Demonstrators at K C Park carried to jail
Eighteen demonstrators from the Congress for Racial Equality were arrested for trespassing at Fairy land in Kansas City after lying down to protest. Four were white and fourteen Black. They refused to sign bonds, were carried to wagons and jail, while singer songs and tickets for rides were bought. A group spokesman urged a public accommodation law and a special legislative session.
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Kansas City
Congress For Racial Equality
Fairyland
C. M. Kelly
Constance Timberlake
John M. Dalton
Negroes Ignore Court in Plaquemine Protest
In Plaquemine Louisiana Negroes defied a federal restraining order singing We Shall Overcome and marching to a prison compound. Police arrested 14 as deputies and state troopers stood by. total arrests rise to 230 since Monday protests began. Trials postponed to Monday by Mayor Schnebelen.
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Plequemine City Hall
Iberville Parish
Plaquemine
Mississippi River
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Charles P. Schnebelen
Hastings sues for 12000 over Lawrence motorcycle crash
George A. Hastings of Akron Ohio filed a 12000 suit Wednesday in U S District Court at Topeka for injuries from a May 1 1942 motorcycle truck collision in Lawrence. Defendant is Ewing J Gunn doing business as Gunns Texaco Service Station Lawrence. The filing alleges Hastings motorcycle collided with Gunns truck while towing a jeep into the service station drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hastings
Akron
Ohio
U.S
Topeka
Lawrence
Ewing J. Gunn
Gunn
Texaco
DeMolay Conclave Invitation From Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF AM
Special communication invites Masons and families to attend DeMolay Conclave at the Temple on Friday August 23 at 7 p.m. Worshipful Master J O Hurley and Secretary G W Mole issue the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lodge No
AF & AM
Temple
J. O. Hurley
W.M
G. W. Mole
Two Bicycle Injuries Reported in Wednesday News
Doug Belisle a 10 year old from 1508 Davis Road suffered cuts and bruises when his bicycle rolled into the intersection of 1th and Tenn Streets and hit a car trailer driven by Donald Knight 37 of 1717 Ky Street. Christine Platt a 9 year old from 1896 Ohio received cuts and bruises when her bike overturned on a hill in the 180 block of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Belisle
Davis Rd
1Th
Tenn. Sts
Donald Knight
Ky. St
Belisle
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Christine Platt
Ohio
Indiana
City appraisal officials discuss fairness and records for property taxes
King and Mankin outline that full questions in appraisals ensure fairness. confidential revenue data helps set land values, while owner cooperation and access influence accuracy. They emphasize not harming taxpayers and aim to align taxes with true values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mankin
Tonganoxie Amateur Contest Highlights and Parade Winners
The tenth annual Amateur Contest in Tonganoxie featured 35 eastern Kansas contestants. Winners under 13 included Linda and Sharon Wyrick and Molly Ann Campbell, with several others placing in the over 13 division. The event also showcased parades, games, and performances by groups such as The Rhythm Kings and Foley and Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Tonganoxie Kiwanis Club
Linda
Sharon Wyrick
Molly Ann Campbell
Liza Guffey
Rosemary
Billy Carr
Raymond Coulter
The
Rhythm Kings
Cheryl
Charla Reetz
Bob Stancliff
Bob Lauhausen
Nancy Carroll
Sandy McCurley
Larryn Seelbinder
David DeHoff
Princess Margaret at 33 Shapes Up Public Image
Princess Margaret turns 33 amid a cautious public favor path. Critics note softened dissent as she and Lord Snowdon focus on family and philanthropy, giving up nightlife to pursue charity work and the arts. The birthday party was hosted by Earl Dalkeith at Drumlanrig Castle in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Lord Snowdon
West Indies
Snowdon
Antony Armstrong-Jones
Earl and Countess of Dalkeith
Drumlanrig Castle
Lowlands
Scotland
State Gas Tax Boost Sought by Officials
TOPEKA A 14 cent per gallon increase in the Kansas gasoline tax was recommended by a committee of county city and State Highway Commission officials. The panel said the rise would fund needed road improvements and avoid higher property taxes for that purpose. The group operates under the League of Kansas Municipalities as the Kansas Officials Joint Committees on Highways Roads and Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansa
State Highway Commission
Kansas
League of Kansas Municipalities
The
Kansas Officials
Morland Bank Sells Controlling Interest in Citizens State Bank
Lord Donald A. May, former Morland bank president and executive officer, has sold the controlling stake in Citizens State Bank at Morland. Born in Lawrence and son of E. H. May, he moved his family to the May home at 927 Tennessee Street and plans to relocate after attending a short banking course at Wisconsin University.
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Donald A. May
Citizens State Bank
Morland
May
Lawrence
E. H. May
Morland Bank
Tenn. St
Wisconsin University
Art Nease Fexaco Service Center Tune-Up and Brake Work
Readable text shows a service shop offering tune-ups brake service wheel balancing alignment generator and starter service pick up and delivery road service and related automotive errands in a small town context. The line implies a car care business listing with price or code references.
Miss Italian America crowned at Palisades Amusement Park
Camille Bonanno, 17, of Newark New Jersey won the title Miss Italian America from more than 70 contestants at Palisades Amusement Park. Her measurements listed as 36 23 36. AP Wirephoto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Bonanno
Newark
N.J
New Jersey
Palisades Amusement Park
Power Pool Planned by 1980 By Mid Continent Group
The Mid-Continent Area Power Planners announced a plan to form one of the world's largest power pools by 1980. The $2.25 billion program envisions a 5400 mile network of high voltage lines and $2 billion in new generating capacity by 1980, linking Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul St Louis Kansas City Omaha Des Moines and the Dakotas. Earl Ewald of Northern States Power Co spoke to congressmen about regional electric power development, while Sen. Lee Metcalf criticized the plan as possibly undermining public power standards.
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Earl Ewald
Ewald
Pinent
Northern States Power Co
Senate
Lee Metcalf
D-Mont
Omaha Pubic
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis-St. Paul
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Des Moines
The
Dakotas
On a Narrow Escape From a Fractured Mine
Throne and Fellin, trapped nine days, hear a faint voice and face a setback as an escape hole misses. Mine co-owner Fellin guides rescue efforts while Throne and he stay calm. Louis Bova, 42, lies about 25 feet away behind debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
David Fellin
Henry Thorne
Louis Bova
Fellin
Throne
Curriculum Body Proposes Expanded Lawrence PTA Involvement
Lawrence School officials and the Permanent Advisory Committee on Curriculum outlined proposals to clarify committee structure and aims for the new year and to publish these plans publicly. Dr Carl Knox urged by law changes to let each local unit elect a representative, potentially doubling lay members. The committee may study social studies foreign language science health controversial issues vocational education long-range counselling dropouts summer school and special education. The first open meeting is 7 30 p m Thursday Sept 19 in Central Junior High School library 1400 Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Council of Parents and Teachers
Committee On
Carl Knox
Lawrence
Lloyd Schurr
Vblic
Central Junior High School
Adding Mactc Fites and Furniture Vis-33/7
Reading line shows an entry for a firm named Adding MACT.c Fites and Furniture le and CO. INC. with a file or case number Vis-33/7 indicating a catalog or docket reference. The legibility is limited but the entity names and docket tag are clear.
Central JHS Orientation and Grade Schedule Details
Orientation for seventh grade enrolled students is Tuesday September 3 from 8:30 to 12:05. New eighth and ninth graders should attend a get acquainted meeting September 3 from 1:30 to 2:30. Enrollment continues until September 4. Seventh grade schedule begins 8:30 assembly, then period by period times and locker assignments. Eighth and ninth graders report 8:30, fill registration cards, pick up schedules by last name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Central Junior High
MWE
MWF
MWFE
Prisoners in Headlock as they Move to Court
Three shackled prisoners accused of a jewelry store robbery and car theft fought with police during a walk from police headquarters to the Jackson County courthouse. The suspects Josephus Dingen Victor Vaughn II and Carroll McMillan, ages 22 35 and 27, were said to be carrying nearly all of the $12 000 in stolen jewelry when detained about 40 minutes after the robbery. A detective used a headlock to restrain one man amid bystander astonishment.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Josephus Johannes Dingen
Carroll Bert McMillen
Victor Derwood Vaughn Jii
Lawrence Firms Named Low Bidders on KU Blake Hall
Two Lawrence firms emerged as apparent low bidders for three contracts on Kansas University's Blake Hall. Constant Construction Co. was the low bidder on the general contract at 511,741 dollars, Norris Brothers held the two low bids for mechanical work at 182,310 dollars and electrical work at 64,860 dollars.
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Lawrence
Blake
Kansas University
Topeka
Constant Construction Co
Norris Brothers
Keith Lawton
Bids Could Speed Start of World Building in 1964 Fall
EU officials say if bids are accepted the project could begin within 30 days with the world starting. They expect the building to be ready in the fall of 1964, signaling swift progress depending on bid outcomes.
Appreciation Note for Pliny F. White’s Illness and Death
The White family thanks friends for kindness during illness and after death of Pliny F. White. Gratitude for cards food and calls is gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. Fern White and Mr. and Mrs. Harold White and Family.
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Pliny F. White
Fern White
Harold White
Family thanks for support after Thomas Carter's death
The Carter family expresses sincere appreciation for cards, flowers, food and help. Special thanks go to Rev. W. S. Sims, Cooper- Warren Mortuary, and the staff and many friends of the State Sanatorium of Norton Kansas. Mrs. Elnora Minor, sister.
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Thomas Carter
W. S. Sims
Cooper- Warren Mortuary
Norton
Kansas
Elnora Minor
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K.C. Park
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Marion Brancato
Lodge
Kampschroeder
Baldwin
Scouts of
Tonganoxie
McCaffrey Barber Shop
Madge Gabriel
Carl Kraus
Larry Vestal
Bernard Bargary
Wyandotte Saddle Club
Riley Burcham
Lawrence National Bank
Ernest Pontius
Journal
World
Foley
Lynn
London
Walter Francis John Montagu-Douglas-Scott
Earl Dalkeith
Virginia
Nebraska
Moreland Bank Lord
ART Nease
Fexaco
Mid States
Washington
Cran
Merle
McKinney
Landreth Insurance
Jack
JHS
General Assembly
KU Hall
Apeih
Il E. Sth
Lawrence Mills
Lawrence Memorial Co
Capitol Federal Savings and Loan
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