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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

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Conflict Probe Sought Over Stockpile Controversy

The Office of Emergency Planning fired consultant John P D Morgan Jr and asked the Justice Department to review a potential conflict of interest raised by a Senate stockpiling inquiry. Senator Symington says two clear conflicts exist and cost to taxpayers may exceed $1 billion amid questions about nickel profits by firms led by former Treasury Secretary George M Humphrey. He notes Morgan’s pay as a consultant and the old ODM role in stockpile oversight.

Washington Cap of Hce Emergency Planniag Justice Department Senate Stuart Symington D-Mo Symington George M. Humphrey

X15 Pilot Dives From Space in Hazardous Descent

Pilot Bob White powered the X15 to 129000 feet at 3750 mph before entering a perilous high angle of attack descent. The flight near the California Nevada border followed a launch from a B52 45000 feet above Delamar Dry Lake, as engineers seek steeper reentry angles for future space craft.

Powards Air Force Base Calif Capi Bob White White California-Nevada Here Air Force Delamar Dry Lake Las Vegas Nev

Meeting time and place changed for VFW youth party

The birth day party for VFW youth activities planned for this evening moves from VEW lake to the Police-hire Building. Bob Thurber is in charge of arrangements and the party starts at 7 o'clock.

VFW Vew Lake Police-hire Building. Ltd Vt. Sns Bob Thurber

Kansas City Chamber Seeks A's Sale to Local Buyer

The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce says a local buyer could take the Athletics if Charlie Finley wants out. The group, not named publicly, aims to persuade American League officials and other owners to keep the club in Kansas City after Finley acquired it from Arnold Johnson's heirs.

Kansas Copy Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Charlies C. Finley Athletics Arnold Johnson Finley Chicago

Assistant Named For Local Hotel Ildridge

Dan Dobson a recent Oklahoma State University graduate started today as assistant manager of the Hotel Ildridge. He studied general business with minors in hotel and restaurant administration and marketing. Dobson is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and has worked at Lake Texoma Lodge and Estes Park resort hotels. He and his wife Marcia reside at 1822 Missouri Street. Vera Witherspoon is named manager of the Eldridge House Club. She previously led Exodus Club in Denver and has worked in Los Angeles and locally. She is a Lawrence native and former Kansas University student living with her parents on Route 4.

Dan Dobson Oklahoma State University Ildridge Sigma Alpha Epsilon Dobson Hotel and Restaurant Society Oklahoma State Lake Texoma Lodge Kingston Okla Estes Park Colo Marcia 1822 Mike Getto Eldridge Vera Witherspoon Eldridge House Club With

Unemployment Drops in Kansas to 1.8 Percent

The Kansas Department of Labor reports insured unemployment at 1.8 percent this week, down from 1.9 percent last week and 3.5 percent a year ago. Total benefits amounting to 204,571 dollars were paid to 4,589 claimants, versus 216,811 dollars to 6,025 claimants a week earlier.

Lawrence attorney Fred Six named VP of Kansas Water Resources Board

Lawrence attorney Fred Six was named vice chairman of the Kansas Water Resources Board and will chair the board's subcommittee on water policy.

Lawrence Fred Six The Kansas Water Resources Board

Teens face alcohol risk says expert in Chicago study

Dr Marvin A Block cautions that about six percent of teenagers may become alcohol dependent. He links social pressure and the perception of adulthood to drinking, urges parents to set responsible standards, and warns against serving children non alcoholic cocktails. He advocates teaching youth that abstaining can avoid social penalties and harm.

Chicago Marvin A. Block Butteala N. Yo Lodas American Aleeie Dg Black Olten Gerstandine Hayes Block Block Sail Fee Vol Howe Gt Oro Block Peop Sophieticate

Campus Activity Schedule Listed

Readable fragments outline a multi day campus schedule with meals, receptions, meetings, and commencement events. Key items include board meetings, class dinners and parties, campus tours, outdoor concerts, a state university address, and commencement activities with faculty and alumni participation.

Mental Patient Kills Doctor At VA Hospital Shooting

A 27 year old mental patient, William S. Polla of Wilmerding, killed Dr. Daniel Thaw, chief of acute and intensive treatment, at the VA Hospital Leech Farm in Pittsburgh. Police exchanged fire wounding a patrol officer Horace McDaniels. Polla surrendered after tear gas and armored car involvement.

Pittsburgh Veterans’ Administration Daniel Thaw Leech Farm Washington Boulevard William S. Polla Wilmerding Polla James Slusser Horace McDaniels McDaniels

Campus events mark KU commencement week agenda

Campus Monday features baccalaureate address by Rev Prentiss Pemberton Colgate Rochester Divinity School Senior Breakfast at Union Ballroom and Commissioning ceremonies for Army Navy Air Force and Marines at Murphy Hall Bus tours and an outdoor KU commencement band concert Prof Russell Wiley conducts Phi Beta Kappa meets at the Union A senior reception with state officials and university leaders precedes Monday commencement exercises Alumni including Carey Croneis Melvin Griffith Alvin McCoy Charles Strickland not present Victor Lednicky noted absence Allied reunion at KL Medical Center Kansas City Kansas marks dedication of a $2 million basic science building moving medical school activity to the Kansas City campus and a KU Medical Alumni Association banquet at the Muehlebach Hotel.

Tottipa Tonden Eerpebon Birright Toys Vor Seth Tutmdieon Warthins Tawi Utler Bese Attain Association Board of Directors Maglisheon Vida BPS Escipas Joan Laa Lawrence of Sixth Street Welconina Rose Watrsas Toam Union Ted Crtees Calinner Alinter Eldridae Madewrart Association Prustees Dunce Cigege Ubon Fermion Abelib Wirton Desipe Depargnent Fraser University Whistle Myers Bial Dawn Han A- University W. Clarke Wescoe Navy Murphy Rene Virion Peti Espa Tinier Myers Hall Johan Anderson Regent Clyde Mes ChateehHor Wescoe Memorial Stadium Clyde Reed Aml Prentiss L. Pemberton Colgate Rochester N.Y Divinity School Union Ballroom Army Air Force Marines Swarthout Recital Hall Murphy Hall Russell L. Wiley Phi Beta Kappa Kansas University Carey Croneis Rice University Melvin K. Griffith New Delhi India Alvin S. McCoy Kansas City Charles D. Strickland Mason City Iowa Victor EL. Lednicky Manila Pal KL Medical Center Kan Maurice B. Visscher Minnesota Cniver- Spn

Four Hurt in Two Car Crash on North Second Street

At about 2 45 am a two car collision on North Second Street injured four people. Carl Kuhlman 20 of Topeka remained in fair condition in the intensive care ward at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with chest and facial injuries. Harland Burnhead 19 of Marysville suffered arm and leg bruises and was released after treatment. Jack Brady 19 of Pittsburg had head and leg cuts and received care at LMH. Sharon Wheelock 19 of 500 West Lith Street sustained leg bruises. Burnhead s 1954 car was a total loss and Wheelock s 1962 car was valued at about 1000 with wheelock attributing damage to a dropped object on the floor before the crash.

North Second Street Carl Kuhlman Topeka Lawrence Memorial Hospital Miss Wheelock Miss Wheelace

Department Sale Gain Reported for the Week By the Federal Reserve

The 10th Federal Reserve District reports ad per cent gain in department store sales last week from the prior year. National volume up & per cent. Lincoln 24 per cent, Wichita 9, Kansas City 7, Oklahoma City 6, Tulsa 5, St. Joseph 4. Losses include Omaha 6, Albuquerque 5, Denver 3, Topeka 3, Kansas City down 2, Joplin 1. Through 1962 district up 3 per cent. nation up & per cent.

Kansas City Federal Reserve District Lincoln Wichita Oklahoma City Tulsa St. Joseph Omaha Albuquerque Denver Topeka Joplin Nation

Memorial Day Toll Totals 107 in U.S.

Chicago AP reports Memorial Day traffic toll rose to 107 deaths across the United States, just under the one day record set in 1956.

U.S Chicago

Evidence grows on plunge at Waddell & Reed meeting

Kansas City AP reports mutual fund owners did not follow stockholders in the market sell off. Cameron K. Reed, president of United Funds and Waddell & Reed director, said funds saw no redemption upturn in the past two weeks, noting the selling occurred on Main Street not Wall Street. The statement came at the Waddell & Reed annual meeting.

Kansas City Waddell & Reed, Inc Cameron K. Reed United Funds, Inc Waddell & Reed

Lawrence High School 323 Seniors Receive Diplomas

Lawrence High School awarded 323 diplomas at the 88th commencement in Hoch Auditorium drawing more than 2,000 attendees. Speaker Dr Robert Meneilly urged seniors to seek a memorable legacy while Superintendent W D Wolfe and Board of Education members were praised for their support. Principal Neal Wherry lauded teachers, parents, and students before diplomas were presented by Dr H Penfield Jones.

Lawrence High School LHS Hoch Robert H. Meneilly Methuselah W. D. Wolfe Board of Education Wolfe Neal Wherry Kinderparten H. Penfield Jones

Opinions From the Hill Cited by Ellsworth in Journal World

U S Rep Robert Ellsworth cites the Journal-World feature Opinions From the Hill in the May 28 Congressional Record praising the column. He also commends Dr Walter Sandelius politics article The Importance of Politics as worthy of Congress sharing. Parking restrictions around KU reduced to June 7, KU police chief says.

Journal- World the Hill U.S Robert Ellsworth Congressional Record Kansas University Walter Sandelius Journal-World American Society of Newspaper Editors Ellsworth Sandelius Congress

Rusk Plans European Trip With Allied Leaders

Secretary of State Dean Rusk will travel to Europe late this month to discuss Atlantic Alliance splits. He intends to meet West German Chancellor Adenauer and possibly French President de Gaulle and British Prime Minister Macmillan. Talks with Ambassador Alphand in Paris-Washington policy disputes continue as France pursues an independent nuclear force and a looser European bloc.

Washington Dean Rusk Europe Atlantic Alliance Konrad Adenauer Charles de Gaulle Harold Macmillan Rusk Adenauer Berlin United States de Gaulle Herve Alphand Alphand Paris-Washington France U.S

Pat Green Recovering After 15-Foot Dorm Fall

Mrs. Green reports Pat Green of 931 Crestline Dr. is in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital recovering from fractures after a 15-foot fall at a Kansas University dormitory construction site a week ago. He sustained a fractured vertebrae ribs and a broken left foot. doctors expect him to be home soon.

Pat Green Crestline Dr Lawrence Memorial Hospital Kansas University Green

Weather Elsewhere World Ad Plan Vacation Pak

The vacation pak service advertised by The Associated Press offers plans for travel. No extra charge is noted.

THE Associated Press Journal- World

RFK Orders 10 Communist Party Registrations

Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy petitions the Subversive Activities Control Board to compel ten individuals to register as Communist party members. The move expands government efforts to expose the party and its leaders as the Supreme Court previously allowed the registration requirement.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Subversive Activities Control Board Communist Party Supreme Court Justice Department

Eichmann’s Last Words at Tel Aviv Execution

The report details Adolf Eichmann’s final moments on the Tel Aviv gallows including his defiant faith, refusal of the hood, and his farewell across nations he identified with. He declared belief in God and spoke of Germany Argentina and Austria, greeting family and friends as he faced death.

Eichmann Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Germany Argentina Austria Fichmann Israel

Serving Lawrence Since 1920

Rumsey Funeral Home advertises its long service in Lawrence beginning in 1920 with contact details and reference numbers for inquiries.

Lawrence Rumsey Funeral Home

Rumsey Funeral Home Showcases Modern Facilities

Rumsey Funeral Home highlights updated facilities and equipment in a feature promoting its modern amenities for services and arrangements. The Adv. note indicates emphasis on new offerings and professional care.

Rumsey Funeral Home

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