Johnson cancels Churchill funeral trip due to illness
President Johnson, advised by doctors to avoid a long London journey, will not attend Sir Winston Churchill's funeral. He will be represented by Dean Rusk Earl Warren and David Bruce with Eisenhower as guest. Johnson says he feels unwell despite some recovery and will stay home to rest.
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Johnson
Winston Churchill
Britain
Dwight D. Esenhower
Churchill
Eisenhower
London
Rusk
White House
George G. Burkley
Navy
James Young
Burkley
W. J. Gould
New York
Cadets At Air Force Academy Face Cheating Fallout
More than 100 cadets were implicated in a classroom cheating scandal at the Air Force Academy. Seventy-five cadets resigned or were dismissed amid pressure and a culture of honor. Two varsity basketball players were dropped, while families express mixed emotions and defend their sons.
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AIR Force Academy
Colo
U.S. Air Force Academy
Academy
Associated Press
West Coast
Middle West
Scott Emnyre
Wilmette, Ill
Jerry Yankee
San Antonio
Tex
Academy Information Office and Athletic Association
Kansas University
Colorado Springs
Johnson Aims to Permanently Avert Recessions in Great Society Plan
President Johnson told Congress that recessions are avoidable in the Great Society era and urged rapid action on temporary tax cuts if downturn risks appear. He forecast 1965 growth, proposed expanded Social Security, education boosts, housing and Appalachia aid, and a new cabinet department for urban development. He pledged further fiscal action if growth falters.
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Congress
Johnson
White House
Appalachia
Sheriff Reports Efficient Year Aims to Improve Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff Rex Johnson cites 192 major crimes with 74 arrests last year plus 283 other arrests including arson fraud and DUI. Seventeen arrested in 19 auto theft cases and 46 grand larcenies with 17 arrests. He plans more patrol cars longer hours and praises the check bureau and cooperation with Lawrence police and Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Douglas County
Rex Johnson
Johnson
Don Schwartz
Lawrence
Kansas Highway Patrol
Schwartz
Mothers Lead Douglas County March of Dimes Drive
About 800 Lawrence mothers gathered Wednesday evening and raised roughly 4200 for the Douglas County March of Dimes, pushing total contributions to 5450. Volunteer efforts hit a record 1000, with 350 from mail, 800 from schools, and 100 from Baldwin schools.
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Dale Esmond
Douglas County
Lawrence
Journal-World Photo
March of Dimes
Esmond
Kansas University
Lawrence Public
Baldwin
A. D. Janzen
Busy 2nd Semester Starts After KU Finals
Kansas University braces for a busy second semester Feb schedule with finals to June 7 commencement at Memorial Stadium. Rush week opens with sorority presidents meeting, open house, invitations, and pledge activities through Feb 10. Peace Corps events, William Allen White Day, Justice Douglas talk, Best Dressed Coed contest, and College Bowl kickoff are planned in late February.
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Memorial Stadium
Dean of Women’s
Hoch Auditorium
Kansas Union
Peace Corps
Mount Oread
Washington, D. C
William Allen White
Earl J. Johnson
United Press International
The
William O. Douglas
U.S. Supreme Court
Hock Auditorium
Ku’s
Glamour Magazine
United States
KU Administrators Defend Honesty Amid Cheating Talk
KU administrators and students debated cheating ethics during final exams amid a national scandal. Dean L C Woodruff warned penalties range from warning to suspension and noted disciplinary action involves deans and committees, while Dean Donald K Alderson said cheating is a breach of responsibility with cases previously handled by professors or the disciplinary body.
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L. C. Woodruff
Woodruff
Donald K. Alderson
Mount Oread
Lawrence
Alderson
Avery Proposes $60.9 Million Kansas Tax Hike
Gov. William H. Avery proposes a $60.9 million tax increase to fund a $507.6 million state budget. The plan expands foundation school aid by 35 to 36 million annually and raises sales, income, tobacco, and corporate taxes while introducing a new withholding system to boost revenue.
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Topeka
Kansas
William H. Avery
Avery
Budget Figure Brings KU Faculty Pay Increases in State Plan
Gov. Avery recommends 1966 operating budget of 93.8 million for state colleges. KU would receive 26.98 million, with faculty salary increases and 33 new classified positions, 64 teaching posts, eight library roles. Also funds for summer faculty, student employment, and expansion of facilities at KU and KU libraries.
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Kansas University
William H. Avery
Avery
James Bibb
Bibb
Gov. Avery
Geological Survey
Malott Hall
Flint Hall
Blake Hall
Marvin Hall
Weather Colds Hit Northeast Kansas With Frigid Friday
A cold wave grips northeast Kansas with zero to five below zero tonight and Friday. Expect variable clouds and continued chill with Friday highs in the 15 to 20 range. Morning and evening temperature readings are listed, noting a record high of 58 in 1950 and a low of 0 in 1952. Sunrise is at 9 32 and sunset at 5 38.
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Lawrence
U. S. Weather Bureau
Topeka
Kansas
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