China Warns Of Involvement If SEATO Sends Troops To Laos
China’s Foreign Minister Chen Yi warned in Jakarta that Beijing will send troops if SEATO troops enter Laos. He urged Laos to decide its fate without foreign intervention and referenced potential PEIPING participation in a proposed 14 nation conference.
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Kennedy to visit Paris May 31 for talks with De Gaulle
President Kennedy will fly to Paris May 31 for three days of talks with President Charles de Gaulle. He will be accompanied by Jacqueline Kennedy and may visit Ottawa and Canada before Paris. The trip follows a Key West meeting with Prime Minister Macmillan and precedes talks with Adenauer in Washington.
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Berlin
Democrats Launch National Drive to Support Kennedy Plan
The Democratic National Committee directs party workers nationwide to urge citizens to contact senators and representatives in support of President Kennedy's New Frontier. The effort targets passage of a staged minimum wage increase and broader social and economic benefits, including housing, Social Security, and highway program boosts totaling about 2.1 billion dollars.
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Lawrence to Get Gas Refunds and Lower Rates
Kansas Public Service Co. will refund past 15 months of gas bills and offer lower future rates after a Washington Power Commission ruling. Average residential savings are about 5.73 dollars per year, with total refunds of 126000 dollars to customers. Refunds will be issued about nine days from now after individual bill checks.
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Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas From Tuesday
Partly cloudy conditions continue into Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Lows tonight range 20 to 35 degrees, highs Tuesday 55 to 60. Civil readings show a 4 pm high near 60 and 4 am near 54, with a 12 am late low around 42.
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Kansas
Stagehands Strike CBS Over Lighting Directors Firing
About 300 stagehands walked out at CBS briefly after dismissals of three TV lighting directors. The workers returned to duty today as talks resume, ending a strike that began at midnight Saturday and lasted until 9 a.m.
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New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
U S Ship Western Union Freed After Cuban Intercept
U S cable ship Western Union was intercepted by a Cuban gunboat near Baracoa, then freed as U S jet planes and the destroyer John W Weeks moved to assist. The vessel, loaded with gasoline, halted about five miles off Baracoa and resumed course to Key West after four hours.
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Kennedy Easter with Extra Security Amid Kidnap Plot Rumors
The Kennedy family attended Easter Sunday Mass under heavy Secret Service protection after reports of a Cuban kidnap plot against Caroline Kennedy and threats against the family. President Kennedy also faced concern over Laos tensions as he kept mum publicly while guarding his wife and children. Security included local and state police, with the couple entering through a side church door and leaving amid applause.
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Record March Rain Totals Set Local Record in Lawrence
Lawrence area endured a heavily wet March with 7.63 inches of precipitation, breaking the 1912 mark by nearly two inches. The month had 10 rainy days, two major storms, and a mean temperature of 45.2 degrees. Rivers rose and farmers faced delayed field work while gardens benefited from replenished ponds, as showers eased into April with a forecast of partial clouds and mild temps.
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Douglas County
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Wooden
Walter Schwarz
Easter Services Draw Record Crowds in Lawrence
Cold and wet weather could not deter Easter churchgoers in Lawrence. The Union Euter Sunrise Service near Potter Lake attracted more than 800 people, despite 28 to 30 degree temps and early rain. KU coach Dick Harp delivered the message. Late morning rain and sleet troubled attendees at other services, yet turnout remained strong across congregations.
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Polter Lake
Kansas University
Interdenominational Youth Council
Lawrence Council of Churches
Potter Lake
Dick Harp
Christ
Johnson Cheered Malik Snubbed During Dakar Independence
In Dakar Senegal U S Vice President Johnson drew a warm welcome from President Senghor while Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Malik faced a cooler reception outside the presidential palace. both officials are in the city for two days of independence celebrations in the former French colony. Malik was finally received by the president near the end of the delegate list as Johnson left a thronged, cheering crowd.
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U.S
Lyndon B. Johnson
Jacob A. Malik
Johnson
Leopold Senghor
Malik
United States
Deaths Requested In Finch Case
Los Angeles attorney urged a jury to sentence Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Trepoff to death for the murder of Finch's wife. The trio faced a climactic day as a crowd awaited the verdict on whether they would die or serve life in prison.
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Los Angeles
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Trepoff
Finch
Joe Powers
Tuesday Voters Decide City Posts In Final Campaign Push
Voters face a final decision in Lawrence with 12 polling places opening at 4 a.m. Twelve candidates compete for three commission seats and five seek three school board posts. Incumbents Kennedy Weatherwax run again while Mosser declines. Ballots expected around 9,000 with turnout near 1959 levels. Weather and interest shape the outcome.
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Election Board
Carl Althaus
la. St
Fayetta Brown
HH. St
Penfield Jones
W. 7Th
James Maloney
Broadview Dr
Joe Wilson
Hilltop Dr
Harold Fisher
Fisher
Commission
Fancy Parking Meter Colors Aid Motorists
The city colors meters red green pink and silver to cue parking rules. Silver meters cost 10 cents per hour on downtown streets. Red meters serve 30 minute stalls at five cents. Green meters offer five hours for two cents per hour. Pink meters run five cents per hour with two hour limits.
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Harold Horn
Massachusetts Street
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