Harriman Seeks Soviet Help on Laos Peace Efforts
U S undersecretary of state W Averell Harriman arrives in Moscow with a message from President Kennedy aimed at securing Khrushchev support to preserve Laos neutrality. He meets aides and seeks a meeting with Foreign Minister Gromyko as Geneva cochair status underscores Soviet British roles.
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W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Khrushchev
Laos
U.S
America
Harriman
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Soviet Union
Britain
Souvanna Phouma
Concern Expressed On Laos Crisis By Kennedy
President Kennedy warned that the future of peaceful coexistence and Southeast Asia security may hinge on Laos as East and West confront the Communist threat. He noted 3,000 troops and jets slated for Thailand next month and said Harriman would carry a message to Khrushchev. Kennedy outlined three points on Laos and warned that a Communist victory could threaten Thailand, Cambodia, and South Vietnam.
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Washington
Kennedy
Southeast Asia
Laos
Pentagon
Thailand
W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Khrushchev
Harriman
Britain
United States
House
Rules Committee
Geneva
Cambodia
Viet Nam
Health Directors Meeting Tonight at Kansas University
Nearly 200 college and university student health service directors attend a dinner meeting of the American College Health Association at KU. Dr. Dana L. Farnsworth of Harvard University speaks on The Educational Aspects of the Health Program. A panel of college presidents discusses The Health Program in an Institution of Higher Education.
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American College Health Association
Kansas University
Dana L. Farnsworth
Harvard University
Kansas Union
W. Clarke Wescoe
Deane W. Malott
Cornell University
Elmer Ellis
Missouri University
Leland Traywick
Southwest Missouri State College
Orville S. Waters
Illinois University
George B. Smith
ACHA
Kansas City
Mt. Oread
A A U W Book Fair at Community Blog
Local event listing announces an A A U W book fair and community blog activity scheduled Thursday at 7 49 p m and Friday at 9 L A D V.
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A.A.U.W
Alabama Suspect Arrested In Integrationist Death
A suspect was arrested in the rifle slaying of William L. Moore, a 35 year old Baltimore postman and pro integration activist, while he walked from Chattanooga toward Jackson Mississippi to urge racial integration. The case drew national reaction from officials and civil rights groups.
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Atlanta
William L. Moore
Baltimore
Moore
Alabama
Birmingham
Kennedy
George Wallace
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jackson
Miss
Ross Barnett
FBI
Justice Department
Noble Yocum
Yocum
Mississippi
Ray McDowell
McDowell
CORE
Attalla
Washington, D. C
White House
Kennedy urges critics to name specifics on Cuba policy
President Kennedy challenged critics to say if they favor war to topple Castro, insisting only limited options remain. He dismissed Keating and Nixon proposals while citing intelligence estimates that 4,000 to 5,000 Cuban troops have left since January, with far fewer arriving.
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Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Caribbean
Richard M. Nixon
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
Laos
Castro
Nixon
Keating
Truman Leaves Luncheon Early Due Illness
Former President Harry S. Truman, near 79, departed a downtown hotel luncheon unassisted after complaining he did not feel well. He had not eaten and walked from the dining room before going home.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Cervantes Day events mark KU tribute to Cervantes and Osma
KU celebrates its 39th Cervantes Day with students from area colleges and high schools honoring Miguel de Cervantes. Registration opens at 8:30 in Fraser Hall, coffee at 9 in Wilcox Museum, and 10 am address in Fraser Theater by Dr. F Sanchez Escribano. The event includes AATSP meeting, a screening of Rio Escondido in Bailey Auditorium, and a 12:30 luncheon in the Kansas Union.
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Kansas University
Cervantes
J. M. Osma
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Spain
Fraser Hall
Wilcox Museum
Fraser
Kansas
American Association of Teachers of
Fraser Theater
F. Sanchez Escribano
Bailey Auditorium
Big Eight
The
Kansas Union
Sequoyah Hall Highlights Haskell Library Week
Sequoyah Hall serves as the focal point for National Library Week at Haskell Institute. The new facility houses the library, showcases Indian Bureau publications, hosts contests and lectures, and features an Indian collection of over 1,000 volumes alongside an extensive magazine section.
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Sequoyah Hall
Haskell Library
Haskell Institute
United States
Will Rogers
Samoset
Manhattan Island
Sitting Bull
Joseph
Arizona
Alaska
Woman regains sight after six decades of blindness
Miss Bessie Sikes, once nearly blind since infancy from chorioretinitis and a dislocated lens, suddenly sees again at age 60. She describes a color world opening up with a blue sky and palm trees as her ophthalmologist notes the unusual recovery may involve a living lens.
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Miami
Fila
Bessie Sikes
Miss Sikes
Clear Skies Return as Warmth Spreads Over Lawrence
Skies over Lawrence clear after a day of possible showers with temperatures rising. Tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy with a low near 50 and a Friday high around 70.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas reports 252 deer killed by vehicles in year
The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission said 252 deer died in auto vehicle incidents during the 12 months ending April 15.
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PRATT
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Kansas
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Friday
Partly cloudy in northeast Kansas on Friday with a low around 50 and a high near 70. Forecast calls for continued mild temperatures and light winds through the day.
Concern Grows Over Retarded Adults in Society
Arnold Cortazzo of the National Association for Retarded Children warned at the Kansas convention that the number of mentally retarded adults will rise in the coming years. He cited medical advances and radiation as factors, urged equal treatment with the physically handicapped, and noted Douglas County's active community program since 1956.
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Arnold Cortazzo
National Association For Retarded Children
Douglas County
John Glinka
Skipper Williams
Cortazzo
Kansas University Union Building
Journal-World Photo
America
Kennedy
County Association
Entry Deadline Set For Second City Art Festival
The Lawrence Art Guild sponsors the second annual Lawrence Art Festival with May 1 entry deadline. Entries may be obtained from the Recreation Commission office, Keeler's book store, or Carter's stationary. The three day festival runs May 10 to 12 with waivers for seniors over 65 and a limit of two entries per person.
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Recreation Commission
Keeler’s
Carter's
Robert Converse
Byron Sneegas
John Garcia
Lawrence Art Guild
Plains Schools Survey Ranks KU and CU Topin 11-State Study
Denver Post surveyed 103 degree-granting institutions across Kansas, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Kansas and Colorado tied as outstanding universities, with KU leading in journalism and several other categories.
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Kansas
Colorado
Mountain - Plains
Denver Post
Rocky Mount Empire
Max Price
Arizona
Idaho
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Iowa State
Missouri
Denver
W. Clarke Wescoe
Denver University
Colorado State College
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Business
Denver U
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Leland Miller
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