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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
1
The Times and Daily Mirror argue Parliament lacks impact as ministers drive policy. The columns cite problems from Profumo to Philby, noting secrecy and weak informed oversight in Britain and similar failures in Washington. They urge stronger elected oversight and public pressure to curb executive overreach.
GRANDVIEW Mo The Richards Gebaur Air Force Base opened its gates Friday drawing more than 25 000 visitors for the first day of its 10th anniversary celebration An estimated 225 000 are expected today and Sunday to view exhibits watch parachute and jet aircraft demonstrations and attend the 1 6 mile sports car races on the adjacent track The heat topped 100 degrees and the two man Gemini space capsule was on display south of Kansas City.
Earl Wilson Douglas County Superintendent and three peers in Barton and Cowley counties sit tight awaiting a court ruling on whether their master degree and administrator credentials meet the 1961 legislature test. Ruth Fagerstrom of Saline County resigns. others continue unpaid pending decision by Judge Frank Gray possibly mid September or later.
Memorial Hospital reports births and resident names from Fort Scott Tonganoxie Lawrence and Topeka areas. Notable entries include Mrs. and Mr. plus newborns listed for several families with dates noted as Friday or today.
Bill D Hoffine 47 died at his Birmingham Alabama home after a heart attack. He founded the DeLuxe Greeting Card Co in Birmingham and Atlanta. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday in Birmingham. He is survived by his parents wife Helen Hoffine and children Jane Ann 14 and James 11.
Arthur W. Belt aged 70 died this morning at his home 830 R. I. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Rumsey Funeral Home. He is survived by brother Charles Belt of 828 R. I. two sisters Mrs. Bernard Hill of 431 Elm and Mrs. Earl McClerry of Indianapolis Ind and several nieces and nephews.
The McLouth Kiwanis Club serves $1.50 Heaven, while pioneers from Lawrence rest at Watson farm en route to the New York World’s Fair next April. Admission to the Bee is $1 for men. women and children and drivers of antique cars enter free. Tickets work all days. The oldest steam engineer at the event wins a prize. A daily gate drawing awards a $29.95 electric-eye yard light.
Baldwin's Commercial Club commits 400 to start rebuilding the Old Santa Fe Trail Post Office on land near Old Castle. Burton J. Williams, curator of the Old Castle Museum, urged the project at a club meeting as remnants decay. Further funding is sought from other local clubs to complete the work.
Airman James W. Schrader 21 underwent amputation of his right leg at San Diego Naval Hospital after an arresting cable on the carrier Constellation broke January 15 injuring him and four others. He remains in hospital three to four weeks before transfer to Oakland and may receive an artificial leg.
Ground will be broken at 6 30 p m Sunday on East 21st Street for Trinity Methodist Church first unit. Rev. Melvin Booth will assist with the ceremony. Robertson and Ericson of Lawrence are the architects. The Dressler Co. of Topeka is general contractor. The 3434 square foot building will be a multi purpose space with kitchen classrooms and rest rooms. Completion is expected by December 10 with future phases planned.
The First R. M. Baptist Church at 416 Lincoln St. will celebrate its 95th anniversary this Sunday. Rev Templeton of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Topeka will deliver the anniversary sermon at 3 p.m. and Mt. Carmel Choir will sing at the service.
The Jefferson County Courthouse dedication moved to the courtroom due to 104 degree heat. Atty. Gen. William Ferguson gave a patriotic address, introduced by Judge Robert H. Kaul. The Old Settlers Reunion featured wrestling events and prize mentions for oldest attendees and longest distance entrants, plus a Friday talent show with under 12 winners and performances.
A two car crash about 10 p.m. Friday on U.S. 24 40 fifteen miles northeast of Lawrence injured three people. Paul L. Dredge 41 of Tonganoxie suffered cuts and bruises and was released. Donald L. Day 28 of Tonganoxie also had cuts and bruises and was kept overnight. Judith Ann Day 21 wife of Donald Day had rib injuries and cuts and was released after treatment. The northbound Dredge car went onto the shoulder then into the Day vehicle. Both cars were declared total losses.
Lawrence area residents buzz as invitations go out for a private Barely Proper performance at Sycamore Hollow. Officials refuse to reveal invitees while nudists frame the event as a public education effort despite widespread speculation and mixed reactions.
Lawrence High School asks sophomores and juniors yet to have yearbook photos taken to come to 924 Vermont Street between 7 and 9 p.m. Monday per Max Stalcup. About 250 of 1,000 students have not yet appeared. Seniors should also schedule portraits soon.
Rolly G Cole 23, member of the Cole Flying Circus, was killed when his biplane lost a wing and crashed near Greater Rockford Airport. His father Duane Cole organized the circus which toured the United States from 1947 to 1957.
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