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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1962

Page

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Kansans in Farmers Union cooling on JFK program

Kansas Farmers Union president Martin Byrne says members fear administration farm policy may trade farmers in new trade negotiations with European markets. He cites concern over small producers being moved off the land, notes cooling support from the White House, and outlines a 10 district meeting tour beginning January 8.

Farmers Union Topeka Kansas Farmers Union Martin J. Byrne The Byrnes Tosday United States Orville Freeman Byrne Kennedy Union Department of Agriculture Ag Wall St. Marys and Ellis Colby Osborne Ellsworth Abilene Parsons Arlington Garden City Tyler

Three Men Sought In Robbery Captured Near Bolivar

Police report three Kansas City men Kenneth Talbert Robert Clemenson and Michael Hobbs were captured by highway patrol near Bolivar after a daylight surveillance and chase. They were linked to a weekend robbery and rape in Kansas City. FBI later charged Talbert Clemenson Hobbs and Lowell Ellsworth with kidnapping. The victim, a 46 year old woman, was assaulted in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas and remains hospitalized.

Bolivar Kansas City Kenneth Talbert Robert Earl Clemenson Michael Lonnie Hobbs Polk County Tintown Raytown Polivar Glen Carson Hayward Albert Kenneth Ted Fenton Yon Deval Ryan Jeff Handy Clemenson Hobbs fLowell Dana Ellsworth FBI Ellsworth Young Talbert

Four Children Orphaned After Parents Die From Gas

In Indianapolis two parents, Robert F. McCloud and Margaret McCloud, both 25, died from gas fumes. Their four children Theresa Gail age 5, Darlene 4, Michael 3, and Steve . were hospitalized in shock and effects of gas, custody to be determined by a court, and no close relatives available. Deputy Coroner Frederick A. Rice Jr. called the deaths apparently caused by gas intoxication. A coworker reported the missing father with the phrase My Daddy is dead.

Indianapolis Ind Theresa Gail Darlene Michael Steve Robert F. McCloud Margaret Frederick

Acadia Lodge Special Communication Held Thursday

Acadia Lodge No AF and AM held a special communication Thursday evening with work in the First Degree. Visiting brethren were welcomed by Worshipful Master Harold E. Blitch and Ady Joseph K. Garbutt.

Acadia Lodge Harold E. Blitch W.M Joseph K. Garbutt Ady

Kansan highway official outlines K-10 work and funding

C Frank Virr assistant highway engineer for Kansas told the Sertoma Club that K-10 east of Lawrence will be expanded in 1964 with the first 2.7 miles four lanes and a partial median while the remaining five miles to Eudora will be improved but not widened to four lanes. He explained highway financing from user sources and noted Kansas has 803 miles of interstate, with I-35 and I-70 as the through routes. Paul Gibbs was welcomed as a new member.

C. Frank Virr Kansas Lawrence Sertoma Club Lawrence Eudora Virr Kansas Highway Department United States Kansas Turnpike Art Heck Sertoma Club Paul Gibbs Hallmark Cards

Commission considers Planning Commission replacements

Commission continued discussion on projects and whether to replace Mills and Haley on the Planning Commission. Mills has resigned to move to Kansas City, Haley’s term expires next month, and Ralph Reed may seek another three years. Names for vacancies won’t be released until selections are made.

Planning Commission R. C. Mills Kansas City Gene Haley Ralph Reed Mills Haley Delbert Richardson Capitol Ambulance Service Ind. St Alsa Holiday Hills Library Board William Collinson Topeka

Topeka Board Awards Raises for 900 Educators

The Topeka Board of Education approved pay increases totaling over 440 thousand dollars annually for 900 teachers principals supervisors and administrators. Increases run from 225 to 3600 dollars per year with the largest boosts for teachers with 7 to 1 years experience.

Topeka Topeka Board of Education

Castro flaunts new arms as invasion threat looms

Fidel Castro parades Cuba's upgraded arsenal in Havana marking the Batista victory anniversary. He praises Soviet bloc weapons and Cuba's air force, calling Yankee imperialism the motive for rearmament. He vows to fight invaders with fierceness.

Havana Latin America Fidel Castro Batista Cuba Ramolo Betancourt Venezuela Alberto Lleras Camargo Colombia

Kansas City Milk Prices Rise as Lawrence Holds Steady

Lawrence dairies report no price change while Kansas City milk costs have climbed over the past week. Local home-delivered milk sells at 43 cents a half gallon in paper cartons and 41 cents in glass if an empty bottle is provided. stores charge 41 cents for paper cartons and 9 cents for glass with an empty bottle. Over 10,000 Kansas University students return after a 14 day break, with exams and spring enrollment set for late January and early February. Rain totals in 1963 favor Worden but lag Lawrence. monthly rainfall figures across the year are listed. State leaders hint the current budget session may finish quickly, though lawmakers emphasize thorough review. Downtown street lights were restored after temporary shutoff for Christmas decorations removal.

Lawrence Dairies Kansas City

Traffic Toll 337 Over New Year s in Nation

Chicago reports that traffic accidents during a 78 hour New Year weekend caused 37 deaths, surpassing the predicted 330. Fires killed 83 and other accidents 53, for an overall total of 479. Fires set a postwar New Year record.

Chicago National Safety Council

Pentagon ROAD plan outlined for new armored divisions

The first 1st Armored unit under the ROAD concept will include six mechanized battalions and four tank battalions totaling 15,590 personnel. The 5th Infantry as a mechanized division will comprise two infantry, six mechanized, and two tank battalions with a projected strength of 46,119. Kennedy plans a session with the joint chiefs and top aides to discuss the expansion under regular Army total nine infantry divisions five armored and two airborne. The 5th Infantry gains no major power increase. 1st Armored exceeds existing armored division strength by 876.

1St Armored Kennedy Joint Chiefs Johnson Defense Robert §. McNamara Roswell L Gilpatric Maxwell D. Taylor

Chaplin Family Expecting Eighth Child Next Summer

In Vevey Switzerland AP reports Charlie Chaplin and his wife Qeane expect their eighth child next summer likely in July. Chaplin will be 73 at birth and his wife, daughter of Eugene O Neill, will be 37. They have five daughters and two sons. Their first child was born in 1944.

Vevey Switzerland Charlie Chaplin Qeane Chaplin Eugene O' Neill

Advisory Council Session at KU Urges State Economic Insight

The Advisory Research Council to the governor’s Economic Development Committee met at Kansas University. Attendees included Dr. John Sutherland of Buller Manufacturing, Dean Jack Heysinger of Wichita University, Dr. Ethan P. Allen of MU, Dr. Clyde Jones of Kansas State University, Dr. F. H. Guild of Topeka, Dr. Joseph Shipman of Linda Hall Library, Dr. Clarence W. Tow of the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, and J. KR. Zook of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce chaired the meeting.

Governor's Economic Development Committee Kansas University John Sutherland Buller Manufacturing Kansas City Jack Heysinger Wichita University Ethan P. Allen Governmental Research Center Clyde Jones Kansas State University F. H. Guild Topeka Legislative Council Joseph Shipman Linda Hall Clarence W. Tow Federal Reserve Bank

English Position Goes to Rothwell at Kansas University

Dr. Kenneth S. Rothwell an assistant professor of English will become director of freshman-sophomore English at Kansas University effective July 1 He succeeds Dr David Dykstra who has directed since 1958 and will continue teaching He will plan coordinate and supervise required English courses and lead in service training for assistant instructors while liaising with area high school teachers

Kenneth S. Rothwell Kansas University Uly David Dykstra Rothwell Affe

Planners Meet Tonight in City Hall with Yerkes

The Planning Commission gathers at 7:30 pm in City Hall for a special study session led by William Yerkes director of planning. They review city planning and discuss future plans as the city prepares to apply for federal funds for next year projects.

Planning Commission City Hall William Yerkes Kansas Industrial Development Commission Topeka Yerkes

Mom accused in daughter's murder in Brockton case

In Brockton Massachusetts authorities plan early grand jury action and possible mental tests after Mrs Walter W Howard 54 was charged with strangling her daughter Gloria Eldridge 32 The mother vanished Christmas day hiding in cars porches and empty garages until found Eight day search ended when her husband located the nearly nude body in the home yard scene cites a note I have gone out to look for Gloria The defense notes she said she strangled her daughter because I loved her and couldn't stand to see her going on the way she was frequent quarrels over the daughter's Catholic marriage were reported

Brockton Mass Walter W. Howard Gloria Eldridge Howard Gloria

Building boom projects set to begin in 1982

A year of planned construction includes several churches motels and businesses. The total reaches 137 440 with new dwellings 69 440, a church 46 000 and remodeling 16 000. The 1952 flood on Lake Huron is noted for its impacts such as capsized boats and flooded basements.

Minna Lawisht Wompany Gona Mauve AL Air Marria Garaguy Hazel Howard Jodiana Uewe Sh. Youn Avenue Duni Gusta Dasterion

Bipartisan Push Planned for Kennedy Tariff and Aid Proposals

President Kennedy invites leaders from both parties to discuss broad executive authority to negotiate tariffs with the European Common Market and seeks support for foreign aid and a Social Security funded medical program for the elderly. Humphrey warns of a major fight over trade policy and market access for U.S. farm products.

Washington Kennedy Congress White House India Congo House Charles A. Halleck Indiana Sen Husbert H. Humphrey D-Minn Humphrey Senate State Department U.S Europe John W. McCorsmack D-Mass Kenshedy

Nominating memoirs reveal long-held respect for faculty

A college report lists teachers who received the most votes across decades from 1800s to 1960s. Noted names include W. H. Carruth, Carl Becker, F. W. Blackmar, Edwin Hopkins, Olin Templin, John Ise, Mary Larson, Ray Brewster, and many others cited by alumni from Mount Holly and Lawrence.

Sidonie Schafer Mount Holly N. 4 Lawrence Henry Maloy Don Squires John J. Miller Tor W. H. Carruth William Cortez Abbott Carl Becker F. W. Blackmar Charles Dunlap Edwin M. Hopkins R. D. O'Leary William Chase Stevens Olin Templin W. W. Davis Clarence Dykstra Frank L. R. Lind Franklyn Nelick C. P. Osborne Ambrose Saricks James Seaver Norman Storer Cavin VanderWerf Laurence Woodruff George Beckmann Ray Q. Brewster Peter Caws Eldon Fields William Gilbert Arnold Strassenburg Calvin VanderWerf

Dolph C. Simons Jr Named to Bank Board

Irving Hill president of the Lawrence National Bank announced the election of Dolph C. Simons Jr. associate publisher of the Journal-World as a member of the bank's board of directors. Other directors on the board include Riley Burcham Arthur B. Weaver J L Constant Justin Hill and Olin Petefish.

Irving Hill Lawrence National Bank Dolph C. Simons Jr The Journal-World Hin Riley Burcham Arthur B. Weaver J. L. Constant Justin Hill Olin Petefish Simons

Winter Hits Florida Ice and Pileups Across Miami Area

A dense fog and cold snap hit Florida for the third time since Christmas. Bean fields iced over and 19 cars piled up on a foggy Miami highway. Miami airport reached a record low of 48 degrees, beating 1957’s 49. Miami Beach recorded 45 degrees, eight degrees below the 1957 low.

Miami Fla Florida Miami Beach

Theft Reported Of Building Tools By Towne Construction

The Towne Construction Co. of Topeka reported to the Sheriff’s Department the theft of about 700 dollars in building tools from a newly built home near Lecormpton ten miles northwest of Lawrence.

Sheriff's Department Towne Construction Co Topeka Brooker Lecormpton Lawrence

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