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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
8
A Storyteller narrates Nog the Bogey and a haunted house on Burning Tree Road. Three children from Round Hill Road seek a perfect Christmas tree and discover it behind a long deserted house, but a rumbling, green cloud erupts from the doorway with Nog advancing toward the kids.
In Washington two word obstruction by Georgia Senator Richard B. Russell halted a Northern effort to streamline Congress for civil rights legislation. Senator Joseph S. Clark of Pennsylvania lamented the two word filibuster as Clifford Case and Clark faced resistance from a small group, with Russell denying decisive action.
Forrest Nave Jr. claims irregularities in the National Farmers Organization election and says he was not allowed to present his program to delegates at the convention. Nave, a former national director, resigned from the NFO after losing to Oren Lee Staley of Rea Missouri 4774 to 581.
Contributions for the family of slain Dallas policeman J D Tippit topped 175000 as the fundraiser continued in Dallas Texas with generosity mounting as the community aided the officer's relatives.
A record 7.5 million dollars in savings was distributed Friday to 1,700 farmers cooperatives in the Consumers Cooperative Association. The checks cover half of refunds for the fiscal year ended August 31, the rest coming as common stock. Howard A. Cowden, founder, retired from the board after 35 years. Maurice Happel of Palmyra, Mo., replaces him. All officers were re-elected at the 35th convention.
The 80 voice KU concert choir will give a 3 30 p m concert in University Theatre Murphy Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Director James Ralston an assistant in choral music will lead the program including Motets by Schutz Bach Brahms Poulenc and Christmas Motets.
Eight downtown McPherson stores along Main Street have agreed to modernize their storefronts with a unified style. The plan aims to create a coordinated street appearance and attract more shoppers.
AP report notes Robert M. White became the bureau's first chief to visit the Hawaiian Islands in six decades. Forecasters warned of occasional showers and clouds, but actual weather brought lightning thunder and the heaviest rain in weeks across the islands.
Kansas City Civic Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Vianello, will present a Christmas concert for children at Southwest High School in Kansas City. The 78 voice Avila College Choir joins, with Torey Southwick narrating Peter and the Wolf. Proceeds via admission by donation. tickets available at the door or from Box 7134, KC 13, Mo.
Police were kept on the move in Kansas City with a fatality by self harm, two shootings, multiple injuries, a high speed chase, arson suspicion, and seven burglaries. Chronology lists crashes, burglaries, shootings, and a fire as officers responded across several neighborhoods.
Aries through Pisces readings offer daily guidance on harmony, finances, and social conduct. The column advises openness to change, tact with others, budgeting, and planning, with a final push to obtain a copy of Carroll Righter's forecast.
Kansas University School of Fine Arts presents Kent Riley clarinet in Swarthout Recital Hall at 8 p m on Monday. The Columbus native, KU senior, has held multiple scholarships and appears with Barbara Bacik as pianist in Brahms Trio with Walter Hawkey and Robert Hiller.
W. K. Beggs dean of the Teachers College at Nebraska University Lincoln will address the Lawrence Educational Association at 3 30 p m Tuesday in the Lawrence High School Auditorium His talk titled The Teacher of Tomorrow reflects his long career on the Nebraska University faculty including chairing the Department of Education and serving as dean since 1958 He has studied American community structure and produced Democracy's Growing Edge and has held leadership roles in national educational administration groups.
Chicago Tribune reports Barry Goldwater and Senator John Tower have received abusive telegrams and letters after President Kennedy's assassination. associates describe them as deeply disturbed by attacks tying right wing leaders to Kennedy's death. The outpouring influences Goldwater's reassessment of his political future.
Police and the Secret Service arrange one of the tightest security plans in New York history for President Johnson. He attends former Gov Lehman's funeral in Manhattan and uses a special limousine. The 12-car motorcade routes are not disclosed.
News digest reports broad public suspicion of a potential plot involving President Ken in national affairs. The piece notes anxiety across regions with comments from unnamed officials and citizens.
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