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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1963

Page

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Fulbright Sees Narrow Opposition to Test Ban Pact

Senator Fulbright says the foreign relations committee will likely send the limited nuclear test ban treaty to the Senate floor within two weeks with perhaps fewer than 20 votes against. CIA Director McCone backs ratification, reducing opposition as hearings wrap.

J. W. Fulbright Arkansas Democrat Fulbright John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency McCone Senate Armed Services Committee Joint Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Armed Services Group Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Joint Chiefs of Staff McNamara Soviet Union Senate Preparedness Armed Services Committee Curtis E. LeMay Air Force John Stennis Dmiss LeMay

Pressure on Khrushchev to seal new EastWest accords

Secretary of State Dean Rusk indicated cautious optimism over further East West agreements after the nuclear test ban success. He cited observers at transportation hubs to prevent surprise attacks and noted ongoing talks with Khrushchev and Gromyko, plus plans with NATO allies on possible nonaggression pacts.

Washington Khrushchev United States Dean Rusk Rusk Soviet Union Andrei A. Gromyko Gromyko New York United States’ North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Local Woman Slightly Hurt After Bridge Accident

Mary Bereiter a 21 year old resident of 1242 Prospect was shaken but not seriously hurt in a one car crash on the Kaw River Bridge at 12 54 a m She lost control on rain slick pavement and struck the east rail Damage to the car was about 175 She was alone and complained of back pains but not hospitalized Three other city wrecks Friday caused damage but no injuries.

Mary Bereiter Prospect Kaw River

Weather Forecast Northeast Kansas Cool Flows In

Mostly fair and cooler conditions prevail today through Sunday in northeast Kansas with tonight in the 60s and Sunday highs in the upper 80s. Rain chances are light, with past readings noting a 0.21 inch rainfall by noon yesterday and a record high 108 in 1856.

Kansas Tembera

Police Urge Search for Train Robbery Loot Across Countryside

Britain intensifies hunt for seven million dollars in the great train robbery case. Police report four more bags found in Surrey totaling 282520, bringing recovered to 678179. Arrests, fresh tips, and coastal monitoring widen the manhunt for the gang’s leaders.

London Britain Surrey Scotland Yard Coast Guard Navy English Channel

Historian to Speak at Quantrill Raid Centennial Luncheon

James I. Robertson head of the National Civil War Centennial Commission will speak at a Lawrence noon luncheon on the centennial observance of the Quantrill Raid. The event, Wednesday at Hotel Eldridge, is limited to 200. tickets available at the hotel or from Judge Rankin or Prof. Wilson.

James I. Robertson National Civil War Centennial Commission Washington Lawrence Eldridge Charles Rankin Paul Wilson Cochairman Rankin

Get the Journal World at Your Summer Address

An advised update directs readers to subscribe for the Journal-World at a summer address using the phone VI 3 1060. The brief item functions as a contact notice for circulation or subscription services.

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Union Backing Spurs Hopes On Railroad Peace

Washington sources report conditional union acceptance of a Labor Department arbitration plan on firemen and crew makeup, signaling a possible breakthrough in the rail labor dispute. Attorneys for carriers and five unions meet to resolve legal questions, with warnings that a strike could loom if a settlement fails before August 29.

Labor Department W. Willard Wirtz Wolfe Wirtz

Rankin Named Chair of Kansas Civil War Centennial Commission

F W Brinkerhoff Pittsburg editor was elected chairman of the Kansas Civil War Centennial Commission at a Friday meeting. Allan W. Farley of Kansas City was chosen vice chairman and Mrs. Frank Haucke of Council Grove secretary. Other members include Judge Charles C. Rankin of Lawrence and Robert Galvin of Fort Scott.

Topeka F. W .Brinkerhoff Pittsburg Allan W. Farley Kansas City Frank Haucke Council Grove Charles C. Rankin Lawrence Robert Galvin Fort Scott

Quantrill Raid Centennial Observed in Lawrence

Lawrence marks the 100th anniversary of William Clarke Quantrill's Raid on Aug 21 1863 with a community observance next Wednesday. The event endures as one of the blackest pages in the town's history amid lingering questions about Quantrill's character and the border wars.

Lawrence William Clarke Quantrill Kansas River Quantrill William Quantrill

Quantrill Guerrillas in Missouri and Arkansas

A historical sketch describes Quantrill's band as tough Missouri youths with Southern sympathies who raided Kansas. They fought with Confederate forces at Independence, Lone Jack, and Prairie Grove and had a captaincy after Independence. The bushwhackers wore guerrilla shirts and captured uniforms before each foray.

Quantrill Independence Lone Jack Prairie Grove Ark Kansas-Missouri

Fair Week Closes With Livestock Exhibits And Rodeo

A Douglas County fair closes with livestock exhibits and releases between 4 and 7 p.m. and the Jayhawk Rodeo final at 7:45 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce sponsors the livestock auction begun at 2 p.m., with 51 Lawrence merchants bidding on 103 head of 4-H and FFA stock. Francis Wempe of Lawrence dominates Holstein show prizes, while others like Robert Caylor and Henry Childs lead in various categories across cattle, horse pulling, tractor pulling, and model airplane contests. Judges tally winners across Jersey, Ayrshire, Guernsey, and milk cow divisions.

Fairgrounds Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Lawrence FFA Francis Wempe Route 1 Wempe Robert Caylor Rantoul Henry Childs Buffalo Joe Blaine Erie Wayne Bayless Blue Mound Howard Harshberger Route 4

Shoeless Cuba as refugees flee Castro regime

Olga de Hernandez and companions describe Cuba becoming a shoeless nation with scarce footwear for thousands. She recounts fleeing after Castro gunboat raids near Anguilla Cay, noting hunger, rice shortages, and loss of religious freedom. Her husband in Miami recalls 19 abductees.

Miami Fla Cuba Fidel Castro Olga de Hernandez Anguilla Cay Bolanos Matenses Presbyterian Church

Rainfall Update for Area Shows No New Moisture Expected

Lawrence received .21 inches of rain Friday night per the Kansas University Weather Bureau. Mild conditions expected through Sunday but little moisture likely as area remains nearly seven inches below normal. Friday high reached 97 with 68 overnight. next lows in 60s and Sunday highs in 80s to 90.

Lawrence Kansas University Weather Bureau

Kidney Transplant To Young Mother

Edith Helm of Wellston Oklahoma became the first woman to receive a kidney transplant seven years ago after glomerulonephritis left her kidneys failing. Her twin sister Wanda Foster donated the kidney and the pair live ordinary lives with plans for more children, while Edith visits Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston for follow ups.

Wellston Okla Edith Helm Wanda Foster Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston Helm Sand Springs Tulsa

Vacation Pak service offered with no extra charge

Advertisers promote Include in your plans as part of the Journal World Vacation Pak program no additional fee is required. The notice highlights a bundled service expected to boost reader engagement and simplify planning for customers.

Journal World

Rodeo Action Heats Up At Jayhawk Fairgrounds Friday

Fans enjoy a firmer show pace at the Jayhawk Rodeo as the 7 45 p.m. start time settles. About 3 000 spectators witness tough rides and a rare female bull rider Eileen Rock of Salina. Injuries occur including G L Ray with a broken left leg, taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Standings after two nights show Webb and McHargue leading in Bulldogging and Calf Roping with riders from Copan and Salt Lake City among the participants.

Eileen Rock Salina G. L. Ray Ray Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Rodeo Highlights and Rexall Ad Dominates Page 2

The page showcases rodeo features and a strong Rexall advertisement for men’s toiletries along with related promos.

Rexall

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