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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1963
Page
5
Former President Herbert Hoover marks his 89th birthday in New York amid recovery from a serious illness. He canceled his traditional pre birthday news conference but issued a statement praising America and thanking supporters for well wishes during his illness.
The Rev. Dr. Fredrix A. Schiotz of Minneapolis, president of the American Lutheran Church, was unanimously elected as the fourth president of the Lutheran World Federation at its closing plenary in Helsinki. He will serve a six year term until the next assembly.
Republican critics accuse the executive department of overestimating foreign aid needs citing $6.8 billion in unexused funds at end of 1963 and $4.1 billion proposed for 1964 totaling $10.9 billion. Democrats say such carryover is normal in government operations and urge no immediate revenue recovery.
Vera Green of Kermit died in Pecos after surviving five days in a hot isolated West Texas area. Rescued by an Air Force helicopter on Thursday she could not recall the five days wandering with a German shepherd dog that likely kept her safe from snakes.
Los Angeles AP Joan O'Brien 27, singer and actress, alleges her husband Harvey Allen 31 beat her and destroyed clothing. She filed for divorce citing extreme cruelty and sought a restraining order. They wed in Las Vegas on April 12 and separated July 29.
In Douglas County Kansas Probate Court a Petition for Final Settlement is filed by Martha Elizabeth Saunders Skeet Administratrix for the estate of P M Saunders deceased. Defenses must be filed by August 20 1963 at 10 15 in black acm in Lawrence. Proceedings to determine heirs and distribute assets will follow. Forrest A Jackson attorney.
The fundraising drive for the new 341 bed Research Hospital in Kansas City exceeded its $2.5 million target. James P. Metzler, president of the hospital trustees, announced that $7,581,056 had been received for the project under construction at Meyer Boulevard and Prospect Avenue.
Numerous items for sale and rental listings populate the Lawrence area, including household goods from an August 12 1963 auction and multiple real estate ads. Offers feature furniture, appliances, vehicles, rentals, and properties near KU with contact numbers for Holmes Peck & Brown Realtors and Douglas County Real Estate Inc.
Classified list shows completed two bedroom houses with multiple features including baths kitchens with drop in ovens and breakfast bars, fireplaces and sliding doors to patios. Prices range around 15 000 to 16 500 with options for financing and contact numbers for VIO and VI. Also includes rental listings and other real estate notes.
The column lists sewing and crafting services, tarpaulins, auto wrecking, electrical sales and repairs, fencing, storm windows, and home goods. It includes wanted and lost notices, pet sales, and local business ads with contact numbers, location hints, and price points. The mix reflects a busy midcentury classifieds page.
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