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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
8
President Kennedy, age 43, takes oath as 35th chief executive at 12:51 p.m. amid snow and ceremony. He pledges resolve to defend liberty and urges nations to seek peace while thanking the Kennedy family and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy for support.
President elect John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy watched a star studded benefits show late at night, then urged unity to defend the Constitution. The event raised about 1.3 million dollars toward campaign costs as a blizzard paralyzed Washington. Stars including Bette Davis Sinatra Merman Poitier and Olivier performed across a multi hour program amid heavy snowfall.
President Kennedy urges unity in his inaugural address while signaling resolve to confront the Soviet bloc. He calls for precise arms control proposals, insists on strength, and asserts the United States will defend liberty at any price. He reaffirms a firm stance toward adversaries and warns outsiders.
Retiring vice president Richard Nixon and incoming vice president Lyndon Johnson depart the White House to ride together to the Capitol for inaugural ceremonies. Rep. John McCormack of Massachusetts appears at far left in the AP Wirephoto.
Kansas Democratic Party official accuses Sen Don Hults of conflict of interest over representation of the Kansas Motor Carriers Association. Hults denies any involvement or compensation. The Regents chair election names Republican Marshall G Gardiner as topeka treasurer. Austin, Salina Journal editor and former Lawrence state senator, named chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents at KU.
Brief snow flurries are forecast this afternoon then diminish tonight as cold air moves in. Brisk northerly winds 25 to 35 mph will push temperatures down to 10 to 15 degrees. Saturday should be mostly fair with a high in the mid 30s and continued cold in northeast Kansas.
The Knights Club invites patrons to a Saturday night dance featuring Dick Stewart Quartet. The event promises live music and a evenings of social dancing.
Snow flurries in northeast Kansas likely end tonight with fair skies and a colder Saturday. Tonight's low around 10 to 15, Saturday's high near 30s. Previous highs and lows shown, including yesterday's 82 and 22, with record high 72 and humidity readings in the date’s notes.
Dine A Mite advertises prime rib dinners for Saturday night offerings with an emphasis on ready to serve meals.
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