Laos Divorcee Linked to Rockefeller Marriage Plans
Mrs. Margaretta Fitler Murphy, recently divorced from Dr. James S. Murphy, is linked by reports to New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. The couple, longtime acquaintances with ties to the Rockefeller family, reportedly planned a quiet marriage after bills from the legislative session are signed.
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Margaretta Fitler Murphy
James S. Murphy
Sun Valley
Idaho
Murphy
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Murphys
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
N.Y
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Institute
New York Mirror
Venezuela
Robert McManus
Philadelphia
Edward S. Greenbaum
Manhattan
New York State Mental Hygiene Council
Milton Academy
Princeton University
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Gen
George Meade
Edwin H. Fitler
George P. Barto Jr
Wynnewood, Pa
William W. Fitler
Kennedy Denies Promising U S Invasion of Cuba
President Kennedy told editors that the United States never promised to invade Cuba and would not embark on such a venture now. He also defended steel price increases as market responsive and urged restraint by auto makers and the union in the national interest.
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Washington
Kennedy
U.S
Cuba
American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
Fidel Castro
Jose Miro Cardona
Dr. Cardona
Exposition Draws Record Crowds At Kansas University
The 43rd Engineering Exposition at Kansas University closed with crowds larger than in recent years. A full-scale Friendship 7 model drew big attention as space related displays dominated military exhibits. An awards banquet at the Kansas Union featured Dr. Joseph F. Shea as principal speaker and Captain Joe H. Engle as a guest speaker.
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Kansas University
U.S
Kansas Union
Joseph F. Shea
Office of Manned Space Flight
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Joe H. Engle
Aerospace Research Pilot
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Raney Hillcrest and Plaza Sunday Hours Updated
Sun hours set 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with complete service at Raney Hillcrest and Plaza. Ad promotes full operation across locations for shoppers and diners.
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Raney Hillcrest
Plaza
Sun
Adv
Use of Troops Ruled Out By JFK
The Kennedy administration ruled out sending U S troops to Laos now while weighing other options. Kennedy warned the situation is serious and noted neutralist forces have not halted attacks. SEATO maneuvers are planned for mid June with eight nations to participate including the United States and others.
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JFK
Kennedy
Laos
U.S
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
Plaine Des Jarres
Plaine
United States
Thailand
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Philippines
Pakistan
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
France
Warm cloudy weekend forecast for Lawrence
The weather bureau predicts a warm and cloudy weekend with easterly winds. Sunday temperatures will reach the 70s in northeast Kansas, with no precipitation expected during the 38th Kansas Relays and Engineering School Exposition.
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Lawrence
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Kennedy to visit Ireland during June Europe trip
President Kennedy will tour Europe in late June visiting Ireland Italy and West Germany. He is expected to travel to Wexford County, ancestral home, with dates to be announced. An assistant press secretary said details of the Irish visit are still being worked out.
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Kennedy
Ireland
Europe
White House
Andrew T. Hatcher
Italy
West Germany
Wexford County
One KU Student In Serious Shape
Three Kansas University students were injured early today when a car left Highway K-10 west of Shawnee, hitting a tree. Driver Charles Garretson, 20, Wichita, in poor condition with head and body injuries. passenger Thomas White, 21, El Dorado, facial lacerations, in fair condition. Carol Nelson, 20, Kansas City, treated and released. Patrol cites high speed on a curve before impact.
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Kansas University
Shawnee
Charles P. Garretson
Wichita
Kansas University Medical Center
Thomas White
el Dorado
Carol Nelson
Kansas City
Kansas Highway Patrol
Centennial School Names New Principal John Lowther
John R. Lowther, principal of Riverton Elementary for six years, was named principal of Centennial School by Superintendent Carl Knox. He succeeds Ara Williams who moves to McAllaster School. Four administrators shift duties with Calvin Rice going to Pinckney, Robert Taylor becoming elementary coordinator, and the changes take effect the first week of August.
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John R. Lowther
Riverton
Centennial School
Carl Knox
Ara Williams
Mc.Allaster School
Calvin Rice
McAllaster
Pinckney School
Robert Taylor
Pinckney
Lowther
Pittsburg State College
Open House Set at Lawrence Library for National Library Week
A Sunday open house at the Lawrence Public Library will mark National Library Week with refreshments and prizes from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors can meet the new librarian Wayne Mayo and view a display of recently banned books highlighting the Fifth Freedom. A door prize invites guesses on total items circulated since the year's start. The bookmobile will serve downtown daily next week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with extended hours to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
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Lawrence Public Library
Wayne Mayo
9Th and
Vermont Sts
Massachusetts Street
Rush of Flame Debris Suggests Thresher Sinking Fire
At a Portsmouth naval court of inquiry a large 18 inch square plastic piece found with Thresher debris was shown to bear burn and flame contact marks. Chemist Frederick L. Downs testified the polyethylene piece is typical of Thresher class submarines and used in reactor shielding on nuclear powered ships. Further tests and additional debris were presented, including life jacket padding, as investigators seek the cause.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Naval Court of Inquiry
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Frederick L. Downs
Downs
Thresher
Samuel R. Heller
Hartford Editor Elected President at Convention
Herbert Brucker editor of the Hartford Courant was chosen president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. He succeeds Lee Hills as president after serving as first vice president. Miles H. Wolff of the Greensboro Daily News was elected first vice president and Vermont C. Royster of the Wall Street Journal was named second vice president. Robert C. Notson of The Oregonian was secretary, and Michael J. Ogden of the Providence Journal and Bulletin became treasurer.
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Washington
Herbert Brucker
Hartford
The
Oregonian
Portland
Michael J. Ogden
Providence
R.I.) Journal and Bulletin
Mobile Radar Unit Now in Operation On Local Streets
Lawrence police unveil a new mobile radar unit and report substantial arrests and warnings to begin traffic slowing. Officers will operate the device on all shifts in marked and unmarked cars, with a single officer capable of handling it as familiarity grows.
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Lawrence
Bill Cox
Cox
Kansas Relays Parade Delights Crowds with Colorful Feats
The 1963 Kansas Relays Parade drew thousands along Massachusetts Street as bright performances and varied entries impressed despite fewer floats. Abdallah Shrine units and the Lawrence scooter team wowed spectators while KU and Lawrence High bands energized the crowd. Notables on the reviewing stand included U.S. Sen. Frank Carlson and Air Force Capt. Joe H. Engle.
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Massachusetts Street
U.S
Frank Carlson
Martha Yankey
Marjorie Anne Fischer
Lawrence
Susie Caple
William
Abdallah Shrine
Kansas City
Lawrence Motor
Kansas University
Lawrence High
Abdallah
Law Fence
Hotel
Eldridge
U. S
Fred Ellsworth
W. Clarke Wescoe
William Avery
Don Hults
Marjorie Ann Fischer
Air Force
Joe H. Engle
Engle
Weather Summary Northeast Kansas Sunday Outlook
Warm and cloudy conditions in the Northeast Kansas region forecast for Sunday. Cloud cover increases in the afternoon with temperatures reaching a high near 72 and a low around 61. Yesterday’s high was 72 and low 61. a year ago today the highs were 85 and the low 61. Record for this date: high 67 in 1961 and low 29 in 1953.
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Kansas
P.ma
Mainstream radio spot airs on KKLWN at 5 p.m.
A brief adv notes that the program Mainstream will be broadcast tonight at 5 o clock on KKLWN radio. The item preserves the wireless date and station reference for the time slot.
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KLWN
Adv
KKLWN
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