Conditional Accord Signals End of Maritime Strike
Kuwait moves armor to the northern border facing Iraqi armor amid rising tension. British and Kuwaiti forces tighten patrols as Bahrain and Singapore bound ships and Arab League members weigh defense pledges. Kuwait seeks Arab League mediation while tensions spike over Kasem’s claim to oil rich Kuwait.
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Abdel Karim Kassem
Britain
Kuwait
Bahrain
Persian Gulf
Bulwark
Karachi
Royal Marine
Victorious
Far East
Singapore
Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Freighbor
Arab League
Sheik Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabeh
Sheik Abdullah Mubarak
Union and shippers reach four year wage pact
A conditional agreement between the National Maritime Union and two shipping groups proposes a four year contract with immediate 4 percent wage rise and increases of 24 percent in years two three and four. The deal hinges on talks with remaining unions and a forthcoming fact finding board report to President Kennedy.
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New York
National Maritime Union
David L. Cole
Kennedy
American Merchant Marine Institute
Tanker Labor Committee
Masters, Mates and Pilots
American Radio Association
Cole
Shipping Company
Max Harrison
Ship Company
Masters, Mates and Pilots Union
NMU
U S May Boost European Units To Help NATO
U S may increase troops in Europe to bolster NATO defenses amid Berlin crisis fears. President Kennedy met the National Security Council to discuss options including possible redeployments and steps to deter Soviet miscalculation from Khrushchev threats.
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U.S
NATO
United States
Europe
Soviet Union
West Berlin
Kennedy
Berlin
National Security Council
Khrushchev
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Charles de Gaulle
Alperia
France
Banks to Close in Lawrence on Fourth of July Holiday
The banks of Lawrence will be closed Tuesday July 4 in observance of the legal holiday.
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Lawrence
Kansas ‘Turnpike
Weather: Warm Northeast Kansas with Saturday Thunderstorms
Warm weather continues in northeast Kansas with scattered thunderstorms by early Saturday. Tonight's lows mid 70s with Saturday highs around 85 to 90 degrees. Note mentions Rumsey Funeral Home advertisement in the Classifieds.
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Kansas
Destructions Ordered For Docking Data
Topeka AP report says former Gov. George Docking ordered his personal files destroyed before leaving office. Kansas Historical Society confirmed no papers arrived. Miller noted such papers aid studies of administrations. Docking, first Democrat to two terms, later served at Export-Import Bank in D.C.
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Topeka
George Docking
WREN
Nyle Miller
The
State Historical Society
Docking
Kansas
Miller
John Anderson
Washington,d.c
Export- Import Bank
Historical Society
Bob Richmond
Richmond
Gene Sullivan
Sullivan
St. Benedict's College
Atchison
Bob
Gene
100 Degree Mark Missed as Heat Reigns
The 1961 century mark of 100 degrees was missed by one point with a high of 99 Thursday. By 2 p m the temperature stood at 96 degrees and residents hoped for a cooling shower. A forecast for Saturday predicts 90 to 95 degrees after a mid 70s low tonight.
Market Report Summary for May Closing Averages
The page notes U S May closing averages with the Dow Jones at 243.4, up .8. The brief lists 60 stocks advancing and the overall market direction for that period. Traders monitor daily shifts and sector moves as indices edge higher.
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New York
Long Weekend Traffic Warns of Holiday Dangers
Law enforcement warns of deadly holiday road travel as a four day break from July 4 raises traffic, with patrols extending hours. Sheriff Broecker and Trooper Krasnicka urge careful driving, radar use, and safety lanes while Turnpike crews and boaters crowd lakes Saturday through Tuesday making for heavy traffic and potential accidents.
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Fred Broecker
State Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Department
Dick Krasnicka
Lone Star Lake Sets Strict Rules for Holidays at Park
Douglas County officials tightens Lone Star Lake access during long holidays. Water skiing limited to Wednesdays and Thursdays 1 PM to 7 30 PM while swimming remains banned. Firearms prohibited and misconduct punished by fines up to 20 dollars or 30 days jail. Sheriff Broecker says enforcement aims to keep families unembarrassed.
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Douglas County Board of County Commissioners
Lone Star Lake
Harvey Booth
Booth
Fred Broecker
Brocker
Pastor and Superintendent Clash Over Schoolboy Prank
In Newton, a dispute erupts between Monroe Miles pastor of the First Christian Church and school superintendent H W Scott over a prank by Cary Miles 16 who dropped a firecracker in a teacher's mailbox. Scott denies saying the boy would be expelled this fall. the board says only it can discipline and is reviewing the case.
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Newton
Monroe Miles
First Christian Church
Cary
H. W. Scott
Scott
Board of Education
Gary
Jumping Event Opens 17th Lawrence Horse Show Tonight
The 17th annual Lawrence Horse Show begins at 6 30 tonight at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds rodeo arena with fine weather expected. The American Legion sponsored event features 43 classes and more than 7 544 expected attendees over three nights, with top horses including The Lemon Drop Kid and officials led by Legion commander Bob Compton.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Legion
Alex Torrez
Glenn Reed
Lyle Hemming
Harry Wright
Maj. H. A. Kellner
Leavenworth
Arthur H. Simmons
Mexico
A. D. White
Ottawa
Jack King
Lincoln
Neb
Marvin L. West
Wichita
Bob Compton
Ed Lang
Mel Daniel
Ernest Klooz
Midwest
Lemon Drop Kid
Jay Utz
Utz
Windsor
Lemon
Kennedy signs bill raising national debt limit to 298 billion
President Kennedy signed a bill lifting the national debt ceiling by 5 billion dollars. The limit rises from 293 billion to 298 billion for one year to give the Treasury room as revenues and expenditures peak at different times. Open lanes tonight, Hillcrest Bowl.
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Washington
Kennedy
Treasury
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GS & Pam
Raney Hillcrest
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Jack Grove
Rence
Hunter
Hillcrest Bowl
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