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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1963
Page
2
Dr. Kenneth McFarland argues that the U.S. veers left toward socialism since the 1930s, calling for lower taxes, limited welfare, and a revival of free enterprise. He criticizes progressive education and praises grade cards to reveal student performance while warning against labeling speakers as Birchers.
Duke University to admit five Black freshmen for the first time as the undergraduate color bar is lowered next fall. The university announced the acceptance Friday and withheld the students names.
Mrs Francis H Heller of Lawrence Kansas president of the Kansas League of Women Voters will attend the U S League of Women Voters council in New York and Washington DC with delegates Mrs R R Stockwell and Mrs Patrick Thiessen both of Wichita They will visit the United Nations in New York for a briefing on disarmament and a luncheon with foreign delegates before traveling to Washington for sessions on the UN and foreign policy Highlights include Coffee with Congress and an address by David Bell of the State Department They will meet Senators Frank Carlson and James Pearson and Representatives William Avery Robert Ellsworth Garner Shriver and others
Kansas Turnpike reports a 22 percent drop in accidents in the first quarter of 1963 versus 1962. There were 107 total accidents this year, compared with 137 the prior winter period. Lane driving regulations implemented mid-quarter reduced crash causes.
John H. Colburn publisher of the Wichita Eagle and Beacon will be guest speaker at the Kansan Board dinner at the University of Kansas. The banquet starts at 6 30 PM in the Kansas Union with awards announced by the Journalism School for Daily Kansan work and academic achievement.
Lawrence estimates suggest more than 6500 people in the region will move in 1963, not counting families. Bill Villee of Lawrence Transfer and Storage predicts 5 to 10 percent higher activity with about two thirds between May and October. Of the 6500 movers, about 900 will relocate out of state, with others moving in from elsewhere.
The 95th Kansas Academy of Science meeting concluded at Kansas University with tours of the Natural History Museum and KU facilities. Dr. W L Bemmels of Ottawa University was installed as president at a Friday banquet, while retiring president Dr A M Guhl of Kansas State University gave a farewell on reflections of an animal behaviorist. Ten high school students, including Erik Wright of Lawrence High School, were recognized for reading research papers as sections in botany microbiology chemistry experimental biology geology physics zoology and geology dominated discussions.
The Jayhawk Model Masters will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the upstairs room of the Police Fire Building located at 8th and Vt Streets.
Friends invite Neal Wherry and family to a retirement reception honoring 25 years as Lawrence High School principal. The May 12 event at the Eldridge Hotel from 3 30 to 6 00 supports a Wherry Travel Fund to fund a post retirement holiday for the couple. Contributions may be mailed or left with sponsors Irvin Youngberg M S Winter Ken Whitenight Max Stalcup or Dolph C Simons Jr.
The India Community Club staged a This Is Your Story tribute for Mrs. Faye Hagerman Deay, principal of India School, detailing her life from childhood through teaching. Attendees included Frank Hagerman and Clarence Hagerman, with greetings read from Topeka official Mrs. Perry Wayman and County Superintendent Earl Wilson.
Thirty five Cub Scouts from Pack 3153 Woodlawn School sponsored by FMC travel to Ft. Riley for a day trip funded by collecting and selling soft drink bottles. They will visit buffalo pens cavalry monument Whiteside state capitol museum air base and Old Chief the living cavalry horse. Den Mothers and leaders join as the squad, led by Cub master Harry Crisp.
Lawrence and Topeka officials state honorary police cards and badges will not be honored locally and that only authorized officers hold such cards. KU police urge students to claim unclaimed bicycles before school ends. unclaimed bikes will be turned over to police.
Fifteen Ottawa youths were arrested near DeSoto after deputies found a small arsenal. Seven youths aged sixteen or older faced unlawful assembly charges. Three pled guilty and paid fines, four pled innocent with hearings set for May 13. Eight youths were sent to Johnson County juvenile authorities. Deputies recovered twenty seven weapons including a 22 inch corn knife and various knives rods with chains and clubs.
Mr and Mrs Fred S Alford express gratitude for celebrations flowers gifts and cards received from family friends and neighbors for their golden wedding anniversary.
The note from Lillie Bond and family honors Alvin Ellis Bond Sr who passed away on May 4 at 6 10 p m. They express love and faith asking God to keep them until they meet again, stating he is gone but not forgotten.
A bride’s shower idea uses a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from a sheet cake. Layer the hearts with filling and frosting for a decorative bite sized centerpiece.
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