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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1963
Page
1
The Labor Department links AFL-CIO membership declines to a shift toward white collar work. From 1960 to 1962 affiliates lost 222000 members amid slower demand for industrial products, with no clear upturn yet in 1963.
President Johnson in closed meetings says the United States must be strong just temperate and patient. White House sources describe his remarks as the gist, noting continued high pace of appointments amid a reduced public schedule. A Medal of Freedom ceremony honored 28 individuals, while former Senator Lehman died.
A five day conference on language and communication of the mentally retarded ended at the Virginia Inn sponsored by the Kansas University Bureau of Child Research with U S Office of Education funds. Reports will influence future research. Attendees included KU officials and thirteen other experts nationwide.
The American Civil Liberties Union argues that police publicity harmed Lee Harvey Oswald’s chances for a fair trial and led to his death. The ACLU notes that from arrest through murder, media coverage and officials’ statements repeated prejudicial views.
Dana A. Leibengood was elected president of the Lawrence Real Estate Board at a Wednesday Virginia Inn meeting. Geneva A. Simmons was named vice president and Rawleigh C. Zilliox secretary treasurer. a six member board includes Guy Kidwell and Orville H. Midgett. Verner Smith of the Property Owners Valuation Protective Association spoke, noting the group aims to revise Kansas tax policy to cut property taxes 25 to 50 percent.
President Johnson awarded the Medal of Freedom to 28 people chosen by John F. Kennedy for public service science health education and the arts. The list designates Herbert H. Lehman who died of a heart attack before traveling to Washington to receive the honor.
Helen Shaw director of reading spoke Thursday at Central Junior High to the Permanent Advisory Committee on Curriculum. She described efforts to enrich the reading program in Lawrence elementary schools and across each grade and campus. Robert Taylor outlined other elementary projects in progress.
In Kansas City a 28 year old hairdresser and mother of four was stabbed in the abdomen by her former husband Roy Williams while working in a beauty shop. The victim Lea Williams had emergency surgery and was reported in fair condition. Shop owner Frances Stephens said Williams entered the shop with a pocket knife.
Gene Riling was elected Thursday night as new president of the Douglas County Bar Association, succeeding Bill Paddock. The vote occurred during the group’s monthly meeting at the Eldridge Hotel. New officers include John Emerson as vice president and Dan Young as secretary treasurer.
Tim Rooney, 16, appeared in court to obtain approval of a minor's contract and told the judge he is about nine inches taller than his father Mickey Rooney, who is listed at 5 feet 2 inches. The actor did not attend. Tim was accompanied by his mother Betty Jane Kessel, once Miss Alabama, now Mrs. Kessel.
Mike H. Getto served as moderator for a panel on remodeling small hotels during the 52nd annual convention of the American Hotel and Motel Association in New Orleans. He was later named to the association's ways and means committee.
A recent KU Newsletter issue won first place in the alumni communications category at the joint district meeting awards by the American Alumni Council and the American College Public Relations Association.
Damage estimated at 260 dollars resulted from a two car collision at the 23rd and La streets intersection on Thursday night. Drivers were Jon P. Beougher, 19, of 2614 La Street, and John L. Rose, 27, of Topeka.
Mrs A B Ewing of 703 N 3rd was admitted Thursday to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a broken ankle in a fall at her home. She will likely remain hospitalized for some time.
Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy and her children leave the White House for a temporary Georgetown home two weeks after President Kennedy was slain in Dallas. The family will stay through December to mourn the nation while seeking a permanent Washington residence.
Tau Sigma dance fraternity at Kansas University presented a varied concert at Central Junior High School. Thirteen dances were performed from primitive to modern styles directed by Miss Elizabeth Sherbon with student production. The finale featured Alex Brown as leader and choreographer.
KU students join four Kansas teams at the Razorback Debate Tournament hosted by Arkansas University in Fayetteville. Senior division include Lauralee Milberg of Arlington Virginia and Fred Kauffeld from Minneapolis Minnesota. Junior division features Margaret Miller Red Wing Minnesota Louis Floyd Topeka Judson Briegel Kansas City Jerry Hoskins Bonner Springs Ruth Hatch Evansville Indiana and Sharon Mahood Springfield Missouri.
Rumsey Funeral Home advertises spacious parking facilities and contact VI 3-5111 for details.
Harvard University plans a $6 million John F Kennedy Memorial Library and museum near the Business School. A new corporation will fund the project with public subscriptions, led by the Kennedy brothers and Attorney General RFK as president. Harvard will lease land for the two acres and the site will later be deeded to the federal government.
Eudora High School German students will attend a Christmas Fiestaval at Emporia Teachers College Saturday. The program features Christmas views from foreign countries told by foreign students and visitors from Germany Canada and Latin America. Mass carol singing in Spanish French German and Latin closes the event with D. E. Nease guiding the Eudora group.
Washington reporting nine days after President Johnson urged quick action on civil rights and tax cuts, lawmakers say prospects for both bills remain similar to before Kennedy’s assassination. Senate Finance speeded tax cut action slightly while House Rules waits until next month. Johnson’s engagement yields pledges from leaders, potentially aiding a compromise on civil rights.
Placement tests for the Peace Corps will be given at 8 30 a m Saturday in the main Post Office building. Applicants must be high school graduates and 18 or older. Married couples may serve together if both are qualified but will be accepted only if they have no dependents under 18.
Kansas University 18 member Brass Choir directed by Kenneth Bloomquist will tour the Far East for the State Department in the spring and perform in Kansas City tonight on WDAF from 7 30 to 8 p m. The program will be broadcast as residents report a jet break the sound barrier near 3 a m with calls to sheriff and police. KU sophomore Steve Renko not traveling to Cincinnati this weekend but remains to study. KU faces Cincinnati at 7 30 p m Saturday in Lawrence.
Six Kansas University students earned outstanding speaker honors in Speech I. Finalists on Thursday in Fraser Theater were Yvonne Sutter Lea wood Michael Grady and Richard Hawkins. Wednesday finalists were Mary Tate James Pitts and Linda Gilna.
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