Lawrence KU praised as key local industry and growth engine
The Saturday Column argues Kansas should attract industry but Lawrence stands as a model with the University of Kansas at its core. It notes KU's stable employment, rising enrollment from 11 000 to over 20 000 by 1975, and a payroll nearing 13 million, underscoring the university as Lawrence’s prime economic asset amid state-wide industry shifts.
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Journal-World
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Douglas County
KU Musicians Plan Three Recitals Next Week
Kansas University Little Symphony, University Chorus and a senior recitalist headline three concerts. The 250 member chorus directed by James Ralston performs Sunday at 3 30 p m in Hoch Auditorium with soloists Jackie Volkland Rushton Norma Sharp Diane Haxby Sandra Stucky Lee Hawke and Richard Taylor. Beatrice Gordon violinist presents a Monday 8 p m senior recital in Swarthout Hall. The Little Symphony led by Dean Thomas Gorton gives a Wednesday 8 p m concert in Swarthout Hall of Murphy Hall with Prof Joseph Wilkins as soloist. All events are free.
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Hoch Auditorium
Jackie Volkland
Rushton
Norma Sharp
Arkansas City
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Clarinda
Iowa
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Moundridge
Lee Hawke
Carlsbad
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Leawood
Beatrice Gordon
Wichita
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Lawrence Music Club
Ve the Little Symphony
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Murphy Hall
Thomas Gorton
The
Fine Arts School
Little Symphony
Joseph Wilkins
KU Voice
Legless Flier Seeks Return to Navy Fighter Duty
Lt. Frank K. Ellis, 29, who lost both legs in a jet crash last July, passed a survival checkout and completed the course despite artificial limbs. He hopes Navy reviews allow him to fly again, though currently serves as a squadron flight schedule officer. Capt Farwell praised his courage and presented a completion certificate. Fleet officers note no double amputee has returned to active piloting.
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Frank K. Ellis
Ellis
A. F Farwell
Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit
Fleet Air
Strike Ordered by Locomotive Workers Against Southern
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen called a strike against Southern Railway Co. effective 7:30 a.m. CST Sunday. President H. E. Gilbert said firemen and enginemen left over contract violations on mileage and vacations since July 1959. A company spokesman declined to comment.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Southern Railway Co
H. E. Gilbert
Afl-Cio Union
Panel Censures NY Printers Union Leaders in Strike
A New York fact finding panel sharply censured printers union leaders over a strike that shut nine major city newspapers for 36 days. It urged blended mediation, noted no real bargaining, and highlighted stalled negotiations since December 8.
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New York
Alcoholism Hits U S Industry With Heavy Costs
A historical note claims alcohol addiction costs the American industry about a billion dollars annually through absenteeism reduced productivity and higher accident rates.
December library usage and local film shows in Lawrence
Lawrence Central Junior High reports December daily average checkouts at 136 with 10 778 volumes since school year start. National Guard sponsors Daytona Beach Stock Car Race film shows 8 p m at the Armory three times Monday free to the public. Officials to be sworn in Monday at 11 30 a m in the District Court Room. Long distance rates to Topeka and Kansas City stay the same at night due to low costs.
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Cleopatra Tickets Set At 5.50 Top For Long Run
New York AP report says Cleopatra will carry a 5.50 top price on reserved seats across the first week with a June 12 simultaneous U S and Canada premiere in 70 cities. 20th Century Fox spent about 40 million on the Elizabeth Taylor Rex Harrison and Richard Burton epic, with a guaranteed 75 week run and 1.25 million paid in advance to theater owners. Short sequences with Harrison and Burton to be shot in Spain next month.
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Canada
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Rex Harrison
Richard Burton
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Seven U S Helicopter Crewmen Die in Mekong Delta Crash
Seven U S Army helicopter crewmen were killed when their H21 troop carrier crashed on a small island in the Mekong River delta after returning with two others. Officials say Communist fire is unlikely. rescue efforts found little salvageable debris. The incident marks the 16th U S helicopter destroyed in South Viet Nam and raises American helicopter deaths to 23.
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KU program awards 11 scholarships for deaf education
Ten KU Speech and Hearing Department students receive a $35 000 U S Public Health Service grant to ease the lack of teachers for the deaf. One additional locally funded scholar supports a cooperative effort with the KU Education Department and the Kansas School for the Deaf. Recipients include Van Rose Fultz Pittsburg Robert Wills Wichita Theodore J Huber El Dorado Patricia Sullivan Mission Jane Omer Mission and Mary Lou West Kansas City Mo.
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Missouri
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Pittsburg
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Wichita
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Jane Omer
Mission
Mary Lou West
Kansas City, Mo
Language mix in Assam speaks Bengali among millions
In Assam India about six million people speak Bengali while four million speak other languages. A wide variety of tribal dialects are spoken by the remainder.
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India
NANA Service Bought By Publishing Firm
The North American Newspaper Alliance known as NANA has been purchased by Koster Dana Corp a publisher of pamphlets and booklets. The sale includes NANA Bell Syndicate McClure Newspaper Syndicate Consolidated News Features Associated Newspapers and Women s News Service. No price was disclosed.
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Koster-Dana Corp
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Consolidated News Features
Associated Newspapers
Women’s News Service
Russian study reveals Soviet copy of US military plan
Omaha World-Herald reports a 175 000 word Soviet edited study translated recently, detailing US Strategic Air Command bomber cuts to 900 aircraft by 1966, plans for 700 bombers with nuclear armed missiles, and specifics on Atlas Titan and Minuteman missiles plus satellite launch timing. The document labels Minuteman as having the best future.
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John Jarrell
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U.S
Notre Dame to play Syracuse at Yankee Stadium next Thanksgiving
Notre Dame will face Syracuse at Yankee Stadium on Thanksgiving Day marking the Irish first New York visit since beating North Carolina 42 to 6 in 1949.
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KU Players Stage Fantasticks Opens in Murphy Hall
The Kansas University Players present The Fantasticks in Murphy Hall Experimental Theatre. Roger Brown leads the cast as narrator with Keith Jochim Tom Winston as the fathers providing strong lyrics and humor alongside Sylvia Anderson Tom Woodard as the young couple. Gene Masoner stars as the mute with Marva Lou Powell directing the score and musicians. The show runs January 11 to 19 with bright staging and lively performances praised by the audience.
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Phil Harris
Roger Brown
Keith Jochim
Tom Winston
Dwight Sutton
Paul Broderick
Sylvia Anderson
Tom Woodard
Gene Masoner
Lawrence
Export Increase Sought by Kennedy Administration
U S exporters posted a 4 percent rise to 20.8 billion in 1962 while imports climbed 12 percent to 16.4 billion. The trade surplus fell to 4.4 billion, and the overall balance of payments deficit narrowed to about 2 billion aided by reduced private outbound investments. Officials expect continued deficit shrinkage if export growth continues.
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U.S
Commerce Department
Kennedy
Gulf
Courts CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC CASES LISTED IN POLICE COURT
Police Court records show Joseph Zollum of Glassport Pa jailed 30 days for vagrancy and drunkenness after a $25 fine. James Young of 1144 La. cited for speeding with a $10 fine.
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Joseph Zollum
Glassport
Tommy Brooks
James Young
Card of Thanks to Church and Leaders
I thank the congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for their kindness after our great loss. We thank President Farrell G. Ronido for the spiritual lift in our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. William Lee, son George, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Farrell G. Ronido
William Lee
George
In loving memory of Lester G McGee
In loving memory of Lester G. McGee who passed away one year ago today Jan. 12 1962. Sadly missed by those who loved him most Mary Susan McGee step children children and grand children.
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Lester G. McGee
Mary Susan McGee
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