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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
2
The article details a continuing chase of a Portuguese vessel by U S ships amid tension over the RB47 incident. It notes the downed aircraft's crew, the missing officers, and the return of pilot Palm’s body to Arlington National Cemetery.
Shadowed by a U S Navy patrol plane the captive liner Santa Maria raced toward West Africa as U S destroyers moved to intercept. President Kennedy said American officers had not been ordered to board. Portuguese rebel Henrique Galvao claimed the ship as occupied Portuguese territory and set Angola as destination though that may be a feint.
A series of birth notices lists parents and addresses for newborns from Memorial Hospital in Ottawa. Entries include multiple couples and individuals such as Ruth Stoland, Alice Miller, Cathryn Thompson, Ann Ungar, Darlene Fidler, Rosalene Kelly, and Mary Ann Freeman announcing a son or daughter today or in recent days.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Ethel Ross 84 at Perry Christian Church with burial in Perry cemetery. Stephen Glenn Cantrell three died from injuries after a car strike. services planned in Ulysses. Mrs Betty Kramer 37 of Richland died in a two car crash at 20th and Ky Sts with services in Rumsey Funeral Home.
U S officials describe Khrushchev's release of McKone and Olmstead as a calculated opening gesture aimed at reopening U S Soviet negotiations. Kennedy called the action a removal of obstacles to improving relations and a potential path toward a new summit, while Moscow framed it as sincere progress toward a new stage in ties.
A fire at the John F. Barnes residence Route 2 Baldwin caused about 600 in damage. Fire started likely from an overheated chimney and was confined to the first two floors. Sheriff's officers a passing truck driver and neighbors used farm well water to extinguish the blaze. The home owned by Robert Harrison of the M R Gill agency is insured.
A history of Lawrence Kansas telephony from 1885 to the mid-20th century. It recalls the first published directory, 132 users, and a rise to 1,700 subscribers by 1907. It notes mergers, the Merchants Co ownership, and eventual control by Southwestern Bell with Direct Distance Dialing.
A U S military transport plane vanished today near the southeast tip of Newfoundland as Canadian and U S aircraft and ships launched a search into the frigid waters.
President Kennedy, in his first briefing since taking office, outlined plans to free the airmen, discuss continued ban on U.S. spy flights, seek postponement of Geneva talks on a nuclear test ban, and outline upcoming State of the Union and economic measures. He also addressed Cuba, Congo food aid, disarmament clarification, and naval and budget questions at a 418-strong briefing in the State Department auditorium.
KU finance leader Youngberg notes 97 percent of loan money is in use and KU relies on alumni for funds since state tax revenue is unavailable. Barker cites enrollment growth and a surge in loan demand from 600 loans totaling 40 000 in 1949 50 to 3 600 loans totaling 700 000 in 1959 60.
Lawrence leaders chair a new give for KU students plan to create a local annual fund supporting student loans. The board emphasizes gifts of any size with no admin fees and plans periodic progress reports. Members include Petefish Simons Barber Barteldes Rhodes and Wescoe among others.
In Council Bluffs Iowa the name recalls how Indians held pow wow gatherings at the site. The historic note links the city’s name to these early tribal meetings and the locale’s significance.
Donald C. Hay senior at Lawrence National Bank and Lawrence Jaycees president was named chair of the 1961 Douglas County Heart Fund by Kaw Valley Heart Assn directors. Assisting Hay are Mrs. J. Carl Clifton and Mike H. Getto, with a statewide Heart Sunday canvass planned across nine townships and area groups including Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Phi.
A 12 part historical feature on Kansas first year in the Union will run in the Journal-World starting Friday. Sponsored by Lawrence National Bank in Kansas centennial year, each month recounts events from that month a century ago with authentic drawings and maps.
Kansas University law students have created a fund to aid the family of Betty Kramer killed in a Wednesday automobile accident at 20th and Ky. Sts. The 37 year old wife of Elmer Kramer of 1016 N. Y. St. was a mother of four.
Lawrence hosts the 1962 kickoff dinner at Eldridge Hotel at 6 30 p m with notable figures Frank Theis national committeeman Newell George ex congressman Joseph McDowell senate minority leader Dale Saffels House minority leader and Rep George Peppercorn among attendees Sponsored by the Douglas County Democratic Women's Club.
The Kansas State Grange will hold its annual convention in October in Lawrence. Organizers expect about 400 attendees. Chamber of Commerce officials say conventions booked so far will bring about $98 000 for 1961 with the Grange event adding significant spending in the city.
Former Walcott college student Lowell Lee Andrews is scheduled for execution between 12:01 and 2 a.m. on March 9 after the Kansas Supreme Court denied rehearing of his appeal. The court had previously affirmed his conviction and death sentence for killing his parents and sister.
Elmer Cooper and Family express appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards prayers and other expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of their Mother and Grandmother May God bless each of you.
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