Brink of Strike Railroads Threat Union Leader Warns
Washington AP A union leader accuses railroads of brink of strike tactics to force compulsory arbitration over work rules. H E Gilbert president of the Brotherhood of Enginemen and Firemen testifies before the House Commerce Committee as five unions threaten a strike over crew reductions. Deadline for new rules looms at 12:01 a m August 29.
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Washington
H. E Gilbert
Brotherhood of Enginemen and Firemen
House Commerce Committee
Gilbert
Kennedy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
L. J. Wagner
Order of Railway Conductors
Senate Commerce Committee
Daniel P. Loomis
Association of American Railroads
Wagner
Labor Department
Voice Prof Named To KU's Faculty
Dr. Norman Abelson a Minnesota University teacher for six years is appointed associate professor of voice at Kansas University He is a 37 year old bari tone with over 50 opera performances and 50 oratorio roles succeeding retiring KU faculty member Meribah Moore He earned degrees from Washington State University and Columbia University studied at Juilliard Mozarteum and Chigiana Accademia He has performed with the Minneapolis Symphony Opera Bavarian State Opera and on television and in musical theater. he will join KU after teaching at Florida University and directing voice programs in Minnesota
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Norman Abelson
Minnesota University
Kansas University
Juilliard School
New York
Mozarteum
Salzburg
Austria
Chigiana Accademia Della Musica
Siena
Italy
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Minneapolis
KU Endowment Agency Acquires Oxford Apartments near Campus
The Kansas University Endowment Association buys the 14 unit Oxford Apartments at 17th and Ohio streets southeast of the campus, expanding rental units for new faculty. The property, with 12 two bedroom and 2 one bedroom units, stays on tax rolls and has a $100,000 mortgage. Funding came from a fund created by the Byron T. Schutz family of Kansas City. The Endowment also owns Sunflowers Apartments at 11th and Missouri north of Memorial Stadium, acquired earlier as an investment.
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17Th
Ohio Streets
Kansas University Endowment Association
Oxford
EU Endowment Association
Endowment Association
Byron T. Shutz
Kansas City
Nudist Convention Sparks Caution at Hotels
Reporters note amused hotel managers resisting questions about registrants to a nudist gathering. Managers say they cannot determine motives from appearance and would not probe guests about why they are staying, fearing sensitive reactions.
KU Coach to Lead NM High School Football Camp
KU assistant Bill Jennings will join New Mexico high school coaching staff in Albuquerque for a five day program Aug. 59 with daily sessions on offense. Lawrence youths report for mouthpiece fittings this week. high school and junior high sessions set for 7 p.m. at LHS dressing rooms.
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Kansas University
Bill Jennings
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Jennings
Lawrence
LHS
West
Douglas County Dental Association
Lawrence Teachers Seek Release Amid Pay Gap
Six teachers requested release. three seek higher pay elsewhere, earning $600 to $3,000 more than in Lawrence. Three are pregnant and would stay only until midyear, but the district prefers a full year. If unfilled, substitutes may teach until replacements are hired. Knox also visited several universities and colleges in multiple states.
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Lawrence
Knox
Southwest Missouri State Teachers College
Springfield
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Kansas State College
Pittsburg
Tulsa University
Oklahoma University
Arkansas University
Civil rights hearings divide Senate and House
The Senate Judiciary Committee under Sam Ervin questions Kennedy as hearings on the civil rights package, including public accommodations, proceed slowly alongside the House Judiciary Committee led by Celler, nearing completion of its civil rights hearings. President backed a bill banning racial discrimination in employment, while a separate House bill to reach employers and unions has cleared the Labor Committee.
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Celler
House Judiciary Committee
Sanders
Senate Commerce Group
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kennedy
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Ervin
Supreme Court
House Labor Committee
Action on the Border Arrests Escapee Try East Berlin
West Berlin police said four persons were arrested Monday night as they attempted to escape from East Berlin. Border guards reported the capture during the attempted crossing, signaling ongoing border tensions and enforcement in the area.
Outdoor recreation area planned southeast of Lawrence
A private fishing and picnicking area is proposed six miles southeast of Lawrence by a Douglas County farmer, with two stocked ponds and five to six camping sites. Paul A Tuley owns the land, notes plans are incomplete, but expects emphasis on fishing and limited camping. Kansas State landscape architect detailed a plan of 114 sites with amenities. Tuley aims to expand only if feasible, weather permitting.
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Lawrence
Kansas State
Douglas County
Paul A. Tuley
Route 2
Tuley
Courthouse Fete For Jeff County Old Settlers Reunion
The Jefferson County courthouse will be dedicated Friday in Oskaloosa during the 61st Old Settlers Reunion. Attorney General William Ferguson will speak at 3 p.m. An open house follows the ceremony. The three day event starts Thursday with 10 a.m. registration and a 2:30 p.m. pet parade.
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Jefferson County
Oskaloosa
Old Settlers
Lawrence
William Ferguson
Valley Falls
Navy Plane Crashes In Newfoundland Landing
A U S Navy Superconstellation crashed during a practice approach at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland. All crew escaped as Canadian authorities fought the blaze. no further details were available. Earlier data from the 1960 census shows factory workers earning about 4,282 dollars yearly and farmers about 2,136 dollars.
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Navy
Newfoundland
Gander
Mfld
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Profits Up for U S Steel in Strong Q2
U S Steel Corp, the nation's largest steel maker, reported second quarter earnings of 73.2 million dollars, the highest since 1980, with sales totaling 1.0696 billion. The gains came as spring boom conditions and stockpiling by large buyers supported demand despite a weak first quarter.
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NEW York
U.S. Steel Corp
China Claims U S Imperialists Threaten Korea and China
The Peking broadcast accuses the United States of dispatching Nationalist Chinese saboteurs to southwest China and of hindering Korea's reunification. It calls for U S forces to leave South Korea promptly. The report suggests Beijing wants to prove militant action is needed to advance international communism.
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Tokyo
Asia
China
U.S
Korea
Peking
South Korea
Red China
United States
Soviet Union
India
Peking Radio
Thomson Named Associate Professor At Kansas University
Dr James C Thomson chair of Wilson College music dept Chambersburg Pa since 1952 has been appointed associate professor of music history and literature in the Kansas University Fine Arts School He succeeds Dr Howard E Smither who left for Tulane University Thomson holds a PhD from New York University 1959 and masters degrees from Yale Baylor and Middletown College He is a violinist with studies in piano harpsichord and gamba He taught at the College of the Ozarks Baylor University and Wilson College and served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II He and his wife have four children and are Episcopal church members.
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James C. Thomson
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Kansas University Fine Arts
Howard E. Smither
Tulane University
Thomson
New York University
Yale
Paul Hindemith
Baylor University
Middlebury College
Federal Academy of Music
Berlin
Germany
College of the Ozarks
Army Signal Corps
Episcopal Church
Senate Rejects GOP Water Projects Slash
The Senate rejected a Republican bid to send back to committee a water projects authorization bill costing 609 million dollars. The vote was 64 to 25. Minority Leader Everett Dirksen and Senator John Williams led the motion calling it pork barrel legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Ill
John J. Williams
R-Del
Public Works Committee
Christian Pioneers Inc. Trek to New York with Wagons
The Pricketts, calling themselves Christian Pioneers Inc., plan a pioneer trek driving decorative wagons to promote at fairs and shopping centers. They seek a counselor role at a Texas boys ranch after returning. They aim to appear at the Threshing Bee in McLouth after leaving Lawrence this morning. They have drawn interest from the World’s Fair Commission and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority for driving routes.
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Prickett
World's Fair Commission
New York
Pricketts
Christian Pioneers Inc
Boys Ranch
Texas
Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority
Pike
Lawrence
McLouth
Garnett
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Frankie Kramer
A card of thanks from Mrs. Frankie Kramer expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards, flowers, and gifts and thanks the doctors and nurses for their kindness during the hospital stay.
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Frankie Kramer
Thank You Note From Mrs Mayer S Litwin
Mrs Mayer S Litwin thanks friends for beautiful cards and best wishes during her hospital stay.
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Mayer S. Litwin
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Edgelea Rd
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Topeka
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Southwestern Bell
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Spicer
Minn
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William H. McNary
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Jeff Tryon
Kathy Harper
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Joseph R. Pearson
Robinson Gym
Kansas Union
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KU Extension
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U.S. Steel
Dwight Sickles
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GOP
Lawrence High School
Norman
Okla
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Jama King
Broadview
Patty Kuhn
Kylee Smith
Belle Meade Pl
Sheila Pullen
Yale Rd
Journal-World Photo
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Lawrence Memorial Co
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East 13Th Vi
Douglas County State Bank
Kentucky
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