Economics Chair Resigns Over Wichita U Practices
Arthur A. Wichmann, long time Wichita University economics chair, resigns effective Sept. 1 in protest of administration policies under President Harry Corbin. He criticizes academic freedom violations and steps taken against faculty, calling the administration autocratic and favoring favoritism. The move follows Wichita’s vote to place the university under Kansas University oversight.
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Arthur A. Wichmann
Wichita U
Wichita City
State of Kansas
Kansas University
Wichita
W. Clarke Wescoe
Wichmann
Harry Corbin
Department of Economics
University of Wichita
New Planner Named for Lawrence Comprehensive Plan
Frank Hedgecock, 26, of Wyandotte County, will oversee Lawrence’s planning program starting June 1 replacing David Condon who moves to a Denver firm. Hedgecock is a Bartholomew staffer since 1962 and will guide planning to 1985. first advisory meeting is Tuesday at Lawrence High School.
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Frank Hedgecock
Wyandotte County
Hedgecock
David Condon
Denver
Colo
Condon
Harland Bartholomew and Associates
St. Louis
Lawrence High School
Little Theater
John Cofer
Bartholomew
Iran corruption alleged in U S aid to Iran
Senator McClellan said the Senate Investigations subcommittee has received documents alleging gross corruption and misuse of more than 100 million dollars in U S aid to Iran. The materials come from Khaibar Khan, leader of the Bakhtiari tribe, and would be evidence if corroborated.
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John L. McClellan
D-Ark
U.S
Iran
McClellan
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Khaibar Khan
Cooper resumes sleep as orbital mission continues
The account details Gordon Cooper in the Faith 7 capsule during Orbit 15 through Orbit 19, noting fuel and oxygen status above expectations, minor suit discomfort corrected, and Cooper reporting feeling fine. He documents horizon photography for MIT to assess horizon as a guidance reference for returning moonships.
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Australia
Gordon Cooper
Cape Canaveral
Cooper
Zanzibar
Mercury Control
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Mercury Control Center
Roger
Faith
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Cuban Says Loss Of Underground Hurt '61 Invasion
Enrique Llaca a USS Houston survivor told Kansas University students the underground network crippled the 1961 Bay of Pigs operation as much as lack of U S air cover. He warned the United States must avoid new blockades and continue exile struggles against international communism.
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Dan A Young Named County Assistant
Dan A Young of 1112 Tenn Sr a KU Law alumnus will become Douglas County assistant attorney starting June 1 announced County Attorney Ralph King. He replaces Wes Norwood who has been handling court cases he started and now practices with George Melvin at 7404 Mass St Norwood led the office for two terms.
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Tenn
Kansas University School of Law
Douglas County
Ralph King
Young
Wes Norwood
Norwood
George Melvin
Mass
St. Norwood
King
Dempsey Brother Dies in Santa Monica
Joseph H. Dempsey aged 73, elder brother of former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, died on Tuesday in Santa Monica California according to AP. He outlived his sports fame by decades and left a family obituary pending local notices.
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Joseph H. Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Lawrence County Board of Equalization to reconvene for protests
Lawrence County commissioners adjourned as a Board of Equalization to view properties under protest. They will reconvene May 29 and May 31 to hear appeals. After this month, protests go through the state tax agency. A local business group remains optimistic about a $700000 Post Office project in the 600 block of Kentucky Vermont with potential land purchase for 300 foot frontages. Manners will be stressed at Lawrence High School Friday for Good Manners Day with Best Mannered Boy and Girl named from the senior class by sophomores.
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Kentucky-Vermont
Vermont-Kentucky
Lawrence High School
Cooper astronaut completes first day in space aboard Faith 7
Air Force Major Cooper, 36, in Faith 7, completes 24 hours aloft over Australia. He reports 70 percent fuel and 90 percent manual system readiness, using 25 percent of primary oxygen with no emergency usage. No extension beyond 22 orbits planned.
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Cooper
Muchea
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Mrs Brookfield Dies From Burns in Kansas City
Mrs. Lenora Young Brookfield aged 69 died from burns suffered March 25 when she contacted a broken power line at her home. Widow of Arthur Duncan Brookfield founder of Unitog Manufacturing Co now led by son Dutton Brookfield who was a mayoral candidate. Born in Macedonia Iowa she lived in Omaha before moving to Kansas City after marrying in 1937.
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Lenora Young Brookfield
Arthur Duncan Brookfield
Unitog Manufacturing Co
Dutton Brookfield
Brookfield
Macedonia
Iown
Omaha
Parade of Barbershop Quartets Hits Community Building
Five barbershop groups perform in the fourth annual Parade of Barbershop Quartets at 8 p m Saturday in the Community Building. Headlining the Four Pitchhikers of Springfield Missouri international champions in 1959. Other groups include Aqua Tones Lawrence Commanders and Cavaliers Wichita Lawrence Barberhawks and Lawrence Sweet Adelines. An afterglow session with refreshments follows. Don McDow will MC. Tickets 1 50 at Bell s and Qdell s Music Stores.
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Keith Keltner
Keith Young
Ken Keltner
Joe Delzell
Springfield
Lawrence Barberhawks
Perry Como
Jubilee
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Aqua Tones
Lawrence
Commanders
Cavaliers
Wichita
Lawrence Sweet Adelines
Don McDow
Bell's
Qdell’s
Earlin Burgert
KU Wind Tunnel Aims at Breakthrough in Aerodynamics
Kansas University unveils a new wind tunnel built in 1928 with a 300 mph capability to study rocket re entry and vertical takeoff designs. Professors Vincent Muir head and C J Choliasmenos plan GEM tests for the Navy and explore lateral stability and control. Researchers expect civilian and military aerospace applications, including helicopter aerodynamics studies by students.
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GEM
Navy
Record U S Nonfarm Payroll Hits 55.9 Million in April
The Labor Department reports nonfarm payroll employment rose by 800000 in April to a new high of 55.9 million, 1 million more than a year earlier. The Bureau of Labor Statistics calls the increase substantially better than typical seasonal growth, with strong gains in manufacturing and construction.
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Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Goldwater Asks Calif Groups to Halt Presidential Fund Drives
Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona said he asked three California GOP groups to stop raising funds for a presidential bid. He notified two volunteer organizations and asked a county GOP chairman to intervene with a third, stressing he is only running for re election to the Senate. He will still accept senatorial campaign donations. He also said he rejects any draft efforts for a national ticket.
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Barry Goldwater
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Meader Bennett Goulet Win Top Grammy Honors in 39 Categories
New York reports Vaughn Meader Tony Bennett and Robert Goulet won the top Grammy awards. Bennett earned record of the year for It Left My Heart in San Francisco. Goulet named best new singer. Meader album of the year for The First Family. Charles Laughton posthumous best documentary spoken word for The Story Teller. Other winners include Vladimir Horowitz Ella Fitzgerald and Peter Paul and Mary.
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Vaughn Meader
Tony Bennett
Robert Goulet
National Academy
Bennett
San Francisco
Goulet
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Meader
Charles Laughton
Vladimir Horowitz
Columbia Records
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Ella Fitzgerald
Ella
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Peter, Paul and Mary
Wescoe Absent From Office With Neck Ailment
Kansas University Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe did not attend his office on Wednesday due to a neck ailment. He is resting at home and may remain there for several days.
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Kansas University
W. Clarke Wescoe
Dr. Wescoe
Camp David Privacy Draws Kennedy Family for Summer Peace
The Kennedy family, seeking privacy, has embraced Camp David Maryland as a retreat atop the Catoctin Mountains. The 129 acre Navy run reserve, fenced and guarded, offers extensive recreation including an athletic field pool tennis courts bowling skeet and a lodge with mountain views.
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Kennedy
Camp David
Catoctin Mountains
Hyannis Port
Mass
Kennedys
Secret Service
Aspen Lodge
House approves two stage debt increase to 309 billion
The House 213 to 204 endorses raising the national debt limit in two steps to 309 billion, heading to the Senate after defeating a GOP bid to keep it at 305 billion. Two weeks earlier the ceiling would be touched per Treasury estimates.
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Washington
House
Treasury
Senate
Industry Production Reaches New High for April
The Federal Reserve Board reports industrial production rose to 122.4 percent of the 1957-59 average in April, up from 120.6 in March. Output of materials increased substantially while finished goods output rose slightly, marking a new high for the second straight month.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Leslie Churchbaugh
Mrs Leslie Churchbaugh thanks Drs. Walters Reed and Godwin and the third floor north nurses for care during her hospital stay. She also appreciates relatives neighbors friends flowers cards letters gifts and acts of kindness shown to her and her husband.
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