Senators Question Cuban Soviet Presence Like 17 500 Figures May Be Minimum
A Senate Preparedness subcommittee interim report doubts the 17 500 official Soviet personnel in Cuba and raises a possibility that strategic weapons may or may not be present. It warns the Cuban missile crisis still shields Soviet forces and could undermine U S prestige abroad. It cites intelligence officers as unable to confirm current numbers or weapon status.
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Pope John XXIII Faces Cancer Rumors and Health Concerns
Vatican officials and reports from The Baltimore Sun indicate possible cancer and a stomach disorder tied to Pope John XXIII’s frail health. The pope, nearing 81, has shown signs of anemia and a stomach ailment, with limited public details on his condition and prognosis.
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Alternate Moves Planned in Case Truce Breaks Up
Birmingham leaders met to outline new demonstrations should the truce fail. SCLC spokesmen said a second midmorning meeting would include Martin Luther King Jr Ralph Abernathy Fred L Shuttlesworth and undisclosed white leaders.
King says Birmingham pact reached on two points
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. announced in Birmingham that agreements have been reached on two of the four points aimed at settling racial differences. He spoke Thursday about progress in negotiations and expressed cautious optimism for further progress.
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Birmingham
Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Group To Study Pool At Lawrence High
A committee was appointed to study the feasibility of an indoor outdoor swimming pool at Lawrence High School for year round use. The study, approved by the Board of Education on April 15, names six members including Dr. Carl Knox and Larry Heeb.
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Board of Education
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Larry Heeb
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Harold Horn
Olin Petefish
Milo Stuck
Gaps on Cuba Growing as Miami Paper Reports Curtailed Intel
The Miami Herald notes reduced U S surveillance of Cuba and an intelligence gap. Low level flights paused since February nine, high level U S 2 flights limited, and anti Castro raids restricted. Moscow tents and rail construction near Soviet camps seen in photos amid cautious policy.
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Underground
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China Accepts Soviet Talks Offer in Moscow
China accepted a Soviet proposal for talks in Moscow to discuss ideological differences. Beijing asked to move high level discussions from mid May to mid June.
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China
Moscow
New China News Agency
Texans' Design For TFX Best, Senators Told
General Dynamics executive testified before the Senate Investigations Subcommittee that the TFX design by General Dynamics is superior to Boeing's, promising greater range and lower total program cost. The hearings challenge whether political influence affected the $6.5 billion award, with McNamara defending the GD choice as the better, cheaper aircraft.
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Roger Lewis
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Unseasonably Warmth Stays Through Friday
Unseasonably warm weather continues through Friday with highs near 90 in Lawrence. A brief cooling period today saw 87 degrees by 2 p.m., four degrees below Wednesday’s 91 record. Clear skies persist with tonight’s low around 65 to 70 and little chance of rain in Kansas.
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Drive In Concert At LHS Tuesday Evening
The Lawrence High School Band will present its annual Drive In Concert at 7 30 PM in the LHS parking lot with a program including Coronation Scene from Boris Godunov and Barnum and Bailey's Favorite. Dress informal. rain plan moves to the auditorium.
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Charles Kassinger
Stock Market Close: Dow Jones Up as New York Index Rises
The closing average of 60 stocks sits at 272.0 points, up 1.2 as trading ends in New York. Investors monitor gains across major sectors and await key earnings reports.
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New York
Kennedy Studies Situation as Birmingham Truce Holds
President Kennedy monitored a fragile Birmingham truce amid racial tensions and signaled preference for conciliation. Officials discussed options including federal suits, high-level visits, injunctions, federalizing the Alabama National Guard, withholding funds, and potential civil rights era interventions to enforce rights.
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Congress
Final Plans Set For Art Festival In Lawrence
Final plans were made for the second annual Lawrence Art Festival at the Community Building starting Friday noon. Co sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild and Lawrence Recreation Commission admission is free. 160 exhibits will be placed for three days with displays open Friday noon to 7 pm Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon to 7 pm. Artists may sell items during the show. 1962 edition drew about 1 800 visitors and more are expected. Leland Miller is Art Guild president tri chairmen are Mrs Robert Converse Byron Sneegas and John Garcia.
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Visiting Russian Prof Outlines Dial a Lawyer Dream
Prof J A Kerimov of Leningrad University outlines a Soviet plan for a computer based dial a lawyer information service to provide quick legal answers. He discusses aims, comparisons with American law, and plans for lectures during a U S Soviet exchange visit to KU and other campuses.
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J. A. Kerimov
Theory and History of Government
Leningrad University
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U. S
Bombay Student Learns Car Must Not Be In Gear
A Kansas University junior from Bombay, Shivendra K. Thakkar, 26, tried to start a stalled car by shorting wires and the vehicle leaped back into a tree at 19th and Vt. Sts. Damage about 1000 dollars. Earlier two separate fender benders occurred at 6th and Vt and at 6th and Miss. Sts. with combined damages and no injuries.
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Health Education To Be Studied In Lawrence Schools
The Lawrence Board of Education approved a full study of the health education curriculum and a programmed plan for development after citizen protests over sex education. Officials said no sex education films will be shown during school hours until a complete curriculum is ready. Attorney Robert Oyler stated District 55 seeks $16,565.67 from District 60 for land taken into the city affecting its bonded debt. No action was taken on the dispute.
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Harold Krull
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Weather Outlook Warm In Northeast Kansas Through Friday
Unseasonably warm conditions persist in northeast Kansas through Friday with clear skies. Low tonight expected 65 to 70 degrees, high Friday near 90.
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