Rugged Four Years Predicted by JFK
President Kennedy warned a severe test for U S leadership lies ahead in the next four years while avoiding a firm conclusion on a missile gap with the Soviet Union He hopes a preliminary study by Feb 20 clarifies whether any gap exists and notes McNamara and other defense officials see no final conclusion yet Prime Minister Diefenbaker to visit Washington Feb 20 for talks with U S on mutual interests
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Canada
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Civil suits likely after giant industry conspiracy case
Government moves to break up a 2 billion dollar heavy electrical equipment conspiracy may lead to civil suits by customers seeking damages for alleged price fixing and bid rigging. Attorneys warn proving damages is difficult while the Antitrust Division expects lawsuits within a year.
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Kennedy aims for complete security in space but cites incomplete studies
President Kennedy said the United States should be completely secure in its space age defenses though studies on the missile gap are not finished. He stressed no first strike policy and said a clear answer on a missile gap may come after Pentagon reports by February 20.
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Weaver Given Post Clearance
The Senate Banking Committee approved Robert C. Weaver for housing administrator in an 11 4 vote after a public hearing. Weaver, 53, faced loyalty questions and a push for quick Senate action but faced opposition from Sen Willis Robertson. The report also notes a mass fraud sentencing in which Judge J Cullen Ganey fined 1,924,500 and jailed seven men.
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Robertson
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Ganey
New York to Sue General Electric Overcharges
Mayor Wagner announced New York City will sue General Electric Co. in federal court for triple damages overcharges in heavy equipment. GE was named amid Philadelphia price fixing and bid rigging convictions. City Corporation Counsel Tenney notified GE chairman Cordiner of the suit, exact amount to be sought was not stated.
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Robert F. Wagner
General Electric Co
General Electric
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Charles H. Tenney
Ralph Cordiner
Kennedy says no tax cut plan to spur economy now
President Kennedy announced he does not intend to urge Congress to cut taxes at this time to boost the economy. He would review the economy in April and decide if further action is needed, noting a potential $4 to $5 billion revenue loss could limit long term programs.
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Leopold Weds Widow in Puerto Rico Aboard Parolee
Thrill killer Nathan Leopold married San Juan flower shop widow Trudy Garcia de Quevedo in a Sunday civil ceremony at Castaner Hospital. Leopold, paroled in 1958 for the 1924 Bobby Franks murder, works as a hospital technician and hopes to teach there with permission. The couple had a Jewish benediction earlier and plan no honeymoon.
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Nathan Leopold
Leopold
Bobby Franks
Chicago
Garcia
Trudy Field
Baltimore
Turkish Motive Tied to Defensive Bases in Turkey
An Ankara source close to the Foreign Ministry says Turkey will tell the Soviet Union that any NATO rocket bases in the country would be purely defensive. The claim follows Soviet complaints last week about Turkish press reports of planned bases.
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Local Commission Adopts Insurance Program Tuesday
City Commission approved an Insurance Board plan to save about 1500 in payments while boosting coverage for city buildings to 90 percent for about 4879. Policy increases property coverage by 485360 with lower cost. Deductible changes from 50 to 100 in some loss categories. Also confirms fire safety inspection requirements. Bids awarded for city vehicle tires to Montgomery Ward and Lawrence Tire and Oil Co.
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Snowbound Eastern Seaboard Amid New Storms Toll Rises
A major winter storm blankets the Eastern Seaboard with New York City and Washington seeing increased snowfall and transit bans. Officials report fuel deliveries to cities in need as additional storms disrupt schools and travel across multiple states.
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Temperature Soars as Snow Thaws to Warmth
The day saw a rapid temperature rise from 23 at eight this morning to 46 by two in the afternoon with warmer conditions forecast for Thursday. Partial cloudiness is expected and highs near 45 to 40 degrees with similar overnight lows.
Sororities Name 270 Pledges 13 Are Lawrencians
Thirteen Lawrence coeds are among 270 pledged to 13 sororities during spring rush at Kansas University. Formal initiation and pledges banquets start tonight in each house. Names include Victoria Pitzgerald Kimbrough and others from Lawrence addresses.
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Terelef Thelardson
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Tirtehinsen
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Aare Tington
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Susan Mare Schrader
Kinstey
Catrician
Martha Sehwope
Catherine Atte Sevimour
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Karles Afh
Topeka
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St. Joly
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Big Sid the bloodhound laid to rest in Massachusetts
Big Sid the famous Massachusetts State Police bloodhound died at age ten after retirement with honors last summer. Rescued hundreds of missing children and earned a valor medal. Cremated remains scattered near the Andover Police Barracks where his picture and medal hang with other troopers.
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Convict Threats Judge After New Prison Term
Harvey J. Standlee 31 from Carthage Missouri threatened Dist. Judge Joseph J. Dawes after being sentenced to three more years for escape from the Kansas Prison sawmill. Standlee had been serving 3 to 10 years for burglary when he escaped March 23 1959. The judge showed no reaction and is named to succeed F R Sloan as federal bankruptcy referee for Kansas.
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Joseph J. Dawes
Kansas
Standlee
Carthage
Cherokee County
Dawes
F. R. Sloan
Topeka
Delinquent tax action due for county sheriff
Douglas County residents with unpaid personal property taxes must pay by next Wednesday to avoid added costs when warrants go to the sheriff. First-half taxes accrue interest since December 20 and penalties rise with vehicle tag deadlines. Sheriff’s office will start collecting warrants as soon as warrants are received from the treasurer.
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Bessie Bennett
Fred Broecker
Freed Officers Rest To Pera
Captains Free man B. Olmstead and John R. McKone left this morning for a two week rest and recuperation leave at Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico. Stover's Valentine Candies Cooper Drug Store 9th and Mass Adv.
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Five Day Forecast For Kansas Northeast Weather
Cloudy conditions persist with light snow in spots through Thursday. Temperatures near seasonal norms with highs near the low 40s and lows in the low 20s. Precipitation light, ranging from just under a tenth inch to a quarter inch, with snow Thursday and Friday. Continuous readings from local stations are listed.
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