United States backs supersonic air transport plan
President Kennedy announced U S support for a commercial Mach 3 airliner to rival Britain and France as Pan American ordered six Concorde type planes. The program could cost over 1 billion dollars with possible government subsidies and aims for service by 1969 or 1971 with jets priced around 8 to 10 million each.
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Lawrence School Board Approves Routine Budget and Staff Moves
The Lawrence School Board met at Central Junior High and approved a two year po-ahead with the Sanill building fund levy, discussed Adult Education 1962-63 results showing 2 660 enrollment and 16 745.94 expenditures, added new teachers at elementary and secondary levels, approved retiring principal Neal Wherry's salary through June, and planned bids for a driver education car with a Dodge chosen for 1523.65.
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Governors Ball and political talks headline campus event week
U S Rep Robert Ellsworth will address 768 students at noon Friday in University Theatre Murphy Hall. Gov John Anderson may deliver farewell address. James B Pearson was set to speak but may not attend. Week-long civic training by Kansas Legion ends Saturday noon.
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KU Grad Named Organist and Carillonneur at School of the Ozarks
Albert J. Buhrman Jr a 1936 KU liberal arts graduate from Springfield Missouri has been named organist and carillonneur for the School of the Ozarks in Southwest Missouri He comes after 28 years with the Columbia Broadcasting System in New York and has purchased a new home overlooking the White River with his wife.
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New York
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Pro-Red Caracans Assault Venezuelan Military Mission
Gunmen overpowered guards at the Venezuelan SS Military Mission headquarters in Caracas, stripping 12 staff, dousing the building with gasoline, and setting it on fire. No personnel were harmed. The attack followed threats linked to the FALN group, which aims to topple Betancourt and has ties to Communist factions. Authorities say the assailants wore Venezuelan army uniforms and civilians clothes, fleeing with weapons and items of value.
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Woolworth Considers Purchase of Kinney Shoe Stores
Brown Shoe Co officials said talks continue on selling its G. R. Kinney Corp Shoe Stores to F. W. Woolworth Co. Clark Gamble noted negotiations are ongoing after the Supreme Court ruled Brown’s Kinney acquisition violated antitrust laws and ordered disposal of about 470 stores.
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Two Million Pay Tribute to Pope John XXII Death
About two million mourners gathered in Vatican City to honor Pope John XXII. The crowd swelled beyond count as his personal secretary recalled the pope’s fear of renewed war and plans for a public viewing in St. Peter's Square tonight.
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May Crime Report Highlights City Violations and Losses
Police chief reports May arrests include 1 fraud 4 liquor law violations 9 drunkenness 1 disorderly conduct 5 vagrancy 1 DUI 122 road and driving violations 3354 parking meter violations 1016 other parking 31 traffic laws. Property stolen valued at 11077.88, recovered 2245. Nineteen traffic law arrests tied to accidents. 75 accidents, 18 injuries. Four hit and run cases investigated. Lawrence joins nationwide in FBI and state crime reporting.
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Johnson and Others Named for Pope John XXIII Funeral
President Kennedy named Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson a Protestant and three others to represent the United States at Pope John XXIII funeral. James A. Farley, George N. Shuster, and Benjamin Mays accompany him.
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Ribicoff Blames Bureaucrat Setup In Allowing Sales
Senator Abraham Ribicoff charged bureaucratic blight in the Agriculture Department over protest registrations for pesticides. He cited secret lists and notes to the Library of Congress, insisting Secretary Freeman ordered public disclosure and that reporters were repeatedly denied access.
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D-Conn
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Glaves Criticizes Gov Anderson Over Federal Funds Stance
Democrat state chairman Jack Glaves accused Gov. John Anderson of inconsistent federal state policy. He cited trips to Hawaii and Missouri to illustrate what he calls flip flopping on federal funds for mental health and spending. He noted a budget increase of over 79 million and a reported $20 million surplus left by former Governor Docking.
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Lawrence readers warned about misleading Peruvian lottery literature
Reports from Lawrence show several people received mailings about a Peruvian lottery. Readers are advised to study the literature carefully before any financial involvement. Kansas University's summer session registration runs Friday and Saturday after orientation. Classes start Monday and a one day Fourth of July break is planned.
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Kennedy Seek Private School for Kennedy Boys
Washington report notes Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and wife seek a new school for their sons but reject a private boarding school with no Negro pupils. They considered Landon School in Maryland where two boys tested. Kennedy said London is out. The State Department rejects Castro calls for U S Cuba talks as communism not negotiable.
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Haines Wins 105000 Verdict in Wichita Crash Suit
Theodore G. Haines, a minor, was awarded 105000 in a federal case against Gas Service Co. of Wichita after a car and a Gas Service Co. truck collided. The suit, brought by his mother Pauline Haines, claimed severed muscles and tendons in his throat impaired speech and sensory function.
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Tehran Violence Renewed as Troops Quell Demonstrations
Troops sealed central Tehran as Moslem protests over land reform and women’s emancipation flared for a third day. The coroner put the toll at 74 killed, including 14 in Qum, with unofficial reports suggesting higher numbers. The Shah and family sheltered at the Saadabad palace as clashes persisted.
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Clothes Theft at KU Reported by Student
Mason City Iowa freshman Bill Saul reports KU police that his car was broken into at the Phi Kappa Psi lot on 1100 Ind Street. Stolen items include KU track clothing and shoes for planned summer workouts.
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Fred and Oscar Rumsey Sole Owners
Rumsey Funeral Home announces sole ownership by Fred and Oscar Rumsey. The notice lists contact details and ongoing services under their management.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
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Individualism Emphasized for Banking Success at Clinic
Earl Nightingale urged bankers to think independently rather than conform. The 24th annual Bank Management Clinic at Kansas University drew 375 bankers as speakers argued for state versus federal banking control and limited branching within states.
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Chicago
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Dick Jackman
Boston
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Republicans Split on Filibuster Stance at Civil Rights Talks
Senate Republicans meeting for a second Javits conference pledged support for civil rights legislation but avoided a firm position on how to handle a Southern filibuster. Lev Saltonstall led the session, acknowledging some division and noting the statement was approved by voice vote but not binding.
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Jacob K. Javits
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Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Nursing Home Sold to Two Couples in Baldwin
Mr and Mrs Ed Mechavich and Mr and Mrs Don Turner of Lawrence bought the 14 bed Sales Nursing Home in Baldwin from Mrs Hester Sale. It has been renamed B Ret Rest Haven. They plan a new wing for about 20 more beds. The Turners will be Baldwin administrators while the Mechavics remain in Lawrence.
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Card of Thanks From Rosetta Lee
Rosetta Lee expresses gratitude to neighbors friends relatives Church of Christ VFW Rebekahs nurses and Dr Learnard for cards flowers visits during her hospital stay.
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