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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
1
Attorney for Bernard Brannon seeks removal of the deal charge against the former chief, as grand jurors press the case with a new legal move. The action centers on potential procedural or substantive flaws in the indictment and aims to clear or reassess the charges.
A report centers on a motion citing a study by John Oliver that alleges a governing body acted beyond its authority. The document outlines the legal basis and potential ramifications for the questioned actions.
Deposition by a Highway Patrolman is cited as proof in a dispute over a Jackson County grand jury report accusing the police department of a deal with an underworld syndicate. Brannon seeks to strike references to alleged police complicity and crime waves while Attorney David Trusty argues the grand jury had no right to file such reports. The May 4 report, tying a syndicate to crime and police actions, prompted Brannon's dismissal and a subsequent perjury arraignment. A 22 page Oliver study is cited on grand jury powers in Missouri.
President Kennedy's plan to boost space efforts to outpace the Soviet Union won unanimous backing from the Senate space committee. The panel approved spending of 1.7843 billion dollars for the next year.
Admiral Rickover criticizes the Navy for excess officers while noting he might have excelled as enlisted, reflecting on his beginnings and a memorialized line about Linn’d-Main and Linn’d-Wood filled with antiquated phrasing and a funeral mention.
Partly cloudy with showers or thunderstorms late tonight or tomorrow forenoon. Low near 70 tonight, high near 90 tomorrow. Comfort index up to 70 to 80, humidity 76% at 6 am and 71% at 1 pm. Barometer 29.95 in rising to 29.90 in. River stage 7.4 ft, Lake of the Ozarks 1.9 ft below full. No precipitation in 24 hours ending 6 am.
Robert P. Weatherford, city manager, ruled out ow-necked dresses and high skirts for women city employees at a staff meeting. He announced the proposal had come through the suggestion committee to address dress code concerns among city workers.
A quick morning squall brought an inch of rain in a brief storm. The fast moving line disrupted early commutes and showers tempered by brief thunder, with residents reporting slick streets and momentary power flickers.
A squall line hit Kansas City with thundershowers early today causing scattered power outages. Rain totals reached over an inch in parts while Junction City reported 2.30 inches. Forecasters expect possible showers tonight or tomorrow with a high near 90 and a low around 70.
A 58 year old woman, Mrs Minnie Burgstrand, was admitted to General hospital in fair condition after clothes caught fire from a lighted cigarette in her Washington street apartment. Neighbors aided her, and she had refused help until this morning when she could not turn over. Frank Taylor, her employer, alerted authorities after a neighbor intervened.
Dalton runs a small Kansas City shop offering $1.25 standard cuts and $2 flattops, claiming the lowest licensed price locally. After opening and attracting union opposition, he contemplates profits of about $37.50 daily at a ten hour day.
President Kennedy named Vice Admiral Claude V. Ricketts to be vice chief of naval operations. Ricketts will hold the rank of admiral and replace Admiral James S. Russell after a 32 year career in sea and staff assignments.
The column lists several items including Wary of Softness Toward Red China, Labor Group Here Follows Secret Tack, Eichmann Says He Was By-passed on Orders, Bou Dum Ends Holdout Role on Laos, Confusion Over Status of Cuban Deal, and SEC to Probe Fees Paid by Mutual Funds. A brief scan notes numbered entries and a closing 20.
A 33 member jury panel was qualified in Plattsburg Missouri for the murder trial of Cecil Elmer Floyd 66 accused of raping and killing his 13 year old granddaughter JoAnn Wyse. The trial was moved from Clay County and Judge Andrew Jackson Higgins presides as selection continues and strikes occur.
In Washington, officials voiced backing for Kuwait's independence amid opposition to Iraq's annexation plan. The stance signals U.S. support for Kuwaiti sovereignty and regional stability.
A State Department spokesman stated the United States maintains a consular presence in the nation, stressing sovereignty and the ongoing diplomatic footing. Officials emphasized continued recognition of the host country and the practical functions of the consulate amid evolving relations.
Washington reports United States supports Kuwait as a sovereign state and would consider full diplomatic ties if Kuwait seeks them. Britain pledges defense if needed as Kuwait seeks Arab League membership amid a looming crisis. Beirut reports a Kuwait state of emergency with troops deployed to the border to deter invasion.
The Vagabond King, filled with popular melodies and set in Paris under Louis XI, is presented at 8:15 tonight at Star Light theater. Jean Fenn portrays a noblewoman who pleads for the life of a poet played by Earl Wrightson.
Thirteen individuals stand charged in connection with a scheme to defraud a telephone company by unlawful hookups. Investigators say the suspects used illegal lines to place race bets and route calls without proper billing. Authorities stress the case involves organized activity across multiple locations and ongoing court proceedings.
The Justice Department says 13 men across 10 cities including New Orleans Baton Rouge New York Chicago Los Angeles Las Vegas Atlantic City Miami Biloxi and Newport were indicted on 20 counts for illegal long distance calls to hide a nationwide horse race betting scheme. Defendants paid phone company workers to reroute calls to dodge taxes and avoid toll charges. Bonds set at 25000 each with warrants issued by U S District Judge Herbert Christenberry. Names include Benjamin Lassoff Robert Lassoff Myron Deckelbaum Gilbert Lee Beckley Alfred Mones Sam di Piazza Louis Bagneris Eugene Nolan Charles Perez Harold Brouphy Anthony Glorioso Alfred Reyn Peter Martino.
A moderate earthquake shook Berkeley Albany and the North Oakland hills last night with no damage reported. The quake was centered about five miles southeast of Berkeley and was felt across the region including Albany and the hills.
U S Labor department statistics show Kansas City food costs fell .5 of 1 percent from April to May as part of a national cost of living drop of 1 of 1 percent. The May Kansas City food index stands at 114.7, up 1.8 percent from a year ago, while the national index is 127.4 with the 1947-49 average as base. The national rise year over year remains among the smallest since World War II.
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