Sailor Backflip Off Carrier Declared Illegal
The U S Court of Military Appeals ruled that a sailor may not backflip from an aircraft carrier at sea without a valid reason. David G Sadinsky of Duquesne Pennsylvania performed such a backflip on May 14 1963 aboard the USS Intrepid to win a bet. He was tried by a special court martial and initially given a bad conduct discharge and five months confinement. a review board later reversed the conviction, but the court held the general law covers the act and affirmed legality of the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Court of Military Appeals
David G. Sadinsky
Duquesne
Intrepid
Sadinsky
Board of Review
Navy
Perry Reservoir Dam Project Awarded to Tobin Construction
The J A Tobin Construction Co of Kansas City won the $8 007 475 contract for the Perry Reservoir dam work 16 miles NW of Lawrence Kansas The project calls for 7 7 million cubic yards of dirt excavation and extensive embankment and infrastructure including a spillway gates service bridge and roads Tobin has 635 days for embankment and 850 days for the full job Completion planned for 1967 with Perry Lake at normal pool about 12 200 acres and 130 miles of shore line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tobin Construction Co
Kansas City
Tobin
Corps of Engineers
Miles Wachendorf
Perry Lake
Normal Pool
Tuttle Creek
Manhattan
Perry
Missouri dairy and chains agree to FTC consent orders
A Missouri dairy and three supermarket chains Adams Dairy Co Blue Springs Kroger Safeway Stores and Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Inc agreed to FTC consent orders prohibiting price fixing to restrain competition. Orders target Missouri and portions of Kansas Illinois and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri
Federal Trade Commission
Adams Dairy Co
Blue Springs
Kroger Co
Cincinnati
Safeway Stores
Oakland
Calif
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc
New York City
Kansas
Illinois
Kentucky
Department stores report 16 percent sales rise in district
Kansas City AP reports department stores in the 10th Federal Reserve District showed a 16 percent sales increase for last week versus the same week in 1963. Joplin led with 58 percent, followed by Kansas City and Lincoln at 18 percent, Omaha St. Joseph and Denver at 16 percent, Tulsa 15, Wichita 11, Downtown Kansas City 10, Albuquerque 2, and Oklahoma City unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Federal Reserve District
Joplin
Lincoln
Omaha
St. Joseph
Denver
Tulsa
Wichita
Albuquerque
Oklahoma City
BrandeisFreshman Tennis Player Competes in Vienna
Dave Gerstel, a Brandeis University freshman from Raleigh North Carolina, played tennis in Vienna showcasing his skills abroad and representing his college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gerstel
Brandeis University
Raleigh
N. C
Vienna
Viking gridder may be dead
Terry Dillon a Minnesota Vikings defensive safety and Montana University football great was lost and presumed drowned in the Clark Fork River in Missoula. Rescue workers and volunteers searched all day. dusk halted efforts with plans to resume. Dillon 23 operated a gasoline powered concrete carrier on a bridge project when it broke through and plunged into the swift spring run off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Terry Dillon
Minnesota Vikings
Montana University
Clark Fork River
Dillon
Boxing Roundup From Glasgow to Los Angeles
Fights last night in Glasgow Ed Zaremba and Allan Harmon were outpointed and stopped by Terry Downes Chick Calderwood respectively. Nine Ben venuti stopped Jim my Beecham in Bologna Perc y Hayles edged Johnny Depeiza in Port of Spain. Doug McArthur Agin beat Napoleon Lady in Zanesville Raul Rojas outpointed Eloy Sanchez in Los Angeles Bill McMurray drew with Elmer Rush in Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Terry Downes
Britain
Ed Zaremba
Jackson, Mich
Chick Calderwood
Allan Harmon
Miami
Bologna
Italy
Benvenuti
Jimmy Beecham
Fila
Port OF Spain
Percy Hayles
Jamaica
Johnny Depeiza
Trinidad
Zanesville
Ohio
Doug McArthur Agin
Steubenville
Napoleon Lady
Detroit
Los Angeles
Raul Rojas
San Pedro
Calif
Eloy Sanchez
Boise
Idaho
Bill McMurray
Sacramento
Elmer Rush
San Francisco
Drew
Lawrence Country Club Hosts Memorial Day Handicap Tour
LCC Lawrence Country Club announces a men's 18 hole handicap tournament for Memorial Day weekend. Rounds may be played Saturday or Sunday with entries through the Pro Shop and details from club pro Wilbur Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Country Club
Wilbur Morton
Jack Ruby Hurt in Jail Outburst
Jack Ruby received a superficial facial cut when he hurled a cuspidor at a light bulb in his County Jail cell. Sheriff Bill Decker said the wound is very minor and noted he smashed his eyeglasses before breaking the bulb. He was quieted and is reported doing all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Jack Ruby
Bill Decker
Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Updated
The article lists leaders by league with names and stats. American League top hitters include Oliva and Hinton with runs and hits. Willebrew and Colavito lead home runs. National League leaders feature Mays, Clemente, Williams, and others in batting, runs, and RBIs, with notable pitching figures Far rell and Marichal posting strong decisions and strikeouts.
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Oliva
Minnesota
Hinton
Washington
Dod
Rollins
Minesota
Stuart
Boston
Wagner
Cleveland
Bressoud
Mathews
Kansas City
Green
Fregost
Los Angeles
Versailles
Willebrew
Minsola
Colavito
A Aparicio
Baltimore
Weis
Chicago
Warner
Frexosi
Bunker
Yamabe
Pizarro
Radatz
Penn
Williams
Mays
San Francisco
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Lanes
Boyer
St. Louis
Torre
Milwaukee
St. Lauis
Santo
Howard
Bears lead NFL in interceptions with 36 last season
The Chicago Bears topped the league by collecting 36 interceptions during the previous NFL season, establishing a dominant takeaway presence for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bears
Notice of Hearing in Estate of Elmer L. Flory Deceased
Petition filed in Douglas County Probate Court to determine descent of Elmer L. Flory real estate in Kansas and all other property at death. Hearing set for June 23, 1964 in Lawrence. Bowers & Bowers representing petitioner Arley Flory.
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Elmer L. Flory
N.W
Douglas County
Kansas
Lawrence
Arley
Flory
Bowers
Nolwich OF Sherife
District Court
Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Assoc
Harry W. Gantenbein
Edgewood Park
Lawrence zoning meeting for variance on lot 4 block 16
The Board of Zoning Appeals in Lawrence schedules a 7:50 pm hearing at City Hall on May 17 to consider a variance from front yard requirements for a building on the North 25 feet of the South 60 feet of Lot 4 in Block 16 Babcock's Enlarged Addition. City Clerk H C Fisher notes the item in the Daily Journal-World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Planning Commission
City of
Lawrence
Northwood
H. Ct. Fisher
Board of Zoning Appeals of
City B Hall
Dame 17
Babcock
H. C. Fisher
Lawrence Granting Gas Franchise To Kansas Public Service
The City of Lawrence Kansas grants to Kansas Public Service Company Inc a twenty year natural gas distribution franchise. The ordinance sets conditions for extending mains and supplying gas to applicants within the city and adjacent areas, with rate-regulation by city ordinance and an independent rate studies agency if negotiations fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Kansas Public Service Company, Inc
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas Public Service Company,Inc
Lawrence Gas Franchise Provisions Detailed in City Ordinance
City agreement with Kansas Public Service Company sets rate determination, franchise tax, and oversight terms. It covers fair rate processes, semiannual gross receipts reporting, five year tax reviews, and city access to company books for verification. Sections define gas quality, pressure, metering checks, and notice before service interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Public Service Company
Thnic
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas Public Service Company, Inc
State of
Kansays
City of
Lawrence Kansas grants gas franchise terms to Kansas Public Service
The 1964 ordinance outlines franchise rights for Kansas Public Service Company Inc. in Lawrence including street and utility restorations, expense coverage, and non-discrimination. It requires city and company notices, refunds pass through to consumers, liability protections, and mandatory local office and agent presence with final approval and potential elector support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Public Service Company, Inc
City of
Lawrence
General Statutes of
Kansas
State of
Classified teen offers and sale items in East Lawrence
Several ads list items for sale such as a 20 inch boy bike with training wheels and a Jet Racer for 12 50, dolls and clothing for girls sizes 12 and 14, and toy sales on May 30 1964. Helpers and requests include yard work, lawn mowing, baby sitting, and requests for a 20 inch boy training wheel bike. Many entries include ages and local contact numbers in East Lawrence VI area.
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Rick & Mike &Tallant
Rhode Island
Marcia Breithaupt
Alabama
East Lawrence
Terry O'Neal
Delaware
Roger O'Neal
Jackake Jr
Hilltop Drive
Vic Zeageen Gillmore
East Sth
Virginia Cleck
Maple St
Karen Reynolds
Lincoln
Virginia Creek
Thelma Wright
Kathy Roberts
Robert Try
Mike Worley
New Zealand
Keith Resco
Linwood
Kansas
Marsha Brown
New Hampshire
Asa
Dennis Benjamin
Penn
Mary Peine
Kansas St
After & P.m
John Hird
Highland Dr
Oskaloosa
John Deere
Danny Rew
Gary Burrows
Leroy Beers
Brook, VI
Mike Harding
Gail Athey
Bonnie Dodson
Dee
John Pendry
Ousdah
Michelle Raney
Wilson
Bob Stewart
Hasold
Randy Puckett
22Nd St
Jane Getto
Andy Strasser
21St St
Sth
Ohio
Randy Ragle
Tom Smith
Edgelea Road
Randy Smith
Edgelea
Keith Foster
13Th St
Regina Johnson
New Jersey
Patty Vann
New York
Debra Nation
Forrest Avenue
Matt Moore
Bellecrest
Diane Winter
Fourth Street
Barbara Belles
Dan Warfield
Dakota St
Nancy Warfield
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Sailor
Cricket
Mr. J. Wilkerson
Nat’l
Sales Mgr
Lawnex Company
Crawford
Houston
Texas
Ford
Vchevrolet
Ath
University Terrace
Hillcrest
THE
Associated Press
Wills
Harper
Farrell
Marichal
Maloney
Koufax
State of Kansas
Journal-World
Harry M. Green
DBN
CTA
George Reeder
D.b.n. Ct
Probate Court
D.bn
Robert B. Oyler
Kansas Capitol
Federal Savings and Loans Association
MaryJorie I. Gantenbein
Raymond Souza
Fred E. Broeker
Stough and Paddock Lawrence
Mel Fisher
Katie
Lan Re
Raz
Belmont
Lackades
Capphomes
Wallace Hicklin, JR
Vermont St
Kan
Capp-Homes
E. 14Th St
Des Moines 13
Dept
Sem
Tim. Tyson
Fairlane
Rodney Allison
Shawana Allison
Pat Kelly
Greever
Susan Nordmark
Debra Logan
Tennessee St
Maria Logan
Seine Fred Gantz
Judy Trybom
East 15Th
Harold Hughey
Baldwin
Rt. 1
Mary Brandt
Tennessee
Sherry Worley
Europe
Waren Zuther
Cresttine Dr
Margaret Zuther
Crestline Dr
Karen Rowland
Hillcrest Rd
Wigan
Robert Rowland
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