Loyal French Forces Halt Rebel Attempt To Seize Naval Base
Laos approves joint outline for cease fire as Britain and the Soviet Union plan a 14 nation Geneva conference opening May 12. Prince Souvanna Phouma welcomed the plan while Pathet Lao stronghold Xieng Khouang is named as a peace meeting site. The three nation control commission will meet in New Delhi and the United States will not attend until a cease fire is verified.
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De Gaulle Wins Crucial Battle Near Oran in Algeria Crisis
Paris reports indicate forces loyal to President Charles de Gaulle repulsed a mutinous paratrooper bid to seize Mers-el-Kebir near Oran, as De Gaulle consolidates power and orders new commanders for Algeria’s three army corps. The strike marks a major early setback for the insurgency.
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Project Mercury Shot Ended In Explosive Failure At Cape
An unmanned Project Mercury capsule failed to reach orbit when the Atlas booster exploded 30 seconds after launch at Cape Canaveral. The 14 ton capsule parachuted into the Atlantic after escape systems deployed. The test aimed to verify orbital flight for a manned mission later this year, following the Soviet success.
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Kennedy Accepts Sole Responsibility for Cuba Actions
President Kennedy states he bears sole responsibility for U S actions in Cuba and opposes any shifting of blame. White House notes emphasize no elaboration and reflect bipartisan consultations with Eisenhower Truman Udall Nixon Goldwater and Rockefeller as policy options including a possible embargo.
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Large Gap Seen In Laos Peace Plan
U S and British Soviet backed plan shows a cease fire gap that could allow rebel forces to push before the 14 nation Geneva peace conference in May. Washington warns no meeting without verified halt, while rebels press advances and airlifted Soviet arms aid. Organisms plan to intervene if needed to stave off a Communist takeover.
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Water District No. 1 selects seven member board
A permanent seven man board was elected and by laws approved at a Kanwaka Hall meeting. Board members: Jarvis Brink Irvin Stoneback Owen Mitchell Roger Caruthers Don Breithaupt Dr Richard Nelson and K L Knox. Nelson and Knox were new to the board. The group serves without pay. A consulting engineer said the preliminary study should finish in about two weeks. The plant will serve about 260 customers with 18 miles of pipe along the Kaw River northwest of the city. About 130 people have signed up. cost per person roughly 200 dollars with 90 percent borrowed from the federal government.
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Owen Mitchell
Roger Caruthers
Don Breithaupt
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Knox
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Kaw
Spring Weather Stays Gentle With Cool Daily Highs
Lawrence sees continuing spring like conditions through Wednesday with no rain after Monday’s shower small amounts measured at 0.14 inches. Monday peaked at 87 degrees, a 45 degree start and a 58 degree afternoon wind, with tonight’s lows near 35 to 40 and Wednesday highs 60 to 65.
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Senate approves Holmes for Iran ambassador post
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Julius C. Holmes as ambassador to Iran by a 12 to 4 vote. Senator Williams has criticized Holmes over a 14 year old oil tanker investment, noting profits of 280000 on 10000 and 45000 on 300, and intends to press the issue on the Senate floor.
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Witness recalls Nazi brutality at Eichmann trial in Jerusalem
Zinder Grynszpan, father of Hershel Grynszpan, testifies in Jerusalem about the Pogrom era. He describes deportation from Germany to Poland in 1938, the Kristallnacht riot, and the brutal march of 12 000 Jews to the border with only 10 reich marks.
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Ya'akov Bar'or
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Drive Continuing For Cancer Fund In County Region
The Douglas County Cancer Crusade enters its final week with a door to door campaign in Lawrence to raise 5000 dollars. At least 60 percent stays in state for research though the local unit plans to use funds year round. Crusade chairman Victor Harrod emphasizes ongoing local efforts and an active lay education program with film outreach.
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KU student sums up De Gaulle baring French civil war
A Kansas University graduate student Christian Laubie says Charles de Gaulle’s strong leadership averted civil war in France amid army unrest in Algeria and a looming invasion risk. He notes De Gaulle’s actions including arming groups and airport closures and cites an economic blockade as a solution while naming other French students at KU.
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Boyd K. Hartman
Hird Unveils $4 Million 350 Lot New Home Area West Of Lawrence
Carl Hird Jr of Hird Homes announces a development with more than 350 home sites and a 5 to 7 acre recreation area valued over $4 million. The project spans west of Lawrence Avenue with Holiday Hills No 2 and a western expansion, including 48 acres and 45 acres, and features a pool tennis courts baseball diamond and picnic areas. Construction includes extending West Ninth Street to Kasold Drive and plans for churches.
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Weather notes and event aid for North Lawrence
Partly cloudy in northeast Kansas with tonight lows 35 to 40 and Wednesdays highs 65. Temperature readings show several daily bars and compare to last year’s 17 and 66. Smorgasbord fundraiser at North Lawrence Christian Church on April 26 from 5 to 7:30 PM, adults $1.00 children 12 and under 50 cents.
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