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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1957
Page
9
The pattern of weather holds steady across much of the nation with showers scattered in the east and a dry stretch elsewhere. Forecasters note limited changes in temperatures and expect the trend to persist into the coming days with regional variations.
A long list of church activities appears with locations Baldwin Junction First Methodist First Christian Clinton Presbyterian Church and many others detailing Sunday school times worship services youth groups mass sessions and midweek events. The notices include pastors and organizing bodies as well as times for confessions choir practices Bible study prayer meetings and special events across numerous faith communities.
The first fall meeting of the Methodist Men of the First Methodist Church will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the church. Guest speaker Hubert L. Collins of Topeka, lay leader of the Kansas Conference, will discuss the theme Working Together With God. Newly elected officers Clyde Woods Jr president Frank Alexander vice president Alan Fisher secretary George Clem treasurer begin service at the meeting.
Federal farm officials warn of rapid urbanization shrinking productive farmland. About one million acres are withdrawn yearly for airfields, highways, suburbs, and industry. Assistant Secretary Ervin L. Peterson urges local leaders to publicize the need to protect good farmland.
Detroit Mayor Albert E. Cobo, chairman of Michigan Republicans, died after a heart attack. He collapsed at home yesterday morning after serving as mayor since 1950, in a city of about 2.5 million people.
The piece cites Corinthians 4 16 RSV to distinguish the Christian who faces disease and aging with renewed inner nature. It argues inner strength comes from trust in God and intimate walk with Christ, surpassing mere physical vigor and highlighting the spirit born of deep faith, authored by Arthur W Newell D D of St Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church Richmond VA.
NEW YORK The International Geophysical Year is already yielding new knowledge about Earth. Findings include sun X-rays about 40 miles above us, simultaneous aurorae, and rockets capturing energy particles. Antarctica shows 100 degree temperature shifts across short distances, with implications for weather. IGY is a 64-nation, 16 month effort examining Earth, sun, atmosphere, and oceans.
DuPont entrance on U S 40 leading to the new cellophane plant will open bids Sept 27 by the State Highway Commission. Entrance at Tecumseh between Topeka and Lawrence to ease turns on or off the highway. Also bids for a new bridge over the Wakarusa River on U S 75 south of Topeka.
Gale Moss, former general manager of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, is reportedly set for renewal. Terms not final, Moss now earns 2300 dollars a year, with discussions ranging toward 15000 dollars, amid praise for his role in turnpike construction and ongoing expansion. Local figures note no final decision and cite varied salary figures discussed.
Northern lights appeared over California causing excitement among spectators many seeing the phenomenon for the first time. The event drew wide attention as aurora sightings on the West Coast are rare and notable in historic context referencing the National Park Service’s longstanding status and visitor statistics.
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