Ghostly Vessel Unveils Story Of Sea Tragedy
After 10 days aflame the Norwegian freighter Sandanger tells its tale of a fatal at sea fire off the Mexican coast. Ten people died or disappeared May 18, 45 aboard were rescued, and four skeletal remains were found during salvage operations in the ships quarters and passageways. A woman passenger body was recovered at sea by a rescue vessel.
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San Diego
Calif
Mexican
Navy
John Kellmer
Robert Creason
Ace
George W. Huntgren
Stockton
Dr. Creason
Memorial Day 1964 Weather Outlook
Dreary Memorial Day with cold start and cloudy to partly cloudy skies. North easterly winds 10 to 15 mph, occasional rain, cooler high near 65, low around 50, Sunday high in the upper 70s. Friday rain minor. Lawrence temps ranged 70/52 overnight 55. Record highs 102 in 1934 and 47 in 1955.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
State University set for annual address and baccalaureate
KU events mark a busy weekend with Wesc oe delivering the State of the University address at 4 30 p m in the Union Ballroom the address sold out. Rev Lin cl a Fry to speak at baccalaureate 7 30 p m Sunday in Memorial Stadium with carillon music KU bands and choir. Monday features ROTC commissioning at Murphy Hall a noon reception in the Kansas Union and a 3 p m parent reception in the Union lounge.
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W. Clarke Wescoe
Army
Navy
Air Force
Murphy Hall
Kansas Union
Union
Commencement Weekend at Kansas University Faces Long Term Ties
The weekend's ceremonies highlight KU graduates and loyal alumni while prompting calls to extend the strong emotional ties beyond three days. The columnist urges broader outreach through fall events, regional meetings, and faculty engagement to sustain support and inform residents across the state.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Brooklyn 38 year old teacher slain in apartment building
Charlotte Lipsik a 38 year old P S 284 Brooklyn teacher was found badly beaten and stabbed in a Crown Heights self service elevator early today. Police say robbery appears motive as her money was missing. She died at Kings County Hospital at 3 30 a m after being found by a tenant and a 15 year old boy companion.
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Brooklyn
Crown Heights
Charlotte Lipsik
Kings County Hospital
Philip Walsh
Miss Lipsik
P.S
Brownsville
Times Square
Walsh
Peter Baden
Munltipl
Jean Lipsik
Display of Art by Senior High Westminster Fellows
Art works by members of the Senior High Westminster Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church are on display in the Fellowship Hall. The exhibit runs until June 14 and features paintings created during a retreat at the Girl Scout Cabin at Lone Star Lake, each interpreting scripture passages.
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Westminster Fellowship
First Presbyterian Church
Lone Star Lake
Memorial Day Traffic Clashes Spark City Worries
Traffic builds through Memorial Day weekend as Kansas University commencement and Lawrence High graduation add to flow. Four hospitalized from early Friday crashes near Turnpike and West Lawrence, with several in serious condition. Authorities expect high volumes yet aim to curb fatalities.
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Junction City
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Mickey
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Lawrence
Lone Star
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Turtle Creek
Manhattan
Pomona
Kaw River
Leavenworth River
Nashville Lawyer Convicted in Jury Fix Plot
Z T Tommy Osborn Jr a disbarred Nashville attorney was found guilty of conspiring to fix a jury to hear a case involving former Teamsters President James R Hoffa.
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Z. T
Tommy) Osborn Jr
Nashville
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Kennedy Birthday TV Tribute Highlights JFK Beliefs
Mrs. Kennedy on international TV recalls JFK aiming to right wrongs and make a difference. The program from Hyannis Port features family, politics, and global tributes including Lemass Brandt Macmillan and Telstar links. Kennedy library plans, stamps, and memorials underscore his legacy.
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Mass
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Willie Brandt
West Berlin
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London
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Sen. Kennedy
Dublin
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United States
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Lemass
Ireland
Macmillan
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England
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Harvard
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Jack Kennedy
Boston
East German Ulbricht Begins 15 Day Moscow Visit
East German Communist leader Walter Ulbricht arrived in Moscow for a 15 day visit to discuss political problems. He praised Soviet coexistence policy and warned about Europe, offering no details on possible new moves on Germany. Ulbricht also sent a note to West German Chancellor Erhard proposing only direct talks between the two German states.
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Henry S. Bradsher
Moscow
Walter Ulbricht
Soviet Union
Berlin
Ulbricht
Kremlin
Traffic Deaths Rise Across Nation During Memorial Day Weekend
The Associated Press reports traffic deaths reached 145 by mid holiday weekend as Memorial Day observed. Most workers were away or on skeleton crews in transportation and service fields while favorable weather increased leisure travel. Rain and cool conditions likely reduced outdoor exodus in many areas.
Lance Johnson Receives American Spirit Honor Medal
Lawrence reports Lance Johnson a 1960 Kansas University graduate earned the American Spirit Honor Medal at the United States Air Force Technical Training Center Amarillo Texas The Citizens Committee for the Army Navy and Air Force Inc sponsors the award given to one graduate per Phase II Basic Military Training class Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson Wymore Nebraska
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Lawrence
Lance Johnson
Kansas University
United States Air Force Technical Training Center
Amarillo
Tex
Citizens Committee For the Army, Navy and Air Force, Inc
Johnson
Harry Johnson
Wymore
Neb
Card of Thanks for Frinda Lambkins
Family expresses gratitude to Mrs. Wharton and Florida Nursing Home staff Dr Belot Rev Frank Brown friends and neighbors for flowers cards and kindness after the death of Frinda Lambkins Lena O Smith Frances Brown and Bertie Harris.
In Memoriam for Dr and Mrs Wm Luther Post
In loving memory of our beloved parents and grandparents Dr and Mrs Wm Luther Post. Sadly missed by children and grandchildren.
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Wm. Luther Post
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