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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1961

Page

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Berlin Crisis Talks Stir East West Demands

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said negotiations with Russia over the Berlin crisis are possible but not likely before the U N General Assembly. East German Communists insist talks must cover a peace treaty and access guarantees for West Berlin, while Western Allies demand talks with the Soviet Union only. Incidents along the Berlin Wall include border crossings, water cannon, and patrols by American British and French troops as tensions continue.

New York Dean Rusk Russia Berlin Khrushchev West Rusk U. N. General Assembly East West Germany East Germany Red Organ Neues Deutschland West Berlin Red Red Army United States Britain France Soviet Union East Berlin U.S

Racial Strife Flare as Picketers Invade Monroe

In Monroe North Carolina a weekend of violence followed anti segregation picketing led by mixed Negro and white youths. 47 people were arrested by 2 30 a m today, including for inciting to riot and carrying concealed weapons. A policeman was wounded and a white couple was held hostage, while 20 shots were fired at a car near a Negro integrationist’s house.

Monroe N.C Fred Wilson U.S Justice Department FBI England Chicago A. A. Mauney G. Bruce Stegal Marshville Mauney Robert Williams

West proposes total nuclear test ban for all weapons

United States and Britain offered to negotiate a comprehensive nuclear test ban covering even small tactical weapons at the Geneva talks. Arthur H. Dean led the demand for a stronger international inspection system, while Soviet delegate Tsarapkin dismissed the move as impractical amid growing arms buildup.

Geneva United States Britain Soviet Union U.S Arthur H. Dean Semyon K. Tsarapkin

Unseasonably Warm Weather Moves Into Kansas

A stretch of above normal heat grips Kansas with Lawrence at 95 and 96 over the weekend. Forecasters expect mid 90s through Tuesday. Nighttime lows will hover in the upper to middle 60s as warm weather persists into the early week.

Kansas Lawrence

Brazilian Veep Cannot Return For Presidency

Rio de Janeiro AP Brazilian Vice President Joao Goulart faced a political stalemate as temporary president Ranieri Mazzilli said Brazil’s three military ministers refused to allow Goulart to return. Censorship and labor strikes spread, while Lott and other officers were detained amid fears of a constitutional crisis following Quadros resignation.

Rio DE Goulart Janio Quadros Brazil Mazzilli Paris Odylio Denys Joao Goulart Quadros Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Santos Henrique Teixeira Lott Lott

Cubs Defeat Pirates 5 4 In NL Contest

Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 4 in an afternoon National League game. Cubs held seven hits while Pirates had nine.

Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates

Wingless Messerschmitt Taxi Draws City Interest

Hamburg student Bedo Diehn shows a wingless three wheeler from Messerschmitt at Kansas University. The car runs about 12 horsepower with a top speed near 65 mph and achieves around 48 mpg at high speed. It features airplane like seating, a bubble canopy, and a control wheel styled steering device.

Lawrence Messerschmitt Bedo Diehn Hamburg Germany Kansas University Diehn

Lawrence Kansas back to school 1961 62 opens Thursday

Lawrence public schools and St John s Catholic school will begin the 1961 62 term with morning sessions Thursday The district anticipates record enrollments with 6000 plus in public schools and 300 in St John s New and transfer student orientation for Lawrence High School and junior high is planned Tuesday and 7 30 p m at LHS KU expects fall enrollment around 10700 to 10800 with classes starting September 18 after a Sept 10 14 15 orientation and Sept 18 start for all departments

Holden Mom Lawrence Public Schools St. John's Catholic School St. John’s Opal Jayne Kennedy School Cordley School Cordiey Kennedy School LHS Lawrence High School St. John's New Lawrence Central Junior High School William Wolfe Rotary Club Eldridge Hotel Haskell Institute Kansas University Lawrence Medical Center Kansas City Kan. KU University

Hijacking Bill Sent To JFK For Penalties Up To Death

Congress sent to President Kennedy a bill imposing penalties up to death for airplane hijacking. The Senate and House had passed rival versions, then the Senate accepted the House version to avoid further conference. Senator Mike Monroney warned that another hijacking could occur. The bill defines in air seizure as piracy and mandates penalties from 20 years to death.

Washington Congress Kennedy Senate House Sen A. S Mike Monroney Dmont Senate House

Lawrence Voters Register For Special Municipal Pool Election

More than 12 000 Lawrence residents may be eligible to vote on Sept 12 in a special bond election for a municipal swimming pool. City Clerk Harold Fisher will stay open 8 am to 9 pm through Friday to register voters, with registration ending that day. The pool proposal was previously debated in 1956 with a $215 000 issue defeated 6977 to 3053. This year’s plan asks for 206 000 dollars for an Olympic sized pool but excludes drives, parking and utilities. The pool location shifts from Centennial Park to Broken Arrow Park.

Lawrence Harold Fisher 7Th Massachusetts Centennial Park 6Th Iowa Streets Broken Arrow Park

Technician Admits Invention Used by Gamblers

Flor ida electronics technician Walter Shaw testified before the Senate investigations subcommittee that he invented a device used by some gamblers to evade wiretappers and cheat tolls. He denied intent to aid crime, said the device could be modified, and invoked the Fifth Amendment on questions about it. Shaw faces an Florida indictment and claimed the devices were incomplete when last seen at a Mamaroneck address.

Washington Florida Walter Shaw Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co Senate Shaw Archie John Gianunzio Mamaroneck N.Y Gianunzio John L. McClellan D-Ark

LIFE Sets Up Office to Aid Novel Project

A Lawrence LIFE housing office opened in the Chamber of Commerce as part of KU international student housing support. Joe Traylor chairs the Haskell KU Affairs committee and will have volunteers man the office daily 2 to 4 30 for three weeks. The office lists all incoming international students and matches residents willing to house them. Information sheets will be distributed to civic clubs and churches, with Maupi ntour aiding by placing welcome posters in Lawrence and Kansas City transportation hubs.

Lawrence Life Kansas University Chamber of Commerce Joe Traylor Haskell-Ku Traylor Lawrence Maupintour Kansas City

Local Ads Highlight Russell Stover and Mall Stores

Page 2 Life section notes promotions for Russell Stover Candies, Key Rex, and all Drug Malls with seasonal deals and store highlights aimed at shoppers.

Russell Stover Rexall Malls

Weather Outlook Persistent warmth into early week

Weather continues warm in the northeast with generally fair skies through Tuesday. Lows tonight mid 60s and highs Tuesday near 95. Missing or garbled lines reference temperatures and times, but the main detail is a warm trend through the period.

Jain ST Ham Seat Sonora

Kansas forecast shows above normal temps with scattered rain

Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday average 2 to 5 degrees above normal with small daily changes. Normal highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s. Precipitation expected under .10 inch west to .25 inch east, mainly Friday and Saturday. Raney Hillcrest prescriptions.

Kansas

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