Economy of U S Holding Steady After Declines
The nations economy marked time after nine months of decline with signs of bottoming. Some improvements appeared in April with new construction contracts starting and a projected 10 percent rise in housing starts per the National Association of Home Builders. Consumers kept spending, inventories were reduced, and the gross national product fell about 4 percent from the prior July peak.
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Extra Tickets Slated For All Sports Event
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee reserves 50 more tickets for the Kansas University All-Sports Banquet at 6 30 p m Monday in the Kansas Union. Rev Robert Richards two time Olympic pole vault champion will be speaker. Call the Chamber of Commerce to reserve by Monday noon.
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Chamber of Commerce
De Gaulle Breaks Silence To Set Up News Conference
Paris reports Premier Pflimlin used emergency powers to police against possible rightist moves to place General Charles de Gaulle in power. De Gaulle breaks five year silence and may hold a news conference Monday as 35 000 police guard Paris. Plotters reportedly sought army support for a military dictatorship while De Gaulle's exact intent remains cryptic and unresolved.
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De Gaulle Rides Into Algeria Amid Rising Pressure
Paris reports Gen Charles de Gaulle sent top aide Jacques Sous telle to Algeria to press Premier Pflimlin. De Gaulle plans a Paris news conference Monday to clarify his offer to assume full power.
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Japs Cite Soviet Threat Over Nuclear Weapons
The Japanese government told the Soviet Union that its alleged nuclear weapons pose a constant threat and insecurity to Japan. The foreign ministry answered a Soviet Embassy inquiry about U S weapons in Japan, calling the inquiry politically motivated propaganda timed to influence parliamentary elections.
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Armed Forces Period Is Due to End With Displays
America ends its ninth annual armed forces celebration with parades speeches and displays of rockets missiles aircraft and defense equipment. An aerial and military show at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland kicks off the observance while 100 plus U.S. warships at 52 ports are open for inspection tours. Public visitors will see the latest sea warfare gear as inland bases highlight defense displays.
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U.S
Andrews Air Force Base
Sunday School Teen-Age Code Proposed by Local Class
A local high school Sunday School class at First Christian Church proposes a teen age conduct code echoing a Philadelphia editorial. The draft covers religion, parent youth relations, citizenship, school, personal habits and automobile use with emphasis on church involvement, mutual trust, lawful behavior, education and responsible car use.
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Journal-World
Victor M. Hyden Jr
Speedy Flier Irwin Sets World Air Record Triumph and Embarrassment
Air Force Capt. Walter Wayne Irwin soars to a new world speed record of 1 404.19 mph and, in a follow up interview, faces light sarcasm from wife Christine. The 34 year old veteran, born Everett Washington and raised Wenatchee, commands the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Hamilton AFB near San Francisco.
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Whites Top Reds By 4 in KU Fray
The Whites beat the Reds 25-21 at Memorial Stadium in a Kansas University football scrimmage. Reds led 14-7 at halftime as Don Wrench and Homer Floyd traded moments with Duane Morris and Dale Remsberg. Final drive featured Bill Crank to Homer Floyd for the decisive 23 yards as the Whites prevailed 25-21.
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Joe Spurney
Tom Russell
Bill Crank
Doug Harris
KU Becomes Member of Midwest Research Alliance AMU
KU joins 26 Midwest schools and 236 institutions forming the Associated Midwest Universities AMU to promote science research and education. Coordinated from Argonne National Laboratory, the eight member board will govern the non profit alliance with KU, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Iowa State among the Big Eight institutions. Dr James H Jensen of Town State College named first president.
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Local Man Hurt in Wreck Near Lawrence Bridge
Lawrence man Billy Dean Rand, 27, of 8 W. 3th St., was hospitalized in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after his car struck the Wakarusa River Bridge abutment two miles south of Lawrence on Louisiana Street. He suffered head and chest injuries and the car was demolished.
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Wakarusa River
Louisiana Street
Billy Dean Rand
Starfighter Proves Itself Hottest Plane for AF
Starfighter earns speed record and altitude mark as Lockheed F-104A pilots Capt. Walter Irwin and Maj. Howard Johnson fly from Hamilton AFB. Irwin’s two passes at 40,000 feet averaged 10,404.19 mph over a Mojave Desert course, while Johnson previously set conventional aircraft altitude records. Data processing took four hours before certification.
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Howard C. Johnson
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Northeast Kansas
The Weather Bureau warns that thunderstorms may threaten through Sunday with cooler, mild conditions otherwise. Showers fell Friday at many points in Northeast Kansas, though Lawrence saw only a trace. An eight day run of 80s ends today or Sunday as temperatures ease from 85 downtown to around 70 by Sunday.
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Lawrence
More Than 40 ROTC Cadets Honored at KU Ceremony
Kansas University ROTC honored over 40 cadets from Air Force Army and Navy during a Memorial Stadium ceremony. Recipients included Raymond L. Johnson Dale L. Gerboth Stanford L. Severance and Richard P. Wilcox among many others receiving medals gold watches and service awards for outstanding leadership academics and flying training potential.
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George L. Cartlick
William E. Goodman
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Democrats Still Not Entered As Candidates Here
County races show slow entry as Democrats hold back on announcements while Republicans bill August primary as lively. Incumbents and hopefuls line up for sheriff clerk treasurer and county attorney posts with filing deadline June 20. Past patterns from 1956 cited to gauge interest and registration trends.
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Douglas County
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Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Showers Cooldown
Mostly cloudy through Sunday with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cooler conditions expected Sunday. Lows around 60 tonight and highs near 70 Sunday.
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