McNamara Sees No Cuban Missile Threat Yet
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara says missiles exist in Cuba but not surface missiles threatening the United States. He notes confusion over missile types and cites five missile classes possibly present, while Congress debates Soviet strength 90 miles from Florida.
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Public Hearings on Cuba Sought by Sen Humphrey
Sen Hubert Humphrey urged public congressional hearings on Cuba to address Soviet missile bases and buildup concerns. He said candor is required and suggested testimony from CIA Director John McCone. White House officials expressed no firm Kennedy position on the hearings.
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Conservation awards highlight seasonal soil program
The Journal-World Farm Section features a yearly look at the county soil conservation program and the Wakarusa Watershed project. It praises ongoing efforts and outlines benefits once the watershed is finished, noting five 1963 conservation award winners.
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Wakarusa
Finale for Rush Is 5 30 Tonight
After a week of sorority rush buildup at Kansas University the 5 30 pm pledging invites will finalize the process. The dean of women's staff spent Monday and today pairing rushees with sorority preferences to prepare pledge lists. At 5 30 pm counselors will issue invitations and at 7 30 pm informal parties begin for the 13 sororities. Formal pledging and banquets are set for Wednesday evening.
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Kansas University
Pinckney Principal Is Chosen as Coordinator
Robert Taylor, principal of Pinckney School, was named elementary school coordinator for the Lawrence school system by the Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting. He will start the 1963 64 year, leaving his principal duties. Helen Shaw was named reading consultant to coordinate a reading program across elementary schools.
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Pinckney School
Lawrence
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Miss Shaw
Defeat Looms For Canadian In Arms Crisis
Ottawa reports ministers urging Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to resign to avert a no confidence vote over the nuclear warhead dispute. Parliament may dissolve with new elections about 60 days off as opposition parties back the challenge.
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Bill Would Double Assessor Salary in Douglas County
State Senator Don Hults introduced a bill to raise appointed county assessors salaries from 4000 to 8000 dollars annually at the request of Douglas County officials. Officials plan a county wide reappraisal costing about 100000 dollars over 18 months to two years with bids pending. If approved, the assessor could become the county’s highest paid employee surpassing the 6300 dollar county engineer.
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Douglas County
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Casey) Rice
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Fred Broeker
Earl Wilson
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Delbert Mathia
Lucille Allison
Harold Beck
Harvey Booth
Walter Kampschroeder
Comedian George Gobel Produces Sales Film in Lawrence
Comedian George Gobel is in Lawrence to shoot a sales training film for Continental Oil Co at Centron Corp. Work began this morning and should finish by Thursday afternoon. Gobel notes long travel and nerves of live shows are drawbacks but he would not switch careers. He recently hosted George Gobel Presents on Alcoa Premiere.
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Centron Studios
Kansas University
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Tom McGinnis
Topeka
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Lawrence
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Alcoa Premiere
Teacher Pay Scale To Be Reviewed By Area Boards
Local boards consider salary changes as Topeka votes to raise teacher pay next fall and Lawrence reviews LEA committee proposals. Topeka plans a 26350 increase to salaries with boosts from 300 to 550 dollars by next year, with larger gains for seven plus years of service. Current and proposed scales show raises for B S degree teachers from 4500 to 4700 and for master degree staff from 5450 to 5800, plus experience increments. Lawrence plans a February 25 special meeting to discuss salaries and accepts LEA recommendations for higher tenure rewards and larger annual increments.
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Record Warmth Grips Local Weather Today
The temperature reached 66 degrees this afternoon, the warmest locally since December 17 1962, beating the prior record of 65 set in 1946. A cool spell returns Wednesday with clouds, cooler highs 45 to 50 and tonight's low in the 30s. Monday opened the warmup with a high of 64 and a low of 33.
Kennedy backs 50 mile Marine hike test at Lejeune
President Kennedy supports a 50 mile hike for 20 Marine officers at Camp Lejeune to compare modern Marine vigor with Theodore Roosevelt standards. The test, to be led by Gen. David M. Shoup, covers three days with structured walking, rests, and a final dash. The White House staff may be evaluated on results.
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Cooper Orbiting Postponed
Cape Canaveral reports postponement of Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. orbital flight from April 2 to later in April due to undisclosed technical problems. No new launch date given. NASA declined comment. Cooper, 35, an Air Force major, scheduled for 18 to 22 orbits and up to 34 hours in space.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Air Force
No Fee Increases At KU Dorms Through 1965 Says Official
KU dormitory director J. J. Wilson announced no room and board rise is planned until the 1965-66 academic year. KU costs firm this year at 675 for two semesters, ranking third in the Big Eight.</br> Kansas State, Missouri and Colorado plan $30–40 increases in September, shifting KU toward fourth-high next fall.
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Engel Road
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Chuck Wagon Fire Damages Highway 59 Eatery
Fire at the Chuck Wagon on U.S. 59 after 6 p.m. damaged the building and contents with estimated losses of 300 and 200 dollars for structure and goods. No injuries were reported. Smoke damage may raise the total. Traffic was halted about an hour due to water supply constraints. Owner John Dobbins said reopening will take about two weeks.
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John Dobbins
Highway 59
Binns Seeks City Commission Seat in April Election
Donald A. Binns a Lawrence High School social studies teacher and Navy veteran seeks a City Commission seat in the April 2 general election. He is first to declare for the race. filing deadline is March 8 with 25 signatures required for candidates.
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Lawrence
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Ratner Undergoes Minor Surgery in Wichita
Former Gov Payne Ratner had a minor operation on Monday in Wichita. Dr Louis S Morgan Jr declined to disclose the procedure's nature, saying the condition was not serious.
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Wichita
Payne Ratner
Louis S. Morgan Jr
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Turns Cooler
Cooler air moves into northeast Kansas with mild tonight and cloudy skies. Wednesday will be cooler with a chance of light showers and a high near seasonal norms.
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