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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1962
Page
13
A massive blast tore through the Saarland LUISenthal coal mine in Saarbrucken, killing 59 miners and trapping 124 others as tunnels caved in. At least 85 workers were injured in one of Germanys worst mining disasters. Authorities report over 200 workers affected by the incident.
A devastating blast at the Alsbach layer of the Luisenthal mine in Voelklingen traps miners, with rescue workers and U.S. soldiers aiding. Fires and cave-ins spread across levels as rescuers race to reach those buried, while dozens are reported killed or injured.
The Senate passed 69 to 17 a 2.674 billion education bill with 1.5 billion for classroom construction and 924 million for 4 year scholarships for 212,500 students. The House version focuses on construction only and the final fate awaits Kennedy's approval and conference talks.
In Osaka Kennedy urged Japan's students to join a worldwide campaign against poverty ignorance and disease. He toured a TV plant and spoke with workers and union officials at lunch while police kept watch on protestors and demonstrators in Kyoto and Osaka.
A 50 cent tag penalty is added Feb 16 and another 50 cent penalty on March 2. County past sales show 9149 car tags and 2025 truck tags, with expectations to surpass 16000 car registrations this year. Arrests for invalid 1962 tags likely begin March 1. tag purchase requires paid first half personal property taxes.
Soviet Delegate Valerian Zorin claimed a U S backed invasion of Cuba was near at hand before February end. U S Delegate Francis P. Plimpton rejected the charge saying Washington is not planning any armed attack and that only the Cuban people threaten Fidel Castro.
Senate investigators voted to force Willis D. Lawrence to reveal who censored speeches by Lt Gen Arthur G Trudeau and others. Secretary McNamara refused to disclose staff actions, saying he would take responsibility. Wayne-like debate centered on protecting censors from unfair criticism.
The Liberal Board of Education approves a $200 annual base pay increase for the district's 180 teachers, effective in the new school year.
The ninth article in a series on urban renewal continues on page five of today's Journal-World. Staff writers plan to cover the local situation detailing past efforts, current projects, and future considerations under review.
Lawrence Lions Club members led by Em ory Scott urged the City Commission to create a joint urban renewal flood control study program. Art Heck and Gene Nunemaker cited local stakes and city loyalty as reasons for action. Mayor Kennedy said a 100 member committee may be named soon to study the issue.
Lawrence reports few injuries from The Twist but medical experts warn the dance can be harmful to the spine and knee. Chiropractors and osteopaths note some cases while others doubt harm unless preexisting back problems exist.
Douglas County Pelathe District marks National Boy Scout Week with over 1,100 boys and 400 adults in events nationwide. Lawrence youths Terence Harris and Billy Rowland receive Ad Altare Dei awards at St Peter's Cathedral, while Rick Antisdel earns the Eagle Award at First Baptist Church. Local displays planned in downtown windows.
During the Kansas legislative session a playful mood included apples bought for 27.50 a barrel and a mock wedding in the House. Gov. John Anderson joked about school aid bills while senators proposed a dam in a county with no running streams.
Moderate temperatures persist in Lawrence with cloudy skies through Thursday and highs in the 40s. Downtown reads 42 at noon, tonight’s low expected 30 to 35, and the previous overnight low was 21. statewide, temperatures reached up to 55 degrees Tuesday as a low pressure system nears, bringing rain by Friday.
Army Engineers in Washington back a plan for four new reservoirs in the Kansas River basin led by Clinton Reservoir near Lawrence on the Wakarusa River. The package costs about 70.24 million dollars with 25.18 million allotted to Clinton. Congressman Ellsworth pledges support to place the project in the Administration budget and Congress, while local backers press for early pre planning funds and eventual construction authorization.
An Italian landowner paid 14000 to a Paris dance troupe to secure the release of dancer Marion Caldonnazzo 29 from her contract so he could marry Leontine Snel 18 in Rome in the spring.
Continued warm and cloudy weather in northeast Kansas through Thursday. Low tonight expected 30 to 35. Yesterday’s high 27 and low 12. year ago today high 36 and low 28. Noted temperatures include a 69 high in 1943 and 2 low in 1948.
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