Southeast Idaho Faces Worst Floods in 25 Years
The Associated Press reports Southeast Idaho endured its worst floods in 25 years as an earth-fill dam broke and heavy rains inundated towns. The Teton River flooded Sugar City and downtown Pocatello, with National Guard and volunteers aiding evacuations as seven counties were declared disaster areas and over 1,000 families fled.
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Harold Ball Released From K C Hospital
Harold Ball assistant book store manager at the Kansas Union was discharged from Bethany Hospital in Kansas City Kansas where he had been a patient since December 22. Ball of 827 West 22nd Street Terrace was critically injured in a two car accident on the Kansas Turnpike. Mr and Mrs Ball and family came to Lawrence from Kalamazoo Michigan recently.
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Kansas University botanist to take sabbatical leave
Dr. Rufus H. Thompson, professor of botany at Kansas University, has been granted a sabbatical starting this month and lasting until September. He will stay in Lawrence to prepare a book, may travel to Massachusetts for another project, and plans a Florida collecting trip for specimens.
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GOP Critics Split Within Ranks Over 1964 Path
Washington reports show Senator Margaret Chase Smith and others signaling GOP self-critique amid Kennedy momentum. Leaders like Javits and Saltonstall urge focus on urban needs and moderate reform, while Nixon and Rockefeller weigh 1968 ambitions and Romney contemplates Michigan governor bid.
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City street realignments and totals through 1969
The notice lists yearly street realignments by year from 1964 to 1969, with sections showing origin and destination avenues, towns and states, and annual totals ranging from $95,000 to $105,000. It covers many routes such as Massachusetts to Barker, Rhode Island to Delaware, and Illinois to 1th, detailing multiple 1960s projects and project-wide sums.
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Boys State Delegates at LHS Named for 1960 Selection
Dorsey-Liberty Post commander organises Boys State plans while Kansas University hosts Girls State. LHS delegates all hold As or Bs. Candidates include Richard Harp a tennis and intramural basketball athlete and committee member, Alan Hitt band leader and Spanish Club officer, Halley Kampschroeder versatile fall sports star, Charles Pohl Hi Y member and church youth leader, and Ken Whitenight Jr. football and track performer.
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Teachers Group Chooses Officers in Lawrence Education Association
Mrs. Helen Keltcher was elected president of the Lawrence Education Association and will assume office June 1. Other 1962 63 officers include William Hamble first vice president Verlin Gilbert second vice president Mrs Betty Brune secretary and Mrs Jeleen Eagleson treasurer. Delegates named Don Binns Beulah Brown for three year terms to the Kansas State Teachers Association Delegates Assembly with Belle Morrow as a one year vacancy delegate. Alternate delegates are Howard Johnson and Vergie Langston.
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Betty Brune
Jeleen Eagleson
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Beulah Brown
Belle Morrow
Kennedy Reassures Sukarno on West New Guinea Peace Effort
Robert F. Kennedy told President Sukarno in Jakarta that the United States has done all it can behind the scenes to promote a peaceful solution to the West New Guinea dispute with the Netherlands. He stressed U.S. interest in a peaceful outcome and conveyed a message to neutralist leaders. Kennedy's talks with Sukarno and Indonesian officials totaled about 45 minutes and emphasized U.S. friendship to both nations.
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PTA Considers Revised Bylaws in Lawrence Council Meeting
A Lawrence Council of Parents and Teachers committee submitted rewritten bylaws at Central Junior High School. Committee chair Mrs. James E. Dykes explained the changes, amid budget delay and controversy since last fall. The council plans a March 14 vote plus other rule changes.
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Weather records fall and fee deadlines loom at KU
Lawrence notes January and February set multiple temperature all-time lows and highs. KU students face first day of fee payments with a penalty of two dollars per day for late payments starting Monday. If fees remain unpaid by Thursday February 22, enrollment will be canceled. Legislative rumors surface about Douglas County seats in the Kansas House. A KU student receives a cookie return story, a grandmother puzzled by postage due delivery.
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Costa Rican undergraduates join KU exchange program
Carmen Murillo and Jaime Mejia arrive at KU as the first Costa Rican undergraduates in the program. They will study in Spanish under Dr. Robert D. Tomasek from February through November, facing initial language hurdles but backed by their families.
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Truman Visits Kennedy at White House in Quiet Talk
Former President Harry S. Truman visited President Kennedy at the White House and declined to reveal their discussion. Truman joked that quoting the President is never proper. Kennedy walked with Truman through the lobby, pausing to view historic pictures on the wall.
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Gratitude for Support After Illness and Sorrow
Carl Lavery and the Elmer Nichols Family thank friends and relatives for kindness during illness and sorrow. Special appreciation to Drs Jones and Manahan and the nurses on the third floor at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for excellent care.
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