Library head cites explosion of science literature growth
Dr. Joseph Shipman of the Linda Hall Library outlines the surge in scientific and technical publishing. He notes the library now receives 9,000 publications in 20 languages and that Japanese and Russian requests are rising, with English, Russian, Japanese and German as top languages.
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Linda Hall Library
Kansas City
Linda Hall
U.S
Shipman
Lawrence
Geriman
Lawrence police report 389 arrests in 1961
Lawrence police chief Bill Cox says 389 arrests were made in 1961 about the yearly average. Most arrests were for drunkenness and the department logged 1 604 moving violations and 60 280 parking tickets with 58 310 for overtime parking.
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Bill Cox
Cox
FBI
Hungerford Family Roots and Accomplishments Recap
An extended bio recalls Dr. Hungerford born 1885 in Kansas, his rapid path to KU and Cornell PhD, and 25 years as EU Entomology chair. It notes his marriage in 1905, teaching posts, and later roles as research professor until 1956. Honors include Leidy Award, presidencies in Sigma Xi PBK and entomology societies, with 200 to 250 papers.
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Minnesota
Hungerford
Minnesota University
Michigan University Biological Station
Helen Estelle
Andrew Benedict Hamilton
St. Petersburg
Fla
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Mahaska
Kan
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Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Haddam
Enterprise
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Glenn Journey Delayed Again For Capsule Checks
United States plans to launch astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. around the Earth face a fourth postponement due to an environmental control system oxygen problem. Officials conducted a thorough check, delaying the start from Wednesday to Thursday and potentially into next Saturday. Glenn prepared with medical exams, psychological tests, and final briefings as he prayed and signed autographs at a Cocoa Beach church.
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Pacific
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Mrs. Maryada Williams Dies in Lawrence Hospital
Maryada Williams 74 of Route 5 died Sunday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Native of Twin Mound she lived much of her life in Douglas County. Survived by husband Roger Williams a former Lawrence postmaster two sisters and a foster son. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Cooper Warren Mortuary until 9 am Wednesday.
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Lawrence
T. D. Funk
Carolyn Elder
Denver
Colo
Bert Wilson
Fall injures East Heights principal and local burn cases
East Heights School principal Miss Cecelia Pearson fell outside the school this morning and was X rayed then dismissed from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She has no broken bones and expects to return Tuesday. Weekend ER treated Billy Brumley and Timothy Helfrick for burns and admitted for care.
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Italian report on Bulgarian air force defection crash
An Italian defense briefing describes a Bulgarian air force pilot defecting after a crash, with the aircraft found to have wings sheared yet fuselage largely intact. NATO officers at Bari process film and photos from the incident, while the pilot seeks asylum and avoids Bulgarian officials. Authorities note possible aerial espionage and consider trial in Italy.
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Syrian sarafs persist amid modern bank surge
Syrian sarafs, traditional moneylenders, still flourish in competition with modern commercial banks in the country, continuing a long financial role despite reforms and new financial options.
Couple Dies at Minneapolis Airport After Florida Trip
An Ely couple, Joseph Romshek and Mary Romshek, 67 and 62, died at World Chamberlain air field in Minneapolis as they prepared to continue home from a Florida vacation. Romshek had a prior heart attack in December and died after collapsing in the concourse. his wife died beside him. Family members described the pair as inseparable.
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Glenn’s Flight: Ground Stations and Safe Reentry Plan
The article explains Glenn’s six of 18 ground tracking stations and the safety measures once in orbit. It notes life support systems with two oxygen packs lasting 28 hours and describes landing procedures using braking rockets to reduce speed from 17 500 mph to 250 mph in under five minutes and a parachute deployment at 21 000 feet.
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Glenn
Schoeppel dies. Kansas mourns longtime senator
Senator Schoeppel of Kansas dies prompting reflection on a career spanning 1942 to 1960. He directed Republican policy, chaired key committees, and influenced potential Senate appointees as questions arose about successor plans. Vigils include state capitol tributes, eulogies by leaders, and forthcoming funeral in Wichita with state honors.
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Eisenhower
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Memorial service notice for Rumsey Funeral Home death
Member National Selected Morticians announces arrangements for a funeral. Rumsey Funeral Home listed with VI 3-5311 provides contact and service details.
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Kennedy expresses sorrow for Sen Schoeppel’s death
President Kennedy mourns the death of Kansas Senator Andrew F Schoeppel and expands condolences to his family and Kansans who he represented. The report notes renewed details on the Lincoln Memorial murals waterproofed with wax and kerosene paint.
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R-Kan
Andrew Schoeppel
Kansas
United States Senate
Lincoln Memorial
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Card of Thanks to Father Quigley and Staff
Michael Kelly expresses gratitude to Father Quigley Dr Holladay and Msgr Towle along with nurses friends and relatives for cards and visits during the hospital stay.
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Dr. Holladay
Msgr. Towle
Michael Kelly
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