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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1962
Page
9
The National Education Association adopts a policy to sanction schools and districts for unethical or arbitrary practices. President Hazel Blanchard says actions will be outlined soon and likely mirror California Teachers Association tactics, including public exposure and advising teachers against taking jobs there.
Three recruits travel with their mothers to an army camp near Cove for a one week stay to observe early training. Maj. Edward Smeeden explains the visit aims to show mothers what recruits endure.
Col G B Smith known as George Baxter Smith KU vice chancellor for institutional planning retires from the U S Army Reserve after 33 years of service. The ceremony at Ft Riley included a retirement review by 2nd Battle Group 1st Infantry Division with Maj Gen John F Ruggles presenting a certificate of achievement.
A special train carrying 477 Californians to an Elks Lodge convention crashed into a weed burner on the tracks near Syracuse Kansas. The liquified gas tank dragged beneath the diesel units causing an explosion and fire damaging three of four engines. Engineer Watson Campbell and fireman Edward Howard were burned. 24 hour delay followed before service resumed with replacement locomotives from La Junta and Dodge City.
Bethel Kansas AP George Hart running as Democratic nominee for governor denies promised favors to supporters. Opponent Dale Saffels accused him of such letters. Hart says as state treasurer he offered first chance at jobs to Democratic office seekers and would again if governor. He challenged Saffels to produce the letters.
Police dispatched several cars to check on a reported nude blonde hitchhiker in the rain. Assistant Chief Lee Quianby said the girl accepted a ride in a truck, and that was the last word heard from police on the matter.
When fresh strawberries are in season, serve them often to your family. A cup of strawberries boasts more vitamin C than a whole orange.
In Regina and Saskatoon the doctors’ strike against the compulsory medical care plan persists after a week of deadlock. A court petition seeks to suspend the Medicare Act while its legality is tested, with hearings set for Tuesday. Both sides remain distant on negotiations though talks are possible.
Brandenton Florida police investigate the theft of a car radiator believed stolen overnight from a family garage. Mrs. Fannie Behm noticed the engine ran hot though no water or radiator could be found, prompting officers to treat it as a burglary.
President Kennedy signaled the administration weighs immediate tax cuts as urged by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AFL-CIO, while delaying a Congress-tied reduction until January. Governors Rockefeller, Disalle, and Brown joined calls for lower taxes. Humphrey urged early action. The stock market showed cautious optimism after a holiday week, with mixed signals on business outlook and consumer credit.
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