Settlement Due On Dock Strike Near End
Labor officials express confidence the Maine to Texas dock strike will end soon and 60,000 longshoremen return to work by early next week. White House interest is noted but no compulsory arbitration or dock seizure is expected.
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New York
W. Willard Wirtz
Texas
Wirtz
Johnson
New York Shipping Association
Maritime Administration
Atlantic
Gulf
Alexander P. Chopkin
Chopin
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Washington
Byrd
White House
John Bowers
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
Boston
Baltimore
Snow Expected Through Saturday In Lawrence
Light snow flurries were reported in Lawrence with a forecast of one to two inches of snow possible through Saturday. The U S Weather Bureau in Topeka notes cloudy skies and cold conditions with intermittent snow tonight and Saturday and temperatures near 20 degrees. Winds will be northwest on Saturday. Thursday’s high was 15 and low 7. Overnight low reached 7 as record highs and lows from past years are referenced.
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Lawrence
U. S. Weather Bureau
Topeka
Senate Debates Appalachia Bill As Aid Plan Moves Ahead
The Senate opens debate on the 1.09 billion Appalachia aid bill with a Monday vote anticipated. Senators Randolph and Cooper lead, while McNamara offers an alternative for regional development. The program would fund roads and projects across West Virginia and parts of 11 states. The water pollution measure also cleared the Senate 68 to 8 and goes to the House after six hours of debate.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
John S. Cooper
R-Ky
West, Virginia
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
North
South Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
House
U.S. Vows Aid to South Vietnam Without Firing Maxwell Taylor
The United States will support the new Saigon government under Nguygen Xuan Oanh but will not remove Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor. Washington intends to back an anti-communist civilian leadership as long as it fights Viet Cong subversion, with aid contingent on Saigon's resolve and unity.
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Washington
United States
South Viet Nam
Maxwell D. Taylor
White House
State Department
Johnson
Saigon
Nguyén Xuan Oanh
Coun
US reveals new arsenal with advanced bombs and missiles
The United States outlined in its annual congressional report that it has developed and deployed more powerful nuclear weapons and long range missiles. The Atomic Energy Commission noted improvements despite underground testing under the limited test ban treaty and warned it could resume atmospheric tests within two months if the Soviet Union abandons the treaty. It also disclosed stockpiled testing materials at a Pacific area near Johnson Island for tests at close-in and far out altitudes.
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Washington
United States
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Soviet Union
Pacific
Johnson Island
U S Senators Arrive in London for Churchill Funeral
A delegation of U S senators and House members arrived in London to represent their states at Sir Winston Churchill's funeral. Included in the group was Representative Robert F. Ellsworth of Kansas.
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London
U. S
House of Representatives
Winston Churchill
Robert F. Ellsworth
R-Kan
Senate Advances Education Facilities Bill in Brief Session
In Topeka the Senate advanced a bill making the Higher Education Facilities Commission permanent, with no debate and ready for final passage next week. The commission was created last year in the budget session. constitutional limits prevented creating a full department. The chamber also memorialized Sir Winston Churchill and heard related education and juvenile justice measures.
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Topeka
Higher Education Facilities Commission
Senate
Winston Churchill
Jack Barr
R-Scon
Claude Bell
R-Mcdonald
J. Harm _ Voss
R-Downs
Robert F. Bennett
Prairie Village
Hutchinson
House Committee Approves Term Change for County Treasurers
The House State Affairs Committee approved a proposed amendment to remove the ban on serving more than two consecutive terms for county treasurers. The measure goes to the House for a two thirds vote to send it to the Senate, with a ballot appearance possible in the 1966 election.
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Topeka
House State Affairs Committee
Kansas
House
Senate
Bowling Opens Weekend at Hillcrest Bowl Adv
Bowling schedule lists games this Saturday and Sunday at Hillcrest Bowl. Details show open lanes and promotional events for league and casual bowlers with special rates and prizes.
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Sun
Hillcrest Bowl
Eisenhower Pays Silent Respect At Churchill's Coffin
Dwight D. Eisenhower attended Sir Winston Churchill's lying in state in London remaining in quiet tribute for eight minutes. The U S delegation joined crowds of mourners as the funeral preparations, weather, and royal attendance highlighted a somber day.
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London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
United States
Westminster Hall
Hamburg
Eisenhower
Winston
George VI
U.S
St. Paul's Cathedral
Michael Ramsey
Canterbury
Sir Winston
Bladon
Blenheim Castle
Goodby
Westminster
Churchill
Britain
Dean Rusk
Earl Warren
David Bruce
W. Averell Harriman
North Sea
Royal Air Force
King Olav
Norway
Frederik
Denmark
Constantine
Greece
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth IV
Prince Philip
Baudouin
Juliana
Netherlands
Water Use Totals Near 1963 Level in Lawrence 1964
Lawrence water consumption in 1964 reached 1.745 billion gallons, down from 2.066 billion in 1963 due to plentiful rainfall and reduced industrial use. The city averaged about 4.8 million gallons daily, with May 1964 the peak month at 171.98 million gallons and May 22 marking the largest single day at 7.96 million gallons.
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Cooperative Farm Chemicals
May
Lawrence
Salvation Army Observes Lawrence Centennial Dinner
Lawrence marks the Salvation Army centennial with a 110 attendee dinner at the Eldridge Hotel. Col Bramwell Tripp notes the founder's shadow lengthening over 100 years as William Booth established services in London in 1865. The 1964 income totaled 28891.29 with 12216.66 from the Lawrence United Fund, expenditures 28719.65.
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Salvation Army
Lawrence Advisory Board
Crystal Room
Eldridge Hotel
Mary Fallin
Belle Crest
Lawrence Post
C. R. Moffitt
William Booth
Journal-World Photo
Lawrence
Jim Owens
Col
Bramwell Tripp
Chicago, Ill
The
London
England
Tripp
Lawrence United Fund
Air Force Academy reviews policies after cheating scandal
A five member panel appointed by Secretary Zuckert will examine all Air Force Academy policies following a cheating scandal that led to 65 cadet resignations and may trigger hundreds more before the investigation ends. The panel will identify basic causes for honor code breaches and review programs at the academy.
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AIR Force Academy
Colo
Air Force
Eugene M. Zuckert
Zuckert
Washington
Thomas D. White
State approves fixes for K State and Hutchinson reformatory
Gov. Avery signed an appropriation bill for emergency repairs at Kansas State University and the Hutchinson Reformatory. The package allocates 253000 dollars to K State and 15000 dollars to the reformatory after recent fires damaged the auditorium and gym.
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PEKA
William H. Avery
Kansas State University
Reformatory
Hutchinson
Kansas State
County Divorces Hit Record High and Civil Case Totals
Douglas County District Court set a record with 122 divorces in 1964 while civil cases reached 365 and criminal filings 132. Births totaled 925 and deaths 342, with 493 marriage licenses issued alls avg. The clerk reported monthly child support payments of 13 to 14 thousand dollars. County employment, building activity, and real estate values also hit record levels.
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Douglas County District Court
District Court
Lucille Allison
Palmyra
Willow Springs
Baldwin
Douglas County
Ottawa
Franklin County
Ex-Basketball Player Bowman Named in Assault Complaint
Wichita State University ex center Nate Bowman 6 foot 10 inches who was dropped from the team for academic reasons appears in a police assault complaint filed in Wichita. The dated incident is listed as around January 15 and served the next day. Details from police were not disclosed.
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Wichita University
Wichita, Kan
Nate Bowman
Wichita State University
Bowman
Leonard W. Clark
Clark
Douglas County Science Fair Unit Sets Monday Session
The General Steering Committee of the Douglas County Science Fair Assn. will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the Lawrence Community Building. Discussions open to the public include awards traveling visual aids program second instructional brochure and a project advisory clinic. The 1965 Douglas County Science Fair is scheduled for April 1 4 in the Community Building.
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Douglas County Science Fair Assn
Lawrence
Douglas County
Knox Sees 153 000 Boost for Lawrence School Fund
Lawrence public schools could gain up to 153 000 dollars in direct aid under President Johnson s education program as announced by Lawrence superintendent Carl S Knox The funds would be distributed by student family income and could cover teacher salaries library resources and instructional materials The state department would also receive funds to bolster services and research in education with flexible use across categories.
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Lawrence Public Schools
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lawrence Supt
Carl S. Knox
Knox
Johnson
Washington
D. C
National Education Association
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
State of Kansas
State Department of Public Instruction
Kansas University
St. John’s School
Weather Summary for Northeast Kansas Saturday Outlook
Cloudy and cold with intermittent snow tonight and Saturday, up to an inch or two. Temperatures near 20 degrees on Saturday, with north winds. Record highs and lows noted for this date. sunrise at 7 31 a.m. and sunset at 5 39 p.m.
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Kansas
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Booth
Col. Tripp
Central Territory
James W. Black
Fred Bremer
God
Man
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Dean Hardy Dillard
University of Virginia
Robert L. Stearns
University of Colorado
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Strategic Air Command
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Lawrence’s
Rumsey Funeral Home
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