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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1956
Page
2
Gen Nathan Twining warned that ongoing technician shortages threaten U S air power and could force the Air Force to use simpler equipment. He noted the Soviet Union is rapidly expanding its skilled manpower and warned of a potential decline to second best in technology.
Lou P. Richter age 63, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation since its creation in 1939, died in a Topeka hospital after a long illness. A Randolph Kansas native, he served as sheriff, undersheriff, Rock Island special agent, and U.S. deputy marshal. His tenure earned national recognition for a trained staff and extensive files. Funeral services planned in Marion, with survivors listed as widow, two sisters, and three brothers.
Lloyd says the plan must be worked out with 18 backing nations that cover most shipping through Suez. In the Lords, former prime minister Attlee warns Eden’s policy threatens global peace and Britain’s standing, calling for UN reference and opposing French troop moves into Cyprus.
U S Ambassador to Greece George V Allen and 15 State Department staff toured Smoky Hill Air Force Base yesterday. after inspection they returned to Omaha. Also listed is a lodge meeting notice for Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF and AM on Sept 14 1956 at 9 30 am to attend Brother Rin kenbaughs funeral with Adolph De Plue W M and Geo W Mole Secy Adv.
Journal-World urges readers to enter the football contest with a weekly prize of a 10 pound dressed turkey. The first slate of games will appear in Monday's Journal-World.
A Greyhound bus travelling from Pittsburgh to Detroit and a truck hauling new cars collided head on near Monroe Michigan at 3 30 a m killing three people and injuring 22 The truck driver and two bus passengers died Identified victims include Francis G Pesko of Detroit and Mrs Frankie Mae Semple 38 Detroit Six injured were taken to Monroe hospitals with one in critical condition All passengers were aboard the bus and sheriff deputies said the crash occurred on U S 24 just north of Monroe.
Death notices for Katharine Brohammer Flory of Moorpark California and Charles O Ulrich of Douglas County recount funeral details, birth dates, and survivors. Flory died September 5 after moving from Akron to Douglas County then to California. Ulrich born August 3, 1873, was a Douglas County lifelong resident, married Salle Burton in 1908, with Pauline von Petzold as a survivor and other nieces and nephews listed.
The junior high Fun Fest series at Plymouth Congregational Church starts Friday evening for the year. Rev. Dale Turner and Rev. James Ewing lead the program with dancing and games. Chaperones include Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Brittingham, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rhodes, Dr. and Mrs. George Brahler, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bodin, and Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Dalton.
Adlai Stevenson launches his campaign in Harrisburg with a televised address budgeted at about 280000 dollars. The event includes a 50 dollar plate fund raising dinner at the State Farm Show arena where about 10000 guests are expected. Kefauver Governor Leader and aides accompany him as the dinner draws scrutiny from Republicans over ticket sales practices.
KU officials propose Stouffer Place for a 10 building complex northeast of 18th and Iowa Streets to honor emeritus mathematics professor Ellis B. Stouffer. Dr Murphy notes FHFA loans for 120 married student apartments and daisy field housing to house 1000 men, as KU pursues nuclear geology, public administration, and MASSA initiatives.
Admission list includes Joyce Rand 8 W 8th St Joyce Riddle 923 Ala St Anna Kivett Kansas City Kas Donna Throop Tonga and others. Dismissals note Leroy Trout James Ward LaRane Cobb Robert Guest Elizabeth Atchison and baby boy 205 Mo St Jewel Griffin and baby girl Mildred Joseph and baby boy Helaine Dunmire and baby girl. Parents Vernon James 642 La St report a daughter Wednesday Bill Rand 8 W the St a daughter Raymond Perdue 711 Walnut St a son James Throop Ton ganoxie a son today Robert S Anderson 1418 W 22nd St a daughter today.
Kansas University student Miss Shue parked behind the Museum of Natural History on campus causing a self driven car to roll about 100 feet. It bounced over a curb, crossed a sidewalk, and struck a tree with about $250 in damage. A passing motorist then nudged the car into a parking stall.
Brent Kington, a Kansse University senior from Topeka, earns a Famous Artists School scholarship for best amateur over 18 at the Kansas Free Fair. The award marks the first time a Free Fair entrant received the prize. His abstract landscape Kansas Farm advances the KU class division.
Secretary of State Dulles outlined a proposed Suez users' association to run canal traffic if Egypt blocks transit. He said U.S. tankers on standby and possible loans through the Export-Import Bank could support Western Europe, while asserting no concerted boycott and that decisions would not be swayed by the upcoming U.S. election.
Kansas University projects a fall student body near 8800 with 110 per cent growth over last year. SGHitt predicts 950 to 300 more may enroll, 6810 on Lawrence campus, 760 at Kansas City Medical School. Great Bend Argonne Rebels drum corps to halftime at KU Texas Christian game. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority transfers missing link plans to Oklahoma highway commission. KU Photo Bureau buys three electronic flash units for enrollment photos. KU Young Republicans boost to 500 members. local mail delivery expands to three streets. Jayhawk Plunge pool closes after Labor Day due to staffing and demand.
Topeka Gov Fred Hall's executive secretary says he has no invitation for Sunday's state Republican committee session. Only Fettis of Wichita had an invitation, and he cannot attend. Campaign manager Meek and Douglas County leaders plan to attend in Topeka.
In Clay Kentucky the town shows passive resistance to integration as only two Negro pupils and one white pupil attend class with seven of 17 teachers present. No crowd gathers while National Guardsmen monitor the scene as the two Black children arrive early and play in the yard. several students come and leave with their belongings. One unidentified white pupil remains in the building and a six year old girl nearby cries that she is afraid and wants her mother.
Douglas County Christian Temperance Council plans a Sunday 2:15 p.m. gathering at the Lawrence Community Building featuring a choir directed by a Kansas City Youth For Christ song leader and pianist. A 45 minute film Eastward To Asia will show Billy Graham's eight week India tour and seven other countries. The event is open to the public and free.
Governor J Bracken Lee 57 says he is available for a job if offered, after losing the Utah Republican primary to George D Clyde by more than 8000 votes. He declines a write in campaign but would back Clyde if asked and would not actively campaign for himself.
Corn and oats show easy or steady trends with harvests expanding for soybeans. Hogs and cattle range lower to steady with top prices noted, while eggs and poultry show mixed current receipts and weights. butter and fat products also cited with regional price ranges and minor gains in pivotal markets.
The Douglas County Farm Bureau released results from four nominating meetings ahead of the October 1 dinner at the county fairgrounds. Nominated leaders include Eudora Everett Wotan, Eugene Westerhouse, Delbert Brunk, and Marion Donald Rappard among others, with holdovers in some townships. Wheat and livestock market notes from Kansas City follow, detailing prices, futures, and commodity bids.
A local column notes the switch from state inspired street names to numeric designations along Lawrence north south routes. Despite changes, pairings like Prairie and Perry and Maple and Maple Lane still sow confusion, with overlaps in Elm Elmwood and Maiden Meadow Lane. Park and North Park versus South Park complicate calls.
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