Kennedy refuses to bow out as Kennedy stays in race
Senator John F Kennedy declares he will not withdraw his name for the 1960 presidential race despite Harry Truman urging him to step aside. He says he alone risked primaries and visited every state, and calls for an open convention. Truman's remarks followed by other supporters praising Kennedy.
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Past Weekend Slaughter Brings Plea by Safety Group
The National Safety Council urged rapid action after a holiday weekend that produced an estimated 370 highway deaths over 78 hours from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight. Officials cited Alaska Delaware New Hampshire Hawaii Ohio California and other states reporting fatalities while noting the toll exceeded Memorial Day 1947 levels and fell short of the 1955 Christmas record.
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Johnson Makes Formal Entry as Presidential Candidate
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Washington six days before the Los Angeles convention. He urged Americans to seek the right man, signaling a major challenge to Kennedy and Symington and noting delegates on first, second, or third ballots while recalling Khrushchev’s influence on the race.
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Soviet Union Launches Multistage Carrier Rocket Tests
London AP reports the Soviet Union launched a multistage carrier rocket into the Pacific to test space exploration capability. Moscow Radio says the dummy last stage landed near the target 13,000 kilometers from the launch site, per Tass.
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Group Seeks Swim Rights for Negroes in Lawrence
More than 30 Negroes picketed the Jayhawk Plunge at 6th and Florida and vowed to continue until the facility is opened to Black swimmers. Pool owner Bertha Nottberg reported 75 to 25 percent membership opposition to integration, noting the pool operates on membership with limited guest access. LLPD officials said the action was student-initiated and not officially supported, while planning possible legal action if a city ordinance fails to desegregate the facility.
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One Injury Reported During Fourth of July Holiday Traffic
Douglas County recorded a single injury in the three day Fourth of July period as 76 000 vehicles used the Turnpike up to midnight Monday. Billy Ray Jordon 18 of Baldwin was hospitalized with a badly injured foot from a one car crash on U S 56. Turnpike patrol arrested 23 drivers mainly for speeding. Lone Star and Tonganoxie Lakes drew capacity crowds with heavy boat activity on the Kaw River.
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Cuba faces U S property seizure amid sugar quota move
Fidel Castro's ministers met to draft orders to seize American property if Eisenhower cuts Cuba's 1960 sugar quota. Washington may suspend or reduce Cuban sugar imports for early 1961, while Castro threatens to seize American assets. Cuban forces prepare to take over up to 96 mills, with Soviet oil shipments aiding shortages.
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Lawrence Jaycees fireworks draw 10 000 at Memorial Stadium
About 10 000 attended the Fourth of July fireworks at Kansas University Memorial Stadium sponsored by the Lawrence Jaycees. The show cost 1500 dollars, funded by ticket sales and aided civic projects. Fire department supervision ensured safety while several powder-burn injuries were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Cuban envoy Jose Miro Cardona resigns as ambassador designate
Ambassador designate Jose Miro Cardona resigns as Cuba's envoy to the United States and seeks refuge in the Argentine Embassy. He cites irreconcilable ideological differences between Castro government plans and his conscience in a letter to President Corticos.
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Mild Weather Forecast for Lawrence Area
More mild weather is due for the Lawrence area with partly cloudy skies expected through Wednesday. Monday reached 82 degrees with a cool 58 earlier and a 2 pm reading of 83. Tonight’s low around 60 and Wednesday’s high in the lower 80s to 88.
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Stock Market Closes Lower on Broad Decline
Closing AV erage 60 stocks 221.9 fell 14 points as shares across New York markets ended the day lower. Investors cited weaker earnings and a cautious tone ahead of upcoming economic data.
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Weather outlook and temperatures for northeast Kansas
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with continued mild conditions. Low tonight near 60s and high Wednesday around 86. Temperatures shown for several times as forecast. year ago values and record highs listed. humidity around 47 percent at 5 p.m. Includes weather across Albuquerque and Anchorage and an obituary-like notice about newspaper delivery service.
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