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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
5
Kansas University Pharmacy School honors two fourth year students. Jay Leon Moore of Nickerson earns the Kansas Rexall Club scholarship worth 150 dollars for spring and fall, in its second year. William Sherman Padgett of Florence receives the Class of 62 scholarship of 125 dollars for spring, with a similar fall award in 1962.
Topeka AP Floyd Black AFL-CIO official told the House Labor Committee that proposed changes to Kansas workmen’s compensation laws would be a backward step. He urged raising death benefits to 15 000 and weekly benefits to 48, while proposals redefine injury and limit compensation for later injuries. Jim Young of the Kansas State Industrial Union Council warned amendments would hurt Kansans, especially the unemployed and injured.
Robert R. Fontaine 34, father of nine, earned a degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University after completing night classes over a span described as long. He said he studies during the day on weekends or after 9 PM once his children are asleep.
Dr. Denis Burkitt reported in Houston that a human cancer may be caused by a virus. His studies in East Africa link a jaw and abdominal tumor to early infection, with virus exposure possibly carried by insects and environmental factors. The finding could shift cancer research globally.
United States favors starting fresh talks with the Soviet Union on Berlin while France opposes another session. Britain and West Germany back the U.S. stance as consultations continue in Washington led by State Department envoy Llewellyn Thompson.
At Vanderberg Air Force Base California an underground silo Titan 2 missile failed to separate power lines after launch. The 300000 pound weapon exploded in midair at about 18000 feet when lines were ripped from the missile causing self destruction.
A bill to raise the state sales tax to 3 percent with exemptions for food and medicines is among 27 measures introduced in the Kansas Senate. Other proposals include consolidating water divisions, studying the uniform commercial code, tax refunds for state agencies and faith groups, well spacing and pool unification, and higher workmen’s compensation payments.
The hijacked Anzoategui and its nine pro Communist captors traveled separately to Belem Brazil after surrendering. Brazil may grant asylum while Venezuela seeks extradition. final decision may rest with Brazil's supreme court. The freighter was taken to Macapa for custody.
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