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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1957

Page

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Guardsmen At Little Rock Center of National Tension

National Guardsmen remain at Central High School in Little Rock as rumors grow Gov. Faubus may withdraw them soon. About 30 guardsmen reported for duty as classes resumed, with no attempted entry by Negro students. Faubus signaled possible withdrawal this week in a TV interview, while a court summons seeks to compel him to explain his actions amid ongoing federal tensions.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Orval Faubus Faubus Little Rock U.S. District Court U.S. Dist Ronald N. Davies FBI

Fatal New England airline crash kills ten

A Northeast Airlines DC3 with 24 aboard from Boston to New York crashed near New Bedford Massachusetts in dense fog while approaching the municipal airport. Ten people died including the pilot and copilot eight passengers. Thirteen passengers and a hostess were injured and hospitalized. The wreckage lay in a swamp half a mile from the runway. rescue crews reached the site after nearly three hours.

New Bedford Mass Northeast Airlines Boston New York New Bedford Municipal Pashamansett River Hyannis Nantucket Martha's Vineyard Weslie Lagoon Lagoon Nancy Lehan Brockton

Two Grid Prizes Enroll at Kansas for Future Jayhawker Years

Curtis McClinton a 195 pound end from Wichita and Ralph Caster a 210 pound back from Raytown Mo have enrolled at Kansas University to play for the Jayhawks in coming seasons. McClinton spent last year as a Wichita A freshman and will sit out this year with three years of eligibility afterward. Caster, a top Show-Me state prize, joined KU after a brief Missouri stay and will bolster the KU freshman roster with three years of eligibility after a residence year. KU coach Chuck Mather expressed happiness at their arrival and predicted they will help in the future.

Curtis McClinton Ralph Caster Kansas University Jayhawkers McClinton Wichita Wichita A Wheatshocker KU Grid Chuck Mather Journal-World Today Curtis Raytown Missouri Columbia Kansas

Emporia Church Hit Extensively by Flames

Fire heavily damaged the First Methodist Church in Emporia, the largest Protestant church there, with an estimated replacement cost of 300000 to 500000 dollars. A south wing survived with smoke and water damage after firefighters battled the blaze for about eight hours y. The fire chief cited a basement air conditioning unit as the likely ignition point.

Emporia First Methodist Clyde Clark C. C. Johnson

Adenauer vows West German weight to NATO after victory

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer secured an absolute CDU majority. He pledged that West Germany would throw all political and moral weight behind the Western alliance. The result solidifies his fourth year in power and signals a strong stance against the Soviet bloc.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer West Germany Western Alliance Jopponente East Germany Christian Democratic Union Adenauer West German Soviet Union United States Russia NATO

Rezoning Hearing Set For Light Industrial Welding Shop

The Planning Commission schedules a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday City Hall hearing on a single rezoning request to permit a welding shop at the northwest corner of N. 8th and Hickory. Also on the agenda are final plats for South Ridge No. 1 and Rising Heights, J. B. Young’s development northwest of Kaw River Bridge, and an appeal on a Brookdale No. 3 home failing rear yard requirements.

Planning Commission N. 8Th Hickory Sts North Lawrence South Ridge No. 1 23Rd Iowa Sts 9Th J. B. Young Kaw River Bridge Brookdale No. 3 Delaware Street

Jet airliner lands Beirut after long London flight

A British Comet jet airliner touched down at Beirut International Airport after a non stop four hour and thirty seven minute flight from London. The arrival marks a notable long distance route expansion for BEIRUT services.

Beirut Lebanon London

White House accuses top Democrats of political maneuvering

Newport Rhode Island The White House accuses 15 members of the Democratic Advisory Council of trying to politicize the Little Rock school integration issue. Press secretary James Hagerty says the President seeks solutions, not political speeches, and notes Eisenhower has seen the council's statement while refusing to elaborate. Some leaders privately fear Faubus's actions and integration troubles may hurt Democrats in Congress.

Newport, R.I White House Little Rock Ark James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty Democratic Advisory Council Leissenhower Democratic National Committee Advisory Council Faubus South Congress

Easton Fresh Gang Labeled Best Ever

Kansas University track coach Bill Easton announced a 33 man freshman roster with strong potential. He cites transfers John West from LSU and Bill Alley from Syracuse as leaders and notes West has three years of eligibility while Alley has one. Easton says the group is not closed and emphasizes hard work can yield national championship quality.

Kansas University Bill Easton Easton Easion Lowell Janzen Bill Nieder Art Dalzell John West Louisiana State Bill Alley Syracuse University West Alley LSU Kansas Ouldeor

UF Directors Meet To Map 1957 Drive

United Fund directors and campaign chairmen plan a 1957 Lawrence drive at 4 p.m. today in the Chamber of Commerce office. The schedule includes a Sept 20 Men’s Division breakfast at Eldridge Hotel and a late Oct internal solicitation rollout with Blue Banner and Fair Share awards, plus a Women’s Division kickoff at Granada Theater.

United Fund Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Eldridge Granada Theater

Two Climbers Die On 1200 Foot Rock Spire Near Portland

PORTLAND Ore A rarely climbed 1200 foot spire in the Columbia River gorge claimed two lives as Don McKay 36 of Portland and Lloyd Joseph Quigley 42 of Vancouver Wash fell near the top of St Peter s Dome 30 miles east of Portland. Two others who overslept watched in horror as the tragedy unfolded from below. Dave Hitchcock and Ross Petrie arrived late and found the climbers had started without them.

Portland Ore Columbia River Gorge Don McKay Lloyd Joseph Quigley Vancouver Wash St. Peter's Dome Dave Hitchcock Ross Petrie McKay Quigley

Temperature Dips Below 50 Mark in Lawrence

The downtown Lawrence temperature fell below 50 degrees this morning for the first time in four months. The day opened with a high of 77 Sunday, then dropped to 49 at 6 30 a.m. and rose to 7 by 2 p.m. Forecasts predict a low around 50s and a high in the lower 80s for Tuesday.

Lawrence Weather Bureau

KU Enrollment Tops 9,030 As New Term Opens

KU began the academic year with 9,030 students on the Lawrence campus and medical center totals. Registrar James K. Hitt said enrollments may rise to 150 to 309 more, with possible final figures lingering until late fees are paid. Women reached a new high at 2,396 and men totaled 5,874, ratio about 2.46 to one. The 1957 KU registration ranks third largest, trailing only 1947 and 1948.

Kansas University James K. Hitt Hutt Sand Lawrence KU Medical Center Kansas City Kas Wom Atttendance Medical School Hitt Gardlees

Vast Customs Union Aims Southeast Asia Reach

The United States joined with Baghdad Pact nations to chart a vast customs union stretching from the Black Sea to the Indian subcontinent. Delegates met under Baghdad Pact sponsorship binding Britain Turkey Iran and Pakistan. Andy Hess Auto Ins VI 3-3457 Adv.

London United States Baghdad Pact Nationa Black Sea Indian Subcontinent Britain Turkey Iran Pakistan

Football Contest Rules Spark Wary Entries

The Lawrence Journal World announces a weekly football guessing contest with noon Friday entry deadlines and Monday winner announcements. Employees and their families are excluded, with four ties resolved by variant entries and one entry per person per week permitted.

Journal-World Noelaine

Chancellor Murphy urges education beyond training at KU

Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy told about 4,000 at Kansas University's opening convocation that true education combines rigorous training with educated thinking. He announced the Summerfield Collection of Renaissance Thought and Culture, a 10 year library program funded by a major Summerfield Foundation grant, and praised the new $2.4 million Music and Drama Arts Building as a cultural milestone.

Franklin D. Murphy Kansas University Hoch Auditorium Murphy Summerfield University Brary Trans Mississippi West Summerfield Foundation Europe Kansas

Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Warm Trend with Showers

Forecasters expect a slight warmup in northeast Kansas with fair to tonight and partly cloudy skies on Tuesday. Lows tonight around 30 to 35, highs Tuesday in the lower 80s. Temperatures Monday night through Saturday to average 4 to 10 degrees below seasonal normals, then warming Tuesday and turning cooler again by Thursday. Scattered showers possible Thursday or Friday, with normal highs around the 80s and lows in the 50s. Observations include 24-hour U S weather readings with stations from Bismarck to New York and Oklahoma City showing varied temperatures.

Kansas Bain Gopaea U. S Bismarck N. D Chicago

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