Welfare Agency Satisfied With Its New Work Program
The Douglas County Welfare Department reports its new work program for general assistance recipients started slow but now operates smoothly under welfare director Frances Leckron. The department added 475 new aid applications, averaging 25-30 cases per worker with four full-time staff, and expanded special services such as parole supervision and home and history studies.
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Douglas County
Board of Commissioners
Welfare Department
Caid
Leckton
Dr Glatz speaks to Kiwanis on rehabilitation unit
Dr Milton Glatz director of the Children's Rehabilitation Unit at Kansas University Medical Center spoke at the Kiwanis noon luncheon. He outlined rehabilitating physically and mentally handicapped children and stressed cooperation among parents medical staff therapists psychologists and educators to help children regain a near normal life. He noted some parents resist the condition but when they understand they can offer valuable guidance to others.
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Milton Glatz
Kansas University Medical Center
Kiwanis Club
Glatz
Keokuk Man Began 10 to 42 Year Prison Term in Lansing
George William Daegele, 42, of Keokuk, Iowa, moved from the county jail to the state prison in Lansing today to start serving a 10 to 42 year sentence for raping a 12 year old Baldwin girl. He pleaded guilty after FBI arrest in North Kansas City June 22.
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George Daegele
State Prison
George William Daegele
Keokuk
Iowa
Lansing
Baldwin
Daegele
Kansas City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Missouri State Prison
Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
Lawrence Court Postpones Jury Duty to Feb First
Lawrence district court delays jurors who were to report next week. clerk Lucille Allison said the report now starts February 1. Donna Johnson of Polly Dell bowled a 277 in Hillcrest Rowl action, a new Hillcrest women’s record, with a 136 average and a 550 series. Hillcrest trophy planned. Lawrence High gymnastics meet vs Clathe and Atchison postponed due to bad weather with makeup date pending.
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Lucille Allison
Donna Johnson
Polly Dell
Hillcrest
Don Wetzel
Donna
Wetzel
Lawrence High School
Clathe
Atchison
Officer Laub hailed for gun battle that ended in Jackson’s death
Bonner Springs officer recognized for heroic work after confronting jewel thief Donald Lee Jackson near the Turnpike. He radioed for help, ordered Jackson from a stolen sports car, and was shot during the exchange. Jackson was killed. Laub spent 24 days in hospital. The case recalls 1646 patent milestone by Joseph Jenkes.
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Bonner Springs
Diane
Duane
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Highway Patrol
Larry Hughes
Laub
Donald Lee Jackson
Greenville
S. C
Jackson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Schools Report Normal Absences Despite Snow
The district noted a normal number of absences for a winter week with most missing due to illness. Snow caused eight inches overnight but schools dismissed for grading and planning. High school attendance was better than normal with seven Lawrence High students absent, despite Topeka reporting 10.5 percent absent.
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Topeka
Lawrence High
Lawrence Paper changes directors and staff at Fremont plant
About 30 employees work at the Fremont plant. Crown, 39, joined Lawrence Paper in February 1946 and has served as a city commissioner and mayor of Lawrence, a native of Smith Center. Yoder, 34, Lawrence native and former All State football player at Lawrence High, has been with the firm since February 1950.
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Fremont
Crown
Lawrence Paper
Lawrence
Smith Center
Yoder
Lawrence High School
Woman and Son Slain in Denver Home
In Denver a young woman and her 5-year-old son were found murdered in their residence. Police say an unidentified assailant savagely beat both victims and the woman was stabbed repeatedly. Detectives Tom Davey and Keith Morris identified Herman Duckworth, 31, a telephone repairman, as the person who discovered the bodies after returning from work.
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Denver
Tom Davey
Keith Morris
Herman Duckworth
Shirley Jean
Dale
Citizens Urged to Embrace Urban Renewal in Topeka Ad
Two Topeka UK officials told Chamber of Commerce members urban renewal is vital for cities like Lawrence. Harry Beecroft called renewal the practical tax solution, while Norville Wingate outlined funding shares and credits for UR projects near campus. They urged broad public backing and city-wide support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Harry Beecroft
Topeka
Lawrence
C of C
Eldridge
Beecroft
Norville Wingate
Wingate
End Of Fall Semester At Kansas University
Today marks the end of fall semester classwork for more than 10 000 students on the Lawrence campus. Final exams begin Monday with 9 am sessions and 8 am start for some, while others have 1 30 pm exams on Saturday January 27. After finals students have a short recess before spring enrollment starts February 1 and second semester classes begin February 5.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Weather Update Reports Ice Across Several Kansas Counties
Snowthin ice in Russell and Trego counties with many icy spots in Osborne, Rooks, Graham and Gove counties. Remainder of the division near normal with few icy places especially through towns and cities.
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Russell
Trego
Osborne, Rooks
Graham and
Gove
No New Clues In Eudora Service Station Burglary
Deputy Sheriff John Miller reports no new clues in the Thursday morning burglary at Brumley Service Station in Eudora. A thief entered through a south window and stole 21 packages of razor blades a flashlight batteries cigarettes gum cigars candy bars and 500 pennies before heavy snow covered the tracks.
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John Miller
Eudora
Brumley
K-10
Miller
Ranger 3 Moon Mission Postponed by Atlas Booster Trouble
US space efforts from Cape Canaveral are delayed as Ranger 3, set for January launch, cannot proceed due to undisclosed Atlas booster difficulties. No new date yet. next optimum window begins around February 20. John Glenn orbit attempt and five-satellite launch also on hold pending fixes.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
United States
U.S
John H. Glenn Jr
Earth
Memorial Hospital Dismissals Include Multiple Births
Memorial Hospital lists dismissals and new births. Names include Kay Lebert Pattie Bean Rose Furman Mary Robb Alma Newhouse and others with addresses. Recent births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lebert and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Shelley and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Hull.
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Kay Lebert
W. 21St
Pattie Bean
Ala
Rose Furman
Sunflower
Mary Rose Robb
Tonganoxie
Alma Newhouse
Robert Edmiston
Janis Johnson
Charles Turner
Charlotte Brown
Ava Townsend
Fern Meyer
Oskalosa
Joan Shelley
Route 5
Karen Elliott
Stouffer Place
Dorothy Robb
Eudora
Debra Ott
W. 5Th
Ardith Johnson
R.I
William Lebert
Charles Shelley
Donovan Hull
Roger Jessip
Rumsey Funeral Home Ad Details Owners and Contact
Fred and Oscar Rumsey own Rumsey Funeral Home. Advertisement lists VI3 5111 as contact number for arrangements and services.
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Fred
Oscar Rumsey
Rumsey Funeral Home
Docking Visits in City for KPS Session Today
Former Kansas governor George Docking visited Lawrence for a Kansas Public Service Co. board meeting where he is a major stockholder. He attended a Castle Tea Room luncheon with local business people before 2 p.m. at the gas distributor offices. Docking, a Democrat, once sought a third term and now serves as Export-Import Bank director in Washington.
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Kansas
George Docking
Lawrence
Kansas Public Service Co
Castle
Docking
John Anderson
Export-Import Bank
Washington, D.C
Yes
In Memoriam Orvel Wilson One Year Later
In loving memory of Orvel Wilson who passed away one year ago today. His family recalls his kindness and faith while looking forward to the day of reunion in the beautiful land. Walter Wilson family.
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Orvel Wilson
Walter Wilson
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