Senate approves 3 billion foreign aid bill for credit sales
The Senate passed a 3 billion dollar foreign aid measure authorizing the President to guarantee credits for commodity sales to Communist nations. The vote approved money items 40 Democrats and 16 Republicans, with 7 from each party opposing. Debate was limited to four hours amid Republican protests over delaying action before the new session.
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Browa
John C. Pastore
D-R.i
Pastore
Fire devastates Hotel Roosevelt in Jacksonville
A blaze at the Hotel Roosevelt in Jacksonville killed 21 people and injured 66 during Gator Bowl weekend. Victims include executives James Swick and Wade Hildinger, with Miss America 1964 Donna Axum among those rescued. officials cite no negligence and cite the ceiling as the origin with cause undetermined.
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Lucile Previtt
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Copeland Sausage Co
Lorena Baker
Rena) Swick
Swicks
Alachua
Wade Hildinger
Buffalo
N.Y
National Gypsum Co
Hayden Burns
William H. Johnson
Meyer Hotel Chain
Weather hints warm up after cold snap in area
Winds shift from Rocky Mountains bring moderating temperatures after a cold spell. Highs reach the 40s to 45 in the near term with teens at night. Snowfall totals reach 0.3 inches with 0.03 inches of moisture. moisture deficit remains over 13 inches as records note 68 high in 1956 and 6 low in 1946.
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Mercury
Demand for JFK report soars to over one million orders
New York AP reports overwhelming demand for The Torch Is Passed recounting President Kennedy’s death. Most papers are part of the project with 1,100,000 copies already requested. production will take weeks and books will not be sold in stores. Individuals may order via a coupon for $2, but patience is urged.
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King of Greece orders vote to resolve political crisis
King Paul ordered a new parliamentary election for February 16 in Athens to resolve Greece’s political deadlock amid Cyprus tensions. He dissolved the Nov. 3 parliament after major parties failed to form a government and named Ioannis Paraskevopoulos to head a caretaker cabinet.
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Chapel Music from Our Reuter Pipe Organ
Rumsey Funeral notices and a brief report on chapel music feature in the church service. The item highlights music played on the Reuter pipe organ during the service and notes the presence of a funeral gathering.
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Rumsey Funeral
Lunar Eclipse Seen Across United States Today
The earth aligned between sun and moon producing a total lunar eclipse. It began at 3 45 a m CST with the moon entering earth shadow and reached totality at 4 28 a m Clear skies in New England offered a sharp view while many other regions saw partial eclipse though some clouds obscured it. Last July a remarkable solar eclipse was visible in parts of North America.
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Two Kansas City Men Describe Roosevelt Hotel Fire Tragedy
Kansas City men Bob Miller and George W. Bourrett, both in Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl, survived the Roosevelt Hotel fire that killed 21. They recounted smoke filled stairs, people in windows, and fleeing as flames spread. The pair described coughing, smoke, and the horror of witnessing a man dead in a window.
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Potter Lake at KU Safe for Skating with Seven Inch Ice
Potter Lake at Kansas University is reported safe for skating with about seven inches of ice after a recent “safe freeze.” Ice near the northwest corner has a hole from a heat line, and a light snow cover dampens conditions. Since December 14, 50 to 100 skaters have used the lake daily, with some bringing brooms to sweep snow to the edge.
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Potter Lake
Henry Shenk
Lawrence
Shenk
General Decker to head Defender Project aiding the needy
Gen Charles L. Decker retired from the Army after 32 years and becomes director of the Defender Project a five year Ford Foundation funded program to improve legal defense in civilian criminal courts He will base in Washington while remaining connected to KU through honors and prior service with the Army Judge Advocate General corps.
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Army
Charles L. Decker
Oskaloosa
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St. Edwards
Rex D Johnson Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Douglas County
Rex D Johnson, undersheriff to Sheriff Fred Broeker, declares his bid for the Republican nomination for Douglas County sheriff. Johnson, 32, lifelong Lawrence resident and father of three, vows to continue Broeker policies and expand the check bureau while coordinating with police and highway patrol. Filing deadline is mid June. Johnson joins the 1964 election race as the first announced candidate.
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Fred Broeker
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Broeker
Broecker
Maine St
Lawrence
Shirley Baker
Globe
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Dale
David
Lawrence High School
Future Farmers of America
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Travis Glass
Billy Hodson
Hodson
City Water Department
Rex L. Johnson
Marie Petefish
Plymouth Congregational Church
Brooker
Police Department
Highway Patrol
Weather warms for northeast Kansas with 40s Tuesday
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures into Tuesday. Tonight’s low will be in the upper teens with a high Tuesday 40 to 45. Local readings show 4 PM temperatures near 15, 6 PM around 20, and midnight near 20. Store ads note New Year’s holiday closures on Wednesday January 1 with banks in Lawrence choosing to stay closed.
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Ham
Saln
Pain
Saieh
Tetlawa
Lawrence
Hartley to Speak on Business Illustration Role
Philip Hartley associate professor of Business Illustration at Waters University will present on the field and his work. The talk covers his expertise as resident engineer and his professional credentials with several accounting and engineering associations.
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UNO
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Elian Vandeversres
Waehita
Kansas Societies of Certified Public Accountant- Mineriertis
Center For Hesegreh
Ku An Pon
Grehard Daniel
Economic outlook for 1964 hinges on tax cuts and spending
Forecasters describe a sound 1963 ending on a high plateau with modest risk from a tax cut. Congress action on the proposal could lift profits by one billion dollars and boost consumer spending by six billion, shaping 1964 as a slower but positive growth year with rising government outlays and cautious business investment amid lingering excess capacity.
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Commerce Department Securities & Exchange Commission
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