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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1963

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Federal action blocks Wallace over Alabama enrollment

The federal government seeks a preliminary injunction to stop Governor Wallace from barring Negro students from the University of Alabama. U.S. District Judge Seybourn Lynne ordered Wallace to appear June 3 in Birmingham to show cause why the injunction should not issue.

Birmingham Ala George C. Wallace University of Alabama Justice Department U.S. Dist Seybourn H. Lynne Wallace United States Com Robert F. Kennedy Vivian J. Malone Mobile Tuscaloosa David M. McGlathery Huntsville Lynne

Red Space Fatalities Reported by New York Journal American

The New York Journal American cites NASA and Pentagon sources noting possible Russian manned spaceflight failures with up to five or more cosmonaut fatalities. Names include Serenty Shiborin Piotr Dolgov Vassilievitch Zawodovsky and a two crew launch in May 1961. Four deaths occurred before Yuri Gagarin orbited on April 12, 1961.

NEW York New York Journal-American George L. Simpson Jr National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Department of Defense Central Intelligence Agency Journal-American Pentagon Journal-Americans Serenty Shiborin Space Yuri Gagarin

Rockefeller Honeymooned Governor Plans State Tour

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller returns from an 18 day honeymoon with Margaretta Fitler Murphy and says a state tour will follow once settled. The governor, a likely Republican presidential hopeful, faces scrutiny over the marriage to his divorced 54 year old bride. They arrive at Idlewild Airport after a honeymoon in Venezuela and the Virgin Islands.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Margaretta Fitler Murphy Rockefeller Idlewild Venezuela and The Virgin

Rain Backs Up May Rain Total In Lawrence

The Lawrence area recorded about a half inch of rain by 1 30 p m today providing soaking precipitation. May total rises to 3 55 inches while normal May rainfall is 4 60 inches. Forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday with mild overnight and daytime temperatures.

Lawrence

Cadets Riot During Panty Raid In Vermont City

Norwich University cadets and police clashed for an hour as a panty raid at Vermont College triggered a riot in Montpelier. Police fired warning shots and tear gas. no serious injuries or arrests were reported though officers were knocked down and windows, doors, and furniture were damaged. Police estimated the damage at $10,000 while crowds watched from surrounding streets.

Montpelier Norwich University Vermont College George Connor Connor Northfield East State Street

Private Arrangement Office Rum yet Funeral Home

Private arrangement notices mention a funeral home contact VI 3 511L with details unclear. The fragment hints at service arrangements and a business listing in a local classified or small ads section.

Rumyet Funeral Home

NATO Ends Talks With Nuclear Force Plan For West Europe

The NATO meeting in Ottawa concluded with a four point program to bolster the alliance's nuclear capability. It assigns Britain's V bomber force and three American Polaris submarines to Gen. Lyman Lemnitzer and sets up a deputy at his Paris HQ to oversee nuclear affairs. The leaders also authorize Allied participation in nuclear activities and tighter information sharing. The communique notes concerns over Soviet presence in Cuba and pressures in Cuba Laos and Berlin.

Britain Lyman L. Lemnitzer Europe Lemnitzer Paris NATO Omaha Neb U.S. Strategic Air Command France Permanent Council of the Alliance

Haskell Graduates Urged to Develop Self Disciplines

Morning showers did not dampen Haskell Institute commencement as 315 graduates gathered in the auditorium. Victor E. Hill urged inner controls and objectivity to face life’s problems, citing a Cherokee proverb about doubt and snowshoes. Principal Wallace E. Galluzzi certified candidates as diplomas were awarded by Superintendent Floyd E. Stayton.

Haskell Institute Haskell Victor E. Hill Hill Bureau of Indian Affairs Washington, D.C Wallace E. Galluzzi Everette E. Bowman Wanda W. Gray Jack S. Mauterer Bill M. Elzen Mary Louise Neibarger Floyd E. Stayton

Burden Graduates With Injured Classmates Absent

Six Burden, Kansas, graduates attended commencement while six classmates remained in a Winfield hospital after a recent school bus crash. Superintendent Lee Jeffrey advanced the injured students to graduate status.

Burden Kan Burden Public Schools Winfield Lee Jeffrey

Prof's Big Tour Costs KU 88.84

A Topeka story claimed a Kansas University professor spent state funds on a Japan trip, but KU officials say the 88.84 came from out of state travel funds and not state money. Raymond Nichols identified the professor as likely George Beckman, now largely with the Ford Foundation, who may return to KU in the fall.

Japan Kansas University Topeka Raymond Nichols George Beckman Ford Foundation Beckman Nichols University

Sugar Supply Not in Panic Says Merchants

Merchants say there is no sugar shortage and shoppers are not hoarding. Prices have risen 15 to 20 percent, but stores are stocking normally as the Agriculture Department warns against panic. Several store managers note sugar affects many products and expect prices to stay up only if demand remains high.

Lawrence Agriculture Department U.S U. S

Castro's Kremlin Visit Deepens Cuba-Soviet Ties Amid Tensions

Fidel Castro's acclaimed Moscow trip appears to solidify Cuba as a Soviet satellite. Khrushchev vowed aid if Cuba is attacked and warned future crises could be graver than last October. Kennedy warned against any aggressive Cuban moves, stressing peace depends on not shipping missiles or launching attacks.

Washington Soviet Union Fidel Castro Cuba Havana Caribbean Kennedy Khrushchev Castro Moscow U.S United States China West Lenin Stadium Lenin

5000 Lawrence Youths Set for Summer Recreation Program

More than 5,000 Lawrence youngsters are expected in the city summer recreation program beginning June 17. The plan includes four full time playgrounds at Hillcrest Pinckney New York Schools and Veterans Park plus morning and afternoon sites. Activities include tournaments crafts softball quiet games story hours and fitness focused events. The Recreation Commission oversees all sites with Adventures in Nature a new feature and two week sessions for sixth and seventh graders.

Lawrence Hillcrest Pinckney New York Veterans Park Edgewood Park Schwegler Sunset Hill Woodlawn East Heights McAllaster Recreation Commission Mary's Lake McAllaster School City Library Jaycees, Recreation Commission Public Schools Jayhawk

Weather Summary for Northeast Kansas Forecast

Occasional rain through Saturday with widely scattered thunderstorms this evening and tonight. Cooler conditions with tonight’s lows near 58. Saturday expects highs in the 55 to 60 range. Precipitation near 0.5 inch by 1:30 p.m. Record high 89 and low 44 set in past decades.

Kansas

City Plan Committee Faces Slow Start in View of Future

The advisory Committee of 100 studying Lawrence Comprehensive Plan reports light attendance and limited subcommittee picks. City Manager Harold Horn urges quick preferences to form groups before the July preliminary report, with Harland Bartholomew & Associates to review revisions for a 1964 plan.

City Hall Lawrence Harold Horn Horn City Commission and Planning Commission Harland Bartholomew & Associates

Alumni Drive Nears Record at Kansas University

The Kansas University Alumni Association forecasts the second largest yearly membership increase, targeting 20 000 members by June 13 with Ellsworth retiring July 1 after 38 years. Projections show about 18 400 members by June 1, up nearly 2 000 from last year.

Kansas University Alumni Association Fred Ellsworth Ellsworth Dick Wintermore Wintermote Paul J. Parker Bartlesville Okla

Stock Market Index Loses Ground In New York

New York stocks finished lower as the un closing average for 60 stocks declined to 273.9, down 0.7 points. Investors watched mixed signals from the market and sought direction amid ongoing economic concerns.

New York

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