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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
5
The outlook for the economy this year is mixed with more jobs and higher take-home pay as the summer proceeds, but higher tax bills and costs for services loom. Experts agree on near term growth, expect a healthy summer and slow but steady fall, while long term views diverge on a boom or inflation.
HONOLULU AP report notes the nations governors staying centrist at their 53rd annual conference. They elected Gov. Wesley Powell of New Hampshire as chairman and chose Hershey, Pennsylvania for next year. Executive committee includes governors Anderson, Brown, Ellington, Fannin, Lawrence, Mechem, Nelson, Swainson. The body backed Kennedy in international talks but withheld federal aid for education, adopted a civil rights statement viewed as vague, avoiding a fight in debate.
Kansas University totals reach 28 905 for current year and 31 066 for 1963, up 2161. Breakdown shows Kansas State 16 305 380, Emporia Teachers College 4 023 739, Pittsburg 3 503 296, Fort Hays 2 585 269, Deaf School 593 018, Blind School 348 706. New buildings listed include Blake Hall 720 000 at KU, nuclear science lab 98 000 at Kansas State, industrial arts at Pittsburg 420 000, practical arts at Emporia 598 147, Fort Hays library 40 000. Slashes total 1 049 073 with Kansas State 636 516, Emporia 149 396, Pittsburg 81 616, Fort Hays 42 669. Also notes NFL interceptions leaders Dave Baker San Francisco and Jerry Norton St Louis with 10 picks each and 96 return yards.
New York AP report details a church state conflict over using American religious groups in the Peace Corps overseas projects. Shriver argues private agencies should implement programs to save costs, while some denominations oppose church run efforts and others back private or interdenominational participation.
Francisco Molina known as the Hook, a former Cuban army soldier, was sentenced to 20 years to life for second degree murder in the 9 year old Magdalena Urdaneta’s death during gunfire between pro and anti Castro groups in a West Side restaurant. The case sparked renewed calls for prisoner exchanges and U.S. involvement in negotiations.
President Kennedy and family will depart Washington at 3 45 p m Friday for a long Fourth of July weekend at Hyannis Port Massachusetts. The one hour jet transport flight from Andrews to Otis will then proceed by helicopter to the Hyannis Port home. Kennedy plans to return to Washington early Wednesday morning.
Lawrence police report many “loose dogs” at night despite a summer leash ordinance. Most complaints show dogs roam until morning then are tied, undermining the rule. Humane Society pickup urged. owners face arrest.
The House approved Kennedy's Social Security bill today in compromise form by voice vote with little debate. The measure moves to the Senate, expected to pass promptly before the July 4 holiday as Democrats push to send it to Kennedy for signature.
A note indicates that first year players will be met by an increase in the Social Security tax. It forecasts that several bonus players signed this spring will join major league rosters next winter unless the unrestricted draft of first-year players is altered.
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