Polaris On Target In Test Fired From Submarine
The Polaris missile fired from the submarine Ethan Allen in the Pacific delivered its warhead near the target area with an aerial detonation. Navy officials called the first full Polaris test a success and noted the warhead traveled close to its 1,400 mile range before exploding in the air.
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NATO backs unified stance on nuclear defense amid Berlin talks
NATO ministers ended a four day strategy review backing U S lead in defense with five Polaris submarines under NATO command. The communique noted talks with the Soviet Union while French reservations kept full commitment noncommittal. Nuclear information sharing procedures were approved though full bomb making details remain secret.
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America
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Freeman Says Estes Didn’t Get Government Funds
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman said Billie Sol Estes received no favors and that the government “hasn’t lost a dime” to Estes. Freeman defended the department in handling Estes cotton acreage allotments and noted only gifts of clothing may have involved three employees. Republicans press for a wider probe into Estes’ ties to the department amid federal fraud indictments.
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US to Launch Carpenter on Second Manned Orbital Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL plans a May 15 launch for astronaut M. Scott Carpenter on the nation's second manned orbital flight. Informed sources report the move with no further details available. Rumsey Funeral Home contact VI3-5111 listed in adv.
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France conducts fifth underground atomic test in Sahara
French authorities announced a May 1 underground nuclear detonation at its Sahara test site. It marks the fifth test in France's atomic program following the April 25, 1961 test.
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France
Sahara
Stock Market Index in New York Edges Down Slightly
The closing average of 60 New York stocks stood at 247.0, down 0.1 points. Market activity appeared subdued as investors awaited further economic signals.
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New York
Weather snapshot for Northeast Kansas forecasts storms
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Northeast Kansas through Tuesday with widely scattered thunderstorms tonight. Tonight’s low about 60, with a high near 80 to 85 on Tuesday plus similar daytime temperatures and no significant changes from prior records.
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Stadium proposal agenda for KU athletic unit faces budget concerns
The Kansas University Athletic Board met at the Kansas Union to discuss the Memorial Stadium enlargement, its impact on the athletic program, and possible actions to avoid a projected 70 000 deficit for 1962 63. VanderWerf warned that failure to pursue constructive steps could force budget cuts across departments.
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Weather steady as storms fail to dampen city heat
The forecast remains largely unchanged through Tuesday with possible night thunderstorms. Temperatures dip to around 60 tonight and rise to 80 to 85 Tuesday, while a 89 degree high by 2 pm matched the 1952 record. Saturday reached 90, but no significant rainfall occurred over the weekend.
Mass oral polio vaccine program starts in Douglas County
Lawrence Mayor Ted Kennedy and family start a county wide immunization with an oral vaccine. Doses available 1 to 8 p.m. at the Community Building in Lawrence and other sites through Friday. Type 1 immunity emphasized with future Type III and II vaccines planned. The pill like liquid is safe with no after effects and aims to boost long term protection.
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Marion Township
Kansas
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United States
KU Class Honors HOPE Award to Dr. Vaclav Mudroch
Kansas University seniors selected Dr. Vaclav Mudroch, assistant professor of medieval history, for the Honor for the Outstanding Progressive Educator. The write in gift ballot included three options: an illuminated campus mural map in the Kansas Union, funds for Murphy Hall fountain court, and furnishing an exhibition room for rare books in Watson Library.
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Weekend Noise Patrols Quell Local Party Sprees
Neighbors complained of disturbances over the weekend as police patrolled the area responding to loud parties dubbed spring madness. Officers chased a group in a city park around 2 am Sunday. two were captured, a third eluded immediate capture. A Vermont Street resident reported seeing someone hiding in bushes as police arrived near Hillcrest Shopping Center.
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Restless Scene Ends With Surrender After Bush Warning
A young man surrendered as officers reported a noise complaint incident. No one was detained and all involved were returned to their residences. Officers noted warmer weather and open windows often trigger spring noise in the area. Kentucky Fried Chicken Big Buy advertisement.
Humanities Lecture Series Shapes KU Culture Over Fifteen Years
The University of Kansas humanities program grew from a 1947 start to a renowned 15th anniversary era, hosting 96 lectures by scholars from KU and abroad. Notable speakers included Aldous Huxley and Margaret Mead, drawing overflow crowds. The program emphasized cross department outreach and campus presence, enhancing the university’s intellectual reach.
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Paris
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University of Florence
Italy
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American University of Beirut
Lebanon
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University of Barcelona
Spain
Bruno E. Werner
Leipzig
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England
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London
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Oxford
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