This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1963
Page
2
In Lawrence at Memorial Hospital a birth occurred in the front seat of a car at the emergency entrance. Officials say such happenings occur about once or twice a year at LMH, a rare event amid cold winter and light snowfall totals.
London AP Britain’s chief negotiator in Common Market talks said the French veto of British membership is a bitter blow to European unity but not mortal. Deputy Foreign Minister Edward Heath briefed in the Commons as Paris backs de Gaulle’s Brussels plan. Adenauer and the West German cabinet vow to continue the push for Britain’s entry.
During a Riverside meeting, officials discussed consolidating Riverside with Brackett and Kanwaka to build a joint school. No formal action was taken yet. several meetings are planned before district votes. Carl Knox explained the plan while stressing Riverside would stay, funded by the expanded district, with transportation provided.
An Air Force B52 crashed near Mora New Mexico with six aboard and at least one survivor Lt Col Nicholas Horangi parachuted to safety and was in good condition. Harvey Gantt registered at Clemson College becoming the first Negro student there. James Meredith plans to return for the spring semester at Mississippi University. A Navy four engine plane with 14 crew vanished in the Atlantic southeast of New York with no survivors found. The Arizona Journal failed to publish for the fourth straight day as workers await developments.
Vandals fired six .45 caliber slugs into the Kansas University traffic control station on Mississippi Street at Memorial Drive. KU Police Chief Joe Skillman called the act serious and potentially life threatening. Police recovered several slugs and will send them to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for tests.
The American Legion defends its Kansas Boys State program amid disputes over quotas and post unity. Officials note posts, including Wichita’s Thomas Hopkins Post No 4, have disagreed with Moore and petitioned for separate charters while confirming Lawrence’s longstanding program remains authorized and local.
Sherri Finkbine, central figure in a 1960s abortion controversy, returned to Phoenix television on KTAR-TV with a 10 minute afternoon program Here is Sherri aimed at women. She previously hosted Romper Room before traveling to Sweden for the abortion.
Lawrence city officials postponed all annexation actions to February 19 to allow the school board to report on impacts to city and county school districts. A protest filed by 24 landowners cites lack of city touchpoints, crowding, and tax concerns, while residents debate road approaches and service Availability.
The Lawrence City Commission outlines a gradual annexation program covering surrounding 2200 acres, aiming to extend municipal services and prevent blight. It notes no fixed timetable, contemplates county zoning changes within 3 miles, and stresses fair treatment amid expansion.
Norman White city aviation director said the pilot apparently tried to go around and stalled out after power was applied. The 7,000 foot runway was used for landing as weather remained cloudy with 12 mile visibility. FBI sent a two man disaster squad to aid victim identification at Continental crash scene in Kansas City.
County officials argue annexation preserves continued access to services funded by Lawrence taxpayers including road and bridge, health, welfare, parks, and school levies. They note 70 percent of county residents live inside Lawrence and warn annexed properties will gain city status and duties as fellow Lawrence citizens.
Ray Wells Lawrence assistant city manager and planner spoke at the Sertoma Club meeting in the Hotel Eldridge. He urged comprehensive planning before development noting only half of the proposed annexation area is open for new growth and that county and KU Endowment land limits expansion. He commented on county tax funding and Lawrence’s share.
Max H. Thornton vice president and technical director of Midwest Research Institute died Tuesday from a heart attack in Kansas City.
Advertisement notes Fred and Oscar Rumsey as sole owners of Rumsey Funeral Home with a contact number VI 3-5111 listed for ad inquiries.
The Turner and Jones families express gratitude to neighbors and firemen who aided after a recent fire and the death of Mr. Jones. They also thank Mr. Harold Turner and family, Mr. Clifford Jones and Mrs. Grace Antrim for support.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.