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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
6
Boulder, AP reports William Bud Davis has been named the University of Colorado football coach. Davis says he believes players need character, even if football itself does not build it, emphasizing character as essential to play.
SAN FRANCISCO AP The FBI is examining outside help for the Alcatraz escape of John Anglin Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris with authorities widening the search for possible mainland arrival. A fourth inmate, Allen Clayton West, remained on the island as guards sweep Angel Island and the bay.
Vinland residents share visits with Creston and Kansas City families. Sandie McDaniel attended Vacation Bible School. Vinland High Alumni held a June 3 reunion with a basket dinner and program. Officers elected include Floyd Talley president and Helen Schmidt corresponding secretary. Linda Schmidt attends Girls State in Lawrence.
Washington AP report details House debate over boosting the national debt limit by 8 billion or 6 billion or not at all. Kennedy seeks 8 billion for one year, Republicans favor 6 billion, some oppose any rise. Threats of special session and retaliation over defense contracts amid accusations of blackmail and pressure from Defense Department cited.
Authorities in Kansas and Missouri were advised that two of three suspects in a $38,000 Chicago Transit Authority robbery may head toward their states. Identified are Samuel R. Fleming 36 Ladd Davis 35 and Aaron Wilson 35 all described as Negroes. Fleming left Chicago Sunday night to visit his father in law in Manhattan Kansas. Wilson has relatives in St. Louis and Davis a mother in Hartford Conn. Eight men accuse of knowledge or weapons aided name the trio.
Senator James B. Pearson of Kansas declares opposition to cuts in RS70 bomber development funding. He cautions that unmanned missile progress cannot replace a full weapons system and argues that over a billion dollars spent should not be wasted despite advances in unmanned defense tech.
Fast Track helped Louisville set a Derby record on May 5, 1962, covering the mile and a quarter Run for the Roses in two minutes and two fifths of a second.
In Algiers thousands of Europeans crowded Air France and Air Algeria offices seeking departures after a Secret Army Organization broadcast urged settlers to flee the country in flames. By midmorning about 4,000 waited under the sun while military authorities had controlled civilian air travel. The group hoped to stop a mass exodus and keep support among settlers.
HONOLULU AP Joint Task Force 8 signaled readiness for the 19th test in the Pacific series. A 600 by 800 mile rectangular zone around Johnston Island was closed to ships and planes, with danger warnings for all traffic. A blast may produce a startling flash but not hazardous, with a megaton yield possible this weekend or Monday.
The State Highway Commission announced a policy to use highway fills as dams on new projects to create roadside ponds and lakes for recreation and conservation. Assistant director Richard Peyton said the plan favors water bodies wherever a local or state agency or private party covers costs beyond standard highway construction.
Fragmented OCR ad lists various grocery prices and quantities: 89c for ib. items, 79¢ for ibs, 1.00 for 3 Ibs, 65c for 14 ounce jars, 59c for 46 ounce tins, 89c for 10 Ibs, 87c reg size, 49¢ for 10 for six, 29c for six, 33c per dozen, 59c for 6 leaves, with multiple unit sizes and prices.
Sun exposure varies by individual skin type and time of day. Darker complexions resist burns longer, while fair skin burns easily. gradual exposure over days thickens skin and aids protection. Sunscreens help but not block all radiation. consult a doctor for severe burns.
Hollywood AP Rooney files for bankruptcy claiming 464 914 in debt. Attorney Robert A Neeb says Rooney could forget a 5500 bill. Neeb represented Rooney's fourth wife Elaine in her divorce and calls others to waive sums. Rooney earned 12 million in 30 years and blames bad counsel for his finances.
Rev. Frederick J. Stevenson is named head of the Youth Department of the National Catholic Welfare Council. He has led Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia for the past two years.
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