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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
9
The storm tally includes thirteen fatalities in Minnesota from tornadoes. Emergency crews worked through the damage as communities assessed the destruction and searched for survivors. Weather warnings and rescue efforts dominated local headlines and public safety briefings.
Tornadoes killed at least 19 and injured more than 300 as storms swept the Minneapolis region. Mounds View Norwood Spring Lake Park Shorewood Excelsior Fridley and Lake Minnetonka communities suffered major damage with dozens of homes destroyed. Governor Rolvaag mobilized National Guard and Civil Defense to restore order and direct aid after widespread outages and highway crashes. Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids treated upward of 100 injured with about 30 in serious condition.
NASA Administrator James E. Webb has ordered the grounding of kosher corned beef sandwiches after Lt. Cmdr. John W. Young allegedly ate one aboard the Molly Brown during an orbit with Maj. Virgil I. Gris. An official told a House subcommittee that no harm occurred, but Webb issued the ban.
President Johnson, marking Germany's World War II surrender anniversary, urged the Atlantic alliance to push unfinished business. He called for eroding the Iron Curtain, wider peaceful trade with Eastern Europe, and toward a Soviet agreement. He warned against narrow nationalism and said the door to peaceful settlement remains open.
Four Marines died after patrols wandered into rebel-held Santo Domingo territory. The toll rose to at least 13 U S deaths in the Dominican fighting as two Marines were wounded and others evacuated. Newsmen observing the clash were lightly wounded amid crossfire.
Readable text shows a bowling Saturday and a run at Hillcrest Bowl. Details unclear but indicates an event pairing bowling with a running activity at the Hillcrest venue. Participants or organizers not specified.
Former state senator Paul R. Wunsch of Kingman received the 1965 distinguished alumnus award from the Kansas University Law School. Dean James K. Logan presented the citation at a noon alumni luncheon in conjunction with the Kansas Bar Association. Wunsch is the second KU law graduate to receive the honor.
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Washington reports the United States may begin withdrawing some of its 20 000 troops from the Dominican Republic within days as other American nations join peacekeeping forces under the OAS. Final withdrawal numbers depend on allies contributions and the political path toward a democratic regime.
Pence Owens Garden Center promotes geraniums petunias and tomato plants among its seasonal selections. The ad emphasizes a wide range of garden flora and related supplies for home gardeners.
Lawrence High School will crown its first spring queen at the junior senior prom 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday in the school auditorium. Nominees Janice Altenbernd Pam Zwink and Cynthia McNown attend prom events with escorts and chiefs of decorations refreshments and programs are named for the event.
A 15 year old Lawrence High School sophomore was indefinitely suspended for telephoning a false bomb report to the Lawrence Police Department around 12 50 p m Thursday. He faces juvenile court processing. attendance and investigations followed with staff guiding students through a locker search and drills to identify the caller.
New York AP closes with the Dow Jones average at 343.6, down 0.1 point. Traders show cautious mood as early gains fade and volume remains light across major stocks. Optimism shifts to possible policy signals and earnings reports due later this week.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast calls for warm humid conditions in the Lawrence area through Saturday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Thunderstorms are possible tonight and Saturday, with south winds 20 to 35 mph. Tonight’s low near 70 and Saturday’s high near 80.
Russell Stover offers special Mothers Day selections for May 9 in Key Rexail Malis stores with gifts and seasonal sweets. Promotional display highlights boxed chocolates and novelty assortments for gifting.
Gov William Avery and six Kansas officials will address 1030 Kansas juniors at the 1965 Boys State program opening June 6 at KU. Key figures include Lt Gov John Crutcher Sec of State Paul Shanahan and Attorney General Robert Sonderholm. The event runs June 6–12 with elections June 8–9 and nightly parades.
A Wichita dust storm with gusts up to 81 mph struck from the south, snapping tree limbs and power lines and blowing a small car off a road in northwest Wichita. Beverly Williams escaped injury as visibility dropped and street lights glowed in the dust. No injuries were reported.
Partly to cloudy humid and warm through Saturday with scattered thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Winds south 20 to 35 mph Saturday. Tonight low around 70, high Saturday near 80. Yesterday’s high 37, low 65. year ago high 16, low 68. Record highs and lows noted from 1962 and 1942.
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