23 Aug 1962
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
1
The Lawrence Association announces a new center for mentally retarded children and young adults. It outlines a 33 week program with five daily three hour classes, social and life skills training, and a small tuition. Funds from United Fund will cover rent and staff.
A Key West fisherman Horace Crawford broke an oar and drifted toward dangerous shoals. A Navy helicopter spotted him and maneuvered to keep his rowboat from crashing on the rocks. The helicopter hovered until a crash boat reached him and towed him to safety.
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower risked a helicopter flight to Roundwood Ireland to visit former Irish president Sean T. O Kelly. He arrived in the rain on the lawn with about 150 villagers watching as he introduced grandchildren and a Gosden relative.
Jack Foster 23 of Yreka California died at Washoe Medical Clinic after being shot twice in the head by an alleged kidnapper who raided the couple from their motel room near Reno. Patricia Foster 23 of Medford Oregon survived after a brutal night of assault and escape in Carson City. Lester Morford III 18 of Santa Rosa is jailed on assault with intent to kill. Larry Foster halted the suspect and recovered the car near Silver Springs.
Dr Richard K Moore new CRES staff member at Kansas University buys a home at 715 Lawrence Ave His arrival with family expected next Tuesday or Wednesday The sale was handled by M R Gill Agency He previously chaired New Mexico University Electrical Engineering Department and earned degrees from Washington University and Cornell University.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Co announces a $1,100,000 construction program to improve service between Kansas City and St. Joseph Bonner Springs Leavenworth and Atchison.
Kansas University reports completion near for five Stouffer Place buildings with 60 married student couples and 444 coeds. Hashinger Hall, a seven story, $2 million plus dorm, will open early September to house 444 more students, with landscaping unfinished.
Eastern Air Lines resumes full jet operations after a 60 day strike. The carrier reports only two pilots and one pilot engineer in cockpits, aims to restore piston engine flights by Sept. 13, and notes some less profitable routes may be dropped.
Tulsa teens Terri Allyn and James Graufo Jr. completed a 10 day Arkansas River float from Wichita. They described shallow water forcing raft dragging and noted one spill into shallow water. A breakfast cooked by Boy Scouts stood out as their best meal. They do not plan another trip soon.
A 45 minute parade crowned the District II Dairy Princess Sara Rodewald of Eudora. Anita Wacker of Leavenworth County named runner up. The pageant advances Rodewald to compete for state Dairy Princess at the Kansas State Fair September 15. Local contests, tractor pulling, talent shows, and party exhibits followed with multiple winners listed. The fair runs through Saturday with Horse Show on Sunday.
Police hunt a band of Secret Army Organization killers after a close miss on President Charles de Gaulle near Paris. The August attack followed another failed plot this month and left several vehicles damaged but none of De Gaulle’s party injured. a passing motorist was wounded.
The article compares Jesse to sports legends and bills him as a standout bronc rider in the Jayhawk Rodeo at the 4-H Fairgrounds August 30 to September 1. It notes Jesse’s youth and potential to endure, alongside other rodeo events like brahma bull riding calf roping steer wrestling trick riding and arena clowns. It highlights the professional level competition with cash prizes and national rankings and praises the arena and parking.
Plans-Journal- World announces a Vacation Pak service with no additional cost. Details emphasize inclusive options and added value for travelers, positioning it as a comprehensive package.
Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met Wednesday to elect officers to serve with Branch President Navy Bowman. Bowman announced counselors Claude Norris and Lynn Osborn and named directors and leaders. The Building and Finance Committee includes Six Norris Browne Norris Hoecker with ex-officio Bowman Montgomery and Davis. Carl Mesle will represent the RLDS church on the Kansas University School of Religion board. Officers begin duties Oct. 1.
A discussion of women's hemlines notes knee ticklers and hipsters as labels for styles above the knee. Observers say East Coast trends differ, but Midwest fashion still favors modest hems for now, with cycles suggesting change may come in about seven years. Lawrence men in the Downtown Calf Watchers Society cheer the leg line staying visible for the moment.
The Baldwin Teen Club hosts a dance at 7 30 p m Saturday in the American Legion Hall inviting local teens to attend for an evening of music and socializing.
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