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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1962

Page

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Jet Crash Report Due by Early July

CENTERVILLE IOWA AP An official of the Civil Aeronautics Board said the agency hopes to complete its report on the May 22 Continental Airlines jet crash by July 1. The Boeing 707 broke up at 49 000 feet killing all 45 aboard as investigators probe the interior explosion source. The FBI will take over most field work while CAB finishes loose ends.

Centerville Iowa Civil Aeronautics Board Continental Airlines Iowa-Missouri George van Epps CAB FBI van Epps Thomas G. Doty Kansas City Geneva Greenwood Fraley Independence Doty Fraley

Kennedy Spokesmen Seek Eight Billion Dollar Debt Increase

Washington AP Kennedy administration spokesmen head to Capitol Hill to press for an $8 billion rise in the national debt limit to $308 billion. Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon and Budget Director David Bell face likely GOP grilling in the House Ways and Means Committee over administration economic policy amid stock market declines.

Washington Kennedy Capitol Hill Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon David E. Bell House Ways and Means Committee Administration

Stock Market Eyes Inventory Policies and Reuss Remarks}

The U S stock market may react to inventory levels as a subcommittee probes the link between stock movement and inventories. Keith Funston of the New York Stock Exchange spoke in Houston about market gains and hoped Monday’s drop would show the exchange’s role in the national economy. J Paul Getty said he instructed brokers to buy oil shares, adding he would buy more if prices stay low.

Reuss Keith Funston New York Stock Exchange Houston Tex New York Trinity University San Antonio Funston J. Paul Getty England Getty

KU Chancellor Wescoe undertakes national commencement circuit

Lawrence reports Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe will travel to Chicago New York Ithaca and Los Angeles to deliver commencement addresses for several institutions before returning to Lawrence. Professor Dr. Tom Gale heads Peace Corps training efforts in Costa Rica with 45 volunteers planned. Lawrence High and West Junior High cheerleaders plan upcoming summer clinics at Oklahoma University with multiple leaders named.

Kansas University W. Clarke Wescoe Wescoe Mt. Oread Memorial Stadium Chicago American Medical Association Tom Gale Washington, D. C Costa Rica Lawrence High School Oklahoma University Norman Lawrence High Clarice Richardson Gwen Stuart Carol Eller Jill Kleinberg Martha Lanning L. R. Herkimer Dallas West Junior High Sydney Willhoite Helen Kimball Connie Sickles Sallie Doane Lydia Kimbrough Tommye Collier

Eight From Lawrence Become U S Citizens

Eight Lawrencians were among 57 people who became United States citizens at a ceremony in U S District Court in Kansas City Kansas. James L. Baska spoke. New citizens listed include Yul Yost from Yugoslavia, Harriet Badaker from Canada, Judith Feder from Hungary, Gerard Keizer from the Netherlands, Netty Keizer from Indonesia, Walter Speidel and Monica Speidel from Germany, and Joseph Kintli from Hungary.

United States U.S. District Court Kansas City Kan James L. Baska Yul Yost Kansas University Yugoslavia Harriet Badaker Rigas Canada Judith Feder Hungary Gerard Keizer Netherlands Netty Keizer Indonesia Walter Hanns Speidel Monica Edeltraud Johanna Speidel Germany Joseph Francis Kintli

Three Kansans drown in farm pond tragedy

In Tipton, Kansas, three young people from Mitchell County died when a car slid on a wet bank into 12 feet of water during a Memorial Day outing. Four others were rescued by nearby picnicker Eugene Corpstein who swam out to help.

Tipton Kan Eugene Corpstein Charles Ellenz Alice Ohasat Allen Schroeder Mitchell County Beloit

Kansas reapportionment case tests legislative duty

The Kansas Attorney General opposes the suit over failing to reapportion the Senate and House based on the prior census. The court hints at a rational, census-based plan and possible 14th Amendment equality concerns, with Ferguson given 30 days to respond. Gov. Anderson expects a statewide reapportionment before final rulings, noting district populations from under 17,000 to nearly 325,000.

Ferguson Kansas House State Senate District Court State Supreme Court Supreme Court John Anderson Senate Anderson

Kennedy criticism grows hotter as Hickenlooper attacks policy

Senate GOP Policy Committee under Sen. Hickenlooper tightens line against President Kennedy. The Iowa Republican accuses Kennedy of failed farm policy, price controls, and costly promises while promising a tougher stance ahead of fall elections. David S. Teeple directs the policy remarks.

Washington Senate Republican Policy Committee Iowa Rourke B. Hickenlooper Kennedy Sen Styles Bridges New Hampshire Hickenlooper America David S. Teeple

Three American Missionaries Kidnapped by Viet Cong

In a remote region 150 miles northeast of Saigon a Viet Cong band attacked a leper camp and kidnapped three American missionaries from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. The victims are A. E. Mitchell Ely Oregon Daniel Gerber Pennsylvania and Dr. E A Vietty Houston Texas.

Saigon South Viet Nam The Christian and Missionary Alliance Thomas Mangham Alliance A. E. Mitchell Ely Ore Daniel Gerber Pennsylvania E. A. Vietty Houston Tex Mitchell Mangham

Vacation Pak service promotion with no extra charge

Advertisement outlines a Vacation Pak offer in the World section. It promotes a bundled service plan with no additional charge and highlights the value of the package for travelers seeking convenience. Includes branding and call to action.

Journal- World

Holiday Toll Sets Record Across Nation

Memorial Day fatalities reached 195, eclipsing the 174 one day mark in 1956. Auto deaths totaled 106, drownings 34, boating 9, with 46 others including plane crashes and fires. Notable accidents occurred in Ohio New York South Carolina Iowa and North Carolina.

Massillon Ohio Ripley N.Y Sherman Holly Hill S.C Houston Tex Wilmington N.C Fort Dodge Iowa

KU Commencement Programs and Alumni Reunions Details

Critical Discernment and the Shape of Tomorrow will feature the Commencement Band under Prof Russell L Wiley with invocation by Rev Maynard Strothmann scripture by Rev Donovan E Hull and benediction by Rev Harvard Wilbur. Alumni reunions for classes 1912 1922 1927 1937 and 1952. 10 year class Saturday events. McCoy to speak on how a newspaper man views KU. Chancellor Wescoe to deliver State of the University Sunday evening at the All University commencement supper. Alumni Association to hold no annual meeting due to time constraints. Seniors breakfast Monday at 8 in the Kansas Union with parents reception to follow.

Russell L. Wiley Maynard Strothmann Presbyterian Donovan E. Hull KU Methodist Harvard Wilbur Trinity Episcopal Church Clayton H. Krehbiel Paul R. Hett Evangelical United Brethren Church Gold Medal Club Kansas Union McCoy Wescoe Alumni Association Union

Four Year Old Girl Hurt in Driveway Accident

A four-year-old Douglas County girl was pinned between two cars in a rural driveway, suffering only bruises. Brenda Louise King, daughter of Dorsey Lee King, was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released. Undersheriff Rex Johnson noted she likely ran between vehicles.

Douglas County Co-Op Brenda Louise King Dorsey Lee King Route 2 Sheriff's Department Rex Johnson Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Berlin Talks Stalled After Nine Months of Negotiations

Washington reports a deadlock in U.S. Soviet talks on a Berlin settlement with no breakthrough on access or troop withdrawal. Secretary Rusk met with Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin but could not win concessions, while West German stance and Western unity color prospects for any future agreement. The outcome could boost U.S German ties but not resolve Berlin questions.

Washngton United States Soviet Union Berlin U.S Dean Rusk Anatoly Dobrynin Moscow West Berlin West Germany Rusk Wilhelm Grewe Dobrynin

Earl Wilson seeks renomination for Democratic primary

Douglas County school superintendent Earl Wilson announces his candidacy for re nomination on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary. He is completing his second term and would continue as county superintendent of schools.

Earl Wilson Douglas County Wilson Wilsons Lawrence Ill. St Eudora Jim Lawrence High School Kansas University Evelyn Garvin Midland Kansas State Sertoma Club Lawrence Shrine Club State Teachers Retirement Board Kansas County Superintendent's Association Northeast Kansas County Superintendent Assn United Fund

No Relation Ted Wright Bound Over After Hearing

Wright from Wichita brought from Kansas State Penitentiary faces counterfeit charge. He waived preliminary hearing in County Court and is bound over to the November term of District Court. Address not listed in Journal-World.

Ted Wright Wichita Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing Ted F. Wright Calif. St Lawrence Wright Journal- World

Du Pont Board Plans One Third GM Stock Distribution

E I Du Pont directors decide to distribute about a third of its 63 million General Motors shares to Du Pont common stockholders on July 9. A holder of one Du Pont share on June 8 will receive half a GM share, with four installments possible by February 1965 under an antitrust divestiture order. GM stock quoted above $50 as Du Pont traded around $211. Greenwalt noted plans to distribute nearly all of the 63 million shares in three or four installments through early 1965.

Wilmington, del E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc General Motors du Pont Crawford Greenwalt New York Stock Exchange Greenwalt

Sigourney man charged in Martinsburg family slayings

Gayne Gilbert Smith, 24, handyman, was captured in a barn haymow after a three day manhunt across six counties and charged with the killings of his aunt and uncle and three cousins at their Martinsburg farm home. A wounded cousin survived. Smith denies the crime.

Sigourney Iowa Gayne Gilbert Smith Smith Martinsburg Andrew McBeth Dora Amos Anna Donna Jean Kellogg McBeth Patsy Lou McBeths Denver Colo Unionville Richard Smith Lowell Harris Gayne

DeSoto Voters Decide Dissolution Of District

Patrons of the DeSoto rural high school district vote today on dissolving the district and transferring assets to the newly formed common school district No. 204. Polls at the high school open 6 a.m. and close 7 p.m. If approved, DeSoto high school and property fall under District No. 204. The six elementary districts consolidating into the district are DeSoto No. 31, Round Prairie No. 7, Virginia No. 33, Wilder No. 42, Monticello No. 25, and Holiday No. 100.

DeSoto Rural High School Board of District No DeSoto DeSoto High School Round Prairie Virginia Wilder Monticello Holiday

Lonborg Sr. Former Oelwein Mayor Dies at 68

Louis T. Lonborg Sr. former two term mayor of Oelwein died Wednesday at age 68. He was brother of Arthur C. Lonborg known as Dutch Lonborg, longtime KU director of athletics. Burial will be in Horton Kansas.

Oelwein Louis T. Lonborg Sr Arthur C Lonborg University of Kansas Horton Kan

Weibel Family Thanks Friends for Kindness

The family of Anita Weibel expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and thoughtfulness. It was wonderful and reflects the daily spirit they value. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Weibel and Family, Mrs. L. T. Edmonds, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weibel.

Anita Weibel Norman Weibel L. T. Edmonds Elmer Weibel

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