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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1963
Page
1
Vatican announces Pope John XXIII has died at 7:49 pm CST after a protracted battle with a stomach tumor and peritonitis. The 261st pope passed following an outdoor Sunset Mass in St Peter's Square, with thousands of mourners present.
Vatican confirms the death of Pope John XXIII after a four year tenure marked by peace and unity efforts. Embassies worldwide report the pontiff's final illness and a conclave to elect a successor will begin after mourning and a 15 day interregnum. Archbishop Francesco Carpino, 58, leads the College of Cardinals as secretary.
Kansas University chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe told nearly 1,000 at the State of the University address that private and public backing is essential to fund rising enrollments and expanding programs. He noted 1,300 scholarship applicants but only 300 awards and urged alumni and friends to increase gifts to keep top Kansas students in state.
Kansas University plans 7 p m commencement at Memorial Stadium on Mt Oread with 2222 degrees and certificates to be awarded for the 1962 63 year. The Graduate School reports a high 509 degrees in twelve months and 92 doctorates. Six alumni will receive distinguished service citations. a seventh honoree was mentioned but not named.
A chance of scattered showers remains tonight in Lawrence with high temperatures expected Tuesday. Skies will be partly cloudy through Tuesday, with overnight lows near 70 and highs in the 80s. Shower and thunderstorm activity will be widely scattered across Northeast Kansas.
Matt Hamil of Colby, association president, announced at the annual meeting that removing a dog leg on U S 24 at Lawrence’s north edge would shorten the route between Tonganoxie and Williamstown in Jefferson County, aiding travel in Leavenworth County.
Scattered showers tonight with warm temperatures. Low around 70. High in the 80s Tuesday. Summer bus schedules take effect June 3 1963 with the Vacation Pak service offered by World Journal Adv. in plans.
New York markets end with the Dow down marginally as 60 stocks average closes at 275.7. Nearby notice lists Rumsey Funeral Home with VI3-5111 amid miscellaneous classified lines.
Gene Morgan of Kansas City became president and Mrs Lela Hackney Bell of Maryville was named vice president at a board meeting. Five new directors joined, replacing two vacancies and honoring outgoing member Stanley Learned. The Association reports 18 171 paid members and 71 meetings last year with high turnout.
Trustees of the Kansas University Endowment Association report a record year of private support with 3,193,269 in gifts bequests and earned income. Chancellor Wescoe urges more unrestricted gifts and capital giving to fund scholarships new buildings and campus expansion.
Brief line notes KU needs content for Page 14 and directs readers to obtain the Journal-World at a summer address with a contact phone Vid-l0UU. The fragment indicates catalog or circulation instruction.
The dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Kansas University extols the balance of teaching and research at KU. He credits a strong faculty, a rich scholarly atmosphere, and the university’s blend of undergraduate focus with graduate opportunities, contrasting with other colleges.
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