Leavenworth unionist charged after battery plant clash
Edward W. Sullins 29 of Easton faced city court on attempted grand larceny assault and battery and disturbing the peace amid violence at the Gould National battery factory strike. He allegedly tried to grab a photographer’s camera and struck a driver, as pickets and a truck carrying batteries were details in the courthouse area.
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Edward W. Sullins
Easton
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Mosier
Sheriff Commission
Bill Nash
Youth Shot In Kansas City Race Clash In Troost Lake Park
A 15 year old Negro boy, James Shoats, was critically wounded by a pistol shot in a racially charged fight between about 10 Negro youths and a dozen white men near Troost Lake Park. Ronald Shaw, 19, and five others were booked for investigation as police pursued the shooter amid tensions in a mixed neighborhood.
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Troost Lake Park
James Shoats
Carolyn Tolle
Hall a Target For Legal Suit
Los Angeles AP reports arguing executives aim to oust Hall and others from the International Exhibition for Southern California Inc. and halt salaries while the case proceeds. The suit alleges Hall’s $50,000 pay and personal benefits, a Paris trip, and auto upkeep for Conway. Plans call for a Long Beach world’s fair in 1967 or 1968.
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Fred Hall
Kansas
Southern California Inc
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Hall
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Paris
Stan Howard
Downey
Calif
Howard
Bureau of International Expositions
James T. Rush
James S. Lawrence
Chris H. Corveleyn
Henry Knudsen
Owen Lewis
John M. Oshmian
Harry Groman
Paul T. Ferses
Nudist Play Planned At Sycamore Hollow Despite Rain
Despite cool weather and showers the American Sunbathing Association plans to stage Barely Proper The Unplayable Play at 8 30 p m this evening at Sycamore Hollow. If canceled it will move to Saturday at 8 30 p m. Over 250 invitations were issued for the all nude production by invitation only with guests bringing folding chairs.
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American Sunbathing Association
Sycamore Hollow
Tom Cushing
Lawrence
US 24
Cash Register Reported Stolen From Service Station
Police said a cash register containing 335.68 was taken from Jim's Apco Service Station at 23rd and Ala. Streets about 10 15 p m Thursday. Dennis Greenfield was working alone and police chief Bill Cox said his view from the office was blocked. The register valued at 140 dollars was taken by an unknown person while Greenfield serviced a truck.
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Apco
Ala. Sts
Bill Cox
Dennis Greenfield
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Known Loss continued train robbery on the line
The locomotive was uncoupled moved a mile for unloading and the coup took 15 minutes after months of planning. Train engineer Jack Mills 58 injured eight stitches. Two masked men attacked the cab clubbing Mills and handcuffing the fireman Dave Whitby.
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Jack Mills
Dave Whitby
Dave
Mills
Astronaut Survival Test Ends After Desert Training
America's new astronaut team completed a two day survival drill near Stead Air Base northeast of Reno. Amid sand storms and record heat they built shelters from dummy capsules and survived on seven quarts of water and space capsule rations. Maj. Deke Slayton joined the trainees for the exercise as Gov. Sawyer awaited their return and a press conference was planned.
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America
Civilization
Stead Air Force Base
Grant Sawyer
Nevada
Tension Eases After Wall Street Security Probe
New York report on the lengthy securities market inquiry shows tensions abating on Wall Street as the SEC releases its third two year study. Brokers and fund managers expect tighter Washington supervision and possible changes in practice. The critique targets high pressure sales tactics by some mutual fund part timers using emotional appeals to fear pride and patriotism.
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Wall Street
Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
Rusk Holds Talks With Khrushchev at Black Sea Estate
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev met in a shirt-sleeve conference at Khrushchev’s estate overlooking the Black Sea in Gagra. Rusk arrived Thursday and traveled with a government guest house stay before the meeting.
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U.S.S.R
U.S
Dean Rusk
Khrushchev
Black Sea
Rusk
Vanya
Nikita
Yugoslav Earthquake Account From Skopje Describes Devastation
Dr. Galton, a Yugoslav quake survivor, recounts Skopje’s collapse on July 26, noting collapsed walls, bodies in ruins, and crowds fleeing through a damaged city. He details medical scenes, Italian and American aid, and his escape by crowded train toward Bitola. He plans to attend a linguistics congress in Bulgaria before returning to Lawrence in September.
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Herbert Galton
N. H
Yugoslavia
Skopje
Dean Mitrev
University
Dr. Galton
Bitola
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Lawrence
Thresher Sinking Delays Polaris Sub Deployment Plans
Navy plans to build Polaris submarine fleet slow due to Thresher disaster. officials estimate a five month holdup for modifications on subs under construction. The Thresher sank last April 10 with 129 lives lost, prompting rescheduling of nuclear sub construction and overhaul intervals. The delay affects patrols in the Atlantic and Pacific regions, though timetable for 41 Polaris subs by 1967 remains hopeful. The Alexander Hamilton arrived to test five missiles and start the boat-of-the-month club, but will wait for yard alterations before patrol prep.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Atlantic
Robbery at Beneficial Finance Co. Leaves No New Leads
Police reported no new developments in the armed robbery at Beneficial Finance Co. on Mass Street. A lone bandit armed with a silver-plated gun fled with $450 after entering the upstairs office around 1:30 as Delores Fry worked alone.
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Mass. St
Delores Fry
Douglas County Free Fair Week Attracts Numerous Exhibits
About 95 exhibitors are expected for the 3 PM event at the Fairgrounds with food displays for sale at 6 30 PM. Proceeds go to the Douglas County International Farm Youth Exchange. Entertainment includes 4 H and FFA acts, slides by Roger Pine, Claudia Harris talks, dances and musical numbers. In rain the event shifts to Lawrence High School auditorium.
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Douglas County International Farm Youth Exchange
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Roger Pine
International Farm Youth Exchange
India
Claudia Harris
Chicago
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Congressmen urge competitive tests for TFX warplane
Senator Mundt and other lawmakers press for direct tests between Boeing and General Dynamics prototypes. Air Force Secretary Zuckert backs detailing the proposal to Defense Secretary McNamara but warns the plan could delay deliveries by up to three years and cost more. Zuckert argues a winner take all prototype test is inappropriate for the TFX program.
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Eugene M. Zuckert
Secreary
Robert S. McNamara
Appropriations
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Mundt
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Senators
Turnpike Resurfacing Project Near Topeka Complete Soon
A 170 mile resurfacing project on the Kansas Turnpike costing about 300000 will finish in about two weeks. 90 to 100 Kansas Turnpike Authority workers have labored since February. A four mile Topeka south stretch received new asphalt layers three to four inches thick. The south 92 mile segment is being sealed with asphalt and gravel chips. The section to the Oklahoma line has been treated with oil sand and cement mix. L. W. Newcomer says the road will be in best condition in years.
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Kansas Turnpike
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Oklahoma Line
L. W. Newcomer
Red Cross Offers First Aid Course in Lawrence
The Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross begins a standard first aid class on Thursday August 22. It runs five weeks every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Building basement with Jack Dysart as instructor. An advanced course is planned for late September. Registration via Red Cross at 3550. Downtown Lawrence sees heavy traffic and crowded shops during Thursday night hours.
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The
American Red Cross
Jack Dysart
Red Cross
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
GOP Senators Push Ban on Federal Aid Discrimination
Eight Republican senators introduced an amendment to the civil rights bill to prohibit racial discrimination in all federal aid programs. The measure would mandate funding cuts rather than leave it discretionary, with provision for judicial review. Senator Keating noted the move to Attorney General Kennedy as the administration revises its civil rights proposal.
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Kennedy
Kenneth B. Keating
Rn.y
Senate
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Keating
Earthquakes Tremor Alarm Across NE Italy Tourist Triangle
Two strong shocks rattled a 200 mile northeast Italy arc from Florence to Trieste and Bolzano as tourists felt wide spread alarm and officials assessed damage in the quake struck region.
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Italy
Florence
Trieste
Bolzano
Kennedy Defends Nuclear Treaty In Public Remarks
Kennedy sought to calm concerns by asserting no secret deal with the Soviets and that the treaty stands alone. He said it advances world peace, reduces tensions, and could enable future agreements though it does not end the nuclear threat. Senate hearings are expected to run three weeks with a subsequent week of floor debate.
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United States
Moscow
Senate
Duke of Argyll Secretly Marries Mrs Mortimer
The Duke of Argyll wed eight weeks ago in a secret marriage to American-born Mrs. Mathilda Custer Mortimer, according to friends. The announcement came today in London via AP.
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Duke of Argyll
Mathilda Custer Mortimer
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