Ford Named House Republican Leader in Place of Halleck
Rep. Gerald Ford of Michigan was chosen to lead the House Republicans in the 89th Congress, unseating Rep. Charles Halleck of Indiana by 73 to 67. Ford, 51, was backed by younger members seeking a fresh image and gave up his post as party conference chairman to run. Rep. Melvin R. Laird won Ford’s former job as conference chair, defeating Rep. Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen 75 to 62. Halleck, 64, had held the post for six years.
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Governor Accepts A Professor Post For One Semester
TOPEKA AP Gov. John Anderson will serve as a distinguished professor of public affairs at the University of Massachusetts for one semester starting Feb. 2. He will commute between Amherst and Olathe while keeping a law office open in his hometown, sharing space with other lawyers but not forming a partnership.
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Gene Doane Seeks Insurance Agent Post
Governor page note highlights Gene Doane seeking appointment as an insurance agent. Provided as a brief personnel update with local political tone.
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Weather Update Northeast Kansas Warmer Tonight
Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions. Southerly winds diminish tonight shifting to southwest around 20 mph on Tuesday. Low tonight 35 to 40, high Tuesday near 50. 8 am 210 am Noon 302 pm readings noted. record highs and lows listed for the date.
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Johnson era Congress Opens With Leadership Battles
Washington AP reports the new Congress convened amid leadership contests and Johnsons push for a great society. House Republicans ousted Indiana's Halleck as floor leader, replacing him with Michigan's Ford by 73 to 67. Senate Democrats elected Long as whip after two ballots. Senate GOP leaders were unanimously reelected. Johnson plans a State of the Union address tonight to outline major aims in the first Democratic Congress since FDR.
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Johnson opens Congress with late night State of the Union plan
President Johnson attended an early morning church service with dignitaries before preparing more for his State of the Union address. He may reveal tax cut and budget plans in an unusual nighttime address to a joint session of Congress tonight.
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Sea of Scarlet Fans Home in Cotton Bowl Crowd
The Cotton Bowl in Dallas drew 20 000 Nebraska Cornhusker fans and 30 000 Arkansawians. Nebraska edged Arkansas in a hard fought New Year’s Day game amid Dallas hospitality, limited halftime entertainment, and strong college-town atmosphere.
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Don Pierce Memorial Services Planned in Topeka
Memorial services for former KU sports publicist Don Pierce will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka with burial pending condition of his wife. Pierce 45 of 1126 Highland Dr died Sunday at KU Medical Center from head injuries after a New Year’s Eve accident. A Don Pierce Athletic Memorial Fund for a high school athlete has been established with KU Endowment as trustee.
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Torneden Wins No 1 Douglas County Tag for 1965
Larry Torneden of 704 Ala St waited 18 hours to buy Douglas County’s No 1 car registration tag for 1965. He stood at the Courthouse at 6 p.m. Sunday with friends and fellow early buyers listed among local residents.
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Rock Chalk Skits Announced for KU Revue
The 1965 Rock Chalk Revue at Kansas University names Alpha Pi sorority and Alpha Kappa Lambda. Kappa Alpha Theta and Kappa Sigma. Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Delta Gamma and Sigma Chi. The shows “The Spouse that Roared” “Surfing Samson” “How the West Was Won” or “Let's Give It Back to the Indians” and “Oedipus and Electra” play March 5 and 6 in Hoch Auditorium at 8 p.m.
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New Year Period Brings Two Deaths in 1964
Douglas County reports 11 traffic deaths for 1964 after New Year’s Eve wrecks. Don Pierce 45, KU sports publicity director, died in a two car crash near city line. His wife Vivian injured and hospitalized in fair condition. Robert Michael Wood 20, of Kansas City, killed in a separate crash at 21st and Naismith. Janet Hailmark 18 injured and in good condition. Police note heavy holiday traffic and urge safer driving.
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Roof Collapse Kills 55 at Mexican Church Dedication
Fifty five Mexicans die and 63 are injured when the new Roman Catholic church roof collapses during a Mass in Rijo near Puebla. An official says defective construction caused the tragedy. the priest officiating, Father Ezequiel Alvarez Ortega, dies. The builder is his brother. About 300 people were inside.
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Freshmen at Kansas University Rise 25 Percent
KU reports 511 more freshmen this fall, 25.6 percent up, with students from 95 Kansas counties and 44 states. 28 Kansas high schools sent more than 10 freshmen, and 83.1 percent of newcomers ranked in the top half of their high school class.
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Weather to Stay Lame to Tuesday
Nippy but warmer readings expected tonight and Tuesday in Lawrence with mostly cloudy skies. Southerly winds ease to southwest at 20 mph Tuesday. tonight low 35 to 40, Tuesday high near 50. Five day Kan sas forecast shows temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal, with little or no precipitation except possibly Saturday. High Sunday in Lawrence 39, low 16, overnight 38 at 6 am. Saturday highs 39, lows 24. all time high for this date 64 in 1956.
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House overhauls rules system to empower speaker
The House adopted a major rules change after 15 years, elevating Speaker John W. McCormick to near sole control of the Rules Committee. The rule sets a 21 day limit on committee bottlenecks. after that, McCormick decides if stalled bills reach the floor. 6-Hour Photo Finishing and Fast Cine Service. Hixons, 721. Mass.-AQV.
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