Jefferson Letter to Kansas Chiefs in KU Collection
A surviving Jefferson letter dated April 1 1806 pleads for peace and cooperation with Osages Misouris Kansas Ottoes Panis Agawas Sioux Pontewattomies Foxes and Sacs. The draft rests in the Library of Congress while the original passed through an Indian chief to successive generations.
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Lewis and Clark
West
Louisiana Territory
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
Jefferson
Library of Congress
U. S
Lincoln
President Hoover
Laura Neiswanger
Hoover
Chancellor Strong
Health Directors To Meet At KU During ACHA Session
Nearly 200 health service directors from colleges and universities attend the American College Health Association meeting in Kansas City. KU hosts a 3 PM general session with four college presidents as panelists, including W. Clarke Wescoe and Deane W. Malott.
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Kansas University
American College Health Association
Kansas City
Jayhawk
Kansas Union
W. Clarke Wescoe
Deane W. Malott
Cornell University
James McCain
Kansas State University
Leland Traywick
Southwest Missouri State College
Orville S. Walters
Dana L. Farnsworth
Harvard University
Union Ballroom
Medical
Muehlebach
Ralph TI. Canuteson
KU Health Service
Lawrence
C. Arden Miller
KU Medical Center
Navy to Deploy Trieste for Thresher Wreck Study
Navy crews on the West Coast prepare the deep diving craft Trieste to investigate the Thresher loss. Officials aim to tow the 220 miles from Boston for a 8 400 foot dive but expect at least two weeks due to partial disassembly and reassembly needs. The Trieste can only report on what it views, not lift the Thresher.
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Harvey
Trieste
Navy
Boston
Navy Electronics Laboratory
San Diego
Easter Egg Hunt At Malls Center Saturday
The third annual Easter egg hunt at Malls Shopping Center is set for 1 30 p m Saturday on the grass area between the parking lots and Louisiana Street. 2000 to 3000 youngsters are expected to participate. Children 1 to 5 will search in one location and 5 to 10 in another. 10000 candy eggs and 144 stuffed rabbits will be awarded. No live rabbits. Last year about 2000 youngsters attended and 1500 the first year.
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Malls
Louisiana Street
Library Conference at KU Draws 100 Attendees
More than 100 persons are attending the Kansas Library Association divisional conference at Kansas University. Henry J. Duchester of the Library of Congress delivered the opening talk on library mechanization and will speak again Saturday on information retrieval in the research library. KU libraries director Thomas R. Buckman said all conference sessions are open to the public.
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Kansas Library Association
Kansas University
Henry J. Duchester
Library of Congress
Kansas Union
Thomas R. Buckman
Ibraries
Kansas Association For Retarded Children
Lawrence
Arnold Cortazzo
National Association of Retarded Children
R. A. Haines
Kansas Board of Social Welfare
Elizabeth Boggs
National Association
Maynard Reynolds
Minnesota University
Minnesota
Two Killed One Injured in Kansas City Wreck
AP reports a one car crash on U S highway 7 north of Mid-Continent Airport Kansas City North left the road and split the car in two. Victims include driver Hugh Mullings 25 and passenger John D Phillips 25 both of Kansas City. Mullings wife Joyce 22 was seriously injured and hospitalized at General Hospital.
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Kansas City
U. S. Highway 7
Mid-Continent
John D. Phillips
Hugh Mullings
Mullings
Joyce
General Hospital
Response Strong for Elementary Math Workshops Led by Schools
Dr. Lloyd Schurr reports excellent response to modern mathematics workshops for elementary teachers with over 100 attending each of the first two sessions. Eight more meetings are planned and he expects the effort will upgrade next year’s math program. Similar workshops in science and reading are planned for next year.
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Lloyd Schurr
Schurr
Algerian Official Near Death After Assassination Attempt
Mohammed Khemisti the Algerian foreign minister lay near death after an assassin shot him in front of the National Assembly. Doctors could not remove the bullet lodged near his brain and he remained in a coma despite transfusions. The attacker, a former student, was captured and reportedly cried I punished the traitor of the revolution.
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Algers
Mohammed Khemisti
National Assembly
Khemisti
New Industrial Agency Would Replace KIDC With Economic Development Dept
Gov. John Anderson signed 26 bills including a measure to replace the Kansas Industrial Development Commission with a new expanded agency. The bill aims to create a state department of economic development and broaden the commission’s functions as part of his overall legislative push this session.
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Topeka
John Anderson
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
KIDC
Economic Development Committee
State Department of Economic Development
Baby smothered by plastic bag in Topeka
Five month old Jeffrey Burnett died Thursday afternoon after a plastic bag pressed to his face while in bed. Coroner Dr. J L Lattimore ruled death asphyxiation and said police would handle the investigation. The child was in the care of a babysitter at the time.
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Topeka
Jeffrey Burnett
Martha Burnett
Shawnee County
J. L. Lattimore
Two-car crash on Massachusetts Street causes $250 damage
Thursday night two cars collided in the 1800 block of Massachusetts Street causing an estimated $250 in damage. No injuries were reported. Drivers were John L. Long, 22, of 1304 Ohio Street, and Ronald S. Williams, 25, of 920 Indiana Street.
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John L. Long
Ohio St
Ronald S. Williams
Ind. St
Lawrence dog show expected with 700 entries from 40 states
Lawrence officials say the yearly dog show at the 4 H Fairgrounds May 12 will attract more than 700 dogs from about 40 states, a top event for the state in both dog numbers and entry quality. Cub Scouts planted Kentucky coffee tree seeds at Schwegler School, led by Mrs. Harkness. six boys in Den 2, Pack 358, included Harkness and Kappelman. Sixth graders planting pin oaks were advised that budding may be delayed after Arbor Day, with watering recommended in dry weather.
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Lawrence
Schwegler School
C. A. Harkness
Den 2
Kentucky
Tommy Harkness
Mark Kappelman
David Pendry
John Purcell
Roger Marr
Charles Bockhorst
Kansas
Israel Faces Arab Military Edge in Regional Tensions
The Arab world holds a clear edge with Egypt possessing about 300 Soviet aircraft including MIG19s and MIG21s. At sea Egypt leads with eight submarines and six Skory destroyers, while Israel fields under half that naval force. Egypt also has SA2 anti aircraft rockets. Israel awaits American Hawk missiles expected next year as crews train in the United States.
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Egypt
Russia
Cuba
Israel
United States
Anderson to Name Economic Group Within Few Days
Gov. John Anderson said he will appoint members of the new Economic Development Commission within days after signing bills creating the department. The nine member commission will replace the Kansas Industrial Development Commission and may draw some current members. Sticher, KIDC director, will be retained until the new department operates.
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Topeka
John Anderson
New Economic Development Commission
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Anderson
Industrial Development Commission
John H. Sticher
KIDC
Board of Regents
Revenue
Walter Reed Gage
Alcoholic Beverage Control Office
Gage
Equalization Board Sets 10 Day Session Start May 1
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will sit as a Board of Equalization starting May 1 for 10 consecutive days excluding weekends. After adjournment, they will reconvene May 29 and May 31 in the Courthouse Office to view properties. Tax relief thereafter requires filing with the State Tax Appeal Board.
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Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Clinton
Grant
Kanwaka
Lecompton
Marion
Willow Springs
Eudora
Palmyra Township
Baldwin
Wakarusa
Industrial Production Up in March to 120.4 Percent of Avg
Federal Reserve reports March industrial production at 120.4 percent of 1957-59 average, up from 119.4 in February. The index stood at 118.9 in January. Consumer goods output rose again after February record, while business equipment stayed high.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Promotions at Kansas University Libraries
Five KU Libraries staff receive promotions effective July 1 Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe announced. Promoted are Mrs Eileen Barfknecht in exchange and gifts Miss Laura Boyer in circulation Miss Barbara Jones in reference Karl Lo in East Asia area and Terrence Williams in preparations.
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Kansas University Libraries
W. Clarke Wescoe
Eileen Barfknecht
Laura Boyer
Barbara Jones
Terrence Williams
Revival Services Start at Church of God Holiness
The Church of God Holiness at 419 Lincoln Street begins revival services April 14 to 21 with Rev. Lester Reasoner of Alva Missouri as speaker. Evening services start at 7 45 and the public is invited.
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Church of God (Holiness
Lincoln St
Lester Reasoner
Alva
Eddie Edwards Dies at 71 Jazz Trombonist Builder of Original Dixieland Band
Edwin B. Edwards known as Eddie Edwards dies at 71 in New York. He organized the original Dixieland Jazz Band and helped write Tiger Rag, a jazz classic, marking a key moment in early jazz history.
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New York
Edwin B
Eddie) Edwards
US Lobster Catch Reaches 3.5 Million Pounds in 1962
The United States reports a lobster harvest of 3.5 million pounds for 1962, reflecting strong seafood industry yields and sustained fishing activity across major coastal regions. The figure highlights a robust year for marine catch and economic activity in the sector.
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United States
Package Taken From Scene In Thresher Sinking
The destroyer Samuel B. Roberts arrived in Newport with a sealed plastic package from the Thresher sinking scene. Navy officials said the box weighed two or three pounds and contained debris including cork plastic and gloves. An officer took the package to Portsmouth New Hampshire, home port of the Thresher.
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R.I
Samuel B. Roberts
Thresher
Navy
Washington
Portsmouth
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The
Pitchhikers to headline Parade of Quartets in Springfield show
The Pitchhikers of Springfield Missouri 1959 champions join Aqua Tones of Lawrence Steeplejacks and Lawrence Barberhawks in the fourth annual Parade of Quartets May 18 at the Community Building. Local show by Barberhawks Society and Sweet Adelines with MC Don McDow and advance tickets soon.
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Lth
Vt. Sts
Barberhawks
Lawrence
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
Steeplejacks
Hap Lonegren
Jim Curry
Ken Pine
Everett Buhler
Lawrence Barberhawks
Sweet Adeline
Sylvia Nahman
Don McDow
Lawmakers Back Simplified Foundation Bill for Research Funds
Rep. Odd Williams and Sen. Don Hults of Lawrence hailed a foundation bill as a step forward that reduces government red tape for industrial development and research. They said governor approval would not curb access to funds and that outside money could support KU and K-State projects with future fixes possible next session.
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Keystone Foundation
Odd Williams
Don Hults
Lawrence
Journal-World Today
Williams
Hults
K-State
Local Fire Calls Thursday Report
At 2 43 p m a fire at 533 La St involved charcoal in a metal pan with smoke damage only. At 6 43 p m youths set old lumber in a vacant lot on fire near 1325 N J St causing minor loss.
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la. St
N. J. St
Talented Relays Teams Lead 38th Kansas Relays Entry List
Southern Illinois University tops entries for the 38th Kansas Relays at Memorial Stadium April 19 20 with a 12 man squad led by Jim DuPree NCAA 880 champion and Bill Cornell NCAA mile runnerup George Woods 56 foot shot putter. Wisconsin Minnesota Oklahoma State Texas Tulsa and TCU also field large teams with notable stars including Elmar Ezerins Bill Holden Elzie Higginbottom and others. Junior colleges and high schools from multiple cities participate in college and high school divisions.
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Kansas University
Memorial Stadium
Southern Illinois
Jim Dupree
Bill Cornell
Brian Turner
George Woods
Wisconsin University
Elmar Ezerins
Bill Holden
Elzie Higginbottom
Rumsey Funeral Home serves Lawrence area since 1920
Local obituary notice notes Rumsey Funeral Home in Lawrence area has served the community since 1920. The advertisement lists the VI 35111 reference and urges contacting the firm for services.
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Lawrence
Rumsey Funeral Home
Midshipmen Return From Coast Tours
Six Lawrence students are among 29 Kansas University Navy ROTC midshipmen returning from a five day tour of West Coast Marine Corps installations. The group visited San Diego Camp Pendleton and El Toro to observe Marine air ground operations led by Marine Maj Roddey Moss.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Navy Rotc
Marine Corps
West Coast
Roger L. Torneden
Arthur Thomas
John Maloney
Robert A. Guffin
Robert Wetzel
John Estes
Roddey Moss
San Diego
Camp Pendleton
Marine Air Station
el Toro
In Memoriam Esther Weeks Apr 12 1943
In loving memory of Esther Weeks who left us April 12 1943 Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest Sad by son Gary and family including mother father sisters and brothers
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Esther Weeks
Gary
Card of Thanks From Mrs. D. M. Harris
Mrs. D. M. Harris expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards and flowers received during a recent hospital stay and says they were greatly appreciated.
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D. M. Harris
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