Kennedy Urges Rights Program to Back Desegregation
President Kennedy asked Congress to reinforce voting rights and school desegregation, extend the Civil Rights Commission, and provide funding for desegregation in public schools. He stressed the right to vote as essential and urged expedited consideration of three bills on education, the Civil Rights Commission, and voting rights.
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Four Soviet Bears fly over Forrestal aircraft carrier
Secretary of Defense McNamara announced that four Soviet long range reconnaissance planes flew over the carrier Forrestal near the Azores last Friday. He said other U S carriers in the North Pacific and North Atlantic were also overflown by Bears since Jan 27.
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Soviet Troops Begin Leaving Cuba by Ship
AP reports one Soviet ship has left Cuba under a pledge to pull several thousand out by mid March with four more ships en route. Officials note total troops in Cuba around 17 000 and expect gradual reductions though full withdrawal is not imminent. U S aims for complete departure, while Moscow signals practical limits. Register and Vote Yes for swim pool. Lawrence Jaycees.
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Latin America
McNamara faces questions over TFX warplane award
Sen McClellan demands full explanation of unusual steps in the General Dynamics Boeing TFX contract award. Civilian Pentagon authority overrode military boards that favored Boeing, with $2.5 million provided to each bidder for design rework and guidance allowed after prior reversals.
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Missing junior college coed located after call from Texas
Patricia McElmurry a 20 year old junior college student who vanished was found safe after she phoned her parents from Dallas Texas ending an extensive search that involved local authorities and volunteers.
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Wichita University bill cleared for House floor path
The House Ways and Means Committee retained momentum on Wichita University legislation. State Affairs earlier amended the measure to place full control with the Board of Regents and recommended passage, powering the bill toward a House vote.
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Governor Indicates Return Of Section On Wichita University
Gov. John Anderson said he likely will seek to restore a section in the bill to bring Wichita University into the state university system. The House State Affairs Committee passed the bill with amendments, including removal of section 14 detailing university presidency and department governance. The measure advances to the House Ways and Means Committee for study with Anderson predicting passage of a decent and adequate bill.
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House Leaders Debate Wichita State University's Title and Programs
A House committee rewrites the Wichita designation by removing the word university and eliminates language on graduate and doctoral programs. The panel also drops the president title granting power and duties to appoint deans professors instructors and other officers as authorized by the regents.
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Topeka Firm Low Bids to Raze Blake Hall at KU
Champney Wrecking Co. of Topeka appears to be the low bidder with a $5,800 bid to raze Blake Hall at Kansas University. Two other firms also submitted bids. Keith Lawton vice chancellor for operations said work should begin by mid March.
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Belgian Sculptor Temmerman Says America Is Land Of Opportunity
Belgian wartime underground hero and leading sculptor Victor Temmerman teaches at Kansas University and praises the United States as a big land with abundant chances for students. He notes Belgium’s smaller size and population limit its opportunities and outlines his mixed media style while pursuing a 75-foot World War II memorial planned for Brussels. Temmerman plans the work for Rochefort and expects completion in 1964.
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Peking Moscow Split Backstage Curtain May Drop
Khrushchev proposes a backstage dialogue with Red China as tensions over Cuba and Berlin linger. Peking demands a public reversal while Moscow signals readiness to aid allied Communist nations and seek a high level Kremlin Peking meeting to patch rifts.
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Warming Expected in Lawrence Friday After Cold Spell
A return to warmer weather is forecast for Lawrence on Friday after an abrupt overnight chill. Temperatures rose from the upper 20s to lower 30s, with a 28 degree 8 a.m. low and no significant precipitation. Skies will be clear to partly cloudy tonight and Friday, with Friday's high near 40 degrees.
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Dentist Dr C O Nauman Files For School Board Seat
Lawrence dentist Dr C O Nauman 36 filed for the Lawrence Board of Education seat in the April 2 city election with Citizens Committee support. He is the third candidate for three vacancies, joining incumbents Oscar Rumsey and Mrs Ethan Allen. filing deadline is noon March 8. He and his family live at 915 W 22nd St. his children Barbara 11 and Bobby 8 attend Centennial Elementary. Born January 6 1927 in Emporia, he later moved to Ottawa where he graduated high school and earned a B S from Ottawa University before dental practice since 1957.
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Max Factor cosmetics promoted on page 3 ad
C C Nauman presents Max Factor cosmetics and Key Rexall advertisement placements on page 3. The notice highlights brand offerings and in-store promotions aimed at shoppers.
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Annexation Threatens City Budget in KPL Plant Case
Lecompton seeks to annex the Cameron Bluff KPL plant affecting four districts. Lawrence would lose over $53,000 yearly, Baldwin $6,520, and Eudora $5,794, triggering higher levies. If approved, Lecompton’s mill rate would drop from 12.70 to 0.17, while the rural high school funds and equalization totals shift across Douglas County.
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Weather Outlook for Northeast Kansas This Week
Warmer conditions persist through Friday with clearing skies turning cloudy later. Tonight's low around 20 degrees, Friday high near 40 with elevated temperatures across the region.
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