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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1964
Page
1
London AP reports the Beatles returned from America to a wild 5000 fan welcome with police barriers and rooftop crowds at the Queen’s Building. Ringo Starr said they were staggered by the throngs as Lennon McCartney Harrison praised the trip.
Washington AP reports a political heat wave as three GOP candidates Goldwater Rockefeller and Smith campaign in New Hampshire ahead of the March 10 presidential primary. The story notes Goldwater speeches near Washington and UNH appearances while Smith plans a Young Republicans event and Rockefeller tours ski resort areas.
Lawrence Lodge AF and AM invites visiting members to a special session on Monday February 24 at 7 30 p m. Work in the second degree. J A Golden W M G W Mole Sec
Kansas University Student Union Activities announced the dance and Presidents' luncheon chairmen for the KU Relays. Richard Schaeffer of Beloit leads the dance with Kenneth Van Blaricum Douglas Miller Mark Kirkpatrick Marianne Keller and Tom Mitchell as other dance chairs. Lois Miller of Alma is general chairman for the luncheon with Carolyn Berneking and Laurie Fitzgerald assisting in invitations and decorations.
Phyllis Rueb, KU pianist, performs at 8 p.m. March 2 in Swarthout Recital Hall. A Kansas University senior from St Francis, she holds the Elizabeth Watkins Scholar honor and makes the Dean's Honor Roll each semester. Her program includes Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Debussy. admission is free.
Mark Fein 32 a Park Avenue businessman was arraigned on murder charges for the slaying of Reuben Markowitz 40. A red haired divorcee Gloria Kendal 34 said she helped dump the trunk containing the body into the Harlem River last October. Fein pleaded innocent.
New York reports show after a government cigarette study, women increasingly buy small cigars and pipes. Stores cite rising demand while Alfred Dunhill notes a surge in women’s pipes and plans a women’s smoking boutique. executives foresee a broader market for cigars.
An early morning fire destroyed a rented frame home eight miles south of Cheraw on U S 52 killing Moses James, Mary Agnes and their nine children aged one to 15. The family was identified as Negro.
Athens AP reports doctors say King Paul spent a peaceful night and remains in satisfactory condition after emergency stomach ulcer surgery. The operation prompted nationwide concern across Greece.
Douglas County residents are urged to attend meetings at Lawrence High School to discuss the two district high school unification plan. The plan could shift taxes, limit school options, and affect where students attend high school and how funds are allocated.
Carthage Missouri native James Carr, a fifth year architecture student at Kansas University, is elected president of the Scarab architectural fraternity. He also chairs the 1964 EU Engineering Exposition, joining Delta Chi and the Interfraternity Council as campus leaders. Carr is aided by Brian Firkins, Frank Restitute, William Roumas, and David Peeples in Scarab duties.
Kansas milk output in 1963 fell to a 40 year low at 1 845 million pounds, down 3 percent from 1962 and 8 percent from the 1957 61 average. The 1963 herd averaged 304 000 cows, below 316 000 in 1962 and the 5 year average of 360 000. Per cow production averaged 6 070 pounds.
Wade Stinson, former star running back and 1950 all conference selection, was appointed KU athletic director. A KU graduate with a business degree in 1951, he later moved to Chicago, worked with Equitable Life, and served 11 years as a district manager. He has chaired the KU Alumni Association board for five years and is married to Virginia Coppedge.
U Thant pressed private talks to unitCyprus peace force financing and mediator roles. He seeks broad troop contributions, with the United States and Britain providing transport and services, while a Security Council resolution wording is finalized.
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