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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1962

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Demo Says Kennedy Era Gains Demand Stronger Party Structure

Democratic National Committee chairman John M Bailey told about 6 000 party supporters at the first anniversary event for Kennedy that the Democrats must build a stronger organization for the November election. He cited polls showing Kennedy ahead of Eisenhower and urged continued momentum while noting GOP shifts and the persistent radical right.

Washington Kennedy John M. Bailey Democratic National Committee Bailey Lyndon B. Johnson Harry S. Truman John W. McCormack D-Mass Truman Johnson Matthew McCloskey Dwight D. Eisenhower Democratic Party GOP William E Miller Senate Everett M Dirksen House Charles A Halleck Barry Goldwater

Hunt for 2 Boys In Abandoned Mine Continues

Rescue workers widen search for Larry Husted 10 and Wesley Lowe 13 in a long closed clay mine near Morgan Run Clearfield Pennsylvania. A dragline and diving exploration are used as fathers keep hope alive while mine inspectors probe 15 miles of tunnels under scrub pines.

Clearfield Joseph Alsippi State Division of Mines Larry Husted Wesley Lowe Alsippi Ernest Lowe Eugene Husted Morgan Run Pennsylvania

Amorous Judge Resigns Downey Municipal Court Bench

Judge Lynn Johnston of Downey Municipal Court resigns amid publicity from bribery trial. He faced four counts and was acquitted on three. a new trial on the remaining count concerning Vida Dolphus, 26, of Anaheim, begins Tuesday. Johnston cites damage to the judiciary and his effectiveness.

LOS Angeles Lynn Johnston Downey Johnston Vida Dolphus Anaheim Calif Edmund G. Brown la Vaughn California

Pierce City Leader Journal Change of Ownership

Pierce City Leader-Journal changes hands for the second time in under a year. Jack and Mrs. Henson buy from Ken Bronson, who joined Topeka Daily Capital staff. The Hensons take over February 1 with Meredith Garten remaining editor and Louise Haddock continuing as news editor.

Pierce City, Mo Pierce City Leader-Journal Jack Henson Ken Bronson Bronson Topeka

Negro Secretary Says Shamrock Hilton Refused Room

George L. P. Weaver, 49, assistant labor secretary, spent a night in a private home after the Shamrock Hilton Hotel allegedly refused him a room citing no reservation. Officials blamed a clerical error or late mail, while Weaver noted past Negro guests and Hilton’s role in breaking color barriers during a Houston Chamber of Commerce visit.

Houston Tex George L. P. Weaver Weaver Shamrock Hilton Shamrock Edgar Drake Drake Hilton Vernon Chambers Houston Negro Chamber of Commerce Houston Chamber of Commerce

Crown Drug Building Could Change Hands in Lawrence

M R Gill Real Estate of Lawrence said negotiations are under way for the sale of the Crown Drug Store building at 747 Massachusetts Street. The three story structure owned by Mrs. Alice Meyn of Lawrence houses the Crown Drug Store and four apartments. Schroeder Investment Co. of Kansas City is reportedly negotiating to buy the 25 by 177 foot building. Tenants will remain. The block long property was once known as the Dick Building.

M.R. Gill Real Estate Agency Lawrence Crown Drug Store Mass. St Alice Meyn Schroeder Investment Co., Inc Kansas City Massachusetts Street

Hammarskjold Death In Plane Crash Questioned

Ndola officials describe the UN secretary general’s body found near the crash site in a half sitting position about 13 hours after the Septem ber disaster. Fire chief Vincent Lowrie said rigor mortis had not set in and Hammarskjold may have lived briefly after the crash.

Ndola Northern Rhodesia Dag Hammarskjold U.N Here Vincent ‘Lowrie Hammarskjold Lowrie

Dominicans Move to Restore Democracy Amid Turmoil

The Dominican Republic forms a state council after a military coup and counter coup leave General Rodriguez Echavarria prisoner. Balaguer’s ouster and U.S. aid pledges shape a fragile path to democracy as unemployment and shortages strain the economy.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Council of State Caribbean Rafael L. Trujillo U.S Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria Rodriguez Echavarria Joaqnin Balaguer

KU Endowment Grant Boosts International Education at KU

Lawrence column notes University of Kansas gains a $100000 unrestricted grant from the Endowment Association to expand its international education programs. The gift supports ongoing exchanges with Costa Rica University and new summer courses in Japanese and Soviet Area Studies, signaling KU as a rising center for global studies.

George Beckam Ford Foundation Lawrence KU Endowment Association Costa Rica University U.S. State Department U.S Mt. Oread Endowment Association Kansas University U. S Istrator

Valuable Bibles Acquired by Baker Library After 25 Year Hunt

Baker University will display three first edition Saur Bibles printed in 1743 1763 and 1776 in German town near Philadelphia. The 1743 Bible is the first American printing of Luther translation. Librarian Harriet Osborn notes the long quest and plans public exhibition in Spencer Quayle wing of the new library on campus.

Baker University America Quayle Baker W. J. Scarborough Germantown Philadelphia Harriet Osborn Christoph Saur Catherine Saur Germany Frankfort-on-the- Main Martin Luther Spencer-Quayle Baker Library

Rotary to hear Dr. Joseph Shipman on library assets

Shipman director of the Linda Hall Library in Kansas City will address the Lawrence Rotary Club Monday. The library is the largest private scientific collection west of the Mississippi and among the nation’s finest. Since 1946 he has led the library, which many groups see as a major regional asset for industry and research.

Beckmann Europe America U.S Japan Joseph Shipman Linda Hall Library Kansas City Lawrence Rotary Club Linda Hall Mississippi River Shipman

Lawrence Snow Removal Efforts Stand Out

In Lawrence pedestrians, shoppers, and clerks benefit from daily sidewalk cleaning and around the clock city snow removal. Other Midwestern cities struggle with heavy snow, making streets and crosswalks hazardous. Ice skating faces delays as prospects for clear ice remain uncertain.

Lawrence

Congo Troops Fire at U N Recon Planes in Katanga

In Leopoldville reporters say Congolese marauders opened fire on two Indian Canberra reconnaissance jets. The attack came as the rebels overran Sola mission and girls school near Kongolo, with many homes burned and a missionary compound empty. U N officers say Gizenga’s exile and mutinous troops complicate control.

Leopoldville the Congo Kongolo Katanga U.N Sola Lualaba River Kongola Lualaba Kindu Sola Mission Alphonse Pakassa Stanleyville Antoine Gizenga Gizenga Kivu

McCoy in Fairly Good Condition After Heart Attack

Robert McCoy of 1620 Alabama Street was listed in fairly good condition today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital recovering from a recent heart attack. Brazilian pioneers move from Eastern seaboard cities to Goias and Mato Grosso as part of westward migration.

Robert McCoy Ala. St Lawrence Memorial Hospital Seaboard Goias Mato Gros

Radioactive Belt Hazard Threatens Manned Spaceflight

NASA scientists at Goddard evaluate Explorer XII data and say a single pound of scattered radioactive material across space poses a hazard to manned spaceflight. They describe the Van Allen belt as one broad radiation region with lower atmospheric and outer limits and note turbulence beyond the belt.

Washington Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt Atlantic Ocean Earth

Museum beetle colony aids skeletal prep at KU display

Assistant curator Jones explains the museum doggedly sustains a dermestid beetle colony to clean bones. Larvae work fastest, adults reproduce, and the team keeps the bugs in separate quarters at controlled temp and humidity to protect mounts and hides.

Jones

Helmers Named Executive Director in K C 6-6 Redistricting Push

Dale S Helmers a 31 year old political science graduate of Kansas University was named executive campaign director for the Citizens Association supporting a 6 6 councilman redistricting plan Helmers argues the current 12 district plan should be defeated to prevent future city elections manipulation and to avoid gerrymandering that could allow faction bosses to control the council The 6 6 plan would give new north and south areas proper representation without disturbing charter principles of good government.

Kansas City Dale S. Helmers Kansas University Citizens Association Helmers

Holmes Recovering From Leg Fracture at Memorial Hospital

C B Holmes of 754 Sunset Dr is listed in fairly good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a leg fracture suffered about two weeks ago.

C. B. Holmes Sunset Dr Lawrence Memorial Hospital

In Memoriam Otis Nutting 1952

In memory of Otis Nutting who left us ten years ago on January 21 1952. He told no one a last farewell and said goodbye to none. He is sadly missed by Mrs Marquarett Nutting and by Mr and Mrs Robert Walker and family and Mr and Mrs Bill Adams and family.

Otis Nutting Marquarett Nutting Robert Walker Bill Adams

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Demo Pierce City Lodge Lawrence Lodge A. F A. M. Mon Chester M. Lessenden W.M George W. Mole Secy Crown Drug Dag Balaguer Rafael Bonnelly Air Force Trujillo State Council Dolph C. Simons, JR Clarke Wescoe EU Committee On International Education Affairs EU Endowment Association Long Shipman Rotary Guest THE Associated Press Atlanta Bismarck Chicago Cincinnati Denver Fairbanks Fort Worth Honolulu Jacksonville Juneau Memphis Miami St Paul New York Omaha Phoenix Richmond St. Louis San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Winnipeg C. M. Lessenden Sr Congo McCoy James van Allen Frank B. McDonald Space Agency Dale Helmers K.C Holmes Memoriam Monuments Lawrence Memorial Co Masteraene Enstacott Fred Ramsey Oscar Ramsey Ramsey Funeral Home
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