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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1961
Page
1
The article notes anti-Castro Cuban fighters moving ashore in Cuba as part of efforts to begin a liberation. It also covers U S policy stance on nonintervention and the Laos crisis, with Secretary of State Rusk warning of danger and detailing NATO discussions and Geneva talks on nuclear tests.
Mexico City reports from the Cuban Revolutionary Council claim Isle of Pines fell and 10,000 political prisoners joined the revolt. They say Fidel Castro seeks asylum in Mexico via Lazaro Cardenas while Castro’s forces battle invaders in southern Las Villas and elsewhere.
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Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the United States will not intervene in Cuba though American sympathy lies with those fighting against Castro. He noted no large scale invasion is underway and called the Cuban unrest disorderly. Senator Mansfield urged an Organization of American States meeting to discuss possible eventualities.
Gary Lee Klutts seven year old son of Sgt and Mrs Cec Klutts died at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio Texas after a month long battle to survive severe burns. Doctors cited massive infection from the burns as the cause.
Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa accused the United States of arming and financing mercenary invaders from Guatemala to attack Cuba. He urged UN members to hold Washington responsible while Adlai Stevenson denied U.S. aggression and defended Cuban sovereignty amid Latin American tensions.
Kansas University scientists report sharp bird declines in Lawrence linked to city tree spraying with DDT. Robins see 75 to 85 percent drops, catbirds nearly extinct, and experts warn of accumulating poisoning effects on birds and possible human risks. City officials defend spraying to combat Dutch elm disease.
Baldwin residents prepare for a May 9 centennial celebration tied to the Santa Fe Caravan. About 15 000 people are expected as the Commercial Club asks merchants to close by 11 a m and join a 1 30 p m parade with entrants from Haskell Institute. Decorated windows and a street carnival are planned with weekly centennial dress days.
The area sees a shift to warmer conditions after a dry weekend. The Weather Bureau expects Tuesday highs in the 60s with clear skies and a low tonight of 30 to 35. Sunday readings ranged from 49 to 30, rising to 53 by 2 pm today.
Jean McKone of Tonganoxie recalls meeting President Kennedy in the White House after his son Captain John McKone, an Air Force flyer, was released by Russia. He notes Kennedy’s personal handshake and time, and says the visit reassured families of servicemen awaiting returns.
The Commerce Department reports Americans’ personal income rose in March for the first time in five months. The annual rate climbed to 409.6 billion with a 3.4 billion month gain. Wage and salary payments rose 1.1 billion to 272.1 billion, the first increase since last July.
The Douglas County Health Council holds its annual dinner at 6 30 p m Thursday in the Hotel Eldridge with a panel on traffic deaths and a movie sponsored by the American Medical Assn Dr Phillip Godwin Police Chief John Hazelet B L Stewart traffic engineer George Williams and State Sen Don Hults form the panel Bill Willee of the Traffic Commission acts as moderator Reservations at 2 are available by calling Mrs Jack Calva VI3 9055 The proceedings aim to spur ongoing traffic safety efforts statewide patrol plans a selective enforcement program under Capt E P Mooman
The Motion Picture Academy event will air starting at 9 30 this evening on Channels 9 and 13, running about two hours. Call KU extension 633 for details.
KU hosts the 86th Kansas Relays and Engineering Exposition with a Kansas centennial theme. Gov. Anderson signs a proclamation naming Centennial Relays Week. The event features 26 university teams 30 college squads 15 junior colleges and high school qualifiers. Relay events run Friday and Saturday in Memorial Stadium with a 10 000 meter run at 3 pm. Parade Route reversed Massachusest Street to Sixth Street to ease traffic with floats moved to the stadium area. Reigning relay referee Ward Haylett, KU coach Bill Easton directs events, Rotary handles tickets, and 16 engineering departments display exhibits.
Fair and warmer through Tuesday in northern Kansas. Lows tonight expected around 30 to 35 degrees with highs in the 60s on Tuesday. Readings show typical daily highs and lows with historical comparisons to earlier dates.
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