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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1963

Page

2

Carlson urges spiritual growth beyond college degrees

Kansas Senator Frank Carlson told 250 student leaders from Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Oklahoma at the Midwest Leadership Prayer Breakfast that moral and spiritual development is essential alongside education. He highlighted the influence of spiritual power in history and urged students to embrace responsibilities to family community state and nation.

Kansas Frank Carlson Kansas Union Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Sen. Carlson United States William R. Bright Crusade For Christ Swede Anderson University of Colorado Dick Harp KU Fellowship of Christian Athletes Jerry Dickson Newton Marilyn Mueller Houston Tex Associated Women James Carr Carthage KU Interfraternity Council Nolen Ellison Kansas City

Ment Of 4-Hers Draws About 600 In Baldwin

About 600 attendees at the regional 4 H Club Day held on Baker University campus in Baldwin. Members from seven counties participated. Palmyra club of Douglas County served lunch. Douglas County 4 H winners included Jane Heck Mike Wempe Ruthie Leitaker Bob Taul and Garth Fundis. Meadowlark Marion Roosters and Palmyra clubs won blue ribbons for group events. Red ribbon recipients from Douglas County were Claudia Harris Kathleen Harris Cincy Neil Diane Riddle and Cottonwood club. White ribbon winners included Vicki Adams Jack Riddle and Sunflower club.

Baker University Baldwin Palmyra Club Douglas County Jane Heck Mike Wempe Ruthie Leitaker Bob Taul Garth Fundis Meadowlark Marion Roosters Palmyra Claudia Harris Kathleen Harris Cincy Neil Diane Riddle The Cottonwood Club Vicki Adams Jack Riddle Sunflower Club

Spacious Facilities of Quiet Taste at Rumsey Funeral Home

Rumsey Funeral Home advertises spacious facilities with quiet taste to accommodate gatherings and services. The notice highlights VI 3511 as contact or location detail and presents a refined, dignified arrangement for memorial events.

Rumsey Funeral Home

Crappie Beds Finished at Lake For the County

Six crappie beds were tied down Saturday at the 180 acre Douglas County State Lake by the Wanka-Tally Wildlife group and volunteers. Three beds remain unfinished due to wet conditions and more cable is needed. The lake southeast of Vinland near Lawrence is near completion and expected to open for fishing in 1965 with stocking by the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission. Construction by R W Lingenfelter of Kansas City facilitated the tie down. The Wanka-Tauy group will likely complete the remaining beds in a few weeks.

Wauka-Tauy Wildlife Association New State Lake Lawrence Journal-World Douglas County State Lake Wanka-Tally Wildlife Group Harvey Booth Wauka- Tally Association Vinland Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission Commission R. W. Lingenfelter Kansas City Booth

Missouri Supreme Court Reverses Blue Law Ruling

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously voided the 138 year old blue laws that barred Sunday sales except medicines provisions and immediate necessities. The court found the phrase other articles of immediate necessity vague and unable to be enforced rationally.

Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court C. A. Leedy Jr

Springfield Debaters Clinch Heart of America Title

Springfield's Debaters from Southwest Missouri State College won the Kansas University Heart of America tournament for a second straight year. Annette Wright and Kent Keller, both from Springfield, defeated Alabama University duo Richard Bouldin and Robert Roberts in the finals. Holt W. Spicer and Bill Maynard coached the team, with Larry Chastain and Charles Collins previously eliminated.

Southwest Missouri State College Springfield Kansas University Heart of America Annette Wright Kent Keller Alabama University Richard Bouldin Birmingham Ala Robert Roberts Tuscaloosa United States Holt W. Spicer Bill Maynard Southwest Missouri State Heart of America Larry Chastain Charles Collins

School boards set joint meeting on annexation plan

Wakarusa Valley and Kanwaka School boards schedule a joint meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wakarusa Valley School to discuss the possible annexation of Kanwaka district by Wakarusa district.

Wakarusa Valley Kanwaka Schools Kanwaka Wakarusai

Parents Ponder death by own action of Son

David Hopper a 16 year old Kansas City suburb student and swimmer shot himself after retreating to a storm shelter with his fathers pistol. A note said he had been bothered by something for two weeks. His parents Allen and Margaret Hopper described themselves as strict disciplinarians while affirming their love.

Mission, Kan David Hopper Margaret Hopper David Kansas City Allen Hopper

Quill Scroll Speaker Verbally Speaks to Four City Schools

Lester G. Benz executive secretary of Quill and Scroll Society will address a joint initiation dinner at 6 30 pm in the Kansas Union at Kansas University The event includes high school students from Lawrence Topeka Leavenworth and Ottawa and is hosted by the EU Journalism School Benz formerly ran weekly and daily newspapers before leading the society.

Lester G. Benz Quill and Scroll Society Lawrence Topeka Leavenworth Ottawa Kansas University Iowa City Iowa Benz Kansas Union

Construction contracts rise sharply in Kansas for January

New York January contracts for future construction in Kansas total $29,631,000, up 105 percent from January 1962. Dodge reports non residential at $15,499,000 up 173 percent, residential at $8,337,000 up 79 percent, and public works and utilities at $5,795,000 up 39 percent.

New York Kansas F. W. Dodge Corporation Dodge

Air Force must defend Dyna-Soar space glider program

Secretary McNamara weighs cancelling or cutting back the Dyna-Soar project as a $500 million cost to complete. He questions duplicative Gemini work while Air Force leaders argue the X20 remains a vital national space program. The review could mark a third major setback for the Air Force after Skybolt and RS-70.

Washington Air Force Defense Robert S. McNamara McNamara National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pentagon James Ferguson

Iraq Plans Unity Move With Syria and U A R

Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ali Saleh el Saadi announced plans for a federation that would combine Syria Iraq and the United Arab Republic. He urged formation of a joint military command and a political planning council as steps toward broader Arab unity.

Damascus Syria Iraq Ali Saleh el Saadi United Arab Republic U.A.R Gamal Abdel Nasser el Saadi Iraqi Communist Party Moscow Atlantic Persian Gulf Algeria Yemen

Atomic Pioneer to Speak at KU Spencer Lectures

Sir John Cockcroft a Nobel laureate and Cambridge Churchill College master will deliver the first Kenneth A. Spencer Memorial Lectures at Kansas University and Kansas City April 3 and 4. He will speak on nuclear power development with slides at 8 p.m. April 4 in University Theatre Murphy Hall. A reception follows.

Cambridge University Churchill College Kenneth A. Spencer Kansas University Kansas City John Cockcroft Great Britain Murphy Hall W. Clarke Wescoe Sir John England Atomic Research Establishment Lawrence KU Endowment Association Friends and Business Associates The Spencer Chemical Co

Lawrence Rep Ellsworth opposes Cuba invasion stance voiced

U S representative Robert Ellsworth of Lawrence writes to the Journal World opposing a U S invasion of Cuba while voicing support for tighter isolation. He argues the Soviets use Cuba as an outpost and urges measures to quarantine Castroism. Westminster Center KU to stage Spoon River Anthology tonight and Tuesday with Crafton Scott Kovac leading discussion after.

U. S Robert Ellsworth Lawrence U.S Cuba Journal-World Elsworth Americas Latin America Westminster Center At Kansas University Allen Crafton Edgar Lee Masters Westminster Center Crafton Nan Scott Terry Kovac

Injured KU Student Released on Sunday

One of two Kansas University students hurt in a car crash on U S 24 west of Lawrence was released from a Topeka hospital on Sunday and back in school. Mont O Leary Baxter Springs junior suffered frostbite and exposure. James R Meisner Marion freshman remains hospitalized with a head injury. The crash occurred when the car missed a curve. The article notes the first printing press in the new world was set up by the Spanish in Mexico City in 1539.

Kansas University U.S. 24 Lawrence Topeka Mont O'Leary Baxter Springs James R. Meisner Marion New World Mexico City

Dallas Symphony in Hoch Auditorium Plays Don Juan and Bartok

Associate Professor Roy Hamlin Johnson and the Dallas Symphony under Donald Johanos presented a concert course program including Strauss Don Juan Op. 20 Bartok Piano Concerto No. 2 and Brahms Symphony No. 4 The acoustics dulled the tonal edge though Johnsons Bartok showcased superb pianism and the Dallas Orchestra with Johanos delivered a refined sensitive Brahms reading.

Hoch Auditorium Kansas University Dallas Symphony Orchestra Donald Johanos Roy Hamlin Johnson Richard Strauss Bela Bartok Johannes Brahms Donald Johanes Hoch

Surprise Snowfall Strikes Kansas and Northward

A late winter storm dumped six to eight inches of snow in northwestern Kansas and moved eastward. Eight inches fell in Cheyenne County near St. Francis. western areas saw one to two inches. Precipitation ranged from one third to one inch, aiding soil moisture as the front exits.

Topeka Kansas Cheyenne County St. Francis Hill City Northwest Beloit Hunter Goodland Pittsburg

Washington D C Leads World In Phone Density

Washington D C reports 87.1 phones per 100 people the highest ratio globally reflecting its busy political communication network.

Washington D.C

Opening of Constance Scheerer-Brenda Brown Art Exhibit

More than 150 people attended the Lawrence Community Building opening of the Constance Scheerer and Brenda Brown exhibit. A public reception ran from two to five, with fifty four paintings and drawings in oils water colors ink and enamels. The show runs throughout March and is sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild. Both artists are Guild members and have prior regional exhibitions.

Constance Scheerer Brenda Brown Lawrence The Lawrence Art Guild Guild

Vandals Damage Vacant Farm House Near Baldwin

Deputies report extensive damage to a vacant farm house about 214 miles southwest of Vinland. Windows were broken, plaster torn from a wall, and whiskey bottles hurled through walls. Owner is Paul Gibler of Route 2 Baldwin.

Vinlannd Gale Gimblett Baldwin Gimblett Paul Gibler Route 2

Metlzer Assailed On Kaw Comment In Kansas

Lud Strnad, western Kansas farmer and member of the Presidents Agricultural Advisory Committee, assailed Dwight Metzler, head of the Kansas Water Resources Board, for saying Kansas River navigation is not feasible now. Strnad favors a study of river navigation from Kansas City to Salina to boost industry and agriculture. Metzler, a KU civil engineering professor, made the feasibility remark.

Brewster Kan Lud Strnad Kansas Kansas River Strnad Kansas City Salina Dwight Metzler The Kansas Water Resources Board Kaw River Metzler Kansas University Learnard Ave

In Memoriam Harold Schweitzberger Remembered

In loving memory of Harold Schweitzberger who left us on March 11 1962. Family writes of his warm chuckle and smile and recalls the Sunday departure with no goodbyes. Sadly missed by wife Irene and children Nola Henson Nadine Farrier Bud Schweitzberger Don Gentry and 10 grandchildren.

Harold Schweitzberger Irene Nola Henson Bud Schweitzberger Nadine Farrier Don Gentry

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