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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1964
Page
2
An AP report from Rochester portrays young, militant Black youths in the city’s riot outbreak. Observers describe a fearless, anti authority stance, with clashes between police and teen rioters and a wavering sense of fear among older residents.
A public arts and crafts exhibit from Lawrence summer programs will run Wednesday at South Park Recreation Center from 9 30 a m to 8 p m. City Commission will consider dog leg intersection relocation at 9th and Iowa and Project 800 parking and alley work, plus condemnation readings for John Estes property and Ray F Barland building to expand municipal parking.
In Rochester a racial riot erupted with tear gas and high pressure hoses as police attempted to quell looting. Curfews and a halt on liquor and firearms followed amid clashes in Jefferson Avenue and Joseph Avenue, drawing guard help after a night of violence.
Lawrence Rotary Club heard a briefing on the National 4-H Citizenship Short Course held at the National 4-H Center in Washington DC. Speakers Lyle Hoover Shirley Flory Virginia Wulfkuhle and Sandy Steele described tours and material from the program with Mrs John Metsker praising its excellence.
Lawrence is set to publish the proposed 1965 budget of 3,653,077.89 with a public hearing at 3 p.m. Tuesday August 11 in City Hall. The plan reduces the levy slightly to 25.25 mills from 25.72, aiming for a combined 96.41 mill levy with county and school budgets if approved.
Deputy Doug McCleery stated Sowell was likely not struck by another vehicle. Meyer was the first to pass the scene after the accident, and Sowell probably fell asleep. Officers had not questioned the victim. Lowell was found unconscious. the car was a total loss.
The article notes the central role of date palms in the Sa hara Desert, serving as a primary food source for both humans and animals amid harsh conditions.
Jan Wilkowski and Adam Kilian of Warsaw based Lalka Theater visit Kansas University to give a children’s theater demonstration at Murphy Hall. The event, a preview for an August National Children’s Theater Conference, draws about 400 attendees and features leaders from KU and sponsoring groups.
Richard Pollard 19 of Denver, national hot air balloon champion, died when his gondola touched 150 000 volt wires during a four balloon benefit race for a Clayton recreation center. The event drew 3000 spectators after a Sunday start with last minute repairs.
Four Air Force personnel based at Lincoln Air Force Base were killed when their B47 bomber exploded in flames shortly after takeoff. Identified victims include Capt. Thomas E. Sutton 32 Monmouth Iowa First Lt. David C. Williams 27 Boston Mass First Lt. Terrance P. Murphy 25 Detroit Maj. John F Sakry 33 Santiago Minnesota All residents of Lincoln with widows and two children each.
Public hearing on the 1964-65 budget for School District No. 60 is set for 7:30 tonight at Central Junior High School. The Lawrence Board of Education will act on adoption after the hearing. Total expenditures are $3,732,711.43 with a proposed tax levy of 46.70 mills, 10 mills lower than 1963-64.
Mrs. Otto A. Fischer of 743 Ind. St. is in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being admitted Saturday for a broken hip suffered in a fall.
Lt. Cail A. Graham commander of the Lawrence National Guard unit announced that a two week camping session at Camp McCoy Wisconsin ended Sunday with a return to Lawrence. About 70 men participated and earned excellent ratings in the field during week one and engaged in heavy gun firing in week two.
Washington AP reports a conference of American foreign ministers approved a diplomatic break and trade embargo against Cuba and warned that armed force could be used if Castro continues sub versions. Reactions varied from praise of OAS resolve to Castro calling the action garbage and pledging a declaration in response.
Service-day or night information for Rumsey Funeral Home appears with contact VI 3-5111. Adv.
AP reports Kansas members of Congress all Republicans were recorded on recent roll calls. Senate confirms LeRoy Collins of Florida as director of Community Relations Service by a 53 to 8 vote. The chamber passes a compromise bill 49 to 30 to reimburse ship construction costs. Prouty amendment to bar federal funds for certain community action programs without governor consent fails 45 to 46. House approves 947.5 million anti poverty bill 62 to 33. No major roll calls noted in period.
Judge Richard B. Austin set August 17 for rulings on motions including arrest of judgment a directed verdict of acquittal or a new trial. Hoffa and four co defendants face conspiracy charges over a plan to rescue Hoffa from a failing Orlando Florida real estate project. Several defendants remain free on bond while one Benjamin Cranow 56 formerly of Minneapolis now in prison for tax fraud was returned to jail.
Scientists warn Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards, may number under 1,000 in the wild. The species faces habitat pressures and human encroachment that threaten its survival. Researchers call for habitat protection and monitoring programs to stabilize populations.
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