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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

10

Terrorists Stage Anti-US Attacks In Caracas

In Caracas anti American terrorists stepped up bombing and gunpoint assaults while most residents continued business as usual. President Kennedy planned an overnight stay and officials expected thousands to greet him despite fears of a riot during his visit.

Caracas Venezuela Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Washington White House Pierre Salinger Radio Caracas

Deaf judge dismissed after failing to respond in court

Samuel M. Shirk, 71, a retired postmaster from Denver, Pennsylvania, who had been sitting as a judge for a week, was dismissed by a Lancaster, Pennsylvania judge Thursday due to deafness after participating in three trials. A lawyer noted Shirk did not respond when his name was called.

Lancaster, Pa Samuel M. Shirk Denver Shirk

Cities Service Gas Raise Is Sliced by FPC

The Federal Power Commission staff and Cities Service Gas Co agreed on a compromise raising wholesale natural gas rates by about 4.5 million dollars annually for 68 utility customers in Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas. The deal would raise most residential bills by roughly 35 to 40 cents monthly and may be filed for FPC approval with Dec 23 effective date.

Washington Cities Service Gas Co Federal Power Commission Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Cities Service Gas Service Co Kansas City Cities Kansas Public Service Co KPS L. C. DeMoss DeMoss

Flu Strikes Metropolitan St. Louis Schools Hard

Missouri and Illinois flu outbreak reaches St. Louis metro area with high pupil absences. Schools report about one third of students out while Potosi and Lutesville areas close as researchers seek virus ID. Public Health Service notes few prior epidemics outside Alaska.

ST. Louis Missouri Illinois Washington Potosi Lutesville Wolf Lake U.S. Public Health Service Alaska

Senator Schoeppel unchanged in Bethesda condition

An aide said Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel of Kansas remains in satisfactory condition at Bethesda Naval Hospital after entering last week for intra abdominal neoplasm treatment. No special therapy is being required.

Washington Andrew F. Schoeppel Rkan Bethesda Naval Hospital Schoeppel

Mortician Criticism Isn't Justified, Group Is Told

Kansas University Mortuary Science head Paul Keenan tells Kiwanis audience that criticism of funeral directors is unfounded and that modern grief therapy and cultural duties justify the profession. He notes unscrupulous morticians exist but are not representative. grief handling aids mental health. Guests at luncheon included Oh Boon Tat and Bill Howard. Don Kufahl was initiated into the club.

Paul Keenan Department of Mortuary Science Kansas University Kiwanians Keenan Oh Boon Tat Malaya Bill Howard Paul Roofe Lyman Kirk Don Kufahl Jack Landrith

Police flee to West Berlin after border chase

Three East German policemen and two military border guards all armed and uniformed escaped into West Berlin on Thursday night, despite pursuit by authorities.

Berlin West Berlin

Kansan devises own fire alarm system

Joe R. Kramer in Kansas City uses inch long firecrackers as a home fire alarm. He keeps one staple above the bedroom door to trigger when a gas stove overheats, aiming to wake himself before a fire reaches the door. He says the bangs wake him as needed after reading about home fire deaths.

Kansas City Kan Joe R. Kramer Kramer

Doctor John J. Bittner Dies at 57 in Minneapolis

Dr. John J. Bittner, 57, a nationally recognized cancer researcher at the University of Minnesota, died Thursday of a heart attack.

Minneapolis John J. Bittner University of Minnesota

Men Are Like Steel Tempered by Self-Control

A reflective proverb notes that men resemble steel and lose value when anger takes hold. The statement emphasizes the importance of temperance and restraint in character.

Capitol Veto Blocks Delaware Death Penalty Bill

Governor Elbert N. Carvel vetoed a bill that would reestablish capital punishment in Delaware. The action ends efforts to revive the death penalty in the state.

Dover Del Delaware Elbert N. Carvel

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