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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1964
Page
2
The Aviation Week article claims the All supersonic jet has flown long-range reconnaissance over Communist territory though officials would not confirm. The report notes speeds around 2300 mph and sustained flight near 2000 mph, with earlier secrecy broken by President Johnson on Feb 29.
Ross testified that Jack Ruby, as a teen on Chicago's West Side, would steam up and turn purple when angry. He said Ruby joined a group of about 12 boys, fought tantrums, and that Ruby had no police trouble to his knowledge.
The approved federal payroll rise proposed since October 1962 would cost $1.65 billion annually, an 11 percent increase, with $688 million in new annual pay. Opponents demand a balanced budget before approving such hikes. If enacted, Vice President, Speaker, Senators, Representatives, Cabinet heads, agency heads, and federal judges would see substantial pay increases beginning next January.
Washington AP Advisors drafting Johnson poverty plan suggest lowering registration age to 17 or 18 to speed testing and place needy youths in education and job training. No one would be inducted before 18, sources say, with about 500000 youths failing the general classification test yearly.
In Concord New Hampshire indecision clouded the Republican presidential preference primary with up to 100 000 votes cast. Goldwater Rockefeller Lodge Nixon and Smith were named on the ballot while Stassen faded from the field and Lodge’s write in bid stirred interest.
Lawrence teens suffered minor injuries as their 1955 car overturned on a blacktop road near Marys Lake. Driver Carl Porter 17 suspected tire blowout. passenger Bob Musick 17 unhurt. Damaged fence and mailbox totaled 50 dollars. Other weekend crashes on North Second and Lyon Streets caused minor injuries and 425 dollars in damage. A second collision at Second and Lyon caused minor injuries with 225 dollars in damage. Early Saturday accident at 16th and Tenn Streets involved 17-year-old Samuel Mellinger and 23-year-old Ronald Shubert with no injuries.
Lawrence High School’s Jayhawk Chapter of FFA earned first place in two divisions at the District Farm Mechanics Contest held in Burlington. Tim Gjellstad and Gary Brink led in farm shop tools and welding, while OConnor placed second in farm buildings. The event drew nine schools and 54 competitors per division.
Santa Fe proposes a compromise to abandon 23 miles of track from Lawrence to Ottawa and close the Baldwin depot while restoring service from Baldwin to Ottawa. L. M. Olson says the reduced route would cut losses and maintenance costs, and Baldwin customers will decide by Tuesday as ICC review continues.
The testimony details Baker recounting two months at wartime house and gifts including liquor, foodstuffs, grapefruit and candy. Evidence includes a letter from Majority Leader Mansfield dated Oct 4 asking Richie about the pay-sharing deal and Richie's telegraphic reply.
William Alexander Ramsey 71 of Route 1 died Sunday evening at the Florida Avenue Rest Home. He lived in Lawrence most of his life and ran the Ramsey Decorating Service for years, retiring in 1958. He was active in West Side Presbyterian Church and several fraternal groups. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Bertha, three sisters, three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Union representatives urge the Lawrence Board of Education to grant a personal emergency day off for teachers next year. The board will consider the action at 7 30 tonight at Central Junior High School.
Kansas Republicans move into the 1st District gathering in Dodge City with 340 delegates from 58 western counties where Goldwater supporters clash with uninstructed factions. Newton district nominates 2 Goldwater-bound delegates and a third recommendation amid unit-rule debates.
Albert Terry, 16, of 443 Maple St, was to be arraigned this afternoon on a charge of assault with intent to kill or maim. The case stems from a Friday fight at the Big Barn on U S Highway 40. Tom Boyd of Redbud Apartments was hospitalized with a serious facial cut near the left eye. his condition was listed as good.
Rumsey Funeral Home advertises funeral service details with contact number VI 3-5111 for arranging Lawrence's burial.
Lawrence fire crews responded to Hoch Auditorium at 1 15 p m and Hashinger Hall at 4 48 p m Sunday. Smoke at Hoch came from a cigarette discarded in a trash can near the auditorium door. At Hashinger the fire occurred at the northwest corner where grill users fried hamburgers.
Public release of the new Kennedy half dollars set for March 24 with banks in Lawrence allocated 1,000 coins each. Distribution aims for broad spread despite small quantity. Also notes Kansas Class AA basketball finals tickets at Allen Fieldhouse and bids by Lawrence City Commission for West 9th Street paving and a storm sewer project.
A film about France will be shown at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Lawrence High School Auditorium. William Stockdale presents the travel adventure program as part of the Lawrence Kiwanis Club Lawrence Adult Education and Kansas University Extension series.
President Johnson asks Congress for broad employment and training legislation as he calls on the nation to upgrade manpower skills to address persistent joblessness. McNamara tours Vietnam pledging support to Khanh as a helicopter crash kills two, marping his visit. Shuttlesworth conviction overturned over 1961 Freedom Riders case. John Montgomery remains in Kansas race for Democratic national committeeman. MacArthur recovers enough to eat and walk after major surgery. Senate Civil Rights fight shapes up with Russell calling a Dixie strategy meeting.
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