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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1964

Page

2

Hurricane Climax Expected As Cleo Hits Georgia Coast

CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Hurricane Cleo weakened from Florida's Gold Coast but forecasters warned hurricane warnings would remain as the storm turns north toward Georgia. Eye was near St Augustine at 11 am EST and expected to move inland near Brunswick and Savannah with further weakening tonight.

Cape Kennedy Fla Cleo Georgia Caribbean Florida Gold Coast Arnold Sugg St. Augustine Brunswick Sugg Savannah Miami Daytona Beach

Sheriff reports quiet after violence at Atchison County farmfront

Sheriff Alkinson said conditions are quiet following two violent incidents in Atchison County. Fence cutting damaged cattlemen properties Monday while a National Farmers Organization worker faced a shotgun attack amid a campaign to withhold livestock from the market. Nimbus satellite launched from Vandenberg on a storm tracking mission taking thousands of photos daily. A judge’s son faced court after a fatal shooting in the village clerk’s office. Benedict Dipiazza, 21, was charged with first degree murder in the matter.

Atchison, Kan Alkinson Atchison County National Farmers Organization NFO George Grates Benedict Dipiazza Noreen Jones

Lawn Chair Kills Holton Girl of 3

A Holton three year old, Elizabeth Ellen Christie, died in her back yard when a folding wooden chair with a canvas back collapsed and suffocated her. Coroner Fred Padden ruled the death accidental, caused by the chair wedging her between rungs as it tipped backward. The child was found by her mother about 12:20 p.m. while returning from work at the Holton dress factory.

Holton Elizabeth Ellen Christie Terry Christie Fred Padden Jackson County Padden Christie

Miller Says Democrats Cannot Run Country Well

Miller accuses Democrats of inability to govern as he criticizes Humphrey and the party's convention. He spoke at Olean Airport after arriving for a 13 hour campaign swing, calling Humphrey a sort of a raving liberal while touring New York.

Clean N.Y William E. Miller Miller Olean Hubert H. Humphrey

Lodge in Rome on US policy mission amid Segni illness

U S presidential envoy Henry Cabot Lodge arrived in Rome to outline American Southeast Asia policy. His first official act was nonpolitical as he signed the Visitors' register at the presidential palace for gravely ill President Antonio Segni.

Rome Henry Cabot Lodge U.S Southeast Asia Ission Presidential Antonio Segni

Kennedy tears mark closing night of four day convention

Delegates wept as RFK spoke of his brother and Democratic ideals while a film of John F Kennedy’s family life played. Attorney general watched from the back, then turned away wiping his eyes as the lights returned.

Kennedy

Johnson speaks on civil rights backlash and party reception

President Johnson criticizes the opposition while describing a civil rights backlash facing Democrats. He cites polls showing minimal to 15 percent of Democrats may vote Republican in November. After remarks, he joins supporters for a birthday celebration as fireworks light the boardwalk.

Humphrey Goldwater Johnson Texas

Daily Earth Tide Swirls Linked to Core Activity

Daily earth tide changes may reflect movements within the planet’s molten core. Scientists suggest thermal convection and fluid dynamics in the outer core drive subtle, regular shifts observable at global monitoring stations.

Wakarusa Plans Tuesday Meeting on County School Unification

A Tuesday 8 p.m. information session at Wakarusa Valley School will discuss Douglas County one unit unification proposed by the School Unification Planning Board. Voters set for September 8 to decide on the plan. a two unit format was rejected June 2.

Douglas County Wakarusa Valley Lois Herschell J.A. Cleavinger Baldwin Consolidated Baldwin Cleavinger Journal- World Lawrence Kansas

Arraignment Today On Kidnaping Charge In Lawrence

James L. Melson, 22, of Lawrence, arraigned in Douglas County Court on a first degree kidnaping charge with bond set at 25000. Identified as the man who abducted a Douglas County woman at knife point July 30 near Lawrence Memorial Hospital, then drove her outside the city and raped her. Melson held in county jail. detectives say he has not admitted the rape charge.

Lawrence Douglas County James L. Melson Kansas City Melson Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Science Not Reassuring Fat Daughters Study

A Chicago report notes a Thursday study of 180 teenage fat girls finding 175 were naturally built that way. The result offers little reassurance to worried mothers.

Chicago

Humphrey Addresses KU Summer Session Delegates

Former vice presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey spoke to Kansas University summer session students and Girls State delegates on July 10, 1947. He urged youth to pursue politics as Mayor of Minneapolis, at KU by request of George Baxter Smith. The event moved indoors due to rain amid a busy campus of about 18 000 attendees and 5 000 enrolled students with multiple extension programs.

Hubert Humphrey Kansas University Humphrey Minneapolis George Baxter Smith Smith Hoch Auditorium Harry S. Truman Francis Heller College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Heller Truman Library Institute Truman

Salvation Army Changes in Lawrence Leadership

Capt Earl Polsley transfers to Blue Valley District Kansas City MO to head Salvation Army work there on Sept 9. Capt Charles Moffitt succeeds him from Salina. Polsley to report at a Tuesday noon Advisory Board meeting at the Castle Tea Room, where Moffitt will be introduced. Polsley since June 1959 in Lawrence. three children with Capt and Mrs Polsley live at 2608 Belle Crest.

Earl Polsley Salvation Army Lawrence Blue Valley Kansas City Polsley Charles Moffitt Salina the Moffitts Palsley Salvation Army Advisory Board Castle Tea Room Capt. Moffitt Capt Wichita Independence N.H Belle Crest Roger Debra Randy

Riots Intensify in Saigon Capital Clashes

Viet Nam capital sees Buddhist and Catholic student clashes with paratroopers using bayonets. A Buddhist student is killed, nine dead over two days, many injured as churches and media sites burn. Schools in Saigon and suburbs are closed until further notice.

Saigon South Viet Nam Xay Dung Education Ministry

Topekan Watson Named Perry Area Engineer for Corps

Vincent J. Watson of Topeka is appointed area engineer at the Perry Kan area office of the U S Army Corps of Engineers. He will supervise the 47 7 million Perry Dam and Reservoir and flood protection projects at Topeka Frankfort Manhattan and near Tonganoxie and will oversee the Lawrence flood control project later this year. Watson has long served in the Kansas City district including construction management in Topeka and prior Navy service in World War II.

Kansas City Vincent J. Watson Topeka Perry, Kan U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Watson Perry Dam Frankfort Manhattan Tonganoxie Lawrence W. Lyman Road Corps The District Office Navy

Food Poisoning Scare Suspected Locally Clears

Lawrence reports multiple food poisoning cases linked to one batch with Salmonella. Health officials say the illness originated from contaminated food, traced to one eating place and one supplier. No violations found, no continued risk at any specific establishment.

Lawrence Lawrence-Douglas Dr. Clinton Clinton

Vinlander Wins Tractor Event At Vinland Fair

Glenn Richardson of Vinland wins the tractor pulling at the 57th Vinland Grange Fair with a John Deere pull of 211.9 percent of its weight. Max Moore of Baldwin places second, Don Dunlap of Tonganoxie third. Wallace Wisemann wins the biggest load.

Glenn Richardson Vinland John Deere Max Moore Baldwin Don Dunlap Tonganoxie Wallace Wisemann Wellsville Dan Kennedy Lawrence Harlan Robinson Baldwin Commercial Club Pat Beedles Vinland Fairgrounds Eudora

Nazi Road Network Driven by War Needs in 1920s Germany

The extensive system of limited access highways in Germany traces to the 1920s and was advanced by the Nazi regime to accelerate military movements and logistics. The effort linked to the regime’s broader mobilization of soldiers and supply chains.

Germany

Living costs rise in July to index 108.3

U S July consumer price index climbs three tenths of a percent the largest monthly rise in a year. Meats poultry and fish push food index up nine tenths while overall costs remain largely steady in housing and medical care.

U.S Washington Sidney A. Jaffe Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau

Card of Thanks for Minnie Mc Namara and Golden Anniversary

The family of Minnie Mc Namara expresses gratitude for kindness shown during bereavement and for cards gifts and flowers received on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr and Mrs Tyre Ford thank nurses doctors and friends for care and good wishes.

Minnie McNamara Mrs Tyre Ford Lawrence Memorial Hospital H. P. Jones Manahan Palmer

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