Journal-World Adopts Global Photofax News Image Service
The Journal-World joins an international news picture network with a Photofax facsimile machine receiving over 50 pictures daily from hundreds of transmission points worldwide. Images from Moscow Red Square London Parliament Tokyo Olympics and more will reach the newsroom within minutes for potential printing. The service mirrors AP wire capability with 400 transmitting points plus foreign sources and enhances regional national and international photo coverage.
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Breakthrough Development Fore shadow Leukemia Cause
A Senate panel notes a new cancer research advance may identify leukemia causes in children and advance prevention and cure options. It centers on virus-like particles found in patient blood that can grow in lab tubes, a step toward confirming viral involvement and vaccine development. The report backs a $140.1 million NIH appropriation plus $10 million for cancer-virus programs.
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Lightning Delays Gemini Two Man Orbital Flight
A sequence of lightning strikes at Cape Kennedy damaged the Titan 2 rocket and ground systems, likely postponing the first manned Gemini flight of Grissom and Young from this year to early 1965. The unmanned test was to precede a three orbit five hour mission.
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Grissom-Young
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fatal Wounding Of Topeka Youth At Night Club
Leonard Bayless 19 died at St Francis Hospital after a bullet to the head outside the Tiki Club in Topeka. Thomas J. Cooney Jr. 23 was detained on I 70 east of the US 77 interchange after witnesses said Bayless was run over by a car following the shooting. Hospital officials confirmed Bayless’s legs were run over.
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Kan
Leonard Bayless
St. Francis Hospital
Thomas J. Cooney, Jr
U. S. 77
Officials Cheer Early Syncom 3 Mission Success
The Syncom 3 satellite lifted from Cape Kennedy in preliminary orbit en route to a stationary Pacific position. Officials hailed the early success as the craft performs complex maneuvers to reach a truly synchronous orbit for potential Olympic television transmissions.
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Japan
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Sumatra
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New York Stocks Close Slightly Lower Across Broad Market
The closing average for 60 stocks was 316.3, down 0.4 points amid a broad market retreat. Investors watched muting gains as equities finished lower for the session.
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Shultz Wins Republican Nomination By Lottery Draw In Kansas
Reynolds Shultz became the Republican nominee for the Sixth Kansas Senatorial District after his name was drawn from a hat by State Treasurer Walter Peery in Topeka, in the presence of the State Canvassing Board. Incumbent Don Hults lost. Shultz will face Democrat Al Hicks in November after both candidates tied at 4,440 votes in the Aug. 4 primary. Andrew J. Gray plans to challenge the lot-based selection process.
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Kansas
Walter Peery
Topeka
Don Hults
Lawrence
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Hults
Peery
al Hicks
Housing Bill to LBJ Advances in Congress
Congress sent to President Johnson a compromise 1.115 billion housing bill to extend urban renewal, low rent public housing, and other major programs for one year. The measure passed the Senate by voice vote and the House by 307 to 70 in Johnson's 1964 agenda.
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Perry Reservoir groundbreaking set for Saturday near Lawrence
Groundbreaking at the Perry Reservoir site 16 miles northwest of Lawrence will kick off with a 9 am breakfast for reservations handled by Frank Obenland. U S Rep. Robert F. Ellsworth will headline, with Maj. Gen. George H. Walker and Col. Miles Wachendorf in attendance.
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Lawrence
U.S
Robert F. Ellsworth
Perry
Perry Methodist Church
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Bank of Perry
List and Clark
Kansas City
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George H. Walker
Missouri River Division
Omaha
Miles L. Wachendorf
Talent Show and Revue at Jefferson County 4-H Fair
Tonight at the Jefferson County 4-H Fair the talent show features about 15 acts starting at 8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Valley Falls 35 miles northwest of Lawrence. The event honors the county's best groomed 4-H girl and boy among roughly 350 local 4-H members. The evening also includes an 8 p.m. livestock parade and a beef cattle sheep and hog sale in the county auction. A new club competition with humorous events is slated for 1:30 p.m. Thursday during the three day fair.
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Johnsons Fortune Put At 3.48 Million In Family Audit
An accounting firm hired by President Johnson reports the Johnson family fortune at 3,484,098 with total assets of 3,682,770 and liabilities of 198,672 as of July 31. Assets are led by Mrs. Johnson at 2,225,634 with 99,336 in liabilities. the President at 477,417 assets and 99,336 liabilities. daughters Lynda Bird and Luci Baines at 490,141 and 489,578 respectively. The document notes most wealth is in Mrs. Johnson’s name and compares estimates from 4 to 14 million in recent months.
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Johnson
Haskins & Sells
Lynda Bird
Luci Baines
Lynda Bird Johnson
Robert van Arsdale
Goldwater Trust
Goldwater
Texas
Warming trend raises Lawrence temperatures into 90s
Warmth spreads across Lawrence with highs near 90s and overnight lows around 70. Forecast from Topeka calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with scattered storms possible late tonight and Thursday. Previous day reached 87 in Lawrence. record highs and lows for the date are 104 and 52 respectively.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Topeka
Kansas University
Mercury
Scout session hears Sonntag urge high aims and preparation
Albert H. Sonntag of St Louis told 1 111 Explorer scouts at the Second National Explorer Delegate Conference at Kansas University to aim high be prepared think positively and stay an Explorer at heart He noted federal civil service trends praising scientists engineers and managers and stressed enduring careers over passing fads. The conference opened Sunday at KU and closes Thursday with a luncheon and awards.
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St. Louis
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Kansas University
John W. Macy
Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Sonntag
Explorer Scouts
Jeanine Zavrel
Falls Church
Zavrel
Hoch Auditorium
Robert H. Warren
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado
Civil ‘Service
Tonga County Fair Opens In Tonganoxie With Parade
The Leavenworth County Fair begins in Tonganoxie with 4-H judging at 1 p.m. and a 6:30 p.m. parade through town to the fairgrounds. About 5,000 to 6,000 spectators are expected. 4-H displays cover foods, woodwork, poultry and more while livestock and animal contests run through Friday. Officials list Lindel, Sommers, Denholm, Neibarger, and Druley as officers of the fair association.
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Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
William Lindel
Leavenworth County
Gene Doane Seeks Insurance Agent Role
Gene Doane appears as a candidate for the role of insurance agent in a promotional advertisement on page 19. The ad highlights his availability to represent insurance products and offer coverage options to potential clients.
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Joe the Mynah Bird Found Dead After Cat Attack
In Chanute Kansas a pet mynah bird named Joe kept watch at the firehouse for ten years. A Tuesday morning cat attacked the cage and Joe was killed leaving only feathers. Fire Chief Bill Brennan posted a 25 dollar reward for information leading to the culprit.
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Kenneth Woods
Robert
Stowell
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Bill Brennan
Weather Outlook Warmth Continues North East Kansas
The forecast shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday in Kansas with scattered thunderstorms late tonight and on Thursday. Lows near 70 tonight. Highs in the 90s Thursday.
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