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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
2
Kansas Relays details for April 1920 were outlined at a Lawrence Kiwanis Club gathering in the Eldridge Hotel. Officials Mike Getto and Wayne Replogle explained the program ticket sales and parade plans and showed Kansas University relay highlights from the 1930s to 1962.
Rear Adm. Frederick L. Ashworth questioned whether civilian superiors were fully argued with. Maj. Gen. Ruegg defended not switching from General Dynamics to Boeing, noting potential extra costs and problems, while acknowledging a government right to switch if GD incurs losses. Transcript from closed hearing released.
A north end pool will feature 11 foot depths in the diving area and 3 feet at the far end with a separate wading pool. Membership starts at 100 dollars for year one and 50 dollars annually after. About 400 family memberships available with priority for residents of Holiday Hills and Lawrence Heights. Heated water and underwater lighting planned with bath houses and possible concession facilities. The pool site tops a hillside at the northeast corner and will anchor a seven acre private park including a baseball diamond and tennis courts.
A Harlem widow won 211500 from Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr after an all white jury found he libeled her by calling her a bag woman for graft. Powell planned to appeal while Esther James said she would donate part of the award to charity.
James McCollum a 22 year old student from Pine Bluff Arkansas was fined 10.50 in Municipal Court for riding in an automatic clothes dryer in a help yourself laundry He faced a charge of malicious mischief connected to the incident in Fayetteville Arkansas.
TOPEKA two bills seek to repeal measures admitting Wichita University to the state college system as an associate of Kansas University. House action followed remarks by WU president Harry Corbin stirring debate about elevating WU to a third major state university and triggering legislative countermoves.
Gerald E F Hagquist arrives at the FMC Corp plant in North Lawrence to assume duties as process superintendent. He was previously senior project engineer at FMC Newark in California and holds a chemical engineering degree from Washington State University. He is a licensed professional chemical engineer in California. The Hagquist family, with children Sheri Eric and Valerie, will remain in California through the current school term.
Evangelistic preaching and singing will be held at 7 30 nightly April 7 to 14 by the Lawrence Heights Christian Church now meeting at the Lawrence Community Nursery School. Evangelist Shan Rutherford of Joplin Missouri will speak on gospel themes. Don V Evans the pastor will direct singing with accompanists. Elders include W R Matherly William Ellis Ray Christie and Bible School superintendent J D Johnson.
The Kansas Legislature moved toward adjournment while reviving faltering school legislation. The Senate Education Committee urged a modified foundation program linking aid to districts with high standards and tax support. A unification bill for school districts won tentative Senate approval after long debate. The House advanced amendments to a constitutional overhaul proposing tax exemptions for household goods, term limits for sheriffs, and six amendments per election. The State Affairs Committee heard more on Sunday retail restrictions.
Kansas University Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe will be principal speaker at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in the Kansas Union ballroom. All members and wives are invited with dinner at 6 30 p m. Tickets are 2 25 per person and reservations go to the Chamber office.
Washington lawmakers push budget cuts across defense and federal agencies. The Senate Armed Services Committee trimmed 771 million from defense requests while approving 363.7 million for RS70 bomber development. The House slashed 91.964 million from the Post Office budget amid warnings of reduced service. House Appropriations then trimmed 202.75 million from Kennedy emergency funding.
In Topeka final passage was given to a bill creating a new Kansas coroner system and to a measure granting a 200 dollar yearly salary increase to most county officials, both now sent to Gov. John Anderson. Fidel Castro suspends American repatriation of Cuban citizens, delaying travel plans for about 100 people. William H. Sermon, former Independence mayor, pleads innocent on tax evasion charges in Kansas City. Over 3,000 Cubans training in U.S. armed forces, many refugees or Bay of Pigs veterans. Justice Department cites 559000 dollars in costs to enforce Meredith v. Ole Miss orders. Topeka Senate rejects move of Atchison Children’s Home. equally, move of Women’s Industrial Farm fails.
Classified notice for Rumsey Funeral Home VI3 5111 listing a private family room entrance option in the adv section of the newspaper.
A 44 inch living king snake was recovered from a 12 ounce beer can found by Arnold LeBombard and others clearing debris three miles northeast of Lawrence. The can opened at KU Museum of Natural History revealed the snake before it was released. Separate notes report KU students' spring break, honors, and campus fund drive progress.
Lawrence City Commission rechecked ballots from Hillcrest and Lawrence High School polls. Oscar Rumsey’s total rose by 100 to 5,095, while Ray Culbertson dropped five to 4,673. Ethan Allen led with 5,345 votes. Nauman trailed by 417.
Lawrence High School plans an educational first on April 23 with Rep. Robert Ellsworth answering questions from Principal Neal Wherry and students. The setup lets students in their classrooms hear a live telephone talk from Washington, D. C. Ellsworth, a LHS graduate, may spark future discussions with other public figures and in other subjects.
New York AP general manager Wes Gallagher outlined efforts to raise news quality for a discerning audience. He cited Cold War diplomacy, Vietnam, Congo conflicts, space exploration, and segregation turmoil as examples of modern complexity demanding new techniques and a professional staff.
Seventh graders and eighth graders from Wakarusa Valley School visited Topeka to view the Kansas House and Senate. The 17 seventh and 29 eighth graders were hosted by Rep. Odd Williams, Rep. John Vogel, and State Sen. Don Hults, receiving recognitions and an ovation in both chambers.
The Wadkins family thanks friends neighbors relatives for cards letters food and acts of kindness during the sickness and death of wife and mother Alva Dulin. Special thanks to Dr Clark Dr Robinson and hospital nurses for their service and kindness.
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