House Passes Works Bill Aims to Cut Unemployment
The House approved President Kennedy's emergency public works program expected to create up to 300000 jobs and boost the economy. Democratic leaders seek Senate quick approval of the $900 million immediate-use measure with possible alignment to a larger Senate package.
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Goldberg Named to Supreme Court during Kennedy Transition
The article notes Kennedy discussed Frankfurter’s retirement and offered Goldberg the Supreme Court seat, with Goldberg accepting immediately. It highlights Goldberg as 54, Jewish, with 30 years in labor law and key AFL CIO merger role, and cites bipartisan praise including Everett Dirksen.
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KU May Receive 250 Acres of Land At Ordnance Site
Kansas University may obtain about 250 acres of Sunflower Ordnance Works land near DeSoto for research and education by KU and KU Medical Center. GSA oversees disposal while HEW handles public interest applications. gift could be conditional for 20 years with reversion if a suitable program is not enacted.
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Quake Shakes Five States Centered in Cache Valley
A sharp earthquake centered near Cache Valley shook parts of five states early today. No injuries were reported. Damage included a Lewiston Utah drugstore collapse, a Crystal Furniture wall collapse in Logan, and a US 89 slide in Logan Canyon. Tremors reached Pocatello Idaho Evanston Wyoming Lander Wyoming Grand Junction Colorado and Hebpen Lake Montana.
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Hoover Leaves Bed After Abdominal Operation
Former President Herbert Hoover, 88, left bed briefly at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center after a three hour abdominal operation. A hospital statement said his condition is improving and he had a restful night as pathologists studied an intestinal tumor. His two sons visited, and Hoover joked about there being no canasta that night.
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Old Feud Ends With Accord Between Jordan and Saudi Arabia
Kings Hussein of Jordan and Saud of Saudi Arabia announce a unified military command and complete economic coordination. They call for broader Arab unity while inviting other states to join, noting Nasser’s UAR may not accept. Border issues to be settled immediately.
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Kansas leaders invited to NASA industry conference
Senator James B. Pearson invites 55 Kansas business labor and political figures to a September 11 conference with NASA officials led by administrator James E. Webb. The aim is to boost Kansas prime contracts in research and development and avoid being frozen out of future federal contracts. Deane Ackers of Kansas Power and Light Co. will chair.
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Quigley Jr. Returns to Lawrence as State Safety Inspector
Ernest C. Quigley Jr., formerly of Lawrence and most recently in Russell, returns to Lawrence to serve as a state industrial safety inspector. He will oversee Douglas, Shawnee, Jefferson, Jackson and Nemaha counties and previously held the post in Russell. The family will reside at 1509 Stratford Rd. he is the son of the late E. C. Quigley, former KU athletic director.
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Payroll Check Stolen from KU Graduate Student
Kansas University police report a $196 payroll check stolen from Paul A. Thomas in Room 344 Snow Hall. Thomas, a graduate student of 933 Ky St, found the check missing after returning from a trip. This is the ninth theft in the past week after eight checks were stolen from Strong Hall. investigation continues.
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Gillispie Family Vacation Across West and Pacific Coast
The Gillispie family traveled from a park departure on a long western tour visiting La Jolla San Diego Zoo San Francisco and Yosemite. They describe lodging gear tents trailers and a top carryall for camping with plan for future trips to Missouri Oklahoma and the 1964 New York World's Fair.
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Lawrence Public Schools Enroll 5913 by Noon
A noon tally shows 5913 pupils enrolled in Lawrence schools including 3364 in elementary, 766 at Central Junior High, 519 at West Junior High, and 1264 at Lawrence High. Further enrollments are expected after Labor Day.
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Hungarian doctor charged in brutal assault in San Jose
Dr Geza DeKaplany, a 36 year old anesthetist, was arrested after allegedly mutilating his wife Hanna DeKaplany with surgical instruments and nitric acid. Police found the 25 year old bound nude beside her bed crying in pain after he attacked her following accusations of infidelity. The couple had married five weeks earlier after she left a San Francisco showgirl engagement.
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Internal Revenue Men Rule False Teeth Are Earnings
Kansas City AP. Dale Gasper a 25 year old barber faced a $45.07 tax bill after a two hour IRS interview over barter for his false teeth. He traded haircuts for uppers and fillings valued at $251, later reduced to $225.40, with debate over whether the dental work and clippers wear are income or deductions. Gasper says he did not intend to dodge taxes and called it an even swap.
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Lawrence Teacher Named for Retarded Children Classes at Bess Stone Center
Mrs. Jesse Milan of Lawrence will lead classes for retarded children at the Bess Stone Activity Center, starting Sept. 17. An occupational therapist at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka for five years, she has earned citations for her work. Classes run five days weekly with a three hour session for preschool and older children, open to area families.
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W. 9Th St
Card of Thanks From Lois P. Wells
Lois P. Wells expresses heartfelt thanks for cards letters gifts and calls received during her illness in Lawrence Memorial Hospital thanking nurses aides and others who assisted her.
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