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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1962

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Kennedy Eyes Geneva Summit by June 1

President Kennedy told Soviet Premier Khrushchev he hopes developments at the Geneva disarmament conference lead to a heads of government summit by June 1. The plan includes short-range disarmament proposals and a ban on transferring nuclear weapons to other nations.

Washington Kennedy Khrushchev United States Soviet Union Geneva Harold Macmillan Macmillan

Maris and Yankees Reach 1962 Contract Agreement

Roger Maris signed his 1962 baseball contract with the New York Yankees for about 72 000 dollars after a brief meeting with GM Roy Hamey. Maris, acclaimed home run king after 61 homers in 1961, had sought 75 000 and earned 37 500 last season.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Roger Maris New York Yankees Maris Roy Hamey Yankees Babe Ruth

Slow Progress in Viet Nam War Forecast by Nolting

U S Ambassador Frederick E Nolting Jr warned against expecting decisive battles in South Viet Nam s shadow war with Viet Cong guerrillas He spoke at a news conference saying progress will come through gradual improvement not dramatic actions He also announced easing reporting restrictions and will allow correspondents on military missions again after a three week ban following an AP helicopter account.

Saigon South Viet Nam U. S Frederick E. Nolting Jr Nolting Associated Press

Governor to Attend Mid-America Development Meeting

Gov John Anderson will depart Wednesday for Washington to join a regional development conference of Mid-America Industrial Development Inc starting Thursday. The trip emphasizes economic growth initiatives and ties with national policymakers.

Topeka John Anderson Washington Mid-America Industrial Development, Inc

Weather data and temperature records for Northeast Kansas

Reported temperatures show yesterday and Saturday readings with highs in the mid 20s to 30s and lows near freezing. The forecast calls for colder air through Tuesday with possible snow late Tuesday and subzero to single digit wind chills tonight.

Kansas

Midwest Storm Dumps Snow and Sleet Across Regions

A persistent late winter storm blankets the Midwest with snow and sleet. Iowa reports six inches in Des Moines and seven inches in Waterloo, raising totals to 15 and 17 inches respectively. Arctic air chills Montana and North Dakota as more snow stretches from Lake Michigan to the Dakotas.

Associated Press Midwest Florida New York New England Canada Montana Wyoming North Dakota Butte Drummond Lewiston Cut Bank Lake Michigan Lake Superior Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Des Moines Waterloo Wisconsin Rockies Utah Nevada Arizona

Washington Honors U S Hero John Glenn at Capitol

Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. hailed as a hero by President Kennedy and Congress, addressing a joint session about space progress and its future benefits. Crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue cheered as Glenn rode in an open car and lawmakers gave two standing ovations before his 16 minute speech.

John H. Glenn Jr America Kennedy Senate House Pennsylvania Avenue Glenn White House Capitol John W. McCormack D-Mass

Algerian Violence Flares Ahead of Peace Deal

In Algiers riots surge as European terrorists kill at least 10 Muslims amid mounting violence. Rebels meet in Tripoli to approve a cease fire with France, while the secret army rockets barracks in a renewed assault. Over the weekend at least 56 killed in European and Muslim attacks.

Algiers Algeria Tripoli Secret Army Rue Michelet University of Algiers U.S. Information Service Library

Ice Causes Plague Of Accidents Here

Lawrence faces a weekend surge of 68 accidents as heavy ice cripples streets. Police report 15 crashes Friday 37 Saturday 4 Sunday morning with 12 more in neighboring EU. Barricades placed on 12th 13th 14th Streets to curb hazard while 330 city accidents year to date.

Lawrence Bill Cox

Auto Tags Deadline This Week

Tax officers warn motorists to display 62 vehicle tags by Wednesday or face arrests starting Thursday. Treasurer Bessie Bennett noted strong ticket sales despite bad roads and urged in person purchases to avoid penalties. Second monthly penalties begin, with earlier fines already in effect, and tax payments affect tag eligibility.

Kansas Highway Patrol Sheriff's Department Police Department Bessie Bennett Bennett

Chapel of Quiet Dignity and Remembrance

Funeral notice for Rumsey Funeral Home invites services and remembrance with VI3 5111 listed for contact and arrangements.

Rumsey Funeral Home

KU Debate Team Wins Tournament

The Kansas University debate team captured the Nebraska University Debate Tournament in Lincoln earning the sweepstake trophy for best total points. In the senior division John Neal and Don ald Vorster tied for top honors while Beisecker and Kauffeld went 6-0 and ranked third. Neal won in extemporaneous speaking and Millberg in interpretative reading. Next they will attend the Northwestern Debate Tournament at St Thomas College in St Paul Minnesota.

Kansas University Nebraska University Lincoln John Neal Hutchinson Donald Vorster Kansas City University Thomas Beisecker Topeka Frederick Kauffeld Atchison Mary Reeves Oberlin Lauralee Millberg Arlington Betsy Burns Aurora Colo Patrick Bdude Dan Crary Kansas City Kan Louis Lawrence Ohio St Beisecker Kauffeld Northwestern St. Thomas College St. Paul Minn

Librarians Meet at KU to Plan Cooperative MASUA Study

Thirteen MASUA librarians from Big Eight schools Colorado State College Iowa University Kansas State Wichita area museums gather at Kansas University to map inter library cooperation. They tour Watson Library Special Collections and plan a regional master list of resources while noting absent members due to weather and travel issues.

Mid-America State Universities Association Kansas University Colorado State College Iowa University MASUA Kansas Union Watson Library Union Truman KU Medical Center Linda Hall Kansas City Thomas R. Buckman Stuart Fort Duane Wenzel Pharmacy Joseph Shipman Iowa State Oklahoma State University Gordon Williams Midwest Inter-Library Center Chicago Association MILC Colorado Ralph Ellsworth

Pine Named IFYE Delegate To India Exchange

Douglas County youth Roger Pine son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Pine Route 3 was chosen for the International Farm Youth Exchange program starting in September. He will spend about six months in India learning about its people and life and begins a week long orientation in Washington D C on Sept 20. See PINE Page 2.

Douglas County International Farm Roger Pine Raymond Pine India Washington, D. C

No Relief From Ice Plagues Lawrence Area

Ice and freezing rain have crippled Lawrence since Friday with 70 traffic accidents and temperatures dipping to 14 degrees. Northern Kansas faced heavier snow while area roads remain slick despite street crews using sand and chemicals. More snow and freezing conditions are forecast through Tuesday, raising ongoing danger.

Lawrence Kansas Topeka Seneca Wamego Horton Manhattan Marshall Nemaha

Bus Skids Off Highway Killing Woman and Hurting Twenty One

A chartered Greyhound bus returning from a Nevada resort area skidded off U S 40 in a Sierra snowstorm near Auburn California. The bus rolled twice ending at the bottom of a 50 foot embankment. A passenger Laverne Smith 49 of San Leandro died. Driver Alan Maunder 30 of Oakland and 20 others were hospitalized.

Auburn Calif San Francisco Bay Area Nevada U.S. 40 Greyhound Here Laverne Smith San Leandro Oakland Alan Maunder Highland Hospital

22 Die As Venezuelan Airliner Crashes On Margarita

A Avensa Airlines twin engine turboprop smashed into a mountain near Margarita island after takeoff from Carupano. All 22 aboard died including 19 passengers and 3 crew. Bad weather and clouds contributed to the crash.

Caracas Venezuela Avensa Airlines Margarita Carupano

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