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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1963
Page
3
Market prices show wheat 2.06, corn 1.12, soybeans 2.40, oats 0.75 at Farmers Co-Op with Harwood’s listing eggs and poultry. KC AP report covers live livestock bids, cash grains, and futures with notable moves in wheat futures and mixed stock market results in New York and the American Stock Exchange.
Government data show a two tenths of one percent drop in December consumer prices led by lower food costs. The index stood at 105.8 in the 1957 59 base, with food prices down six tenths and nonfood items flat as services rose slightly. Officials warn January will likely erase the December dip due to crop freezes driving higher prices.
Researchers report electronic devices can receive radio signals produced by lightning flashes from as far as 2,000 miles distant. The finding expands understanding of atmospheric radio propagation and potential long range sensing applications.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Taxation and Legislation Committee led by Dr. Bob Hughes held its third noon meeting at the Hotel Eldridge. Dr. Carl Knox, Lawrence school superintendent, attended as guest. The eight-member group plans regular meetings with local lawmakers to stay updated on Topeka matters.
The article outlines multiple loan sources for University of Kansas students including National Defense Education Act funds with up to 5000 dollars over years and 10 year repayment, low interest KU Endowment loans up to 600 dollars, and United Student Aid Funds via hometown banks with six percent interest and a four month deferment after graduation. It notes favorable terms for teachers and forgivable features reducing repaid amounts.
Depart ment stores in the 10th Federal Reserve District reported a 12 percent jump in sales last week from the year before, with winter weather likely driving the rise. National sales were up 6 percent.
President Kennedy angrily rejected Charles de Gaulle's claim that the United States cannot defend Western Europe with nuclear weapons. He said the alliance relies on mutual confidence and that the U S would defend Europe by whatever means necessary. Informants noted Kennedy's visible irritation at the Paris press conference backdrop.
Jack Pulliam superintendent of the Boys Industrial School in Topeka told the Lawrence Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Eldridge about the institution. He reported an average 13 month term for youths, 220 currently enrolled, and over 80 percent there for theft related offenses.
Birds become trapped in the eye of a hurricane and are compelled to ride its winds along the storm’s trajectory. The phenomenon illustrates how the calm center of a cyclone can entrain wildlife into powerful atmospheric motion.
Two obituaries report funeral and memorial services for John Lester Rake 76 of McPherson and Martha Manley Hood 81 of Lawrence. Rake's services are set for Saturday at St Peters Church Big Springs with burial in St Peters Cemetery. Hood's memorial service is Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home with cremation to follow. she leaves a husband four sons a daughter 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family requests no flowers.
AP dispatch says former President Harry S. Truman is recovering well after hernia surgery last week. A hospital spokesman expects Truman to go home tomorrow or Sunday as he continues to improve.
In East St. Louis a house fire killed three children and their mother Juanita Moore 28. Five others injured included two adults and three children. A two month old was saved. Embery Stephens 42 aided in rescue. Fire officials cited burns and smoke inhalation at St Marys Hospital. Cause undetermined.
A district hospital and local residents are listed with names and addresses including Mrs. Norman Miller Clathe Mrs. Lavonna Collins 321 Mo Mrs. Peart Schneider 2405 Ohio James Pritchard Linwood Mrs. Ruby Dewey Eudora Pamela Webb DeSoto Mrs Minnie Skelton 229 Moundview Ralph Puckett 2415 La Harold Flanders 2026 Ala Hector Harding 1745 Ohio Roy McNamara Williamstown Mrs Shirley Rabinovitch and baby boy 1735 W 20th Harry Minner 806 R Ts Mrs Mildred Larsson and baby girl Tonganoxie Mrs Karen Mason and baby girl Eu dora Mrs Lois Hart and baby boy 749 Locust Mrs Pearl Schneider 2405 Ohio Mrs Betty Williams and baby girl Perry Hobart Harris 9464 R I Mrs Frances Saile 2303 Ala William Rowland 826 RI Mr and Mrs Darrel O'Brien Baldwin a son Thursday
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