Two New US Satellites Placed In Orbit by Spectacular Shot
Two U S satellites were launched by a Thor-Able-Star rocket from Cape Canaveral in a history making mission. Transit II A and a piggyback satellite reached near circular orbits about 500 miles high and will provide navigation data for ships aircraft and submarines worldwide.
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Lawrence Civic Drive Nears Armory Site funds
Lawrence residents rush to fund a four acre site for a new National Guard Armory, aiming to raise 1200 dollars for a 150000 to 200000 project. By noon today contributions reached 1162 dollars with Elks Lodge No 595 and the Chamber of Commerce backing the effort. If receipts exceed the goal, surplus supports a local charity. donors’ names will be published in the Journal World.
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Bob Haggart
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Break in overcast expected Thursday for Lawrence area
A weather update says the heavy cloudiness will lessen tonight with Thursday turning partly cloudy and warmer. Temperatures may reach 85 to 90 degrees with tonight's low around mid 90s and the 2 PM reading at 86. Tuesday's cloud cover yielded only .01 inch of rain in the 24 hours ending this morning.
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Lawrence
Col Griffith Dies at 59 Former Kansas Military Chief
Col. Leslie E. Griffith retired former head of the Kansas Military District died Tuesday of a stroke at North Kansas City Memorial Hospital He was 59 Funeral services planned Thursday with burial in the National Cemetery at Ft Leavenworth The notice ends with an advertisement for Higley's fashion shop.
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Kansas Military District
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Ft. Leavenworth
Senate Approves U.S. Japan Security Treaty by Wide Margin
The Senate ratified the 10 year U S Japan Security Treaty by a large vote. Japan ratification became effective last Sunday and U S instruments will go to Hawaii for the president to exchange. Debate centered on balance of obligations with claims of lop sided terms. The pact marks stronger U S defense commitment to Japan and shifts away from postwar status.
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Season Opens as Kansas Officials Urge Polio Vaccination
Kansas health officials announce the 1960 polio season with two infantile paralysis cases statewide, though none in Douglas County. Immunization is available at City-County Health Department. four Salk shots recommended with a one month, ten month, and one year spacing. Vaccination demand remains strong and surveys show only 58 percent of 80,000 Kansas students protected. Dr. Mott and Dr. Martin urge completion of the series this summer.
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Clinton man leads county wheat harvest in 1960
Robert Kampechroeder of Clinton brought in the first 1960 wheat load to the Farmers Cooperative elevator at 20th and Moodie Rd at about 9 30 am. The eighty two bushel load was Grade 1 with 60 pounds per bushel and 17 percent moisture. Approximately 25 000 acres in the county are expected to be harvested this year after 31 648 acres were planted but a fifth winter-killed.
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Journal-World
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Farmers Cooperative Assn
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Co-Op
Triumph
Lefholz
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Atlas Flies Again Cape Canaveral Test Flight
An Atlas missile launched from Cape Canaveral successfully completed a 5000 mile flight. It tested a new tactical nose cone and delivered it to a preselected target near Ascension Island in the Atlantic.
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Stock Market closes higher on steady gains
New York stock index closes at 60 stocks with a 1.0 point rise to 222.7 as buying interest sustains a broad advance across sectors. Traders monitor industrials and tech leaders for momentum amid a cautious market backdrop.
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Lawrence 16th Horse Show draws 148 entries and growing
The 16th annual Lawrence American Legion Horse Show at the Douglas County 4H Fairgrounds on July 1 2 3 has 148 entries with many horses entered for multiple events, aiming to surpass last year’s 425 record. World champion Lemon Drop Kid from Sunnyslope Farms joins entrants, with judges, managers, and 48 events shaping a major state showcase sanctioned by the Kansas Saddle Horse Association.
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Murphree
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
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Sunnyslope
Scott City
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Carl Jenkins
Atlanta
A. D. White
Ottawa
Lawrence
Kansas Saddle Horse Association
Taxes Pass Four Million Dollar Mark in Douglas County
Douglas County tax collections surpassed 4 million dollars through Tuesday with more mail in, as unpaid bills start accruing interest. The treasury reported 13 000 personal property and 20 729 real estate bills issued, with near 99 percent expected collection. unpaid bills move to sheriff for enforcement and lists to be published.
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Bessie Bennett
Bennett
Sheriff's Office
Bank Robbery Shocks Walton Kansas Suburb
Two men robbed the Walton Bank in Walton Kansas shortly after noon and fled with undetermined loot. Police report says the robbers were white men and escaped in a white and bronze 1956 Chevrolet. Walton lies in Harvey county about seven miles northeast of Newton.
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Commissioners Get Deed For Armory Tract
The City Commission received the deed to a four acre triangular site in Lawrence and quickly turned it over to the Kansas Military Board to house a National Guard Armory. Community use plans include a 1000 seat hall and large parking area with space for events and exhibitions. Funds of 1200 in subscriptions plus 3800 from Centennial reserves cover land cost of 5000.
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Will Griesa
Mo. St
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Chamber of Commerce
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Service complete to every detail. Rumsey Funeral Home.
The note records completion of service details for Rumsey Funeral Home, identified with VI3-SI1L Adv. The terse line signals finalization of arrangements and documentation for a funeral service.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas this week
Considerable cloudiness tonight with Thursday partly cloudy and warmer. Lows tonight in the mid 0s. Highs Thursday around 83. Normal highs 86 and low 57 northwest, 65 southeast. Precipitation about .75 inch with showers and thunderstorms Friday or Saturday and possibly again Monday. Temperatures 3 to 5 degrees below seasonal norms southwest and about 4 degrees below normal north and east Thursday through Monday.
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