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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1963

Page

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West Germans Reassured on Treaty's Status and Eastern Regime

In Bonn officials weigh the impact of the atomic test ban treaty as the United States reserves the right to object to seating East German Communist representatives at any conference. Secretary of State Dean Rusk plans to stress this in Senate hearings while Bonn hesitates to sign, wary of losing prestige by sharing talks with the rival regime.

Bonn Germany U.S Dean Rusk Senate Washington

Lawrence Board initiates policy talks and bids actions

The Lawrence Board discussed a policy to favor local vendors in lowest bid decisions, invited KASB to hold a regional meeting, and approved several financial actions including milk and coal contracts, bills, and purchases. They named A. E. Woestemeyer as Clerk and Al Cerne as Treasurer with Cerne to work half time and earn doctoral credit.

Kansas Association of School Boards KASB Lawrence Burgner-Bowman-Matthews Lumber Co A. E. Woestemeyer al Cerne Cerne Kansas University

Mourners Cite Test Ban Pact Signed in Moscow

In Hiroshima 18 years after the atomic attack a 15 000 strong crowd observed a minute of silence at 8 15 am. Mayor Hamai praised the partial nuclear test ban pact by the United States the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union. Delegations from China and Soviet Russia clashed at the ninth world conference against hydrogen and atom bombs as talks stalled and many delegates walked out.

Hiroshima Japan Moscow Shinzo Hamai United States United Kingdom Soviet Union Red China Soviet Russia

Army Draft Call Totals 17 000 for October

The Defense Department issued a draft call for 17 000 army recruits in October as part of a total 26 500 enlisted men needed. The Navy Marine Corps and Air Force will not seek draftees that month, according to a Pentagon spokesman. The figure raises the cumulative number drafted since September 1950 to 2 862 450.

Washington Defense Department Army Selective Service Pentagon Navy Marine Corps Air Force

Leavenworth Names New Fire Chief Ed Zoebel

Ed Zoebel was appointed Leavenworth fire chief succeeding Robert Schroeder who retired after 40 years. Zoebel has served as assistant chief and drillmaster for 20 years. Schroeder began his career in 1932 under his father Gus Schroeder who served 32 years.

Leavenworth Kan Ed Zoebel Robert Schroeder Zoebel Schroeder Gus Schroeder

Mrs. Douglas Weds Washington Attorney in Beverly Hills

Mercedes Douglas plans to marry Robert B. Eichholz a 52 year old Washington attorney at her friend’s home in Beverly Hills today The ceremony follows her recent divorce from Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas who wed a 23 year old government recruit yesterday The former Joan Carol Martin married Justice Douglas in a Buffalo church ceremony years ago

Beverly Hills Calif Mercedes Douglas Supreme Court William O. Douglas Robert B. Eichholz Washington Douglas Joan Carol Martin Buffalo, N.Y

Treaty Approval Said to Be Sure

Under secretary of State W Averell Harriman said the two thirds Senate vote for ratifying the nuclear test ban treaty is assured He spoke in a radio interview after negotiating the pact in Moscow Harriman noted Khrushchev is anxious for a nonaggression pact but said it is unlikely and that there could be simultaneous declarations instead He stressed the goal of a normal East West relationship without freezing Europe’s division

Washington W. Averell Harriman Senate Moscow Harriman Fremier Khrushchev Atlantic Alliance

Mayer opens private dental practice in Kansas City

Dr. Lawrence A. Mayer, 28, opens a private dental clinic in the Doctors Building at 944 Ky. St. He is a 1960 Kansas City University Dental School graduate, served three years as a Navy dental officer at Mare Island Vallejo California, and is from Kansas City. He is married to June Shenk with daughter Cindy and son David. He resides at 1825 Brook and is brother to Bill Mayer, Journal-World managing editor.

Lawrence A. Mayer Doctors Building Ky. St Kansas City University Dental School Navy Mare Island Naval Shipyard Vallejo Calif Kansas City Wyandotte High School Kansas University Mayer June Shenk Merriam Cindy David 1825 Brook Dr. Mayer Bill Mayer Journal-World

Test Ban Goes to Senators Soon for Hearing

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said President Kennedy will send the nuclear test ban treaty to the Senate this week with hearings to start Monday. The Foreign Relations Committee will hear State Defense and Atomic Energy witnesses on consecutive days before expeditious committee action.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Kennedy Mansfield White House Senate Foreign Relations Committee State Department Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission Foreign Relations Committee J. W. Fulbright D-Ark

4 H Members Speak On Their Washington Trip

Douglas County 4 H Clubs members spoke at the Lawrence Rotary Club about a trip to Washington D C and the 4 H Citizenship Course. The group was led by Mrs. Don Nutt and included Dorothy Robertson Carol Hoover Bonnie Maichel Phyllis Babbitt and Renita Pohl who described city tours and course objectives at the National 4 H Club Foundation Center.

Douglas County Lawrence Civic Club Don Nutt Baldwin Rotary Club Dorothy Robertson Palmyra Club Carol Hoover Marion Boosters Bonnie Maichel Overbrook Phyllis Babbitt Clinton Renita Pohl Worden Washington City National 4H Club Foundation Center

Road accident statistics show 100 cars involved and local drivers dominate

Ninety one Fewerter on the road with causes including tailgating and failure to stop. One hundred cars, six trucks, two motorcycles and two motorbikes involved. Sixty nine drivers were male and 30 female. The 25 to 34 age group had the most wrecks at 22, followed by 20 to 24 with 14. Most drivers were local at 85, nine from within the state and five from out of state.

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Ambush Force Draws a Blank Near Panmunjom

A large U S Army force staged an ambush in the Korean DMZ near Panmunjom but withdrew at dawn without engaging North Korean troops. The unit, larger than usual patrols, laid three patrol traps and held fire until enemies closed in, with armored personnel carriers standing by.

Korea Demilitarized Zone United Nations U.S

Buddhists Accuse Diem Regime of Fake Coup Plot

South Vietnamese Buddhist leaders charge the government plans a brief fake coup to discredit Buddhists and political opponents. Rev. Thich Tinh Khiet in a letter to President Ngo Dinh Diem warns the plot would destroy Xa Lai pagoda and target Buddhist leaders, possibly elevating Ngo Dinh Nhu.

Saigon Viet Nam Khiet Xa Lai Ngo Dinh Nhu

Corn and Sorghums Hit Hard by Kansas Heat Wave

Hot winds and dry weather damaged many Kansas crops last week with corn and sorghums most affected. Some fields salvaged for silage while early plantings neared maturity in northeast counties as rains aided growth. Soybeans and pasture declined. alfalfa yields were light due to dryness. Rain is needed to sustain livestock feed.

Topeka Kansas

U.S. Retaliates Over Tariff Hike by Common Market

Washington reports that the United States will retaliate against the European Common Market after a tariff increase on U.S. poultry. Public hearings will select items to withdraw trade concessions worth about 46 million dollars yearly. The six nations of the EEC raised duties from 4.9 to 13.43 cents per pound.

Washington United States U.S Christian A. Herter European Common Market France West Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Herter

National Guard Plane Crashes at Camp Ripley

A Missouri National Guard light plane crashed during strafing training at Camp Ripley ten miles north of the gate. Pilot Lt Milo Deen Hutton, 42, of Jefferson City, was killed and Lt Robert Dar win Elwell, 30, of Warrensburg, died after being pulled from the wreck.

Camp Ripley, Minn Missouri National Guard Camp Ripley Robert Darwin Elwell Warrensburg Milo Deen Hutton Jefferson City Camp Gate Elwell Hutton

Pigeon Worth 100000 Dead in Underworld Bid

Washington AP reports the underworld set a $100000 price on Joseph Valachi for turning informer on the Cosa Nostra. Authorities say Valachi will be kept alive and held in a safe place. Valachi’s testimony spurs new government breakthroughs against organized crime amid rising pressure.

Washington Underworld Joseph Valachi United States Valachi Cosa Nostra Justice Department

Car Kills Utica Girl In Her Own Driveway

In Utica Kansas four year old Teri Sue Martin was struck and killed in her driveway by a car driven by family friend Mrs Elmer Oaks who was backing out of the driveway. She was the daughter of Verle Lee and his wife.

Utica Kan Teri Sue Martin Elmer Oaks Teri Sue Was Verle Lee Martin

Baltimore Woman Drives to Stockton to Survey Atheist Center

Mrs Madalyn J Murray of Baltimore plans a Stockton Kansas trip to survey land donated for an atheist center. She aims to build a university and library as part of the nonprofit corp to be known as Other Americans Inc. She travels with her two sons and mother and expects to stay about two weeks before relocating to Kansas.

Baltimore Madalyn J. Murray Stockton Kan Supreme Court Murray Atheist Corporation Other Americans Inc Kansas Carl Brown William J. Murray III Garth

Jewelry Salesman Robbed Of 35 000 At Newton Motel

Max Benjamin of Overland Park reported two men held him at gunpoint in a Newton motel and stole jewelry valued at about 35 000 dollars plus 80 to 90 dollars from his billfold. He said they tied him and left. He linked the incident to a prior Salina theft where his car was stolen. Police found no suspects.

Newton, Kan Newton Max Benjamin Overland Park Kan Benjamin Salina C. E. Patterson

Two Busloads Of Children Stopped On Kansas Highway

AP reports three charter buses carrying 154 junior traffic patrol members to a YMCA camp near Elmdale were halted by the Kansas Highway Patrol near Peabody. Two drivers were arrested for lacking proper permits and one for following a bus too closely. The buses, authorized within 25 miles of Wichita, were allowed to proceed to the camp for a week with promises to provide additional transport and baggage options.

Wichita Highway Patrol Peabody Kan Rex Clothier Clothier Elmdale

Alabama Board Requires Bible Study in Public Schools

The Alabama State Board of Education orders Bible study be added to the required course of study for public school children. Despite the ruling, actual practice may not differ from existing Bible reading requirements. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting classroom scripture readings but not Bible study within courses.

Montgomery Ala Alabama State Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court

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