Unrest in Dominican Republic as Junta Seizes Power
The Dominican Republic's new junta tightens censorship and imposes dusk to dawn curfew while security forces quell a student protest in Santo Domingo. Civilians Hed to head the four civilian and three military junta amid claims of military strongman rule.
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Associated Press
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Huberto Bogaert
Trujillo
Council of State
Armed Forces
Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria
Washington
State Department
Rodriguez Echavarria
Kennedy
U.S. Navy
Science Fair Plans Set for April in Douglas County
The Jith Douglas County Science Fair will run April 5-7 at the Lawrence Community Building. Capt. R. D. Gruber of the Kansas University Naval ROTC unit announced the event and association officers were elected. Committees cover bylaws, science fair, budget, publicity, and decorations with names like Dr. George Learned Wayne Bly Art Wolf Larry Stroup Maj. Elery Watson Lt. (j.g.) David Gorham Donald Sweeney and Capt. Rolla Lush. Initial information sheets go to principals and superintendents with more booklets and rules to follow. The fair showcases student exhibits spanning biology chemistry physics and industrial topics.
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Lawrence
R. D. Gruber
Kansas University Naval
Robert Hughes
Celia Patti
James Selig
George Learned
Wayne Bly
Art Wolf
Larry’ Stroup
Stanley Roth
Paul Hausman
Maj
Elery Watson
J.g
David Gorham
Donald Sweeney
Rolla Lush
Garbage Truck Dumps Burning Load on Connecticut Street
A city garbage truck dumped its loaded trash in the 1200 block of Connecticut Street after a worker found the load on fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and crews recovered the burnt material. Fire Chief Fritz Sanders blamed hot ashes from a resident’s container and warned against burning trash in backyard barrels. No injuries or losses reported.
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Connecticut Street
F. C
Fritz) Sanders
Sanders
Massachusetts Street
Spahn Signs 1962 Contract With Milwaukee Braves
Warren Spahn, baseball's top left hander and the game's highest paid pitcher, signed his 1962 contract with the Milwaukee Braves and said he was very happy with the terms. His 1961 salary was about $75,000.
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Milwaukee
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee Braves
Inter-American Group denounces Castro ties to communism
The Inter-American Peace Committee denounces Castro regime for communism links and human rights abuses. It cites support in Moscow, Cuban state monolithic party, and Soviet military aid as evidence of subversion and breach of inter-American commitments. The report will be sent to the Punta del Este conference.
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Washington
Inter- American Peace Committee
Fidel Castro
Americas
Peace Committee
Organization of American States
Cuba
el Salvador
Uruguay
Colombia
Venezuela
United States
Punta del Este
Castro
Osvaldo Corticos
Moscow
Soviet Union
Douglas County School Planning Meeting Delayed
A countywide meeting of the Douglas County Board of School Planning scheduled for tonight in the Courthouse has been postponed. Earl Wilson superintendent of schools said no new date has been set. The meeting was to hear a report from the School Planning sub committee on a unification plan.
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Douglas County Board of School Planning
Earl Wilson
Wilson
Transient Lamphere faces narcotics fraud charge in Texas
The county seeks to return Lamphere to face trial after a possible year long stay in a Texas hospital. Detainer issued if he attempts to leave. if he stays the year the charge may be dropped. Welfare costs exceed $200. Sheriff Broeker accompanies him to ensure no hospital hopping.
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Wes Norwood T-Hay
Lamphere
Texas
Norwood
Fred Broeker
Horseplay Fatal Stabbing in Springfield
Richard McGurk aged 15 died at Mercy Hospital two hours after a stab wound near the heart. Police say the injury occurred during horseplay at home with his 14 year old brother Raymond Jr. while parents were away.
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Springfield
Mass
Richard McGurk
Mercy Hospital
Raymond Jr
Patient Care Under Fire at Larned State Hospital
Dr. Charles R. Roquemore of Wellington leads a Kansas NAACP protest alleging racial discrimination in beauty and hair care for patients at Larned State Hospital. Four white patients receive weekly beautician services and monthly hairdos, while Negro women patients get none. Superintendent Dr. Frank V. Smith expects to review the complaint.
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Wellington
Larned State Hospital
Charles R. Roquemore
Kansas
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Frank V. Smith
Larned
Roquemore
NAACP
Kennedy budget calls for Haskell Institute funds
President Kennedy's budget message requests 1 580 563 for the coming year with 1 196 400 for general education. 1 000 funds road maintenance on Haskell grounds and 209 163 for repairs and maintenance plus 77 000 for new road construction. Lawrence students have a day off Friday ending the fall semester for high and junior high while elementary pupils plan a recording day.
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Kennedy
Haskell Institute
George Stafford
U. S
Frank Carlson
Journal-World
Indian Institute
Haskell
Lawrence Public
Guilty Plea by Bribe Attorney In Basketball Case
Charles Tucker of Yonkers New York pleaded guilty in General Sessions Court to conspiracy a misdemeanor in a case accusing him of offering bribes to college basketball players. Bail set at 1000 pending sentencing February 21. Tucker, a former Kalamazoo College player, allegedly tried to pay Peter Kelly of Connecticut and Ray Paprocky of NYU to shave scores in games against Connecticut and Holy Cross in 1960 61.
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NEW York
Charles Tucker
Yonkers
N.Y
General Sessions Court
Joseph Sarafite
Tucker
Kalamazoo
Mich
Peter Kelly
University of Connecticut
Holy Cross
Ray Paprocky
New York University
Ex Haskell Official Named Special Assistant in Albuquerque
Paul Fickinger, former acting superintendent at Haskell Institute, is appointed special assistant in the Bureau of Indian Affairs based in Albuquerque. He will survey bureau buildings and plants nationwide while reporting to deputy commissioner John O. Crow.
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Haskell
Albuquerque
Paul Fickinger
Haskell Institute
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Solon G. Ayers
Fickinger
Bureau
Washington, D. C
Billings
Mont
Muskogee
Oklo
John O. Crow
Reservoir plan and jet fuel storage funding in state appropriation
The report notes removal of the Perry reservoir from the appropriations request while detailing a planned 3200 acre lake on the Delaware River about 4 1/4 miles northwest of Perry. Pre-authorization studies began in June 1960 with an estimated cost of 25 million dollars. Also listed is a 145000 dollar jet fuel storage facility at Olathe Naval Air Station and mentions four Corps of Engineers dam projects Clinton Grove Onaga and Woodbine.
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Overbrook
Lawrence
Perry
Delaware River
Corps of Engineers
Clinton
Grove
Onaga
Woodbine
Olathe Naval Air Station
District Court Jury Finds Estes Innocent
A District Court jury found Lloyd Wayne Estes not guilty of aiding and abetting in an armed robbery at Vitt's Liquor Store on May 20. The jury deliberated about one hour before the verdict. Estes remains at Lansing State Prison serving a 10 to 21 year term for armed robbery in Kansas City Kansas.
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Lloyd Wayne Estes
Vitt’s
N. 3Rd St
Estes
Lansing State Prison
Kansas City
Kan
Rezoning Vote Denies 224 N Street Application
The Lawrence Planning Commission rejected a rezoning request for 224 N Street from A to C by a 3-1 vote citing spot zoning concerns. Residents opposed the change fearing devaluation. attorney Olin Petefish represented a buyer’s plan for a trailer park on the site.
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Lawrence Planning Commission
N. St
Olin Petefish
Gene Haley
Carroll Clark
Ralph Reed
Delbert Richardson
Ethan Smith Jr
Francis Heller
Clark
North Lawrence
Smith
Fred Bates
Kansas University Aeronautical Engineering Department
Board of Zoning Appeals
Murrow Court
Bates
Lawrence Chamber Plans Urban Renewal Luncheon
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will meet Topeka urban renewal officials at a Friday noon luncheon at the Eldridge Hotel. Attendees include the City Commission City Manager Harold Horn and City Attorney Charles Stough. Discussion covers urban renewal and UR program methods.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Eldridge Hotel
City Commission
Harold Horn
Charles Stough
Kansas Tax Share Estimated for Kennedy Budget
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce estimates Kansas taxpayers will pay about 888 million dollars in federal taxes as their share of the 92.5 billion budget proposed by President Kennedy for the next fiscal year. The estimate rests on Kansans bearing 96 percent of all federal taxes.
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Topeka
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Kennedy
Chamber
US May Act Against Rulers Of Dominican
The United States weighs political and possible economic sanctions on the Dominican Republic if the new junta proves to be a military dictatorship. Officials say Washington aims to deny recognition to the seven man junta led by air force General Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria and may halt sugar purchases worth about 45 million dollars. The administration has already paused normal trade steps and delayed a new aid program intended to promote democratic rule.
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Rodriguez Echavarria
Bogaert
State Council
Dominican Republic
Rodriguez
Echavarria
Joaquin
Washington
United States
Kennedy
Latin America
Santo Domingo
Joaquin Balaguer
State Department
Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria
U.S
McCone Receives Kennedy Directive on CIA Leadership
President Kennedy clears John A. McCone to lead the CIA with full control over foreign intelligence as Senate hearings begin for his nomination. The White House memo dated Jan 16 directs coordination and dissemination of intelligence from all sources. Brasilia, Mato Grosso is described as mostly grassland with limited jungle.
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Washington
John A. McCone
Kennedy
Central Intelligence Agency
McCone
Senate Armed Services Committee
CIA
White House
Allen W. Dulles
United States
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