03 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1964
Page
1
Thousands join a one day protest against race policies in New York City schools. Estimates show 262 000 pupils participated though most schools stayed open amid limited pickets and no violence.
Relatives say Mrs. George Docking widow of the former Kansas governor plans to move back to Kansas. She will leave Arkansas City for Washington to finish plans and then visit Topeka or Lawrence before choosing a permanent home.
Intermittent light rain mixed with snow moves through the region with colder air tonight. Tuesday remains cloudy and cool with a high near 40 and low tonight in the upper 20s. Temperature readings note yesterday's high 63 and today’s record highs and lows on this date.
Space scientists investigate why Ranger 6 plunged toward the Sea of Tranquility with six television cameras dead. The 66 hour mission ended at 3 24 a.m. CST as engineers report the first successful moon approach but no video.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee approved a 6 percent faculty salary increase for Kansas state universities and colleges, one percent above the governor's 5 percent request. The decision raises the budget by about $485,483 and supports added faculty positions at Kansas State University and Emporia State, plus funds for facility care and a chemistry laboratory building. The bill heads to the Senate with these changes.
The Senate voted 56 25 to strike the House tax cut while preserving a capital gains rate cut for assets held over two years. The measure, $11.6 billion, marks the administration’s sole major House change. Under the House plan, gains from stocks real estate or other assets held two years or longer could face up to a 40 percent tax with a 21 percent maximum levy.
A Senate committee in Topeka delayed the creation of a new medium security penal institution by at least one year. The Ways and Means Committee cut 1.5 million from the budget and instead approved 216 thousand for emergency use to relieve crowding in existing facilities.
Washington sources say U S officials will seek clarification from Paris on Charles de Gaulle's neutrality proposal for Southeast Asia and his stance on Red China. Johnson announces KHANH agreements to intensify South Vietnam operations, raising tensions with Paris if neutrality risks anti Communist war aims.
Kansas University mezzo soprano Sharon Tebbenkamp Sooter won the first round of Metropolitan Opera auditions in Kansas City. She advances to regional auditions in Tulsa February 21 with a goal of earning a 1960s era Met contract in New York City.
Intermittent sunshine gave way to a forecast of snow tonight for Lawrence as the Weather Bureau in Topeka warned of cooler temperatures. Overnight lows may reach the upper 20s with Tuesday’s high near 40. Elsewhere, rain and light snow were reported in parts of Kansas while KU's Saturday high tied a Feb 1 record at 58. Many residents enjoyed near summer conditions at parks and lakes.
Kansas University married students occupy 300 unit Stouffer Place on the KU campus in Lawrence. Families enjoy affordable rent, furnished packages, and child playmates while awaiting graduation and future wages. The Easterdays highlight happy life in the complex and the housing office notes a steady vacancy list.
Gene Doane announces intent to serve as an insurance agent with plans to expand client coverage. The message suggests a local outreach to offer policy options and personalized service.
Rep. Michael A. Feighan said the government may revoke Richard Burton's visa. The Ohio Democrat spoke after a closed House immigration subcommittee session questioned State Department and INS officials. Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, who plan to marry after her divorce from Eddie Fisher, have traveled widely.
Lawrence Supt Carl Knox calls on residents to contact state legislators to pass House Bill No 2 granting $10 per pupil in state aid. If not passed, district faces overcrowded classrooms, tax-leveraging options, or teacher shortages, while Kansas teachers earn well below the national average.
Eleven thousand four hundred fifteen Kansas University students resume classes in Lawrence and Kansas City after a mid semester break. Enrollment for the spring set a new high, about nine percent above last year, with 10 380 in Lawrence and 1 035 in Kansas City. late additions could raise total to about 11 700.
The Orange Bowl Committee in Miami drops its 11 year contract with the Big Eight allowing two at large teams in future games. Big Eight officials note a shift to day to night games as the reason for not renewing and KU president comments call it an amiable parting.
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