31 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1955
Page
1
Princess Margaret announces she will not marry Captain Peter Townsend citing duty and church teachings. The decision ends a high profile relationship that shook the royal family and sparked nationwide debate over royal marriage rules.
In Geneva Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov accelerates moves to expand influence in Egypt and Africa. He seeks a Big Four talk with Arabs and Israelis to win a say in Middle East affairs. Israel protests Soviet arms sales to Egypt as Molotov cushions a strong bargaining position ahead of the conference.
Topeka forecast notes fourth winter storm moving through Kansas bringing light rain or snow tonight and Tuesday. Skies stay mostly cloudy and temperatures drop from the low 30s in the northwest to the low 50s in the southeast tonight. Tuesday highs reach 40s to 60s. Forecaster P N Eland warns of possible colder air following the first onslaught.
The Council of Area Mayors and Judges explores a proposal creating one sewer district for all six counties in the Greater Kansas City area spanning Missouri and Kansas. The move aims to unify wastewater management across Kansas City metro communities.
President Eisenhower approved plans by Postmaster General Summerfield to ask Congress in January for higher postage to wipe out a half billion dollar annual deficit. Summerfield said rate hikes could raise first class from 3 to 4 cents an ounce and air mail from 8 to 7 cents, with final details to follow. Summerfield noted no politics were discussed during the 30 minute Fitzsimons Hospital conference.
In Opelika Alabama an 18 year old girl talked her father out of shooting himself after he had shot her in the chest with a .38 pistol. Martha Sue Tech was in fair condition at a hospital. Father Lynn Teel faced an assault with intent to murder charge as sheriff Gene Lowe cited motive as unclear.
Nassau detectives plan to question Ann Woodward at Doctors Hospital about the fatal shotgun shooting of her husband William Woodward Jr. The evidence suggests a possible accident but investigators seek additional points while she remains sedated.
Senator Knowland said Eisenhower should announce his intentions by January to allow time for campaigning. He suggested any candidate must test strength in primaries and conventions, and indicated he might challenge Governor Knight for California's GOP delegation if Eisenhower steps aside.
Ben Youssef of Morocco arrives in France from Madagascar marking the first step of a return to his throne. He travels with his family and entourage to Beauvalton's Gas Hotel after landing at Nice airport, saying France is a stopover on the way back to Morocco.
An explosion at the Superfine Paper Mill in Clayville near Utica New York killed three men and injured four others one critically. The deceased were John North of Clayville George Woolheater of Utica and Fred Letson of West Winfield.
The Douglas County Sportsman's Club sponsors screenings at night and Tuesday night at Lawrence Junior High School. J Ron Matlcolm will narrate the program for viewers seeking thrills and entertainment.
Terry Barajas of Santa Fe Apartments wins this week’s Journal-World football contest with a predicted score of 21 to 13. The actual score was 19 to 14 in favor of Nebraska over Iowa State. Barajas earns two Skyyard-line tickets to the Kansas State game at Memorial Stadium.
Kansas Governor Fred Hall will join a GOP governors series in New York for the Pulse of the Nation forum. About 21 Republican governors are slated to participate in the event, sponsored by the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Club of New York. Hall’s appearance is scheduled for November 16.
Approximately 80 Kansas high school pupils will be selected for the first annual science camp June 18 to 29 at Kansas University. The camp, run with the Western Music and Art Camp, will include field trips lectures demonstrations and lab work in liberal arts and sciences. Applications will be based on high school records and teacher reports with selections limited to 80.
Three robbers armed with pistols enter a Topeka grocery store, force clerks and customers to stand back, and escape with about $1,700 from three cash registers while one gunman blocks the exit doors.
Local authorities report a wave of vandalism in Lawrence as Halloween approaches. Police urge parental help to keep pranks from turning criminal, citing water balloon incidents and a street barricade as dangerous stunts. Authorities warn of possible juvenile curfew in Lawrence if trouble continues.
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