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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1956

Page

2

Stevenson Attacks Ike on H Bomb Policy

Boston. Adlai E. Stevenson labels President Eisenhower’s stance a do nothing attitude of hopeless defeatism on how to save the world from hydrogen devastation. He criticizes the White Paper and outlines a 3,000 word memorandum arguing that a voluntary agreement with the Russians offers no safe guards without inspection and that detection cannot be assured for all tests due to vast Soviet territory.

Boston Adial E. Stevenson Eisenhower

Local Inn near Lawrence aims to open Dec 17

Heard in Lawrence Mike Murphree said the Virginia Inn a 24 unit motel west of Lawrence on US 40 should open for business December 17 thanks to favorable recent weather. Owned by George Lawrence Skipper and Odd Williams the deluxe units feature mahogany paneling and in room telephone and television with Continental breakfast.

Mike Murphree General Manaager Virginia Inn Lawrence Highway 40 George Lawrence Skipper Odd Williams Murphree

Three Roerk Family Members Injured In Lawrence Wreck

Three members of the Lawrence Roerk family suffered minor injuries when their car struck a parked vehicle at 1307 West 19th Street. The driver James R. Roerk 34 and his two children Sara Ann 2 1/2 and Mike 5 1/2 were treated and discharged from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The parked car owned by Herbert Weidensaul. Police estimate total damage at $1,000.

Lawrence W. 19Th St James R. Roerk W. 20Th St Sara Ann Mike Lawrence Memorial Hospital Herbert Weidensaul 19Th St

Journal World Football Contest slate and rules

Lawrence Journal World lists a weekly football contest slate featuring Air Force Texas A&M Army TCU Colorado Iowa State Duke Purdue Wichita Iowa Michigan State Nebraska Navy Northwestern Tulsa Washington and Texas UCLA Texas Tech Yale Kansas with entry rules. Entrants must print name and address and submit by Friday noon.

Air Force Texa A&m Army T.C.U. Colorado Iowa State Duke Purdue Wichita Iowa Michigan State Nebraska Navy Northwestern Tulsa Washington Texas U.c.la Texas Tech Yale Journal World Journal-World Lawrence Journal-World Journalorld

Linwood Man Leads Kansas Journal World Score Contest

Linwood Man tops the Kansas Journal World guessing contest with a near perfect score on the KU game as 700 plus entrants from across the US vie for top honors. Contest deadline is noon Friday and past weeks show many upsets with teams like Mississippi State Texas A M and Michigan State affecting standings.

Mississippi State Texas A&m Baylor Michigan State Mllinois Miami Fla T.C.U Minnesota Gophers Michigan Oregon State U.C.L.A Jtowa Purdue Guy Kidwell Lawrence John Beckwith Eudora Ignatius Schumacher Sunnyside Leonard Medina Louis E. Gay, Jr Kansas City Stan Ball LeRoy Siscoe Curtis Warthen K.U Wise Brewer Haskell Albert James Silver Keokukilah Alan Hitt James K. Hitt Kansas Tonight Journal- World

Crossroads Store Set At Annual Antique Show

A Crossroads Store booth will offer Lawrence residents a venue to buy and sell antiques at the Lawrence Antique Show on November 3 and 4 at the Community Building. Managed by Mrs. Gerald M. Carney, the booth will handle sales of items owned by local residents, supplementing dealers' booths.

Lawrence Gerald M. Carney R. I. St

Science Math Enrollment Sets Record at KU Day

A record 1,200 high school science students and teachers attended Kansas University Science and Mathematics Day. Highlights included Dr. J. Allen Hynek on The Satellite Aloft and Dr. Carlyle S. Smith on An Expedition to the South Pacific.

Kansas University K.U J. Allen Hynek Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Carlyle S. Smith K.A Hynek Smith South Pacific Thor Heyerdahl

Rotary Hear Local Delegates Talk Girls and Boys State

Lawrence High School representatives to Girls State and Boys State spoke at the Lawrence Rotary Club luncheon. Judy Gorton and Carol Freeman described Girl State on the KU campus. Harry Craig and John Brown outlined Boys State in Wichita. Brown recalled wreath honoring at Arlington and meeting President Eisenhower in the White House Rose Garden.

Lawrence High School Lawrence Rotary Club Judy Gorton Carol Freeman Girl State K. U Harry Craig John Brown Boys State Wichita Lawrence Miss Gorton Miss Freeman Craig Supreme Court Brown Boys’ State Kansas Boys’ Nation Maryland University Washington, D. C White House Eisenhower Panama Rose Garden K.A Bob Radcliffe Bob Driscoll John Shenk

U S Turnpike warns on speed limits for highway driving

The Turnpike Authority cautions that 40 mph is the minimum on the concrete slab and warns drivers not to overestimate car condition after a rough trial run. It notes 70 mph may feel safe but stresses that speeds over 80 mph are not considered reasonable and prudent, with troopers enforcing limits.

Turnpike Authority Turnpike

Birth announcements and hospital notices from Memorial Hospital

A long list records numerous births and hospital notices across Sunflower, Baldwin, Desoto, Tonganoxie, Oskaloosa, and nearby towns. Entries name mothers and babies, often with street addresses, and note several weddings and a few daughters born on a Saturday and Sunday. Names include Carol Mitchell, Jane Ablig, Sandra Smith, Lyn Carlyle, Eunice Tee, Arlene Kraus, Mary Ann Bradley, Sarah Miller, Irma Garber, Lois Neis, Davise Thompson and baby, Helen Heeney, Phyllis Ballew, Doris Wingert, Ella Miller, Hilda Stovall, Everett McCoy, Lucille Underwood, Louise Weeks, Linda Larson, Earl Harrell, Emma Beard, Opal Hanna, Nancy Winter, Synneva Stettler, Benita Tankersley, Eleanor Siegel, Donna Murry, Joseph Pringle, Theo Shaw, Rev James Ewing, Arthur Carlyle, James Uhlig, Herbert Smith. The notices include multiple newborns and a few marriages and a Saturday/Sunday daughter announcements.

Carol Mitchell Sunflower George Purdue Ash St Jane Ablig Vt. St Sandra Smith Tonganoxie Karolyn Carlyle Oskaloosa William Harrs Eunice Tee William Johnson Orville Freeman Arlene Kraus Jim Roark W. 20Th St Mary Ann Bradley DeSoto Sarah Miller N. J. St Irma Garber Baldwin Lois Neis Eudora Davise Thompson Helen Heeney Me. St Frances Had Phyllis Ballew Doris Wingert Ella Miller Hickory St Hilda Stovall Mt. St Everett McCoy Lucille Underwood Louise Weeks Shige Ming Sylada Huawditz la. St Linda Larson Earl Harrell St. Louis Emma Beard Ala Opal Hanna Miss. St Nancy Winter 11Th Sts Synneva Stettler Tenn, St

Police Court Cases Reported In New Mexico Area

Rous and Newson were tried in police court on drunkenness charges. Ernest Pettyboy of Ship Rock, N.M. received a 10 day suspended sentence and six months probation. Try One Scott of Tohatchi, N.M. drew a 10 day suspended sentence and six months probation. Ralph Baker of Oklahoma City, Okla. paid a $50 fine. Frank Shoemaker of 1120 Conn. St. received a 10 day suspended sentence and six months probation.

Rous Newsons Avever Todas Ernest Pettyboy Shiprock N.M Tryone Scott Tohatchi Ralph Baker Oklahoma City Okla Frank Shoemaker Conn

Deaths and Funerals for T Fletcher dr William Taylor Fletcher

Kansas City man 53 retired Western Auto executive died Sunday after a weeklong illness. He worked at Western Auto 1924 to 1942 then ranching in Merwin Missouri. Survived by wife Nina, daughter Barbara Wintermore, sister Florence Davis and two grandchildren. Funeral set for Wednesday in Kansas City with burial there.

T. Fletcher Kansas City Western Auto Supply Co Culver Military Academy Kansas University William Taylor Fletcher Sr Burd and Fletcher Printing Co Western Auto United Securities Co Fletcher Merwin St. John’s Methodist Church First Methodist Church Cass Lake Minn Nina C. Fletcher Barbara Fletcher Wintermore Schwarz Rd Lawrence Florence F. Davis Mark Feltcher Wintermote Terry Ann Wintermote

Graveside rites for Harold Henry in Oak Hill Cemetery

Harold Henry, 73, a former Lawrence resident who died last Monday in New York City, will have graveside services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Burial will follow in the cemetery.

Harold Henry Lawrence New York City Oak Hill Cemetery

Lytle complains over omission in polls and two party reference

Prohibition gubernatorial candidate Harry C. Lytle stated he does not appreciate his name or party being omitted in test polls and preflicts. He warned of a third party in Kansas that will be heard from on May 6, while unrelated text notes Israel’s population from over 70 counties on five continents.

Junction City Harry C. Lytle Kansas

Market report from Kansas City with cattle hogs and grains

Cattle 23,500 calves 2,500. slaughter steers and heifers very slow, cows uneven, bulls firm. Hogs 5,000 slow, barrows 25-50 lower, mixed weights 14.25-14.50 in shallow trade. Sheep 3,000 slaughter lambs steady to firm, ewes higher. Wheat futures around 2.29-2.36, corn 1.49-1.56, oats 1.40-1.55, soybeans about 2.08-2.12, prices vary by grade and weight. Cash grain mixed with steady to slightly higher bids on wheat and corn.

K. O Kansas City USDA Cash Grain Mitoma

Company cash health and coast to coast operations

The inquiry asks whether the company remains financially strong and if it maintains coast to coast operations. It seeks assessment of financial stability and national reach.

Market gains lead as Eisenhower report lifts stocks

The Day in Wall Street reports a strong market advance with industrials up and pivotal stocks rising. Volume around 2.2 million shares vs 1.8 million Friday, aided by Eisenhower's favorable medical report boosting re election prospects and upbeat business news. U S Steel rose about a point ahead of its third quarter report, with rails and Southern Pacific also advancing.

Wall Street New York Eisenhower U. S. Steel Southern Pacific

Co Op Safe Burglarized of 700 in Small Bills

Sheriff Hodson reports a break in at the Co-Op Elevator early Sunday morning. Entry was gained by breaking a window. a vault inside was damaged and about $700 in small bills vanished from two containers. About $50 in change was left untouched. M M Gardner detected the theft.

Co-Op Billy Hodson Hodson M. M. Gardner R. I. St

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