Approved Farm Bill Termed Unworkable
Northeast digs out from crippling snows as blizzards cascade across 14 states. A deadly winter storm series claimed at least 153 lives, with heavy snowfall in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut causing widespread disruptions and emergency declarations.
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CU Greeks Face Law Ending National Racial Restriction
Boulder Colorado news reports the University of Colorado Board of Regents approved a rule requiring fraternities and sororities to abolish all national racial, religious, or solar restrictions by September 1, 1962 or face probation and loss of rushing or initiation privileges. The 4 to 2 vote reflected Democratic support and Republican opposition. About 2,000 of 9,000 students belong to Greek organizations. 24 fraternities and 16 sororities exist, with only seven fraternities reportedly holding restrictive clauses and none of the sororities. A large hearing drew 50 to 1,800 attendees including students and alumni.
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Kefauver Plans Plane Trip to Get Primary Returns
Senator Kefauver of Tennessee plans to fly to Minneapolis to learn Minnesota's 30 convention votes for Stevenson. He had considered returning after adjournment but stayed to rest before voting on the farm bill. He said he remains friendly to Stevenson and helped him in 1952.
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Want A New Apartment Classified Ads Boost Listings
Daily classified page offers numerous apartment listings guiding readers to save time and money by scanning available rentals.
Senate farm bill faces veto threat from Benson
Washington reports Senate Republican leaders say Secretary Benson views the farm bill as unworkable and predicts a presidential veto unless modified. The 93 to 2 passage moves the bill to a House Senate conference for reconciliation amid broad GOP protest and calls for prompt action before planting season.
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Kansans Vote No On Price Support Bill
Senators from Missouri and Kansas clash over amendments to government price supports. Kerr George amendment passed 49 to 44. Holland 48 to 46. Humphrey Young 50 to 44. Kansas Republicans opposed the price supports protections. Missouri Democrats supported the set aside proposal.
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CBS Birthday Salute To Mrs Eisenhower Delayed
New York CBS TV birthday salute to Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower airs Thursday from 1 to 130 p m est featuring Tony Martin Marion Marlowe Robert Rounseville Martha Wright and Mahalia Jackson The first lady’s program was postponed due to the President’s illness. Andy Hess Real Estate VI 3 3457 jm Adv
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Two Convicts Flee as Auxiliary Police Aid Search
Jefferson City Missouri guards and auxiliary police joined state and local officers in a hunt for two escaped convicts who overpowered a guard during a breakout. Alphonse Nenny Davis 19 of St Louis and Willie Fields 22 were at large near Lincoln University as scores of officers scoured the area.
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Spring Arrival Brings Relief for Kansas University Dean
Lawrence native and Kansas University Dean of Students Laurence C. Woodruff expresses relief at reaching Lawrence after a snowbound trip from New York City via Princeton. He details weather chaos with 4.5 inches of snow, detours on a bus, crowded subways, and a 3 a.m. arrival in Kansas City amid limited flights.
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Minnesota Primary Voting Draws Mixed Early Returns
Minnesota voters turned out in fair to brisk numbers in the state’s presidential primary amid springlike weather. Stevenson and Kefauver competed for delegates on the Democratic side while Eisenhower dominated the GOP ballot, with Knowland appearing in name only. Local rural areas showed lighter youth turnout and Minneapolis lagged behind St Paul in early voting.
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Missing Husband Described As Horselike Figure
Dallas wife seeks help locating her husband who disappeared leaving wife and three children. Police request description. she says he has a flat forehead and a large nose and mouth, describing him as horselike in appearance near a racetrack in Houston.
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Union Reaches Secret Decision on Westinghouse Strike
The IUE negotiating committee reached a compromise proposal after 156 days of walkout at Westinghouse. Sources say the plan was likely accepted, ending the longest major strike in over a quarter century.
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First Day of Spring Noted in Lawrence Weather
Fair skies and a 37 degree start mark the city as spring arrives officially at 9 214. A Kansas University astronomy class with Dr Norman W Storer observed the vernal equinox amid chilly reminders of seasonal change.
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Nehru to Visit Eisenhower in July
Indian Prime Minister Nehru will meet President Eisenhower in July to discuss issues from United Nations membership for Red China to U S foreign aid. Officials say the meeting aims to showcase American policy of aiding neutral nations and to convey peaceful images during a four to five day visit. Secretary Dulles discussed the plans in New Delhi last week.
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Unseasonable sleet dampens first day of spring forecast
A brief sleet and rain mix fell at 2 50 pm on the first day of spring with temperatures around 49 degrees. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies through Wednesday with highs in the 50s and lows near 40. Scattered showers are possible in the southeast, continuing a mild weather pattern from last week.
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Let's Clean Up Lawrence Small Jobs Maintain Beauty of Campus
Kansas University on the Lawrence campus relies on daily maintenance rather than big projects. Two paper-collecting workers patrol the grounds while lawn crews tend the 230 acres. Annual landscaping spend is 59000 dollars with a 20 person crew handling upkeep and new plantings.
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County Delegation Split Over Pro-Hall Victory at Ottawa Convention
Douglas County's GOP delegation backed national committeeman Harry Darby while pro-Hall forces gained control of the Second District Republican convention in Ottawa. Mrs. George Melvin was named to the credentials committee, and former State Senator George Melvin was named 4H Kansas presidential elector. Wayne Loughridge led the anti-Darby faction, signaling a split within local party ranks ahead of the San Francisco national convention.
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Dulles Radio TV Appearance Date Set
Secretary of State Dulles will report on his Far East trip in a radio and television broadcast from 10 30 to 11 p m EST. The announcement comes from the American Broadcasting Co and the date is set for today.
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Lawrence Privacy Problem Aimed by Dour World Cleanup
Larry Lawrence suggests extending a World cleanup road through October to mobilize energetic civic minded Halloweeners to resolve the issue.
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Gas Agency Increases Rates Five to Ten Dollars Annually
The Kansas Public Service Co. raised Lawrence gas rates with an average household bill rising $5 to $10 per year. The change affects April bills due May 1 and is tied to a Cities Service Gas Co. price hike now before the Federal Power Commission. If the FPC reduces the increase, refunds may follow, as in 1947.
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