United States Pushes Cease Fire at Geneva Laos Talks
Washington states the goal is a neutral Laos and a cease fire, while accusing the Communist side of violating the cease-fire at Geneva. Officials note the fall of Padong signals Communist bad faith and possible talks disruption.
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State Department
Russia
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White
U.S
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Joseph W. Reap
Reap
Kennedy Talk Wins Praise From Solons
President Kennedy's televised account of Europe and the nuclear standoff drew bipartisan praise in Congress. Senators and representatives drew emphasis on patience and resolve as the West faces dangerous global hotspots and new foreign aid questions following talks with Khrushchev in Vienna.
Rusk urges single agency for long term foreign aid
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Congress to create a unified International Economic and Social Development Agency to manage long term foreign aid with few strings attached. He proposed borrowing authority totaling 2.9 billion over five years and reallocating past loan repayments, tying aid to military needs and contingency funds.
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Congress
Rusk
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Kennedy
Europe
Thomas Morgan
D-Pa
Treasury
New
International Economic and Social Development Agency
Times
International Cooperation Administration
Development Loan Fund
Export-Import Bank
Food-For Peace
Department of State
U.S. May Alter Its Test Stand
U.S. planning a major policy shift after Geneva talks fail. The next move could resume underground nuclear blasts if in national interest, while still attending Geneva talks as long as the Soviets wish. The U.S. would not be bound by a moratorium if talks continue.
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Washington
Kennedy
U. S
United States
Kennedy Says Chance of War Less After Vienna Meeting
President Kennedy spoke to the nation saying neither he nor Soviet Premier Khrushchev won a victory in Vienna. He argued that the chances of war are lower now that each side better understands the other. He noted some progress on Laos and warned Berlin remains a serious issue while signaling possible resumption of atomic tests.
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Washington
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Vienna
Laos
Geneva
United States
Berlin
America
Weather outlook for northeast Kansas with scattered showers
Scattered thundershowers tonight or early Thursday across northeast Kansas. Tonight will be cooler with sunshine and clouds mixed. Daytime highs Thursday reach into the 70s with more rain chances being reported by observers.
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Kansas
Temperatures near normal through Monday with scattered rain
Temperatures will average near seasonal normals from Thursday to Monday with highs in the mid 80s and lows around 50s. Precipitation expected to total .40 to .80 inch as occasional showers or thunderstorms. Ambulance-Phone V13-5hh. Rem sey Funeral Home Ada.
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Kansas
Remsey Funeral Home
Ada
Hail destroys tests at Colby KSU station
A severe hail storm on the evening of May 31 destroyed practically all tests involving growing crops at the Colby branch agricultural experiment station of Kansas State University. Evans E. Banbury, superintendent of the field, confirmed the damage and cancellation of the test.
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Manhattan
Kas
Colby Branch Agricultural Experiment Station
Kansas State University
Evans E. Banbury
Stock Market Ends Down on Mixed Trading
New York closing averages show the downtrodden market with the 60 stocks index at 251.3, down 1.2 points amid cautious investor sentiment and subtle shifts in major sectors.
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New York
Mayor Proclaims Ralph Houk Day in Lawrence
Lawrence officials designate June 20 as Ralph Houk Day to honor the former Lawrence High School athlete and current New York Yankees manager. A 10 minute pre game ceremony will present a plaque, with a luncheon to follow at the Hotel Eldridge. College and civic figures note Houk’s centennial year achievements and youth goal setting.
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Lawrence
Ted Kennedy
City Commission
New York Yankees
Douglas County
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Houk
South Parks
Lawrence High
FFA
Clinton
Frank McDonald
Delbert Mathia
Municipal Stadium
Athletics
Yankees
Yankee
Eldridge
Hightower Leaves KU for Pro Basketball Shot
Wayne Hightower, a 6-9 Kansas star, announced in Philadelphia he will quit Kansas University to pursue professional basketball amid family financial needs and grade difficulties. He eyes leagues in 1961 or 1962 while considering the Harlem Globetrotters or the Eastern League, noting NBA rules delay until graduation.
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Philadelphia
Kansas University
Hightower
Kansas
Kui
Education
Harlem Globetrotters
National Basketball Association
Pennsylvania
Cheyney
State College
Wilt Chamberlain
Overbrook High School
Drake
Kirk
Dick Harp
Showers Likely In Region With Flood Risk Remains
Local forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms tonight or early Thursday with the rain amount, timing, and exact locations yet undetermined. A missed storm would leave a partly cloudy Thursday, cooler nights in the 60s, and highs around the 80s. Flood risk persists along the Kaw and Wakarusa rivers as ground stays saturated and May’s cool, cloudy pattern continues.
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Lawrence
Kaw
Wakarusa
School Schedule Set for 1961 62 in Lawrence
The Lawrence Board of Education released the 1961 62 calendar. New teachers report August 24, other teachers August 28, enrollment August 29, first day August 31. Holidays include Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas vacation, Easter, and Memorial Day with last day June 1.
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Lawrence Board of Education
Frost-heavy May cuts Douglas County strawberry crop
A hard May frost and freeze hit Douglas County strawberries for the second year, shrinking the harvest to about half the expected size though quality remains good. Local stores stock locally grown berries with May 2 freezes damaging blooms and buds, while Herb Pine of Pine's Gardens expects about 20,000 quarts.
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Douglas County
North Lawrence
Herb Pine of Pine
N. St. St
Pine
Sill
Eudora’s Sidewalk Bazaar Sets Roll Thursday Through Saturday
Eudora’s centennial celebration features a three day sidewalk bazaar starting Thursday with many merchants participating. A jail built by the Eudora HDU will be used Saturday to fine visitors lacking centennial tokens, funds going to the celebration. The program also includes a June 16 visit by the Centenn ial Overland Freight caravan, Miss America guest, street dance, and a blocked off main street for the event.
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Eudora
Eudora Hdu
Eudorans
First Steps Set On Selection Of Relations Body
Lawrence moves to form the nine member Lawrence Human Relations Commission with three three year terms, three two year terms and three one year terms. Eleven candidates will be considered from about 20 on a preference basis with elimination starting next Tuesday. The body will advise the City Commission and mediate in human relations disputes. Other items include street paving bids totaling 191 915 and 31 554 for sewers, Kasold Terrace re annexation deferred, and a Massachusetts Street closure request for Overland Express deliveries.
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Taverm
J. P. Ransom Construction Co
Topeka
Edgewood Park
Southridge Addition
South Hills
Lawrence
Kansas Construction Co
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Kasold Terrace
District Court
Massachusetts Street
Overland Express
Rural Water District No. 1
Kanaka
Richland School Names Erickson as Principal
Dee Erickson of Topeka interim Kansas educator and coach is named principal of Richland Grade School. A Eureka native and Washburn graduate of 1923, he has held posts at Fort Scott Junior College Ottawa University and Washburn University. He later ran a Topeka sporting goods store. Matney lauded his qualifications and Erickson pledged a well rounded program for local youths entering high school.
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Topeka
Kansas College
Richland
Erickson
Eureka
Washburn University
Fort Scott Junior College
Ottawa University
Washburn
William H. A. Matney
Board of
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