. Forest Service Forest Service Colorado

Fire Prevention Week Question Sparks Quick Answer

In Memphis, fifth-grader Grover Lee Deluca answered a fire safety prompt during Fire Prevention Week. When asked what to do if a fire broke out at home, he replied in bold letters Run, showing brisk, decisive thinking from a child participant.

Memphis Tenn Grover Lee Deluca

City Beer License Rules and Restrictions

City beer licenses require the proprietor to disclose personal and business information, pass health and safety approvals, and be fingerprinted. Disqualifications include residency, character concerns, partners or managers not qualified, and proximity to schools or churches. A hinged wire broiler is required for outdoor hamburgers.

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