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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

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Trantino Surrenders in Policeman Slayings Extradition Denied

New York AP report says fugitive parolee Thomas Trantino refused extradition to New Jersey after giving himself up at a Manhattan precinct. He was held without bail pending a hearing and faces homicide charges related to the Lodi police killings. attorney Enid Gerling arranged forAP photographer and reporter to witness surrender.

New York New Jersey Thomas Rabbi Tom) Trantino Associated Press Guy Carlissi Trantino Frank Falco Manhattan Lodi N.J Enid Gerling Tony Alborelli Ray Howard Alborelli Falco Hotel Manhattan Times Square Lower East Side East River Howard George McNiven First Avenue 21St Miss Gerling Tony East 22Nd Street Frank Brill Brill Homicide

Fight Looms Over Wheat Grading Standards Changes

Kansas growers and wheat interests are divided over federal proposals to tighten wheat grading standards. Great Plains Wheat Inc. backs the changes while Kansas City Board of Trade leaders oppose. Petitions target elevator operators as hearings set for Oct. 1 in Kansas City.

Wichita Pro Kansas Boards of Trade Great Plains Wheat, Inc Garden City Kan John Blowers Kansas City Board of Trade Grain Standards Division U. S. Department of Agriculture Kansas City Howard W. Hardy

California doctor offers Speed Kansas church site

Dr. Harold Chapman of Oakland proposed donating an unused bank building in Speed to the town for use as a church and community meeting place. He said he would refurbish the building and insisted he has no interest in atheism, only in helping Speed, amid controversy over an atheist movement nearby.

Phillipsburg Kan California Kansas Speed Harold Chapman Oakland Calif Madalyn Murray Baltimore Stockton Chapman Speed Real Phillips County Review

Strict News Censorship In Effect for Viet Nam

South Viet Nam enforces severe internal censorship with police and soldiers forcing reporters to flee or file via third parties. U.S. Ambassador Lodge protests the crackdown as authorities extend control eight days into the conflict.

Viet Nam Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Henry Cabot Lodge

Debris Found in Mass Search for Missing Jet Tankers

Debris was recovered as authorities continued a large search for two HC-54 jet tankers missing on a refueling mission over the Atlantic. Debris including red life jackets was picked up by the S S Azalea City while oil slicks and debris were spotted by HC54 aircraft.

Miami Fla Atlantic Bermuda Coast Guard S.S. Azalea City Homestead Air Force Base Air Rescue Service Air Force

Kansas Tax Hike Likely Despite Better Fiscal Picture

Gov. John Anderson said Kansas faces a needed tax increase despite a brighter fiscal ending. The end of last year showed $3.3 million better overall, with general fund receipts $674000 above estimate and general fund spend $1.7 million below estimate. Retail sales tax fund balance exceeded predictions by $925000.

Topeka John Anderson Anderson

Silent warning sparks routine Lawrence safety check

Lawrence Fire Department received a call about a smoking television and a plugged curb device. Firemen conducted a safety check after the resident asked for reassurance, avoiding alarms or bells as directed.

Lawrence Fire Department

New Ultra Modern Theater Proposed at Hillcrest Center

Lawrence may gain a new ultra modern luxury theater at Hillcrest Shopping Center on Sth and Iowa Sts. The 954 seat venue would be leased to Commonwealth Theater Corp and operated alongside Granada and Varsity theaters. Final plans await bids and proper notices.

Lawrence Hillcrest Shoping Center Stn Iowa Sts Hillcrest Bowl Iowa Street Centennial Drive R. M. Raney Commonwealth Theaters Journal-World Photo Hillcrest Shopping Center Sth Crescent Road Commonwealth Theater Corp Richard H. Raney Commonwealth Lawrence Drive-In Varsity Raney John Kapfer W. 19Th St City Planning Commission Kapfer Hillcrest Planning Commission

Whitworth Named Executive VP Of Leavenworth Chamber

Leavenworth Kansas Robert L Whitworth longtime Abilene Chamber of Commerce manager for three years will become executive vice president of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce effective October 1 He succeeds Ralph Mullin who has taken a post with the U S Chamber of Commerce.

Leavenworth, Kan Robert L. Whitworth Abilene Chamber of Commerce Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Ralph Mullin U. S. Chamber of Commerce

One-Car Crash on Locust Street Causes $400 Damage

At about 10 p.m. a car driven by Ronald J. Flint hit a Kansas Power and Light pole in the 700 block of Locust Street, injuring passenger Patricia E. Flint. Damages estimated at over $400.

Locust Street Ronald J. Flint Perry Kansas Power & Light Co Patricia E. Flint Carolyn S. Kennedy E. 18Th Ronald D. Deckert Kansas City Kan 19Th Mass. Sts

Labor Day traffic and road works in Lawrence Kansas

Lawrence prepares for a Labor Day travel surge with the Kansas Turnpike predicting up to 100000 vehicles over a three day period. Officials warn drivers to stay focused to reduce accidents while city crews replace asphalt strips on 9th Street and Kaw River bridge and install parking meters in the 700 block on Kentucky.

L. W. Newcomer Turnpike Kansas Tollway Kentucky Police Fire Plymouth Congregational Church Vermont Centennial Park Hankamer Asphalt Inc Topeka Lawrence 9Th Street Sunset Drive Emery Road Kaw River Bridge

Douglas County Seeks Full Tax Collection With Warrants

The sheriff reports about $1,300 collected in unpaid second half personal property taxes and another $4,500 needed to reach full collection. 215 warrants were turned over for enforcement, with a 10 percent interest and 50 cent sheriff fee added. Deadlines were March 15 for second half and December for first half. Unpaid bills after Sept. 15 go to the District Court clerk for possible property attachments.

Douglas Rex Johnson Johnson Sheriff's Office

Prohibition Party Opens St. Louis Convention for 1964 Ticket

The Prohibition party begins its 24th national convention at the Mark Twain Hotel in downtown St. Louis with about 300 delegates. Dr. Rutherford L. Decker of Kansas City delivers the keynote and says he will not seek the 1964 presidential nomination. Delegates will nominate standard bearers on Friday with several candidates named as possible top post contenders.

ST. Louis Prohibition Party Mark Twain Rutherford L. Decker Kansas City Decker Temple Baptist Church Enoch Holtwick Greenville E. Harold Munn Sr Hillsdale Mich Claude Watson Los Angeles Calif Mark Shaw Boston Mass Roy S. Holloman Topeka Kan

Neighbors oppose nursery school in Old West Lawrence

A request by Mrs. Enoch to run two special nursery school courses in her yard drew sharp opposition. Residents argued it would harm residential character and invite commercial encroachment while a petition circulated showed strong local dissent. The planning board voted three to one to deny the variance.

Enoch John Emerson Steele Becker Beckers Emerson Arthur Lawrence la. St Mary Hanna F. B. McCulloch Harry Compton Old West Lawrence Association Lawrence Old West Lawrence Metzler Getto

Veteran KC Policeman Cleared of Brutality Charge

Lt. Robert Heinen with 17 years on the Kansas City force was cleared by the police board of brutality for a raid on Prospect Avenue. Chief C. M. Kelley said the investigation found no action warranted. Jer ome Grantham faces a formal hearing on September 6 over a racial dispute.

Kansas City Robert Heinen Police Board Heinen Prospect Avenue C. M. Kelley Kelley Jerome Grantham Grantham

In Memoriam Marvin Eugene Kahle

In loving memory of Marvin Eugene Kahle who passed away two years ago on August 29. The poem recalls his hand his voice and his smile and the love we shared. Sadly missed by parents grandparents and brothers.

Marvin Eugene Kahle

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