Seismologists Track Quarry Blasts With Seismograph Study
KU geologists James A. Peoples Richard M. Meek and Roger L. Kaesler report on using a seismograph to record quarry blasting shocks near Lawrence Kansas. Their work compares Love and Rayleigh waves to map subsurface rock layers and thicknesses, aiding oilmen and geology research.
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James A. Peoples
Richard M. Meek
Newton
Roger L. Kaesler
Wichita
Dr. Peoples
Kansas
American Geophysical Union
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Peoples
US Traffic Death Toll Falls Short of Council Estimate
The National Safety Council projects a record low three day New Year holiday traffic death toll if current trends continue. Through Sunday 6 p.m. to midnight, 203 deaths in traffic accidents, 53 in fires, and 39 in other mishaps total 295.
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Busy Lawrence Memorial ER Reports Weekend Injuries
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital emergency room treated several sledding injuries and multiple injuries from an auto accident. Patients named include John Leasure and Robert Revenew with lacerations and abrasions, Fred Winters with a knee wound, and others from various streets and towns receiving cuts and lacerations.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
John Leasure
Ousdahl
Fire damages Briarcliff Manor home of ex NYSE leader
A Sunday night blaze gutted the second floor and attic of Walter Latrop Johnson’s 15 room Briarcliff Manor residence. Firefighters put damage at about 100000 dollars. Johnson is a former governor of the New York Stock Exchange and former president of the New York Con Exchange.
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Walter Latrop Johnson
New York Stock Exchange
New York Con Exchange
Lodge Notice for Lawrence Chapter Meeting
Stated meeting of Lawrence Chapter No. 4 set for Tuesday January 2 at 7 30 pm. Officers J J Underwood H P and Q C Anderson Secretary-Advisor urge attendance.
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Lawrence
J. J. Underwood
H.P, Q. C. Anderson
Famed Lawyer Giesler Dies On The Coast
Hollywood obituary notes Jerry Giesler a famed defense attorney to movie stars died at 75 from heart ailment died at his Beverly Hills home after a series of heart attacks since 1959 he built a reputation as Hollywoods top criminal lawyer known for passion crimes and high profile cases.
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Jerry Giesler
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Demos U S Chairman Slams GOP Alliance With Fringe Groups
Democratic National Chairman John M. Bailey accuses Republicans of allying with conservative fringe groups in a Sunday address to party officials. He says GOP ideas echo far right radicals and foster fear and prejudice in society.
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John M. Bailey
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Mrs. Wiggins Reported In Good Condition At Lawrence Memorial
Mrs. J. B. Wiggins is in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a fall at her brother’s home in Butler Missouri she was admitted Saturday for treatment and observation
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Butler, Mo
Stanclift Improves After Stroke at Wadsworth Hospital
Earl Stancliff of 625 Walnut Street, recovering from a recent stroke, shows slow gains and is no longer listed as critical while staying at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital.
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U S Hopes to Aid Expulsion of Reds
U S officials in Saigon foresee a turning tide against Communist Viet Cong as new military economic and advisory aid grows. Infiltration remains high in southern and central provinces with villages controlled and roads cut, yet officials compare the struggle to Malaya with a long campaign ahead.
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Deaths Fill Local Obituary Notices In Lawrence Area
William A. Dunn 87 of 745 Locust St died Saturday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Cooper-Warren Chapel. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Dunn born November 3, 1874 in Liscome Iowa retired builder and First Christian Church member. Survivors include widow Mary Elizabeth, daughter Mrs G Phillips, sons William H Dunn and J Bruce Dunn, brother Oscar L Dunn, ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Harold Dean Comfort 71 of 741 N.Y. St died Sunday at home. Lawrence resident 40 years ran a clothing store from home. Winifred M. Comfort, two sons Jerry Comfort and Dean Comfort. Funeral plans with Cooper-Warren Mortuary. Mrs Adda Bailey funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday Baldwin Methodist Church. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs Bailey died Thursday in Miles City Montana. Survivors include daughters Mrs Carl Horn and Winona Fowler. Mrs Flossie Eudaly 72 of 938 Mo St died Saturday at home. lifelong Douglas County resident. Funeral Wednesday p.m. at Rumsey Funeral Home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Eudaly member First Christian Church. Survivors include sisters Mrs C W Nuffer and Mrs Cora Mifflin.
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Independence, Mo
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New York City
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Lansing
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Flossie Eudaly
Mo. St
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Obituary: Robinson L. Carter 91 at Dover Rest Home
Robinson L. Carter died this morning at Dover Rest Home Dover Ohio. Cooper Warren Mortuary to announce funeral arrangements. Survived by two daughters Mrs E R Smith and Mrs J W Weir of Kansas City Missouri and a son Douglas R Carter of Florida.
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Kennedy Eyes Broad Tariff Authority and Progressive Agriculture Plan
Informants say Kennedy seeks broad authority to negotiate reciprocal tariff cuts with Europe and is preparing major programs for agriculture and general business expansion. He criticizes high voltage attacks on political opposition and favors continued Western cold war balance with constant alertness. He respects Eisenhower's comments as constructive and aims for tax overhaul without broad reductions.
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New Year Celebrations Across Europe and Asia Endures
Across London Paris Berlin Madrid Rome and Tokyo crowds marked the new year with varied rites from grapes at midnight to temple bells. Paris saw car horns flood Champs Elysees while Rome crowds cheered Pope John XXIII and Japan rang bells 108 times. Algeria faced terror with grenades and bombs.
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Year in Review: Lawrence Highlights Top Local News
A centennial year poll ranks weather spraying against Dutch elm disease third, city politics fifth with Mayor Ted Kennedy and two commissioners re-elected, and Topeka visits with ex-prisoners. Fire at Vincent’s Furniture ranks seventh, KU HELP and exchange programs eighth, plus a bade life-death clash on the Turnpike at tenth.
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Wichita
Convict Held on Bizarre Tale in Lynn Mass
FBI agents questioned 24 year old Kimble Berry of Greenville Mississippi after he claimed prison leave, an expensive car, and a loaded weapon were given to recover Robbery loot totaling 500000. Berry is being held in Lynn Massachusetts as investigators verify his story.
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Lawrence Zero Contest Attracts Amateur Forecasters
Lawrence area weather hobbyists join the Lawrence National Bank Zero Contest open to all predicting the first 1962 zero temperature. A $100 Series E Savings Bond awaits the winner, with entry forms at the bank or by mail while the clock records the first zero reading.
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Memorial Hospital Discharges and Area Births
Memorial Hospital reports discharges for several patients and lists area births. Notable entries include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Eudora Tyler and a son for Mr. and Mrs. William Gensler. Additional births and hospital notices appear alongside discharge records for local residents and families.
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Brook
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Charles R. Sutton
Stouffer Place
Wilkins Recital Opens KU 1962 Music Calendar
Prof Joseph Wilkins and his wife Marie open the Kansas University musical year with a Wednesday 8 p m recital in Swarthout Hall Murphy Hall joined by Winifred Gallup. Program includes Monteverdi Pergolesi Gluck duets Spanish songs Alfven English songs Puccini Tosca act. Admission free.
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Card of Thanks for Kindness and Hospital Care
Words cannot express my thanks to friends and neighbors for cards gifts and flowers and to the hospital staff Dr James Campbell and Dr R L Dunlap for care during my stay in the hospital.
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R. L. Dunlap
Rumsey Funeral Home Owners Fred and Oscar Rumsey
Announcement identifies Fred and Oscar Rumsey as owners of Rumsey Funeral Home with contact VI3 5111 and mentions Adv. in connection to the business.
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Oscar Rumsey
Rumsey Funeral Home
Police Reporter Kenneth Darney Dies in St. Louis
Kenneth Darney, 49, veteran police reporter for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, died of a heart attack Sunday in the press room at police headquarters.
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