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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1956
Page
2
A subscriber who pays promptly makes a carrier’s job easier and more pleasant. Carrier boys make many calls weekly and lose school and play time when customers delay. Prompt payment directly affects a carrier’s profits and future effort.
Reported easing of racial tensions across several states as white and Black students return to schools. In Sturgis Kentucky National Guardsmen stood by while some students entered. crowds outside schools diminished from Monday. In Clinton Tennessee white enrollment rose to 590 with 11 of 12 African American pupils in class. 36 white pupils transferred. In Mercer County West Virginia Matoaka High School enrollment reached 28 Black students in a 614 total, while Matoaka Elementary reported 290 of 341 present. Springton West Virginia elementary and junior high logged 236 with 48 absent. Arista Elementary had 38 of 60 present. Outside Sturgis a crowd of 65 contrasted with Monday’s 600–1,000 supporters.
President Eisenhower told about 40 American life leaders that expanding people to people contacts can cut tensions between free and communist nations. He stressed disarmament talks as part of a two-session program to pursue enduring peace and security, noting war avoidance hinges on global understanding and lower taxes.
Markets report a general decline with stocks down while aircraft resist losses. Cotton rises on New Orleans land trade, wheat firm and corn mixed. Hogs steady near 16.50, cattle top 32.50 as steers vary from weak to strong. Local prices list wheat at 1.88 and corn around 91.24 with soybeans and oats showing small moves. Cattle and poultry details include brood and feeder notes with varied grade prices.
A special committee led by Governor Leroy Collin of Leia urged Southern states to create an atomic research center. At the 22nd annual Governors Conference, Collin and Alabama Governor James Bps Alabama urged moving now on industrial uses of atomic power.
Former President Harry S Truman condemned Republican farm policy, likening it to Russia’s system and warning that small farms would yield to big, collective operations. He accused Republicans of subsidizing money changers while harming farmers and small businesses, noting growth mainly in bankruptcy courts.
Portland priest Archbishop O'Hara rose as a national figure in 1913 by aiding Oregon's minimum wage law. He chaired the Oregon Industrial Welfare Commission, faced a constitutional challenge, led rural life efforts, and later directed national Catholic welfare programs. Also notes his Kansas City arrival and honors from Notre Dame. Lawrence Lions Club hosts Lions South Park ball team with Lawrence High coach giving season prospects. two new members welcomed.
Washington Senate investigators consider inviting Gov. Averell Harriman of New York to testify about a report he spent two million dollars on his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Sen. Curtis proposed the move, with support from Mansfield, while Gore warned action requires substantial evidence beyond a Drew Pearson column. Harriman in New York declined comment through his spokesman.
IBM linked enrollment at KU speeds student check in with a one line signature and a pre punched class card. The system enables printing class rosters enrollment reports and grade reports. Enrollment continues through today and Wednesday with classes starting Thursday after the First All University Convocation at J Huch Auditorium.
Democrats grab i votes for Muskie and 123,784 for Willis A. (Bill) Trafton Jr. The total 303,481 trails the record by about 6,000, but Muskie’s 59 percent marks a strong first country vote of the year. He carried more Republican backing than in 1954, when GOP turnout was high and independents outnumbered Democrats by 19,000.
Admitted list includes Raymond Sherman Sunflower Leland Lawson Eudora Robert Guest Baldwin Mrs Ivereanne Coffman Route 3 Harry Lescher 1237 Del St UBISMISSED Pauline Husted Route 3 Marion Davis and baby girl 901 Murrow Ct Mary Foley and baby girl Shawnee Barbara Evans and baby boy 533 Me rchanic St Births Mr and Mrs Robert Meints Tonganoxie a son today
Raymond Monroe of 400 Wis.St. received a 30 day jail term and a $106 fine after a police court conviction for driving while under the influence of liquor.
At the Kansas Free Fair in Topeka a show fleecing was reported as $268 vanished from the Harlem in Havana ticket box. Manager Leon Claxton said a new hire, known only as Bob, stole receipts and fled in a cream and gray Pontiac with Missouri plates. Police described the suspect as 40 to 45, 5-9, 165 pounds, curly hair and glasses.
County commissioners moved toward approving city petitions to annex 207 acres in three tracts around Lawrence including Lawrence Heights, east Iowa Street lots, and the Has Kell Stadium area. If enacted, total 1956 annexations would hit 414 acres, the largest in modern history and part of a three year total near 1100 acres. Nearby residents oppose a proposed motel in the 900 block of Iowa Street, citing residential surroundings and potential decline of the area. Planning Commission meeting set for September 28 to discuss the motel and zoning. A Stop for Pedestrians sign appears on the 800 block of Massachusetts Street to create a crosswalk linking to Patee Arcade, with adjustments to parking and left turn signals planned. Two downtown buildings receive fresh paint as part of the Journal-World cleanup campaign. Simon Hurwitz, longtime Lawrence business owner, is recovering from pleurisy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Topeka reports that three of four major gubernatorial candidates filed personal expenditure statements for the primary. Democrat George Docking listed 850 dollars, including 150 filing fee, 264 for telephone calls, 36 for postage and 400 for gasoline. Republican Warren Shaw reported 1 161.32 dollars in expenditures. Harry Woods ring said 269 dollars. Gov. Fred Hall had not yet submitted his statement. Hall expected back from California later in the week.
Washington The Agriculture Department forecasts this year’s corn crop at 3 335 730 000 bushels and wheat at 966 574 000 bushels as of Sept 1 The corn figure is up 191 951 000 bushels from last month while wheat is 27 586 000 bushels higher The corn crop compares with 3 241 536 000 last year and the ten year average 3 084 389 000 The wheat outcome mirrors last year’s 936 761 000 and ten year average 1 148 289 000 Wheat is under production and marketing control due to a large surplus.
A fire began in a 50 acre hay field on the Harvey Mattney farm southeast of DeSoto near Lawrence, spreading into timber. Fire departments from Sunflower Village, DeSoto, Ola, and the Naval Air Station battled the blaze as 160 acres burned at once. Mattney lost a tractor, hay baler, hay rake, and hay. The fire started before 6 p.m. and was under control by 8:30 p.m. All hay and about 100 acres of timber were destroyed.
Funeral services for Mrs Minna Ernst will be at 3 30 p m today at Rumsey Funeral Home. Rev Harold Hamilton will preside. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
USDA hog prices at Kansas City show 2800 head with barrows and gilts steady to strong, top prices down. sows steady to 25 higher. mixed grade lots U S No 1 to 3, 200-250 lb barrows and gilts around 16.00 to 25. butchers over 250 lb scarce. Sheep 1800 head steady to moderately active with spring lambs 18.50 to 20.50 and utility stock.
Stocks fell briefly as brokers cited nerves over the Democratic win in Maine. The morning dip was erased, volumes around 1.9 million shares versus 2.96 million the day before. Traders noted caution as France and Britain warned they may act in the Suez Crisis.
Three men seek renomination on the Democratic ticket while Nelson tops GOP hopes to challenge him. In Washington Don Eastwald and Emmett Anderson lead a six candidate Republican field for governor. Rosellini and Coe are seen as top Democrats, Magnuson and Langlie bid for Lenape renomination on opposite sides. Hayden aims to secure Democratic Senate renomination in Arizona against Miller. Jones and McKinzie contend for the GOP Senate perch, while McFarland faces a three way GOP contest for the November race.
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