State of Emergency Proclaimed in Kuwait amid Iraq bid
A Kuwait state of emergency was proclaimed as Iraq pressed its claim to annex Kuwait. The army was ordered to the border, with Britain backing Kuwait and Saudi Arabia offering support. Kuwait sought Arab League membership while leaders feared a broader regional conflict and Nasser of the UAR faced embarrassment over Kuwait's independence.
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United States Backs Kuwait Independence Amid Iraq Annexation Bid
The United States expressed support for Kuwait as a sovereign state and opposed Iraq's attempt to annex it. State Department spokesman Lincoln White said the U S could recognize Kuwait's independence, noting a consulate exists and that future diplomatic relations would likely be favorable.
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Food Prices Fall as May Eases Living Costs Nationwide
Washington reports a one tenth of one percent drop in the consumer price index for May led by a four tenths fall in food, meat, and poultry. Nonfood items rose slightly, while higher costs for used cars, gasoline, medical care, tobacco, and clothing offset some gains. Wage adjustments tied to the index will affect about 23,000 metal workers with further small increases for 123,000 workers, including 25,000 at Lockheed and Pacific Airmotive. Meat prices mark the fourth monthly decline citing ample supplies and poultry competition. poultry prices are about 31 percent below 1947 levels.
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Labor Department
Robert J. Myers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Pacific Airmotive Corp
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Berlin Crisis Faces Taylor As JFK's Military Adviser
Gen Maxwell D. Taylor to become President Kennedy's military adviser. He will review Berlin crisis plans and advise on measures against Khrushchev's push to force West out of Berlin. Taylor, 60, is recalled to active duty after retiring as Army chief of staff.
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Rain Forecast Delays Kansas Wheat Harvest Delta
Douglas County farmers face possible delays as scattered showers loom. The Weather Bureau predicts warm humid weather with occasional showers tonight and Wednesday. no rainfall amounts given. Tonight low near 70. Wednesday high around 90. Farmers begin delivering small wheat amounts to elevators. peak rush may be four days away if rain holds off.
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Weather Bureau
Stevenson Warns Against Tight Military Aid Rules
Adlai E. Stevenson told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Latin American nations need patrol craft helicopters and arms to guard coastlines from Castro linked communism. He cautioned against severe restrictions on military aid for internal security.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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U.S
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Stock Market Index Closes Flat on 60-Stock Average
The New York stock market ends the day with the 60 stock average at 242.2, unchanged from the previous close. Investors wait for further guidance as markets pause after rallies.
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Maritime Strike Agency Forms to Study National Dispute
A three member fact finding board meets in New York to speed a report on the maritime strike to President Kennedy. The report could trigger an 80 day cooling off under Taft Hartley, with potential injunctions by the attorney general. Union leaders react with skepticism while ship owners promise cooperation.
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Arthur J. Goldberg
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Eisenhower
FFA Secretary Named Manhattan
Frank R. Carpenter executive secretary for the Kansas Association of Future Farmers of America is named assistant dean of resident instruction in the Kansas State University School of Agriculture.
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Frank R. Carpenter
Kansas Association of Future Farmers of America
Kansas State University School of Agriculture
New State Lake Closer to Reality
G G Boling head of the State Fish and Game Commission said land for a 700 acre Douglas County State Park Lake is purchased and bids may be let at the July 25 26 meeting in Columbus. He announced plans to hire a new director within 30 days and to experiment with prairie chickens quail releases and a turkey deer refuge on 5300 acres in Southeast Kansas.
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State Foots Hawaii Bill But It Is Nothing New
Kansas officials note the 1961 change allows state payment of travel expenses for the governor's wife to the annual governors conference in Honolulu. Roy Shapiro, state controller, says the shift mirrors prior practice with lodging and meals largely covered by the host state or conference. The group limits to six in the party, plus spouses, with annual $5,000 state payment to the Council of State Governments.
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Joe Nickell
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Oklahoma
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Safety Drive Aims to Put Seat Belts in Every Car
A campaign launched by safety and medical groups estimates 5000 lives saved and 400000 serious injuries avoided annually if seat belts are used. The program, timed near the July 4 travel period, is sponsored by the National Safety Council the American Medical Association the U S Public Health Service and cooperating groups with the Advertising Council handling broad advertising.
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National Safety Council
American Medical Association
U.S. Public Health Service
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Safety Council
Gas Refunds Planned for 9 000 Lawrencians
About 13 000 refund checks totaling 210000 dollars will be mailed to roughly 9000 Lawrence residents who used natural gas since November 1959. Kansas Public Service Co. manager L C DeMoss said 160000 dollars go to households while gas rates may rise 4.5 cents per 1000 cubic feet for homeowners starting December 23, a change that could add 30 to 35 cents per month to the average home bill.
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Federal Power Commission
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Kennedy Space Budget Backed by Senate Committee
The Senate Space Committee unanimously approved a Space Administration authorization totaling 1.8 billion dollars for the coming year. Funds cover manned spacecraft weather and communications satellites and complex moon missions including a future landing and return.
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Kennedy
Soviet Union
Senate Space Committee
Lawrence school budget to rise to 2 175 537 for 1961 62
The Lawrence Board of Education proposed a 1961 62 budget of 2 175 537 up 260 190 13 6 percent from 1 915 046 88. Salaries for 15 new teachers plus wage increases drive the rise, with 84 percent of the budget in salaries. A public hearing is set for Aug 4 before July 1 implementation.
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Board of Education
William D. Wolfe
Lawrence High School
Central Junior High School
Farm Accident Kills Man 70 Near Stull Community
Funeral services for George Anderson 70 of Scranton will be held at St Peter's Catholic Church Big Springs with burial at St Peter's Cemetery. The rosary is set for 7 30 p m at Rumsey Funeral Home and Rt Rev Msgr George Towle will preside. Anderson was crushed when a tractor rolled backward against a wagon near Stull Community.
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church
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St. Peter’s
Rumsey Funeral Home
George Towle
Robert Burger
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Weather Summary for Northeast Kansas Tonight Through Wednesday
Warm and humid conditions with scattered rain or thunderstorms expected tonight into Wednesday. Overnight lows around 70 degrees with a high near 90 degrees on Wednesday.
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