Record U.S. traffic deaths reach 49,000 in 1965
The National Safety Council reports 1965 saw 49,000 traffic deaths and 1.8 million disabling injuries with an $8.5 billion economic loss. Deaths per travel mile declined for the first time since 1961, while total vehicle miles rose 5 percent to 880 billion. Howard Pyle calls for a national 18 point program to reduce toll.
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Chicago
United States
National Safety Council
Council
Federal Bureau of Roads
Howard Pyle
The
Safety Council
Pyle
Senate
Sen
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Morse Warns Escalation Could Lead to War With China
U S Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon warns that continued Viet Nam escalation risks a war with Communist China. He predicts an initial 300000 American troops and up to three million within two years, stating the U S lacks resources for such a conflict in a Boston University speech to about 1500 students.
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Boston
U.S
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
United States
China
Viet Nam
Morse
Boston University
English novelist Mary Hamilton dies in London at 80
AP reports English novelist and socialist critic Mary Hamilton died in London at age 80. The obituary notes her long career and political involvement as a Labour member representing Blackburn from 1929.
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London
Mary Hamilton
Comreg
Blackburn
Humphrey Tours Saigon Projects Praises Self-Help Efforts
Vice President Humphrey spent four hours in the Saigon area touring improvements and meeting villagers. He praised self-help programs, visited a refugee housing site, and joined a kindergarten circle, while armed escorts and mine-clearing teams watched nearby. He planned further talks with Ky, Thieu, and potential trips across Asia.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
U S
Johnson
Nguyen Cao Ky
Secret Service
Héef
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Thailand
Laos
Pakistan
India
Australia
New Zealand
Viet Nam
New Prosperity Village
Missing 20 megaton Bomb Searched Off Spanish Coast
Submarines Alvin and Aluminaut joined U S Navy Task Force 65 near Palomares Spain to locate the missing B 52 nuclear bomb and debris from the January 17 crash. Winds up to 67 mph hindered work as wreckage sprawled along the coast.
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Palomares Beach
Spain
U.S. Air
Alvin
U.S. Navy
Mediterranean
Navy
Otis Air Force Base
Falmouth
Mass
Reynolds Metal Corp
Florida
Rota
Atlantic
LSD
Plymouth Rock
Adm
Wil
Liam S. Guest
U.S
United States
Retired Tribune Editor Cosgrove Dies at 71
Gerald E. Cosgrove former associate editor of the South Bend Tribune from 1927 to 1961 died Thursday after a stroke he suffered on January 30. He served on the Notre Dame journalism faculty beginning in 1927.
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South Bend, Ind
Gerald E. Cosgrove
South Bend Tribune
Cosgrove
University of Notre Dame Bank of Journalism
Weekend forecast promises mild weather for Lawrence
A jump of nearly 20 degrees from 29 in the morning brought Lawrence residents a preview of fair and partly cloudy weekend weather. By 2 p.m. temperatures reached the 50s and the Weather Bureau forecast similar conditions through Saturday with sunny skies statewide and highs near 50 on Saturday.
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Lawrence
Weather Bureau
Sterritt Leaves KU for Temple Art Post in Philadelphia
James A. Sterritt associate professor of architecture at Kansas University resigns after 10 years to become chairman of the sculpture department at Tyler Art School Temple University Philadelphia area. He will teach in Philadelphia and Rome with Rome division in Tyler Art School. Sterritt known as a junk sculptor has works shown nationwide including Ex Beauty Dead Horse and Hedge Clipper and 612 Monument to Rachel Carson. He plans to start in September after leaving KU at end of the current school year.
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James A. Sterritt
Kansas University
Mount Oread
Tyler Art School
Temple University
Philadelphia
Sterritt
Rome
Italy
Mid-America
Nelson Art Gallery
Kansas City
United States
Lady Godiva
Rachel Carson
Best Neighbors Remembered by Worden Farmers
Walter Schwarz, a Worden area farmer in Douglas County, recalls how 20 neighbors plowed his fields and planted oats during his two month recovery from surgery ten years ago. He credits their aid for lifting him amid hardship and says neighbors remain ready to help others in need.
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Walter Schwarz
Worden
Douglas County
Schwarz
Journal- World
Journal-World
Walter Oehrle
Arlie Heffner
Charles Herschell
Don Rappard
Orlyn Vaughn
Arnold Stoebener
Albert Schwarz
Lloyd Hoffman
Orval Pohl
John Breithaupt
Gilbert Gilges
KU Rock Chalk Show rehearsals set for Hoch Auditorium
Rehearsals for KU s annual satire show Rock Chalk begin next week in Hoch Auditorium Kansas University. Bill Boulware announces rehearsal days Monday Thursday Saturday and dates February 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 and March 1 2. The public show runs eight PM March 3 4 5 in Hoch Auditorium. Debbie Bryant will not appear due to scheduling conflict.
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Ku-Y
Kansas University
Hoch
Hoch Auditorium
Boulware
Debbie Bryant
Overland Park
Chi Omega Sorority
Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity
TNE
AWS
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
McCallum Hall
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Lt. Archibald
Health 100-Milers Begin Long Run in New Jersey
Morristown New Jersey sees a group of sedentary men led by Robert Freeman start a 100 mile conditioning program on the Morristown High School track. The program aims to improve heart health and waistlines with daily pieces of running and walking. Participants report weight loss improved asthma and better circulation.
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Morristown
N.J
New Jersey
Morristown High School
Robert Freeman
Freeman
Cornell
Fines for Kansas fish and game total 19577 dollars
The Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission reported 19577 dollars in fines and 8716 dollars in court costs from 1245 convictions after 1254 arrests. All fines go to the state school fund. The largest individual fine was 500 dollars for shooting and taking a deer out of season.
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PRATT
Kansas
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
KU hosts largest Midwest youth string orchestra session
More than 100 high school musicians from seven states arrive in Lawrence for a Saturday learning and practice session at Hoch Auditorium led by Sir John Barbirolli. The regional string orchestra will rehearse Purcell and Tschaikowsky pieces, with attendees including teachers and visiting conductors watching from six chair levels.
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Lawrence Area
Kansas University
Hoch
Ellsworth
Hashinger
McCollum
Hoch Auditorium
Sir John Barbirolli
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Halle Symphony
Manchester
England
Midwest
Raymond Stuhl
Stuhl
Purcell
Tschaikowsky
Stahl
Barbirolli
Lawrence
Houston
Tex
London
Berlin
Germany
Kansas
American String Teachers Association
KU String Department
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Meningitis Claims Two Servicemen in Nationwide Cases
Two servicemen died this week from meningitis at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and Fort Gordon in Georgia. Seven cases have appeared in military hospitals, with four at Lackland and three at Fort Gordon. The base restricted 16,000 trainees to prevent spread while isolating affected units.
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San Antonio
Tex
Ft. Gordon
Air Force
Army Base
Georgia
Jerry L. Slagle
Akron
Ohio
Lackland Air Force Base
Robert W. Givin
Norristown
Lackland
Philip L. Decker
Cass City
Mich
William Evans
Kingston
Tenn
Rick L. Gilstrap
Kansas City
Robert M. Bosch Jr
Pennsburg
Slagle
Baccalaureate Speaker Breaks KU Tradition
Kansas University will end a 93 year custom with its centennial baccalaureate on June 5. Prof. Clifford P. Osborne of the Philosophy Department will deliver the address, becoming the first faculty member to do so. Osborne, 70, retires this year after 28 years at KU and a distinguished academic record.
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Kansas University
Clifford P. Osborne
Philosophy Department
William J. Moore
Kansas School of Religion
School of Religion
University
Osborne
W. Clarke Wescoe
Wescoe
Rutgers
Princeton Theological Seminary
Weather Summary for Northeast Kansas
Mostly clear tonight with patchy clouds by Saturday. Lows in the mid 20s, highs near 58. Temperature readings show varied data with misty notes and rainfall unlikely. Sunrise around 7:19 a.m.
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