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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1963
Page
2
The Justice Department confirmed that the Air Force photographed the University of Alabama campus in December as a precaution for possible integration tensions. RF101 Voodoo jets conducted low flights over Tuscaloosa, with images later sent to Washington.
Miami reports 1170 Cuban refugees reach Port Everglades aboard the Shirley Sykes as Red Cross nurses aid the seasick travelers. Many are elderly or ill and seek a new life in the United States while recalling life under Fidel Castro.
The Arms Control and Disarmament Agency warns disarmament could not meet civilian demands alone and stresses rapid reallocations of released resources. It highlights doubled education costs by 1970, plus billions for housing, urban renewal, transport, public works, health, and overseas aid after defense spending drops.
Miami AP report on Kelly Farrell one week old living in a germ free glass paneled crib with climate controls and soundproofing. Parents Mary and Walt Farrell UCLA? no University of Miami psychology majors claim the setup keeps Kelly comfortable and safe, arguing it mirrors modern gadgets reducing noise and smothering risk.
Senate bills would raise state aid to Washburn University from 97,000 annually by about 300,000 and change the aid basis from 3 dollars per credit hour to a percentage of revenue. A separate measure would exempt replacement machinery for existing plants from sales tax to aid manufacturing expansion.
Jim Pearce of Kenya East Africa will be guest speaker at 8 p m Monday in the Legion Hall Baldwin. He will discuss Life in East Africa from the European Standpoint.
Twenty one senior Latin American educators from twelve nations arrive in Lawrence to attend a six week KU program as part of an eight week U.S visit sponsored by the State Department. They will discuss higher education leadership and teach how their countries run basic disciplines.
Wichita plans for Boys State faltered due to limited facilities as about 720 high school juniors are expected for the Mt. Oread session. Kansas University officials say current dorms house nearly 1,400 with Ellsworth Hall due by September to reach about 2,000, with a 50 per student dorm planned by 1965.
NASA may schedule Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr for an orbital Mercury mission beginning April 2, potentially lasting 27 to 34 hours. The 18 to 22 orbit plan depends on conditions, with a Pacific Midway or Atlantic Puerto Rico recovery option, and later Gemini and Apollo programs referenced.
William R. Basham of Santa Monica was indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles on charges ofreceiving and concealing a 19th century painting stolen from Kansas University last summer. The Manet work valued at 40 000 to 70 000 was recovered unharmed and kept in Los Angeles for evidence. Basham, a 30 year old bowling alley attendant, denied knowledge of the theft and is held on 500 bond awaiting arraignment.
Leonard Murillo aged 39 was buried 15 minutes under four feet of earth in a flood control trench. He pressed against the opposite bank and covered his mouth with his hard hat as coworkers cried out. A dozen men freed him and firefighters gave oxygen. he was shaken but unharmed.
In remarks Kennedy called the invasion one of the failures and pressed on nuclear tests. He noted Khrushchev’s acceptance of on site inspection as important and discussed the potential breakthrough in nuclear test ban talks. He warned that Meredith withdrawal would be a loss to him and the university. He argued federal costs to safeguard violence against Negro students were justified and urged an end to newspaper strikes in Cleveland and New York.
Harry J. Keaton Los Angeles attorney says the John Birch Society seeks to take over California Republican groups. He cites a Birch staff organized infiltration aimed at Young Republican clubs Volunteer California Republican Assembly and some Republican women clubs to pack elections and gain control.
Seven Douglas County delegates joined Kansas City area officials in Harrisonville Missouri for a grain bargaining committee meeting. A voluntary contract to sell members grain for export was approved, authorizing sales at least four cents above the Chicago cash market with delivery to the nearest NFO approved elevator and payment upon delivery acceptance.
SEDGWICK Kan AP Mr. and Mrs Russell Fry about 75 were found dead in their garage Thursday evening by a neighbor. They had heart trouble for about 10 years and probably suffered heart attacks. Harvey County coroner Dr Carl Tomkins said Fry's body was on the floor and Mrs Fry's was behind the car. Investigators believed she was going to aid her husband when she was stricken.
A national Peace Corps placement test will be given Saturday at 823 centers including the Lawrence Post Office at 8 30 am. Citizens 18 or older may apply with no upper age limit and couples without dependent children may qualify. The Journal World will run a 12 part series on modern medical miracles beginning Monday by Victor Cohn. KU will host Sen Barry Goldwater March 1 in Hoche Auditorium as part of presidential candidate visits.
Wreckage of an eight jet B52 and two survivors from a nine man crew were found on Elephant Mountain near Greenville Maine. Lt Col Dante E Bulli and Capt Gerald J Adler were identified as survivors, both uninjured. Other crew members were believed to have escaped with searchers hopeful for more findings as three parachutes were spotted near the crash site.
The Transport Workers Union announced a settlement ending an 11 day shutdown of buses trolleys and subway elevated lines. If ratified by 5600 members and the Philadelphia Transportation Co executive committee the system would resume service Saturday morning. President Robert H. Stier called the terms dictated.
Kansas City AP reports Charles Frazier of the Agriculture Department warned at a workshop that a failed 1964 wheat referendum could push the price to one dollar a bushel. He cautioned that a lower price would boost wheat and feed output, spurring more livestock production and lower cattle and hog prices.
Robert Gary Finter, 15, was shot in the back by Julian Porter, 63, gun shop owner, after allegedly taking a pistol and running. Porter fired a 45 pistol as off duty officer Fred Wentz joined the pursuit and stopped near the store. Finter survived in fair condition with two guns found on his belt.
A hit and run vehicle plowed through a barricade on Oak and Truman Road striking four men cutting a pavement hole for conduit. One, Jesse Blankinship, 35, died. James Hart 20 and Milan Martin 51 injured. Thomas Williams 21 wrestled with the driver who then fled.
Dick Shanafelt of 1024 Pa Street was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon for a respiratory ailment. His condition today is considered satisfactory.
Funeral home notice indicates a private family room entrance at Rumsey Funeral Home VI3 5111. Adv. details not provided in readable text.
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