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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1962
Page
1
New York AP report on Robert Nazzaro now 18, who transformed from a teen gunman to a capable worker and engineering hopeful. An understanding judge and assistant district attorney pushed rehabilitation, enabling him to clear a past criminal record after withdrawing a guilty plea from 1989.
The British made the first trans Atlantic phone call via the Telstar satellite late Thursday, triggering a space race tone with France. The 10 minute call between British and U S scientists focused on technical matters and was hailed by the British Post Office as a success. France disputed the timing saying their telecast was not for the live European program era.
Spokane public relations director W. Gordon Fowle, about 50, was shot dead in front of KHQ Radio TV. His daughter Nancy Fowle, 20, was abducted but unharmed. Two policemen arrested 20-year-old Max Earle Markham nearby after he was found with the abductee in a river area. Markham had multiple weapons and ammunition.
United Church Women of Lawrence sponsor a hymn sing Sunday at the South Park Bandstand from 7 to 8 p.m. Directors R Wayne Nelson and Charles Kassinger lead. organists Mrs Wilbur Pine and Mrs Kenneth Pine accompany. If rain, move to Trinity Lutheran Church. Committee led by Mrs Allen Sterner and assisted by Mrs Alfred Gallup Mrs Ethel Moore and Mrs S B Hodges.
The American Guild of Variety Artists suspended Jackie Bright without pay from his 31,200 a year post as executive secretary until he clears himself of all allegations tied to the Senate B girl investigation. The action followed a national board held meeting and references Bright facing bribery accusations from entertainment figures.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP three of four US strategic missiles hit targets in a test launch. One Minuteman exploded in flight after emerging from an underground silo. another two Poiss missiles from the nuclear submarine John Marshall struck bullseyes over 1,000 miles down range. At Vandenberg Atlas missile nearly reached the Philippine Islands over 7,000 miles.
A community auction highlight featuring country stew is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 4 at Eudora City Park. Sponsored by the Eudora Lions Club, the event sells new and used merchandise on commission. Auctioneer George Criss. Clerks Don Bagby and Bill Goff. Stewmaster Myron Dicker. Co chairs Al Colman and Dr. Leo Lauber. Call co chairs for consignments or information.
The record shows 117 degrees eight years ago on this date with attempts to fry eggs on Massachusetts Street. The month had only two cooler days, both near 0 degrees. Forecasts predict scattered showers and possible severe storms tonight, with a low near 70 and Saturday high around 90.
A Deep Rock filling station will be built on the southeast corner of Ninth and Illinois Streets. The Kerr-McGee Co of Oklahoma City produces Deep Rock gasoline. The firm has obtained a $20,000 building permit for the site. Workmen are removing the existing building.
A typewriter valued at 150 dollars is reported missing from Kansas University Journalism. The machine disappeared sometime between early June and Tuesday, when school officials noticed it was gone from Room 206 in Flint Hall.
Dr. Corbin E. Robison, 47, of Canon City Colorado, will assume leadership of Hillcrest Medical Center’s office and practice, succeeding the late Dr. L. K. Zimmer, starting Monday, July 18. A Kansas native and 1939 KU Medical Center graduate, he served in the Air Corps 1942-1946 and now holds the rank of full colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He previously led surgical services at the Colorado State Prison hospital. his sons Edward and Russell attend KU and Hoisington High School respectively. The family resides at 1620 West 19th Terrace.
Seven cattle operations will be inspected during the Northeast Kansas Hereford Association tour on Saturday July 28. The group meets at 9 a.m. at Mrs Clarence E Lyon’s farm three miles south of Mayetta or 18 miles north of Topeka on US 75, with a noon lunch at the 4 H Fair Building in Harton. The afternoon includes four more stops ending at the Marshall V Hall home four miles west of Horton on Hwy 20, with guests Earle Pallas of Kansas City Livestock Co and Dr Rufus Cox of Kansas State University speaking on a push button feeding unit and other animal husbandry topics.
Wichita District Judge James Noon denied a new trial on child support for William H. Addington. He ruled Addington is the father of Margaret Golden's 6 year old son and set monthly payments at 150 dollars. Golden’s attorney John Sowers had sought a new trial on the support issue. Iceland was first settled in the Ninth Century by hermits from Ireland.
Miss U S A Macel Leilani Wilson of Honolulu, on her first mainland visit, seeks the Miss Universe title after being chosen Miss U S A from 40 states. Delegates from 50 nations compete. Wilson may use her $5,000 contract and $1,000 cash for schooling or appearances. She is 19, 5 ft 6 1 2 in, 120 lb, with 36 23 14 3514 measurements. father Harry Wilson Jr. is a plumber, mother Portuguese.
In Red Square security officers halted a 24 member Western protest urging an end to nuclear testing. British and American and Scandinavian demonstrators faced deportation threats after unfurling blue on white banners near the Lenin tomb.
Lawrence residents warned of daily sonic booms Monday as SAC B5a jets conduct practice bombing runs over Kansas City. Booms may occur 3 to 7 times daily for months, louder than thunder, with officials directing damage claims to Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. Also noted is Lawrence’s Black Friday flood anniversary, recalling Kaw River's 30 plus foot crest and widespread inundation across North Lawrence and surrounding areas.
Former Lawrence mayor John Weatherwax co chairs the Arn visit on the Massachusetts Street tour. Arn pushes hard with Weatherwax nearly exhausted as the pace continues through the day. He cites experience in government and says he has not sought national office to shield his children in Washington.
Kansas State University president James A. McCain departs for Germany to explore expansion of exchange programs with American universities. He travels with Mrs. McCain and daughter Sheila and plans to return late August.
In Albany Georgia more than 730 Negroes arrested during December anti segregation protests planned to seek refunds of posted cash bonds under a biracial agreement. Martin Luther King Jr urged those with bonds to go to city hall for refunds while praising a pledge of noninterference with integration and a biracial communication channel.
Approximately 150 real estate men from northeast Kansas met in Lawrence for their annual educational and sales conference co hosted by the Lawrence Real Estate Board and the Kansas Association of Real Estate Boards Welcomes were given by O Warren Mitchell and Lawrence mayor Dr Ted Kennedy The all day session in the Crystal Room of the Eldridge Hotel featured addresses and panels with A J Dawson Rex L Vickers Gib Wenger Otto L Culbert and Fred Liddy Glenn Kappelman took part in a morning panel and Rev Benton Roy Hanan gave the afternoon invocation
An AP medical bulletin reports Sir Winston Churchill 87 is better at Middlesex Hospital with normal temperature and eased coughing after a bronchial infection and thigh fracture. Doctors note quelling infection by antibiotics and a comfortable night, with no further bulletins expected until Monday if all goes well.
President Kennedy has postponed until mid November his planned visit to Brazil. Officials cite the winding down of Congress and looming U.S. and Brazilian elections. Latin America experts warn a visit then could be seen as Yankee intervention during Brazil's political crisis.
In Topeka a mixed view emerged on the federal tax deduction for depreciation of equipment. The Associated Industries of Kansas doubts its effectiveness while the State Chamber of Commerce backs it as a needed reform. A survey across sectors finds many businessmen believe the rule will aid the economy, though some warn revenue losses require offsetting measures.
Gray urges public accounting of campaign spending and declares a mustard seed symbol of hope. Hart counters with his own record and a birthday seed gift, while both engage over fundraising, voter requirements, and a potential write-in path to the Democratic nomination in Douglas County. McDonald supports Gray and invites all Democrats to a meeting.
Prime Minister Macmillan fired seven ministers in a drastic cabinet reshuffle. Defense Minister Harold Watkinson and Chancellor Selwyn Lloyd were ousted as part of the overhaul. The move, the most sweeping since his 1957 accession, aimed to lift Conservative morale and refresh leadership.
In loving memory of Carl F Barlow who left us nine years ago on July 13 1953. Thoughts of you we hold most dear and in our hearts you are ever near. As the years go drifting by memories of you will never die. Sadly missed by mother sisters and brothers.
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