Kennedy warns of U S fire power against Cuban attacks
President Kennedy warned that U S fire power would strike any Cuban based warships or planes attacking American vessels or aircraft. He said retaliation would be limited for now with jets and Navy craft restrained from pursuing attackers to Cuba. If attacks continue a “hot pursuit” could be authorized.
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Washington
Kennedy
U.S
Cuba
Florida Straits
Fidel Castro
Disabled Shrimp Boat Ala Reaches American Waters
The shrimp boat Ala from Fort Myers reaches American waters after a high seas attack by Cuba based MIG planes. Captain Paris Jackson and mate Benjamin Washington were rescued by the Coast Guard amid engine failure and leakage. The Cuban claim denies any attack.
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American
Key West
Fla
Ala
Paris Jackson
Jackson
Coast Guard
Bellmon Sees Merit in Prairie Hiking Trail
Oklahoma Governor Bellmon says proposal for a prairie walking trail across Kansas and Oklahoma seems to merit consideration. Udall and Kansas Governor Anderson discussed the plan. Bellmon named John Tyler to coordinate with Udall while Udall offered National Park Service planning help.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Henry Bellmon
Secretary of
Interior
Stewart L. Udall
Bellmon
John Anderson
Anderson
Bellman
John Tyler
Bartlesville
Udall
The
National Park Service
Wichita
C. I. Blair
Blair
Prairie National Park
Tulsa
Okla
Quick Action Limits Home Blaze in Lawrence Area
A fire at the Transmier home two miles east of Lawrence on Highway K 10 was contained to the roof, with losses about 150 dollars thanks to a passing school bus driver Allen Harvey who spotted the blaze around 3 45 p m and alerted residents before the Wakarusa Township Fire Department arrived to save the contents.
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LeRoy Transmier
Lawrence
Wakarusa Township
Allen Harvey
Transmier
Soviet warns of World War if US attacks Cuba
Rodion Malinovsky, Soviet defense minister, warned in Moscow on the 45th anniversary of the armed forces that a US assault on Cuba would trigger a third world war. The latest Kennedy administration push to deter Cuban attacks on US shipping was cited as decisive action.
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Washington
Kennedy
U.S
Cuba
Defense
Rodion Malinovsky
Moscow
Major Libyan Quake Devastates Al Marj City
A series of three earthquakes devastated Al Marj near Benghazi causing hundreds of deaths and injuries. Relief efforts by U S forces British troops Libyan authorities moved food tents and medical teams to the stricken town and surrounding area.
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Benghazi
Libya
al Marj
Barce
U.S
Cyprus
Air Force
Wheelus
Tripoli
Rice University seeks permission to end race ban and tuition policy
Trustees of Rice University asked a court for authority to lift racial bars on qualified students and to abandon the free tuition policy. They argued Rice must shed these restrictions to become a leading university, noting the will stated admission for white inhabitants and no tuition.
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Rice University
Houston, Tex
Phil Peden
William Marsh Rice
Rice
South
Springfield
Mass
Houston
New York City
Evacuation Ordered in NORPHLET After Train Collision
A box car load of ammonium nitrate prompted a full evacuation of NORPHLET Arkansas population 700 after a train truck grade crossing crash. Firemen and police completed the evacuation with no injuries reported. Authorities prepared for possible explosion and kept crews at a safe distance.
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Norphlet
Ark
South
Arkansas
White House to hold media conference near Warrenton
The White House invites news media to an April 5-6 retreat at Airlie House Virginia under Pierre Salinger to discuss public information policies. The plan aims to rebut criticism and may include exchanges that challenge press coverage and government messaging.
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Washington
White House
Donnybrook
Kennedy
Warrenton
Pierre Salinger
Airlie House
Virginia Hunt Country
Arthur Sylvester
Secre
Park proposed for KU to host industrial research complex
Kansas University may create an industrial research park at the Robinson farm five miles northeast of Lawrence. Senators Hults and McDowell introduced a bill allowing the State Board of Regents to form non profit corporations and issue revenue bonds to develop the park for use by KU and four other state schools. Chancellor Wesco e says 300 to 400 acres on the Robinson farm could host facilities. the 1,300 acre tract is partially leased to Lawrence airport and used for science courses.
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Kansas University
Robinson Farm
Lawrence
Donald Hults
Joseph McDowell
Kansas City
Kansas Senate
State Board of Regents
Board of Regents
Regents
W. Clarke Wescoe
Robinson
Charles Robinson
Kansas
Jones tribute to aid Lawrence Memorial ER renovation
Funds from the Dr Penny Jones tribute will renovate the emergency room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Harry Nevin chairs the event planned for March 29 at the Lawrence Country Club with Dr Jones approving the project. Contributions support the ER upgrade and are accepted from all interested.
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Dr. Penny Jones
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Happy Hal’s
Harry Nevin
H. Penfield Jones
Lawrence
Lawrence Country Club
Nevin
Penny
Ind
Ben Barteldes
Robert Haggart
Jones
Hospital
Joneses
Lawrence Area Faces Moderating Winter Temperatures
After a brief January like chill on Thursday the Lawrence area was due to see moderating temperatures and partial cloudiness through Saturday. Thursday's low rose 5 degrees above zero with a high of 18, while downtown dropped to 1 degree at midnight then climbed to 38 by 2 pm today. Tonight's lows will be in the 20s with Saturday highs in the 40s and little to no precipitation expected through Saturday. The record high for Washington's Birthday February 22 was 67 in 1943 and the record low 5 in 1960. A Spacious Foyer for Inclement Weather, Rumsey Funeral Home.
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Lawrence
Washington
County Considers Projects For Jail Courthouse Parking
Douglas County Commission weighs financing remodeling of jail facilities enlarging courthouse parking adding underground records room and repairing the caretaker’s home on the Fairgrounds. They anticipate action after attorneys finalize funding details with added bridge financing hopes and possible mill levy adjustment.
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Douglas County Commission
District Court
Frank Gray
Elmer Ousdahl
Harvey Booth
Walter Kampschroeder
Fred Broeker
Gray
Fairgrounds
Gary Whitaker
Whitaker
Kampschroeder
Fair
Leavenworth County
de Soto
Eudora
Douglas County
Mental Health Board
Civic group endorses 13 candidates for city offices
The Lawrence Citizens Committee for the Support of Good Government endorsed 13 residents to run for City Commission or School Board in the April 2 city election. Endorsements cover seven for the City Commission and six for the Board of Education, with some declines and more names possible before March 8 filing.
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Lawrence Citizens Committee For the Support of Good Government
Board OF Education
Henry Shenk
Ky. St
C. O. Nauman
W. 22Nd St
Ralph Gelvin
Murrow
Ray Culbertson
Eldridge
Rhodes
Gelvin
Underwood
Citizens Committee
Glenn Kappelman
Mildred Robb
City Commission
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Moderates This Weekend
Partly cloudy weather continues over northeast Kansas with temperatures easing through Saturday. Lows near 20s overnight, highs Saturday in the 40s. Little likelihood of precipitation as the weekend approaches.
Five Day Forecast For Kansas Temperatures Dip Slightly
Temperatures will average 3 to 5 degrees below seasonal normal from Saturday to Wednesday with highs near 45 to 56 and lows around 15 to 30. Little to no precipitation expected. Hallmark Cards and Key Rexall advertise.
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Kansas
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