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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

5

Kennedy Adopts Gold Policy From Task Force

President Kennedy embraced the Sproul task force plan to protect the dollar without curbing private capital flow. The 22 page report urged repealing foreign investment tax incentives and raising the foreign goods duty-free limit, while calling for restraint on broad spending and endorsing Eisenhower era steps on the gold-dollar issue.

Washington Capy Kooneriy U.S Allan Sproul Federal Reserve Bank of New York Kennedy Treasury Douglas Dillon United States Dwight Eisenhower

Ice Storm Hits Southeast As Freezing Rain Knocks Out Roads

An extensive ice storm sweeps the southeastern United States with freezing rain and sleet. Georgia closes all northern roads. Atlanta schools shut as hazard continues. At least eight deaths are blamed on the icy weather, with seven in Texas and one in Georgia. Snow follows in the central United States and parts of the Great Lakes as a bitter cold wave lingers across the nation.

Associated Press Texas Calf States Arkansas Tennessee Carolinas Georgia Atlanta Alabama Mississippi Valley Upper Great Lakes Northern Plains Rockies Washington Oregon Weather Bureau West Central Plains Eastern Gulf Upper Great Lakes Rio Grande Valley Gulf Coast Florida Carolina Coast Miami Key West

Large School Bill To State's Senate

In Topeka the Kansas Senate considers a 4.4 million dollar increase in state aid to grade and high schools. Sen. Fayette Rowe proposes raising emergency aid per pupil from 15 to 25 dollars to ease small schools and widen programs. The plan would lift emergency aid to 10.9 million, up from 6.5 million next fiscal year, while Gov. Anderson favors maintaining 15 dollars temporarily.

Topeka Kansas Senate Fayette Rowe Columbus John Anderson Rowe

Giant Airlift Begins to Halt Congo Famine

The United States launched a large airlift to Congo using twenty transport planes based in France and West Germany to deliver about 1100 tons of food and supplies over the next days. President Kennedy said the move would substantially increase U S contributions to relief efforts amid tribal warfare driving refugees from their lands.

Eureux France U.S. Air Force Congo West Germany Kennedy Washington United States

Queen Elizabeth II Attends Republic Day Celebration

The Queen attends India’s Republic Day anniversary marking the 1950 republic birth within the Commonwealth. Royal presence underscores ongoing ties as India observes the event with ceremonial displays and national pride.

Elizabeth India British Commonwealth

Lawrence Students in KU Chorale Five-State Tour

Five Lawrence residents join the Kansas University Chorale in a five day tour across 19 state communities starting Monday. KU professor Clayton Krehbiel conducts clinics with high school vocal groups en route. The 21 member chorus performs a Bach to calypso mix, with itinerary including Northern Heights and Hutchinson among others.

Lawrence Kansas University Chorale Lorraine Gore Stouffer Dingwall Fleury Miss St Leslie W. Nesmith Ala. St Paul Young Stouffer Ph Larry Sneegas Ohio St Clayton Krehbiel Krehbiel Kansas Chorale Northern Heights Council Grove Herington Dickinson County High School Chapman Junction City Ellsworth Russell Paradise Phillipsburg LaCrosse Hoisington Great Bend Ellinwood St. John Stafford Pratt Kingman Hutchinson Halstead Wichita Broadview Council of Administration of the Kan

Iran’s Caviar Trade Nets One Million Dollar Yearly

Iranian fishermen harvest sturgeon worth about one million dollars annually, underpinning a key export sector for the country.

Iran

Britain and UAR restore full diplomatic ties

Britain and the United Arab Republic announce exchange of ambassadors, restoring full diplomatic relations after the 1956 break due to the Suez invasion.

London Britain United Arab Republic Suez

India showcases military might and industrial progress

New Delhi AP report highlights a parade demonstrating India's military strength and evolving industrial capacity, signaling growth amid regional tensions and defense modernization efforts.

New Delhi India

Walter Brown former U S postmaster general dies in Toledo

Walter F. Brown, 91, former U S postmaster general and Hoover administration official, died today in his downtown Toledo hotel suite. A Massillon, Ohio native, Brown served as postmaster general under President Herbert Hoover.

Toledo, Ohio Walter F. Brown U. S Brown Massillon Ohio Herbert Hoover

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