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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1960
Page
1
The House Rules Committee declines quick clearance for a civil rights bill but plans public hearings later this week. The panel cites politics as the session grows tense with delegates from both sides debating potential amendments and enforcement provisions.
In Algiers eight day revolt ends as insurgents led by Pierre Lagaillarde surrender after a strong army display. Lagaillarde in paratroop gear salutes as troops escort him away. Ortiz remains at large. Crowd cheers, Marseillaise sung, tricolor lowered.
Cairo radio announces a state of emergency in the Egyptian armed forces after a series of armed clashes on the Syrian Israeli frontier. The bulletin notes heightened military alert and potential escalation in the region.
Daytime warmth continues with mainly cloudy skies through Tuesday. Tonight’s low should dip into the mid 20s while Tuesday’s high nears 40. Today's 2 PM temperature was 47 degrees, with weekend highs above normal.
The City Commission will meet Tuesday afternoon to vote on annexing Country Club Terrace and an unplatted area east of it near the Kansas Turnpike entrance, along with other items such as bids for a street truck and a street flusher, and preliminary zoning actions for several parcels. The Country Club Terrace annexation, delayed since last November, is up for final approval. An unplatted eastern area near the turnpike would also be considered for annexation.
Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr told a Senate subcommittee that the Soviet Union would invite its own destruction by attacking the United States. He warned missiles may show a temporary edge in 1962 but America’s deterrent power remains strong and broader air, bomber, and intelligence capabilities offset any gap.
GOP leaders move budget measures toward Gov. George Docking as Kansas lawmakers rush bills to his desk. The House debated long truck weight limits and a tax exemption proposal while Rep. Paul Wolf faced defeat over grants to veterans groups. Docking warned on pending measures and condemned inflation editorials.
About 200 new Kansas University students begin pre spring orientation with a required program. They take placement exams at 8 a m and 1 p m in Lindley Hall, meet deans at 7 30 p m, and undergo entrance physicals at Watkins Hospital with a detailed surname based schedule. A fee applies for missed exams.
Five farmers in Douglas County will be cited Wednesday for outstanding soil conservation work. Recipients for 1960 are William Henry Jr., Wesley Wulfkuhle, Walter Ochrle, Harve Flory, and Lester Kalb. Citations will be presented at 1 30 p.m. at the 4 H Fairgrounds Building 1.
Army units of the 101st Airborne Division at Ft Campbell Kentucky began receiving the new M14 rifles. The weapon can fire up to 750 rounds per minute with a fire selector, faster than current .30 caliber weapons, which reach 925 rounds per minute.
Paul L. Aylward of Ellsworth, president of the Kansas Symington for President Club, says Missouri senator Stuart Symington leads the Democratic presidential nomination race among Kansas Democrats. He notes Symington's Kansas visit February 5 7 aligns with the 1st and 2nd District conventions.
The Journal World features a special Douglas County section with agricultural and conservation work highlights and photos of the five bankers award winners. A full page photo map on the cover shows the proposed 260 acre Baldwin Lake two miles northeast of Baldwin with the lake area drawn in white.
New Kansas conservationist Bo line assumed the role January 1 coming from Minnesota where he served as assistant state conservationist. At the meeting a district supervisor will be elected as Homer Gerstenberger’s term ends. About 900 invitations were sent for the Wednesday gathering with Lawrence Chamber of Commerce providing door prizes and refreshments. Members of the outstanding farmers committee include Deal Six Emil Heck David Noe Melvon Wertzberger and Mercier.
KU sororities begin spring rush with Panhellenic open house notched for Wednesday and over 400 prospective pledges planning to choose a sorority this week. Rush runs through Feb. 9 with pledges to live in women's dorms until fall 1960 and final pledge lists due by Tuesday.
Arkansas City AP reports Frank Theis Democratic state chairman and national committeeman says he is sure Docking will run for a third term as Governor. Theis notes Docking has not confided in him or his family, but Sedgwick County Democrats in Wichita heard signs indicate a third term bid.
Edward Junior Doolan 838 of 420 Ind, St waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to District Court on a first degree murder charge in the slaying of Maud Smith 68 at her home. Doolan admitted the claw hammer killing in a letter to Sheriff Chappell after being picked up by Herington police. He had hopped freight trains en route to Guymon Oklahoma and said the murder followed an argument over another woman. He is held without bond in Douglas County jail.
Local ad listing hospital floral arrangements and delivery services includes contact numbers for Alexander's Flowers and related ads.
A weather brief notes mostly cloudy conditions through Tuesday. It forecasts colder tonight with low readings in the middle 20s and Tuesday highs near 40 degrees.
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