Glenn urges focus on science not his personal life
Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. told President Kennedy he wished reporters would emphasize the scientific aims of Project Mercury rather than his private life. Glenn, delaying orbit plans to Feb 13 at earliest, pressed for coverage of the space program’s technical aspects.
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Pearson Takes Senate Oath as Kansas Senator
James B. Pearson, a Republican, was sworn in as Kansas senator succeeding the late Andrew Schoeppel. He was escorted by Sen. Frank Carlson and administered the oath by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Pearson, 41, plans to seek the four year term in November.
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McNamara defends secrecy on Pentagon censor changes
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara remained firm in refusing to name the Pentagon censors who altered speeches by military officers. He said he would hold to his position and suggested contempt citations should target him if the Senate subcommittee presses the issue.
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KU to Build 650-Student Dorm With Federal and State Funds
Kansas University wins a 1.95 million loan plus 0.65 million state funds to finance a 2.6 million ten story dorm in the Daisy Field tract southwest of campus. The residence hall will exceed Hashinger Lewis and Tompkin halls in size and will include lounges recreation rooms and apartments for staff. Construction aims to start in April with bids mid March and completion by September 1963.
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Vatican Prefect Cicognani Dies at 80 in Vatican City
Gaetano Cardinal Cicognani, 80, prefect of the Vatican Congregation of Rites, died at his home in Vatican City from a heart attack. He was brother to Amleto Cardinal Cicognani, Vatican secretary of state.
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Wall Street Tax Case Said To Lead Federal Drive
A prominent New York Stock Exchange figure may be the first target in a federal crackdown on tax evasion in securities. The probe covers alleged tax fraud with evidence to grand jury in New York City and notes involvement of brokers and lawyers in multiple related cases.
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Debt limit request cut to two billion today
President Kennedy's administration lowered its plea for a ten billion dollar debt increase to an immediate two billion with quick House Ways and Means committee approval. Treasury Secretary Dillon said he will return before July 30 to seek the remaining eight billion, keeping the ceiling at three hundred billion.
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Congo Premier Adoula Arrives in Washington For US Welcome
Congolese Premier Cyrille Adoula arrived in Washington aboard a U S Air Force plane and was greeted with a red carpet reception in his first U S visit. President Kennedy hosted a White House luncheon and Blair House stay as Undersecretary Ball praised Congo peace efforts and U S support while plans for broader UN backed aid circulated. Adoula thanked the United States and stressed peace as a shared task.
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Doomsday Weekend Ends with Cold Lawrence Rebound
Lawrence enjoyed a brief warm spell with record highs of 74 Saturday and 68 Sunday drawing crowds in Bermuda shorts and barbecues. By Monday a cold wave dropped temperatures to 20 and a forecast of zero to 10 above tonight, with a continued cold week ahead.
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Private Action Is Key to Saving Trees in Lawrence
Lawrence tree experts urge private action to combat Dutch Elm disease after the city suspended its spraying program. They stress removing dead wood, replacing dying elms with ash, sweet gum, pecan, or thornless locust, and timely spraying with Methoxychlor.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken Big Buy Highlighted
An Adv page notes a major purchase by Kentucky Fried Chicken, signaling expansion moves and potential new locations amid corporate growth.
Doomsday weekend eclipses pass with no calamities
India's doomsday weekend involving six planetary conjunctions ends as the solar eclipse lasts about three minutes. Hindus across Ahmedabad and Nepal's Katmandu feared disasters. observers in New Guinea report darkness and a busy observing effort.
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Spring Enrollment Sets Record At KU As Spring Term Near
KU registrar James K. Hitt reports spring enrollment at Kansas University will reach about 9,900, a new record, with 8,955 registered on the Lawrence campus and 715 at the Medical Center in Kansas City. Total enrollment now 9,670, up 490 from last spring. spring term begins, vacation dates set, and academic daylight saving time to start next fall.
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Renewal Series Continues on Local Urban Renewal Efforts
The seventh article in a series on urban renewal continues on page 9 of the Journal-World. Staff writers outline past actions current projects and future plans for the local renewal program.
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Spacious, Modern Facilities at Rumsey Funeral Home
Rumsey Funeral Home advertises spacious modern facilities and contact VI3 5111 for services and arrangements.
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Eudora Faces Bridge Crisis Prompting Temporary Pontoon Study
Douglas County officials will study a temporary pontoon bridge across the Kaw River at Eudora after two spans of the local bridge were destroyed by ice. The move aims to keep connections with Bonner Springs and Lawrence while engineers assess costs and replacement needs, with an estimated total around 200000 dollars.
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De Gaulle Sees Hope for Peace in Algeria
President De Gaulle told France on radio television that peace in Algeria is near despite subversive right wing resistance. He said France would publish new proposals to end over seven years of nationalist insurrection and scoffed at the Secret Army Organization's bid to seize power.
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Cold wave warning for Northeast Kansas
The forecast warns of a cold wave in Northeast Kansas with overnight lows from zero to 10 above and a high around 20 on Tuesday.
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