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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1963

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United States open to fewer on site inspections in talks

At Geneva the United States hinted it could accept fewer than eight on site inspections per year in the Soviet Union if a foolproof procedure is possible. Foster stressed conditions on inspectors, areas of operation, and dispatch criteria while Kuznetsov pushed for East West nonaggression talks.

Geneva United States Soviet Union U.S William C. Foster Vasily V. Kuznetsov Foster Britain Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn U.S. Senate Senate Humphrey

Friendship 7 chosen for Glenn capsule anniversary

At a Smithsonian presentation Glenn recalled his capsule name Friendship 7 chosen by his children as NASA records from the 1962 flight show. He praised the choice as a symbol of peaceful space use and noted the public interest in the mission.

Washington John H. Glenn Jr Earth Smithsonian Institution Glenn National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Not Belonging Motive Cited In Family Slayings

A 16 year old high school student in Green Bay confessed to killing his father and stepmother and her three children, saying he felt left out of the family. He faces first degree murder charges and a psychiatric exam is planned.

Green Bay Wis Harry Hebard Dist Robert Warren Warren Harry Joyce John Rudell Judy Janice Jack Hebard Lucky O'Hara David Thompson St. John's Lutheran Church Thompson

Kansas lawmaker seeks 18 year old cigarette purchase

State Rep. John Oakes of Parsons has introduced a bill in the Kansas House to lower the legal cigarette buying age from 21 to 18. The current law prohibits minors from purchasing cigarettes, though many obtain them from machines or vendors.

Pera John Oakes Parsons Kansas House

Buildings Put on Tax Rolls Under Senate Bill

The Senate Assessment and Taxation committee approved a bill to tax properties owned by municipalities charities churches and schools when leased to for profit groups. It lists buildings in Wichita Pratt and other KS sites as examples and would end tax exemptions for such leased properties statewide.

Topeka Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee Frank Hodge R-Hutchinson Hodge Colorado-Derby Wichita University of Wichita Caldwell Murdock City of Washburn University of Topeka Pratt Kansas

Lawmakers Demand Complete Soviet Pullout from Cuba

Congressional leaders from both parties urged President Kennedy to press for the full evacuation of all Soviet troops and technicians from Cuba. They noted Khrushchev signaled plan to ship several thousand soldiers home, but warned no plan exists beyond pressure. Senior senators and Mansfield stressed insistence on total withdrawal.

Kennedy Khrushchev Soviet Union Cuba White House State Department John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress Richard B. ‘Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee

Regents Seek Absolute Wichita University Control

The state board of regents would gain full control of Wichita University under Senate bill 151, moving the school into the state system. The measure, already passed by the Senate, is under consideration by a House joint session of State Affairs and Ways and Means committees, according to Attorney General William Ferguson.

Topeka State Board of Regents Wichita University House William Ferguson Senate State Affairs and Ways and Means

Baby Dies From Car Crash Injuries in Leavenworth

Four month old Matthew Concannon of Route 2 Leavenworth died Tuesday night at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from head injuries from a two car crash at 6th and Iowa Street. His grandfather Leonard Summers 47 suffered head cuts along with his wife Mary 37. The mother Mrs Jim Concannon 21 and two siblings Terry 5 and Mark 2 also injured. Driver Herbert Eidt 25 Overland Park had knee injuries. Mark and Mrs Concannon remained hospitalized in good condition after the crash.

Matthew Concannon Route 2 Leavenworth Lawrence Memorial Hospital 6Th and Iowa Sts Leonard A. Summers Summers Mary Matthew Jim Concannon Concannon Terry Mark Herbert Eidt Overland Park

Kennedy news conference to be carried on radio and TV

President Kennedy will hold a news conference at 3 p.m. CST on Thursday with live radio coverage and a taped television presentation later. NBC and ABC start telecasts at 3:30 p.m. and CBS at 4 p.m.

New York Kennedy NBC ABC CBS

Lecompton Seeks Annexation of KP&L Property District

Lecompton Rural High School District No 4 petitions the County Superintendent to annex KP&L facilities five miles northwest of Lawrence. The plant valued at 11,033,850 dollars pays 68,630.55 into the general high school fund. A hearing will decide the annexation feasibility with about 47 families involved.

Lecompton Rural Kansas Power & Light Co Lawrence Kp&l Riverside Earl Wilson Wilson Lecompton Eudora Baldwin

Merchants Seek City Action On 800 Block Parking Plan

Downtown merchants moved to take their 153 car parking lot plan for the 800 block of Vermont Street to the City Commission for preliminary action. They seek a 264000 project financed by a city share, a benefit district, and a 15 year assessment program with landowners voting on petitions.

Vermont Street Standard Life Insurance Co 8Th and Vt. Sts Standard Oil Co 9Th and Massachusetts Street Chamber of Commerce City

Halftime Buzz Over Wichita U Admission Bill Debate

Kansas lawmakers and Gov. Anderson attended a KU vs K State game as Topeka hearings on Wichita University admission stirred strong opposition from the Board of Regents. Tensions rise over education policy and potential governor appointments shaped by the Wichita measure.

Kansas Legislature John Anderson Topeka Municipal Wichita University Wichita Board of Regents People of Kansas

Cold Wave Grips Lawrence Amid Sudden Temperature Drop

A cold wave hit Lawrence at 11 a.m. driving temperatures from 53 to 36 degrees in 75 minutes. Rain but no heavy precipitation is forecast for tonight and Thursday with wind from 20 to 35 mph. Lows 5 to 15 above zero tonight, high 15 to 20 above Thursday.

Lawrence

City approves bonds and bid for South Park recreation center

Lawrence City Commissioners approved a revised $195 000 Broken Arrow Park swimming pool bond issue for the April 2 election and a $46 000 low bid to construct the South Park Community Building Annex. Construction by Dressler and Co. of Topeka should begin mid March with completion about August first.

South Park Recreation Lawrence City Broken Arrow Park South Park Dressler and Co Topeka Louisiana Street Central Park Don McConnell Fred Cooper McConnell Jim Owens Ben Barteldes Rusty Springer Cooper M & M Oil Co Cities Service Montgomery Ward Lawrence Tire Co

City Delays Annexation Plan to May 7

The Lawrence City Commission unanimously postpones annexation until at least May 7 amid a crowded meeting. Commissioners backed a third postponement of a proposal covering about 2200 acres, with industry, chamber, and county urging caution and an overall city plan before action.

Lawrence Rusty Springer Chamber of Commerce County Commission Larry Lefholz Farmers Co-Op Co-Op

Soviet figure boosts claim on Cuban troop numbers

Soviet troop estimates in Cuba were raised by Cuban exile leader Dr. Manuel de Varona who told a House subcommittee that 30 000 to 35 000 Soviet troops may be present rather than the government figure of 17 000. He testified through an interpreter about Cuban subversion in Latin America.

Co-Op State Board of Health Harold Horn Robert Oyler Washington Cuba Manuel deVarona House Inter-American Affairs Latin America

Fred and Oscar Rumsey Sole Owners Funeral Home

Advertisement notes Fred and Oscar Rumsey as sole owners of Rumsey Funeral Home with a price of Vi 3 S$111. in the classified notice style showing ownership and business listing.

Fred Oscar Rumsey Rumsey Funeral Home

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