Firing squad executes Ngo Dinh Can in Saigon
In Saigon a firing squad executed Ngo Dinh Can, 53, younger brother of late President Ngo Dinh Diem, after conviction for murder. Can died blindfolded on a prison field as blood stained his garments. U S diplomat Lodge failed to avert the death. The Diem brothers remain slain or in exile.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Can
Ngo Dinh Diem
Can
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ngo Dinh
South
Diem
Ngo Dinh Nhu
Recreation center aids youth with programs and policies
The center serves local youth with drop ins and evening activities for juniors and seniors, promoting modest dress and providing supervision by Miss Kirby and staff. Senior citizens use the facility Thursday and Friday afternoons, while special education classes visit weekly for activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kirby
Connie Cooper
Janice Gee
LHS
Sue Rhoades
Shaun Morey
Kansas University
Don Dawson
Easter eggs all year at Hastings home in Lawrence
At 524 Fla. Ave. A J Hastings keeps 24 Araucana hens and one rooster laying blue green olive drab and pink eggs. A rarer breed, 3 Rump less Bowl, lays pastel green eggs. Hastings has 24 grandchildren who visit for egg gatherings anytime. Doug Kurata elected Student Council president at Central Junior High School joining Steve Wempe as convention nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hastings
Hastings
Doug Kurata
Central Junior High School
Fred Kurata
Ind. St
Steve Wempe
W. W. Wempe
Route 2
KU Police Jeep Damaged by Fire
KU Police jeep damaged by fire early this morning with the State Fire Marshal's office called to investigate. An inflam mable liquid likely gasoline was used. Glass containers found, one behind the seat and another nearby. Remains sent to the state KBI lab. No link established to the recent dismissal of Michael Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Lloyd Davies
Davies
State Kbi
Michael Mount
Wichita
Donald Alderson
Alderson
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Maj Lush reassigned from KU to Formosa posting
Maj Rolla S. Lush, assistant professor of military science at Kansas University for three years, will join the Nationalist Government of China Formosa advisory group. He will leave this semester with his wife and three children, to live about two years. He taught Principles of Leadership and Land Navigation to Army ROTC cadets. Col Max L. Pitney recommended him for the commendation medal for outstanding service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla S. Lush
Kansas University
China
Formosa
Maj. Lush
Max L. Pitney
Maj
Lush
Tornadoes Strike Michigan Strips Homes in Chesterfield
Governor Romney tours the damaged area as four square miles are sealed off. National Guardsmen and state police guard against looters while plans for federal aid and neighborhood rehabilitation are arranged. Tornado impact spans Illinois Wisconsin and central Wisconsin reports.
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Robert Danhof
Washington
Romney
Chesterfield
Michigan
Mount Clemens
New Baltimore
Great Lakes
Illinois
Wisconsin
Chicago
Midway
Texas
New York
Johnson Focuses On Domestic Wins Amid Viet Nam Dilemma
The column praises President Johnson for promoting the Johnson image with vast travel, labor actions, and social programs while noting foreign affairs remain problematic. It highlights Viet Nam as a top headache, Cuba and Red China tensions, and questions how U S policy should proceed as casualties mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Viet Nam
U. S
Cuba
Johnson
White House
Cowger to Speak At Legion Fete
Irvin L. Cowger will headline the Dorsey Liberty dedication at the new Legion home on Highway 40. A former state department adjutant, newspaper editor, and activities director, he now lives in Topeka. Dedication starts at 3 p.m. with Alan Fisher noting attendees include Legionnaires and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin L
Click
Cowger
Legion’s
State Department
Topeka
Legionnaires
Dorsey-Liberty
Alan Fisher
Dorsey-Liberty Post
Harry Frazee
Washington
Dorsey
Capitol
Frank Carlson
Bert Church
Wellington
Kansas Traffic Deaths Log Summary
Kansas traffic death log reports 4 fatalities for the 24 hours ending 9 am Saturday May 16, 1964. The comparable 1963 period shows 15 deaths for the same 24 hour window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Cross Burned on Minister Yard in Manhattan Kansas
Rev. F Warren Rempel head of the Wesleyan Methodist Student Foundation at Kansas State University reported a burning cross placed on his home's lawn Friday night Police quoted the pastor calling the act apparent retaliation for his involvement in a barber shop discrimination case amid local demonstrations against discriminatory barber shops in Manhattan Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
F. Warren Remple
Wesleyan Methodist Student Foundation
Kansas State University
Rempel
Republicans push for nationwide TV debate with Johnson
In Cheyenne Wyoming on Friday the national GOP chairman said Republicans will demand that President Johnson participate in a nationwide television debate with their presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Johnson
Seven Injured in Local Traffic Accidents
Seven people were hurt in three local traffic crashes Friday. Kay L. Powell and Thomas E. Jones, KU students, were treated and released. Casad, Mulally, Haynes, and others suffered minor injuries. One vehicle overturned near Ban ning Corner. another car struck a TKE house. Hytopoulos sustained a wrist fracture and head injuries at a curve near Zarah.
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Watkins Memorial Hospital
Kay L. Powell
Kansas University
Wichita
Thomas E. Jones
Kansas City
Kan
Banning Corner
Lone Star Road
Lawrence
Rex Johnson
Iowa St
Sarah M. Casad
Learnard
Douglas Haynes
W. Campus
TKE
Casad
Lauraine Mulally
Edgelea
Haynes
Zarah
Johnson County
Gregory Hytopoulos
Ohio
KU Medical Center
Peggy May
Engel Rd
Korea Cabinet Resigns. Park Accepts Shakeup Move
South Korea's cabinet resigned amid Democratic-Republican pressure for greater government representation. President Park Chung-hee quickly accepted and named Foreign Minister Chung Il-kwon to replace Premier Choi Doo-sun. Choi said resignations aim to enable freer Park- opposition cooperation and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul, Korea
Democratic - Republican Party
Chung Hee Park
Chung Il-kwon
Choi Doo-sun
Chung
United States
France
Turkey
Choi
Park
8th Annual Lawrence Kennel Club Dog Show Opens
Judging began at 8 30 a m under clear skies at the 4 H Fairgrounds as 692 dogs from 73 of 114 AKC recognized breeds compete in five rings. The event, free to the public, runs all day.
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Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
Two Students Win Scientific Honors At LHS And KU
Paden receives a $25 award from the American Institute of Biological Sciences and a paid trip to its annual meeting in Boulder. He will continue at Menninger Animal Laboratory Topeka this summer and attends Kansas University next fall as a science major pursuing research. Wright plans to enter Harvard next fall majoring in mathematics and social science with about 40 KU credits. He is a National Merit Scholar and has a KU photography hobby, plus first place in district and state Junior Academy of Science in 1963 and 1964.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences
Boulder
Colo
Paden
Menninger Animal Laboratory
Topeka
Kansas Psychological Association
Ft. Hays State College
Kansas University
LHS
Hixon Studio
KUA
National Merit
Summerfield
Wright
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
KU Symphony Orchestra
Turnpike Liability Refused by Court
Kansas Supreme Court rules the Kansas Turnpike Authority not liable for damages from a roadway slick spot. The ruling reverses a Sedgwick County District Court decision that would have sent the case to trial. Miller sued for personal injury and property damage after his car struck a rain slick spot, overturned, and was ejected from the vehicle.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Sedgwick
Turnpike
Larry G. Miller
Miller
Mild wet April boosts eastern Kansas soil moisture
Kansas climatologist A. D. Robb reports a mild and rainy April replenishing soil moisture in eastern Kansas while drought persists in the southwest. Measurable rains fell on eight to twelve days in the east, with Osage City, Paola, and Columbus recording the highest totals, and Lakin and Liberal the lowest. Average temperatures ran above normal statewide, with wind speeds also higher than average in several eastern stations.
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Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Robb
Osage City
Paola
Columbus
Lakin
Liberal
Goodland
Wichita
Dodge City
Attack on Cuba Expected by Anti Castro Exiles
Exile leaders in the United States and Florida predicted imminent commando assaults on Communist Cuba before May 20, Cuba's independence anniversary. Spokesmen said attacks appear probable at any moment, while U.S. officials denied knowledge of specific plans and noted the disappearance of young men in exile areas.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
U.S
Florida
Kansas University Band Concert Sets Sunday 3 30 PM
Kansas University concert band directed by Prof. Russell L. Wiley performs Sunday at 3 30 PM in University Theater. Soloists include trombonist Larry R. Salmon, a Winfield freshman, and baritone hornist Don Kneiburg, an instructor in wind instruments.
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Kansas University
Russell L. Wiley
Larry R. Salmon
Winfield
Don Kneeburg
Prom Night Plans Highlight Two Winners
The winner pair earns praise for their broad talents and heads to Lawrence to attend their Prom. Wright consulted KU experts Dr. Lee Sonneborn and Dr. Frances Horowitz among others on the project as Mrs. McReynolds supports the family.
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Lawrence
Wright
Lee Sonneborn
Kansas University
Paden
Frances Horowitz
C. H. Narayanan
Madras
India
McReynolds Family Ties Highlight Local Educator
Mrs McReynolds, married to Emery who battles multiple sclerosis, is described with her two daughters Patricia and Marcia and son David. The family includes Patricia a Lawrence High senior, Marcia a Central Junior High seventh grader, and David a Lawrence High sophomore. She earned a B S from Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany Oklahoma and an M S from Fort Hays State College with progress toward a M A at Kansas University.
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Emery
Patricia
Lawrence High
Marcia
Central Junior High School
David
McReynolds
Bethany Nazarene College
Bethany
Okla
Fort Hays State College
Kansas University
Open House for Clark Jim Clark Firm Grand Opening
Clark Jim Clark opened a newly organized University Chrysler-Plymouth firm and reported a tremendous response. He recently acquired Buddy Gallagher Motor Co and now handles all Chrysler lines at his locations on Massachusetts Street in the 600 block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clark
Chrysler - Plymouth
Clark
Buddy Gallagher Motor Co
Chrysler
Massachusetts Street
In Memoriam Elmer Taylor Waits in a Far Off Home
In loving memory of Elmer Taylor who passed away eleven years ago on May 9. He is gone yet not forgotten as the years go by and he waits in that distant happy home. Sadly missed by wife children and grandchildren.
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Elmer Taylor
Card of Thanks from St. John's Parish Ladies
The Ladies of St. John's Parish thank Miss Mary Towle for her birthday wishes and express appreciation for her many accomplishments and acts of kindness while at St. John's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Parish
Mary Towle
St. John’s
Classified Ads Read Like Fun Dividends in Ads
A playful note highlights classified ads as entertaining and profitable, suggesting readers enjoy easy reading while discovering potential earnings.
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Lodge
Lawrence Lodge No. 6
AF & A
Brother Otis Castle
J. A. Golden
W. M
G. W. Mole
Sec
KU Police
Dolph C. Simons, JR
Kennedy
Congress
Associated Press
New York City
Malcolm Browne
West Nam
Browne
Red China
Russia
Legion Fete
Pets Unlimited
Crane & Co., Inc
Korea
U.S. Patent Office
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Paden, Wright
Margaret McReynolds
Memoriam
Lawrence Memorial Co
Norman Endacot
Wothevears of Servvice
Whodern Facilities
K “Ams
Indiana
Fred Rumsey
Oscar Rumsey
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