Frasier Hall demolition sparks talk on Lawrence beauty
The Saturday Column discusses Fraser Hall’s replacement at KU and the Trestle sculpture, arguing that civic beauty matters amid debates. It highlights efforts by Committee Z of 100 on Lawrence’s development, parks, tree planting, and art to make the city more attractive and livable.
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Fraser Hall
Journal-World
Cres
Fraser
Speople
Lawrence
Sparks
Clinton Lakes
Kansas University
Lawrence High School
Air Force and Marines report strikes in Vietnam amid political reshuffle
Air strikes pressed in Vietnam near Ben Cat and a Hue hideout as Marines used flamethrowers to burn huts and ammo depots. Four A4 Skyhawks bombed a convoy area south of Hanoi and a building near the target burst into flames. A reshuffle of Prime Minister Phan Huy Quat’s government was anticipated, delayed by alleged plots against Quat and the military.
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Ben Cat
South
Viet Nam
USS Marines
Hue
Hanoi
Marines Withdraw with Equipment Amid Skirmish Tactics
Marines depart with gear and ammunition as snipers harass them during the day. No casualties reported. Military sources say Communist forces aim to avoid direct engagement with a strong Marine contingent.
Damages, No Injuries In Friday Accidents
A Friday traffic incident at 23rd and Louisiana streets caused about 1200 in damage with no injuries. Drivers LeRoy M. Metzler 82 of 637 Ohio Street Richard O. Jones 21 of 802 West 25th Street and Toni Pickering 17 of 1704 West 24th Street were involved. Later Karen Dingman 16 of 1803 Mass Street hit a parked car owned by Oscar Cunningham at 734 Walnut Street causing 375 in damage.
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Lawrence
23Rd
la. Sts
Leroy M. Metzler
Ohio St
Richard O. Jones
W. 25Th St
Toni’ L. Pickering
W. 24Th St
Karen L. Dingman
Mass St
Oscar Cunningham
Walnut St
KU Given Permit for KU Medical Center TV Link in Kansas City
FCC on Wednesday granted KU a permit to operate a closed circuit two way television hookup between Mount Oread and the KU Medical Center campus in Kansas City. Lenhart Electric of Dallas will construct the point to point system, expected in operation by September. Board to approve MA degree teaching and East Wing work on Wahe Hall fifth floor. Funds of 40000 from restricted fees and research overhead.
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Sion
Mount Oread
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Federal Communications Commission
Lenhart Electric Company
Dallas
Tex
Wahe
Medical Center
White Patrolman Attacked as Negro Youth Is Freed
In the Bronx near the 174th Street station patrolman Philip Siegel chased two youths accused of burglary. A mob assaulted him and freed the youth, a Puerto Rican grocer Enrique Negron was stabbed while aiding the officer. Eddie Collins 18 was arrested for feloniously assaulting a policeman.
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New York
174Th Street
Bronx
Philip Siegel
Siegel
Enrique Negron
Negron
Eddie Collins
Kaw Valley Heart Association Dinner Set for June
The Kaw Valley Heart Association will hold its annual dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, in the Ottawa University Student Union. Dr. E Rollins Hanlon will discuss Transplantation of the Heart with a 6 30 p.m. reception beforehand.
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Kaw Valley Heart Association
Ottawa University
E. Rollins Hanlon
Kansas Democratic meeting names successor for state chair
County leaders including Dr Richard O Nelson and Mrs Myrta Budke attended the Kansas Democratic state committee meeting in Topeka to select a successor to outgoing state Democratic chairman Maurice Martin. Mrs Budke serves as county Democratic vice chairman.
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Richard O. Nelson
Orchard
Douglas County
Democratic Central Committee
Myrta Budke
W. 24Th
Kansas
Democratic State Committee
Topeka
Maurice Martin
Budke
Immanuel Lutheran To Have Two Services
Two services will be held Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 17th and Sts. Pastor DeBlock will speak at a baccalaureate service for high school graduates. At 11 a.m. Rev Steffen will be installed as pastor of the new University Lutheran Church.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
17Th and St. Sts
Daniel DeBlock
Norman Steffen
New University Lutheran Church
Herman Witzgall
Topeka
Paul Heckman
DeBlock
Handel Opera Jul ius Caesar Debuts in Kansas City
The first U S professional performance of Handel Julius Caesar opened at Music Hall Kansas City and drew praise for music direction lighting and costumes. Soprano Evelyn Lear plays Cleopatra and Georgio Tozzi stars as Caesar with critics from multiple countries in attendance. The show repeats Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
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U.S
Kansas City
George Frederick Handel
Julius Caesar
America
Music Hall
Handel
Sandor Kallai
Evelyn Lear
Brooklyn
Berlin
Vienna
London
Cleopatra
Georgio Tozzi
Metropolitan Opera
Italy
England
Humphrey Becomes Nation's Newest Girl Scout
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey was sworn in as a Girl Scout during a one hour tour of National Girl Scout headquarters. He expressed delight and said he would tell the President about his new title.
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New York
Hubert H. Humphrey
Democrats Claim Sufficient Votes To Limit Debates
Democratic strategists say they can must enough votes to invoke cloture on President Johnsons voting rights bill on Tuesday. They foresee 67 votes needed with 20 Republicans ready to back the rule while public counts show mixed support and key senators undecided or absent.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
GOP
Everett M. Dirksen
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Executives Named for University Daily Kansan Next Year
Nancy Scott of Council Grove is named feature and society editor for the University Daily Kansan KU. Other editors include Ernest Ballweg Cottonwood Falls sports editor Bob Stevens Junction City wire editor and Harry Krause New Haven Conn photo editor Judy Farrell Topeka junior will be managing editor next year.
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Nancy Scott
Council Grove
Kansas University
Kansan
Ernest Ballweg
Cottonwood Falls
Bob Stevens
Junction City
Harry Krause
New Haven
Conn
Judy Farrell
Topeka
Study on Greek Units Racial Practices At KU
A Kansas University Human Relations Committee study into alleged discrimination in fraternities and sororities began in closed meetings. The Civil Rights Council submitted a 35 page report and urged subpoenas of fraternity and sorority constitutions and policies. It calls for signatories to reject discrimination by Sept 1 1965 or lose university recognition. The council warns of possible abolition of the Greek system if ignored. The committee also recommends severing ties with districts found to discriminate in student teacher placements and urges careful review of placements before assignments.
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Kansas University Human Relations Committee
W. Clarke Wescoe
Civil Rights Council
The
Human Relations Committee
Kansas Board of Regents
University Human Relations Committee
Kansas
KU Education
Wescoe
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
KU Pops Concert At Hoch Auditorium Sunday
Lawrence notes a Sunday 3 30 p m KU concert in Hoch Auditorium featuring the KU orchestra chamber choir and concert choir performing selections from Gypsy My Fair Lady and South Pacific Seats include tables and refreshments served by KU music students and faculty. Lone Star Lake adds five aqua boats for patrons with canoes possible later this summer. Pam Zwink and Steve Ridgway named Best Mannered Senior Girl and Boy at Lawrence High. City Manager Ray Wells teaches KU administrative theory class in place of Dr E O Stone who is in Washington for a meeting.
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Hoch Auditorium
Kansas University
Gypsy
KU Music
Lone Star Lake
Roy Johnson
Johnson
Pam Zwink
W. 21St St
Steve Ridgway
Tenn
Lawrence High School
LHS
Ray Wells
Wells
E. 0. Stone
Stone
Washington, D
Space demonstrations grace three Lawrence elementary schools
National Aeronautics and Space Administration lecturer Robert Helton toured Centennial New York Heights and East Heights Schools this week with a traveling spacemobile. The exhibits included Mercury Gemini Apollo satellites and several space probes to illustrate space exploration.
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Lawrence
Robert Helton
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Houston
Tex
Centennial School
New York
East Heights
Helton
Mercury
Gemini
Apollo
Tiros
Nimbus
Syncom
Alouette
Ranger
Surveyor
Record crowds fill Lawrence High spring musical
About 1 200 people attended For You a Song at Lawrence High School on Friday evening. Director R Wayne Nelson said the large crowd set a record for attendance at the annual spring musical program.
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Lawrence High School
R. Wayne Nelson
Jaycees Run Free Vehicle Safety Check in Lawrence
Members of the Lawrence Jaycees with local police conduct a voluntary vehicle safety check on Massachusetts Avenue between North and South Park streets. Free inspections run until 6 p.m. Items checked include wipers mirrors horns glass exhaust systems lights steering and tires. Ron Peters chairs the project with aides Austin Gay Frank Day and Norman Leary.
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Lawrence Jaycees
Massachusetts
North
South Park Streets
Ron Peters
Austin Gay
Frank Day
Norman Leary
Vacuum salesman testifies in slaying trial as accident
Nathan Eli a 21 year old vacuum cleaner salesman testifies that the killing of Navy wife Constance Dunn 24 was a terrible accident He says he returned home five days before reporting the crime after an alleged confrontation with Mrs Dunn Involved details include a knife and a lamp cord used during the struggle with the woman who was Lt Donald Dunns wife with a 2 year old and a 7 month old in the home until discovery by a milkman
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San Diego
Calif
Nathan Eli
West Plains
Constance Dunn
Eli
Baldwin High 1915 Alumni to Observe 50th Anniversary
The 1915 Baldwin High School graduating class observes its 50th anniversary with an alumni dinner at 6 30 p m in the Baker University Student Union.
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Baldwin High School
Baker University
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