Kennedy Builds Political Fences as Africa Briefing Planned
Senator John F Kennedy works to unite supporters across New York and California while monitoring the Republican convention in Chicago. He plans a Africa briefing from Tom Mboya, Kenya Federation of Labor leader, and seeks a coast to coast anchor strategy through DNC channels amid New York factional disputes within the Citizens for Kennedy effort.
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Hyannisport
Mass
John F. Kennedy
Chicago
Nixon
New York
California
Kennedy
Michael H. Prendergast
Nixon and Lodge Rise as Nixon Seeks GOP Veep Amid Eisenhower Visit
The Republican platform debate in Chicago centers on Eisenhower and defense policy as Nixon and Rockefeller push to name a running mate. Nixon says the President's view will influence his choice, with Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. seen as favored though some doubt his path after losing a Senate seat in 1952. Nixon receives a warm reception as the convention unfolds.
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Chicago
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KU A’s Detroit Ticket Promotion Adds KU Syracuse Game
Lawrence highlights weekend Sept 30 to Oct 2 as Kansas University and Kansas City Athletics run a joint ticket promo for A’s baseball Detroit DFS and KU Syracuse football in Lawrence. Out of town fans urged to attend with transportation plans. sick ballot deadline Aug 1. invite-only KU Theater preview at 7:30. Junior Legion game vs Paola rescheduled for 8.
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Death Notices for Walter H. Johnson at 94 in Lecompton
Walter H. Johnson, 94, long-time Douglas County resident and retired farmer, died Monday at Crum Rest Home. Born October 11, 1865 in Clarksburg West Virginia, he will be buried in Bauer Cemetery in Watson after 2 p.m. Thursday services at Big Springs U B Church. Survived by wife Anna C. Johnson, daughter Selena Houk and two grandchildren plus six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
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Watson
Rumsey Funeral Home
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Lions Hear About Library Program
Ed Howard Lawrence city librarian told the Lawrence Lions Club the county’s rejection of contract library service is a blessing in disguise. He said it allows the county library committee to seek deeper support while noting 10 000 Douglas County residents lack library service and the goal of uniform access to about 50 000 volumes for all ages.
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Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
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Country Club
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Kansas
T Library Service
Memorial Hospital Names Local Dismissals and Births
Memorial Hospital lists numerous discharge names from Oskaloosa and Eudora districts with addresses. Dismissals include Fay Florance, Douglas Webb, and several families across Kansas and Missouri. Birth announcements note a son for Perry and two other couples today in local households.
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Baldwin
Douglas Webb
Williamstown
Sarah Coffelt
N.Y
Dennie Carl Copp
Haskell
W. K. Pringle
James Tyron
Walnut
Frances Fox
Ohio
Lila J. Dean
Perry
James Sands
DeSoto
Marie Johnson
Norma Elliott
Maple Lane
Marjorie Schmitt
Bernice Lewis
Doris Kellnhauser
Clifton Ct
Joyce Galloway
Andy L. Matthews
Kansas City
Chicago convention coverage shows GOP hopes and hype
Republican delegates and reporters describe Judd's keynote as top tier while Chicago promotes itself as the premier convention site. Bill Knowland praises Judd, and Kansas figures like Darby earn respect. Local officials, drivers, and press sections push a positive image amid a 4000000 convention bill and an expected four million in visitor spending. Beatnik protesters briefly disrupt the Amphitheatre before being removed.
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Courts Court Records Move Defendants Through Preliminary Proceedings
In County Court Audrey F. Devers of Lawrence waived preliminary on child desertion and is bound over to November term of District Court. Multiple defendants face fines for drunkenness, speeding, no licenses, and related charges in Police Court and County Court records with totals spanning $5 to $100 cases plus days. A list of divorce filings and granted actions precedes a civil case notice for a personal injury suit filed by Miriam B. Leo of Colorado Springs against William M. Harris Ora Scholfield and Equity Insurance Co. for injuries from an April 18 accident at 19th and Haskell Streets.
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Lawrence
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N. J
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N.J
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Del
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James Winborn
Robert Parks
Sand Springs
Okla
Joseph Kroupa
Marion
Tyman Parker
St. Joseph
Floyd W. Estes
Route J
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Miriam B. Leo
Colorado Springs
William M. Harris
N.J. St
Ora H. Scholfield
N.H. St
Equity Insurance Co
19Th
Haskell Sts
Vacation Pak Service Advertises Travel Aid
The Journal-World promotes vacation planning with a call to use the Va cation Pak service or notify your carrier as part of holiday arrangements.
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Campaign drive unites parties for primary turnout
Republicans and Democrats cooperate in a joint precinct door to door effort led by the Lawrence Jaycees to register voters and provide transportation. A record city vote is expected as Young Republicans host morning sessions and plan events to present candidates to the voters.
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Kansas House
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Henry P. Cleaver Jr
U.S. Senate
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Bessie M. Bennett
Charles C. Rankin
Lucille Allison
Wesley Norwood
P. W. Jones
Ralph Freed
Fred E. Broeker
Charles Edmondson
Benjamin Bowen
Walter Kampschroeder
H. C
Mike) Murphree
Clarence Schaake
Herbert O’bryan
Robert Schwanzle
Local Olympics Open Tonight at Haskell Stadium
Lawrence schedules the 1960 Local Olympics at Haskell Stadium starting at 6 with field events for boys and girls in jumping and shot put. The Olympic torch relay enters at 7 during opening ceremonies featuring Wayne Bly, Dr. T. E. Dobbs, a playground champion parade, an exhibition match with Charles Tidwell and Paul Williams, and a flag raising by Sp. Thomas Jimboy and PFC Thomas Wright of the Army Reserve.
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School Board approves changes in construction beams
The superintendent notes footing concerns limit, cites Pinckney School drillings. The board approves a change order for Schwegler School addition. A strike delays laminated beams, shifting to I-beam steel to be delivered this week. Estimated cost increase is 879 dollars with no construction delays expected.
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Pinckney School
Schwegler School
Allen backs short ballot plan for Kansas Senate race
Milton P. Allen, Republican candidate for the Kansas Fifth District Senate, argues for a short ballot system and constitutional amendment. He cites efficiency gains, criticizes the state printing plant, and promotes governor accountability while noting voter power to approve or reject administrations. He campaigns in Douglas Jefferson counties ahead of the August 2 primary.
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Kansas
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U. S
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Lawrence
Kansas University
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Office of State Printer
City budget shows lower tax levy share for next year
The council approved a budget where ad valorem taxes fall to 33.32 percent of the total. A homeowner with a $3,000 assessed valuation would pay $72.85 for municipal services. Bond and interest payments amount to 26.6 percent, with total debt rising 17.76 percent over 1959 as major construction slows.
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Lawrence
Wheat and grain prices from Kansas CityAP
Wheat and grain prices list for Kansas City with bids for No 2 hard and dark hard No 3 No 2 red and other grades. Includes corn oats Milo maize rye barley soybeans and bran with fluctuating quotes and futures openings and closes for Sep Dec Mar May contracts.
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Kansas City
Local Markets From Derby Grain Inc Prices
Derby Grain Inc reports farm market prices for wheat at 1.71 per bushel shell corn 1.10 barley 0.72 oats 0.69 and mile 1.50. Poultry hens 414 lbs and up 0.09 hens under 414 lbs 0.06 old roosters 0.05. Eggs Grade A large 0.28 Grade A mediums and Grade B 0.23 undergrade 0.20 current receipts 0.23 at Premium 0.48 No. 1 45.
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Derby Grain Inc
Kansas City Market Report Shows Mixed Agricultural Prices
AP dispatch from Kansas City reports wholesale eggs with varied price tones across sizes and grades. Poultry, butter, cattle, hogs, and sheep prices move unevenly with steers and heifers steady to slightly lower, hogs down, and lambs near steady amid a broad market snapshot.
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