Portrait of Johnson Rejected by First Family
Washington artist Peter Hurd says he had to work from photos after a 30 minute sitting with President Johnson who was fatigued and sleeping. The 40 by 48 inch portrait faced criticism for a Capitol dome scene and stylistic mismatch and was refused by Mrs. Johnson. A smaller version was also contemplated but Hurd lost interest. the larger painting may go to Columbus Gallery or the Smithsonian while private collectors show interest.
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Four Bodies Recovered From Plane Crash Near Mayetta
Volunteer teams completed the recovery of four Lincoln Nebraska men from the wreckage of a Jan. 1 plane crash. Ray Renner 46 and Duane Hoemann 26 were found in seven to eight feet of mud, while Larry Getchell 39 and Robert Ellison 32 were recovered earlier. An autopsy on Getchell the pilot was pending results. The engine was sent to the Civil Aeronautics Board for examination. Witnesses said the plane dived from 1000 feet, struck thick ice, and buried itself in mud as it headed to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl.
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Ray C. Renner
Duane Hoemann
Larry Getchell
Robert Ellison
Topeka
Getchell
Civil Aeronautics Board
New Orleans
Dolores Horner Dies in Leavenworth Kansas
Dolores Horner 42 former state president of the Kansas American Legion auxiliary died Thursday in Leavenworth likely of a heart attack. Survived by husband Arthur I. Horner and a daughter.
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Kansas American Legion Auxiliary
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Landon Injures Back While Saddling Horse
Alf Landon former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential nominee injured his back Thursday after straining while tightening a girth on a horse. He did not know how long he would be away from his office.
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PEKA
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Landon
Colburn to Speak on Newspaper Radio TV Link at KU
Wichita Eagle Beacon publisher John Colburn will discuss technological changes and the future link between radio television and newspapers at a Kansas University Journalism convocation. KU electronics and business students are invited to hear him at 4 30 p m in the Kansas Union Forum Room.
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John Colburn
Kansas University School of Journalism
Colburn
Kansas Union Forum
Kansan names spring editors and staff at KU
Local Coed Editor Joan McCabe a Kansas University senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Derwood McCabe will be managing editor of the University Daily Kansan for the spring semester. Editorial page editors will be Dan Austin and Barbara Phillips with Anthony Chop named business manager.
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Kansas University
Derwood McCabe
Winona
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Salina
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Harrisonville
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KU Music Groups Set for Inaugural Capitol Concert
Kansas University Chamber and Brass Choirs lead off the inauguration events with a program of classics and light music in the State Capitol rotunda Topeka directed by James Ralston and Kenneth Bloomquist. The choirs comprise 43 KU students and 17 advanced brass players. The groups will perform separately and together for a finale before touring Kansas in a KU Concert and Lecture Series. Five Lawrence students are members and take part in inauguration activities.
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State Capitol
Topeka
Robert Docking
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Kenneth Bloomquist
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Far East
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Downtown redevelopment hinges on HUD approval for Lawrence plan
City officials wait on HUD decision for a $1.7 million downtown redevelopment package as officials consider smaller projects if federal grants are cut. Chamber endorses the plan with a $35 per front foot estimate and potential revenue bonds may attract two new industries, opening doors for expansion.
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Lawrence
City Commission
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