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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1963
Page
8
President Kennedy and aides weigh Khrushchev proposal for banning tests and a nonaggression pact after his East Berlin speech. Officials seek clarity on inspection terms and scope as Averell Harriman prepares July talks in Moscow.
Scattered showers are likely across northeast Kansas with mostly fair skies through Thursday. Hot conditions continue with Thursday highs around 100 degrees and tonight's lows from 70 to 75.
The notice advertises receiving the Journal-World at a summer address with a contact phone VI 3 1000 for subscription or delivery changes.
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy testified before the Senate Commerce Committee that the public accommodations bill does not introduce a new principle to restrain business. He argued opposition should rest on facts while noting Congress has already regulated many private enterprises in interstate commerce. Senator Lausche pressed for clarity on how far Congress can extend this philosophy. Kennedy declined to stay for further questioning after missing a cabinet meeting but offered to return if needed.
President Kennedy, a Roman Catholic, appears likely to reject a Vatican call for a U S representative at the Holy See. Senators weigh the issue, recalling the 1950 debate over Gen Mark W Clark, with most expressing skepticism or caution about appointing an ambassador to the Vatican.
The Sertoma Club joins a national effort to ring bells at noon on July 4 in Lawrence and Douglas County. Connecticut Yankee campaigners Eric Hatch and Eric Sloane inspired the project with plans to revive bells as a reminder of national heritage. Local bells include the Lawrence Fire and Police building bell, two farm bells near Jarvis Brink’s home, a bell at 1011 Mo. Street, and a 500-pound bell from Fall Leaf school now in Harold King’s yard, with more bells sought despite safety concerns.
Lawrence banks will be closed Thursday July 4th and The Kwik Shop at 1714 West 23rd will open all day tomorrow with usual hours.
The United States rejected a Soviet demand for the release of a Russian U N employe and his wife arrested on espionage charges in Washington and Long Island. The State Department said UN immunity does not cover espionage. The four suspects, including the Egorovs, face hearings set for July 16 after being held without bail.
Douglas County sheriffs and Kansas Highway Patrol will cooperate during the four day Fourth of July period from 6 p.m. today to midnight Sunday to curb traffic accidents. State game protectors will enforce boat safety on lakes and streams while airplanes aid traffic control. The fire marshal will check fireworks sales and officers may run spot radar and safety lane checks to manage traffic. Game protector Eddie Bond notes many boaters lack life jackets for all aboard.
Afternoon showers gave brief relief from near 100 degree heat in Lawrence, with record temps on Monday and Tuesday. The mercury climbed again this afternoon near 100 as noon reading hit 94. Thunderstorms are possible tonight but should not affect Independence Day events.
NASA struggles with litterers dropping beer cans, two auto engines, and a stove along a road near the Prince Georges County test area. Debris magnetizes the site and threatens sensitive spacecraft instruments, prompting a security detail to protect the pristine site.
Los Angeles AP reports Dr. Seth D. Nicholson, 72, noted solar astronomer who discovered four of Jupiter’s twelve moons, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
President Kennedy's 11 day 13000 mile tour through Germany Ireland England and Italy boosted Atlantic solidarity and German support for U S proposals including a multilateral nuclear force. Analysts say the trip reinforced Western unity and may influence De Gaulle on Europe policy.
Advance ticket sales end Thursday at 4 pm for the Jaycee Fourth of July Fireworks Exhibit in Memorial Stadium. Tickets cost five cents now and will drop to one cent after that. Preschool children admitted free. disabled veterans free with stadium parking provided. Tickets available at Round Corner Drugs and listed local stores.
Douglas County commissioners backed County Attorney Ralph King in ruling two of this month’s welfare vouchers illegal. King stressed each case must be evaluated on residence requirements. two out of four questioned vouchers were rejected, while welfare officials continue to support timely checks for eligible clients.
Fifty nine American college students defying U S State Department warnings visited Varadero Beach in Cuba before a provincial tour. The group, mainly from New York and the San Francisco Bay area, are guests of the Cuban government and arrived on a Cuban airliner from Prague. Robert Kaffke of San Francisco University spoke to CBS by long distance about potential sanctions.
Stock market notes show closing averages for 60 stocks up 1.2 points. Rumsey Funeral Home, owned by Fred and Oscar Rumsey, promotes a Vacation Pak service with no extra charge as part of an advertisement.
The Lawrence City Commission discussed disturbances at Allen Drive-In on West 23rd Street and approved two contracts worth 24 370 for street resurfacing and water lines. Allen's seeks off duty police supervision, but city policy bars private officers. debate ends with no action and a Saturday meeting to seek solutions.
Lawrence Livestock Sale Barn will not hold sale Thursday July 4 based on advance notice in Allen Drive-In Kwik Shop page 2 advertisement.
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