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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
7
AP columnist James Marlow surveys a world in upheaval with stock market turmoil in New York echoing through Moscow and Beijing. He notes US policy debates, Vietnam aid, Laos risks, Hong Kong refugee waves, and a French military tribunal verdict on Algeria, all amid shifting Cold War tensions.
Alabama voters reject Rep Frank W Boykin 77 dean of the state House delegation in a runoff for the eight available seats ranking him ninth in the unique low man out race. Boykin accepted the result graciously and noted the district’s voters decision.
Washington May employment rose by about 1.4 million to 68.203 million, a May record, while unemployment fell 227 thousand to 3.719 million. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped from 5.5 to 5.4 percent as profits and output improve. Secretary Goldberg called the figures encouraging and indicative of sustained economic improvement.
A Cherryvale Kansas couple John Henry Hobson 56 and Martha Lavada Hobson 61 died in a car truck collision west of Carthage at the junction of M171 and M96. The truck driver Gary Ronald Enrick 25 Garland Kansas was uninjured.
Douglas County science fair organizers distribute a preparation booklet in Lawrence schools for the 1963 show. Capt. R. D. Gruber notes the aim to raise entry quality and national placings. the schedule spans Now through March and April with project ideas across biology chemistry physics math and engineering. Prof. Paul Hausman and Capt. Gruber offer summer technical help while the Lawrence Community Building hosts fair information.
The county announces today the rural high school annual meetings and Friday the county grade schools. Each district meets at its own building. Treasurers and re elected board members are chosen. reports and new officer names go to Earl Wilson within 10 days.
Cisco Texas with 5000 residents will move to daylight saving time on Friday. Chamber of Commerce manager Larry Miller says the change gives fishermen golfers swimmers bridge players skiers and other recreation lovers more time for their activities.
Benny Goodman and band gave Moscow its first swing concert to a sellout crowd of Communist elite. Khrushchev enjoyed vocalist Joya Sherrill though he did not dance, sending praise after the performance. He later cited state duties for leaving early but sent a warm message praising the show.
Seabees ordered to support U S Marine units for the first time since Korea. A 69 enlisted, 2 officers detachment led by Lt jg D P Thorchin sails to Thailand to back the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
Oklahoma City AP reports W. P. Atkinson led the Democratic governor race as recounts of ballots cast were completed, effectively sealing his nomination.
The Trail Riders of Eudora enjoyed a picnic in City Park on Sunday evening and discussed plans to ride in the parade in DeSoto. Also mentioned were Mr and Mrs Mel Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Harold Morley.
Lawrence Bus Co announces summer schedule changes effective June 1 for the Kansas University route East and North Lawrence lines. Buses on campus depart at 28 and 58 minutes past the hour with last downtown departure at 6 20 p.m. and 6 28 p.m. From East Lawrence, departures occur at 12 and 5 minutes past the hour, last east at 6 12 p.m. Downtown last at 6 05. North Lawrence buses leave at 40 and 35 past the hour with last north 6 40 p.m. and downtown 6 35 p.m. No change on Haskell-4th and Maine route.
A simple lettuce and tomato salad gets a bright lift from a homemade oil and vinegar dressing seasoned with oregano and garlic. The result is a zesty, aromatic side that enhances fresh produce.
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