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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1963
Page
1
Congress ends its longest peacetime session with a warning that difficult decisions lie ahead including civil rights and tax cuts. The 88th Congress tally highlights comprise the test ban treaty ratification and major education bills while noting shifts after JFKs assassination and LBJs rise to the presidency.
Washington AP American smokers consumed an estimated 523 billion cigarettes in 1963, a record pace and the seventh straight year of new highs. Output and demand rose almost 3 percent from 1962, with factors suggesting another rise in 1964. Officials wait an upcoming surgeon general advisory report on smoking and health for potential impact.
Evelyn Lincoln, JFK’s longtime secretary, says she saved every paper from his political life including doodles. After sorting, the materials head to a planned $6 million John F. Kennedy Memorial Library at Harvard, to be later turned over to the U.S. and placed under National Archives custody. The collection also includes gifts and mementoes from the White House era. Lincoln plans to complete the sorting, a task she faces alone.
General David M. Shoup relinquished command of the Marines to Lt. Gen. Wallace M. Greene at a retirement ceremony. The Medal of Honor recipient for Tarawa, Shoup served 33 years and led four years as Marine Commandant.
In Topeka AP report, a large majority of state legislators back limiting the upcoming special session to legislative reapportionment. Senate leader Sen. Paul Wunsch cites the need after the State Supreme Court ruled that apportionment of both houses is inadequate. Proceedings follow the 30 day budget session likely to end February 13.
Lawrence Senior High Lions Den members plan a New Year’s Eve dance at South Park Recreation Center starting 9:30 tonight, ending 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Admission is 25 cents plus that for dates. jeans and sweatshirts barred. music by Bob and the Outer Limits of DeSoto.
Hollywood Bob Hope ends a 16,000 mile nine day tour entertaining troops in the Mediterranean and returns home to celebrate Christmas a day late with his family. Delores Hope greets him at the airport with three children as Hope and his entourage prepare for New Year’s Eve.
In Saigon area a communist ground assault shattered an armed helicopter’s bubble over the Mekong Delta injuring Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell and both American pilots. They were struck by flying plexiglass in the neck and treated, returning to duty.
Ogle notes the Burlington bus system collects items daily with women passengers outnumbering men three to one and forgetfulness common on cloudy days. Glasses and sports gear often stay longer. unclaimed items go to charities after storage. He hopes riders keep track of belongings as year ends.
The year featured 38 days at or above 90 degrees, with June 18 days and July 26. The temperature hit 105 degrees downtown on July 23 and KU reported 104 on August 27. The yearly low was minus 10 degrees on January 23, with 110 days below 32 degrees and 14 subzero readings overall.
Los Angeles AP report states John Irwin, 22, part of the trio charged in the Frank Sinatra Jr kidnapping, claims he joined to prevent harm. After a federal judge cut bail from 50 000 to 30 000, Irwin defended his innocence and discussed ransom use and plans.
The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America suspended Local 1101 leaders after the 10,000 member New York Telephone Co unit voted to withdraw from the union. A hearing is expected soon as dual unionism is cited. The split followed a 5,000-member meeting with broad support for disaffiliation and a Teamsters drive to represent the workers.
Baldwin City Council postponed accepting construction bids for a 40 by 42 foot addition to the power plant until engineering firm Shaad and Viets of Shawnee Mission reviews subcontractors listed by low bidder Carl Wise. Wise's bid was about 31388.70. A Thursday meeting may award the contract. The addition will house two used generators bought for 150000 from Texas Power and Light Terrell Texas to serve through 1980. Bids for phase two will be opened later.
President Johnson and the First Lady flew from their ranch to Austin to attend Nellie Miller’s funeral. After the service they toured downtown, met voters, and held a quick cocktail party before participating in a synagogue dedication.
WICHITA AP Booming business for the Kansas Turnpike promises its best financial showing in 1963. In November traffic rose by 23 280 vehicles and net revenue before interest was up 33 752 from November 1962. For the first 11 months of 1963 net toll revenue reached 6 299 826, up nearly 579 000.
Jerry L. Brownlee 32, Fort Worth city manager, named one of five top young men of the year by the Texas State Junior Chamber of Commerce. A native of Lawrence, Kansas, he is a Lawrence High and Kansas University alumnus and former Lawrence High athlete. He previously directed research and budget for Kansas City, Missouri, under L. P. Cookingham, then followed Cookingham to Fort Worth where he became city manager early this year. Brownlee is noted for his national reputation in municipal administration with a salary around 28 thousand dollars annually.
The Merediths and the family of Leonard W. Clark Sr. express sincere appreciation to Dr. Nelson, Dr. Robinson, nurses, friends and family for acts of kindness, cards, letters, telegrams, and flowers during illness, recuperation, and the loss of their husband and father.
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