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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1963
Page
1
Dawn reveals a city of 11 000 wrecked by a 9 15 p m quake. Nearly 70 percent of Marj lies in rubble with more than 250 dead and 500 injured. Rescue teams from Wheelus and British forces aid grim searches Friday.
U S disarmament chief William C Foster heads to Geneva to push a nuclear test ban as the United States backs seven on site inspections a year in exchange for meaningful Soviet procedures. The Soviet Union rejects 2 3 inspectors and breaks off the talks, raising a Senate ratification hurdle amid calls for higher safeguards.
In Havana Fidel Castro rejects claims his forces attacked an American shrimp boat. He accuses the United States of creating artificial tensions while a midnight rally cheers the United Party of Socialist Revolution and cites a Moscow speech by Rodion Malinovsky.
The U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi reported Libyan earthquake losses at 500 to 700 dead. More than 200 bodies were recovered by morning, with 300 to 500 believed buried under debris from ruined buildings.
In Benghazi area Libyan Army civilian medical teams and U S air rescue units worked through darkness to aid survivors. Paramedics from the 58th based at Wheelus assisted families, evacuated the injured, and helped with burial planning as Libyan officials requested aid. Blood donors and volunteers supplied plasma. six aircraft carried supplies within four hours of alert. Tremors lingered as Al Marj suffered heavy destruction from Libya's strongest quake.
Local notice advertises complete service hours at Raney Hillcrest and Plaza Sun from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
In Washington officials dismiss the Soviet threat as blast and bluster while McNamara outlines Cuba policy. Russell calls the threats hollow and says U S forces will shoot down any Cuban MIGs attacking ships. Mansfield finds no new ground, Dirksen signals possible further response.
The Lawrence Citizens Committee for the Support of Good Government approves seven for City Commission and six for the School Board. Several names indicate they will not run, leaving filing deadline March 8 and a possible primary March 19 if needed. election is April 2.
Five Pi Kappa Alpha brothers from Kansas University started a 50 mile hike at 5 am with Trey DeVoe of Dallas and Greg Sipe of San Lorenzo leading the group toward Ottawa. Weather at 25 degrees challenges pacing as DeVoe and Sipe push ahead aiming for under 10 hours.
Douglas County could see drastic district changes if a state unification bill passes. It proposes minimum 750 students in K12, possibly forcing Lecompton or Eudora to lose high schools and creating only two high schools countywide. County Superintendent Earl Wilson opposes the plan.
Baltimore events end six days of mass demonstrations with the Northwood Theater admitting Negroes. Morgan State College students, including Sandra Upshur, attend after mass arrests and charges reduced. 343 protesters released from jail while bail drops, though charges remain. Miss Upshur links to local civil rights group Civic Interest Group.
Snow began this morning in Lawrence with little accumulation expected. Temperatures drop tonight and Sunday, with an overnight low near 15 and Sunday highs from 25 to 30. A morning string of accidents occurred as moist streets froze until temperatures rose above freezing.
Contracts have been let and work has begun on the Harri son Building at the southwest corner of 9th and Tenn. Sts. Owner Robert Harrison of the M. R. Gill Real Estate and Insurance Agency says the firm hopes to occupy by July 1. The one story two level brick structure blends contemporary and French provincial styling with a half shake roof and includes a 24 car park south of the entrance. Interiors feature mahogany and walnut paneling acoustical tile ceilings and different flooring in the entry. The space totals 2 750 square feet on the ground floor with 1 600 for the Gill Agency and additional space to be rented. A 2 750 square foot basement can be converted to offices. Robertson and Ericson are the architects and Harold Edmonds the contractor. An old apartment building is being razed and work should begin by March 1 with occupancy targeted for July 1.
In Morehouse Missouri a coal stove heated a single story frame dwelling where fire killed Paul Saville 47 his wife Shirley 25 and their eight children aged 2 to 10. Police chief J T Kindred said the family was trapped and found in two beds with the cause undetermined.
Hollywood AP reports actor dancer Gene Kelly was admitted to Mt Sinai hospital on Friday for treatment of a slipped disc. Doctors expect a stay of several weeks as part of his recovery plan.
Freezing rain created an icy glaze on city streets soon after 8:15 a.m. Five accidents occurred between 8:27 and 8:32 a.m. totaling about 2000 in property damage with no injuries reported. Police and sheriff units worked multiple crashes as cars slid into ditches and roads remained hazardous. Weather Bureau forecast improved conditions later this afternoon and tonight.
Art Must of Hiawassee Georgia and Carl Zimmerman of Hartford Connecticut began a 121 mile ride at Mt. Oread to promote a bike touring club. Gear trouble after two miles halted their trip as they planned Ottawa Topeka and back in 10 to 12 hours.
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