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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1963

Page

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Murder trial witness links Thompson plot to Mastrian

Assistant manager Sheldon Morris testified that Norman Mastrian offered 2000 to two men to murder Mrs Thompson and named Richard Sharp Willard Ingram as rejecting the job while Henry Butler allegedly handed a pistol to Mastrian. Prosecutor said Thompson hired Mastrian to find a killer. four men were approached with Dick Anderson taking the job.

Minneapolis Sheldon Morris Carol Thompson Norman Mastrian Morris T. Eugene Thompson Richard L. Sharp Willard Ingram Henry Butler Mastrian William Randall Churchman Thompson

Denver man detained after bomb remark on Goodland flight

A 24-year-old Denver sales man Arlan Lindahl was removed from a Central Airlines DC3 in Goodland Kansas after telling a stewardess there was a bomb in his briefcase. An FBI charge for threats to airplane safety may be filed, carrying up to 5000 dollars and five years in prison. Lindahl said it was a joke referencing a racially themed book.

Goodland. Kan Denver Central Airlines Goodland FBI Arlan L. Lindahl Lindahl Natoma Kan Hays Letha Luster Kansas City Dick Gregory

Fire crews discover steam leak at KU engineering building

Lawrence Fire Department sent three trucks to the New Engineering Building at Kansas University at 8 49 Friday night after a watchman reported smoke. Firemen found the odor came from steam escaping a pressure valve release. No damage reported.

Lawrence Fire Department Kansas University

Seven Jefferson County high schools join for mass choir

About 250 students from McLouth Perry Valley Falls Winchester Oskaloosa Nortonville and Meriden high schools presented a mass vocal concert Friday night at Oskaloosa High School. Guest conductor Arthur Heldbergh of Washburn University led a program including Schubert Mass in G Brahms folk songs and the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Jefferson County Oskaloosa Eounty High School Activities Association McLouth Perry Valley Falls Winchester Nortonville Meriden Arthur Heldberg Washburn University Topeka Schubert Brahms

Memorial Hospital Notices Dismissals and Births

Memorial Hospital lists dismissals including Mrs Richard Van Horn De Soto and others. Births noted for Mr and Mrs Robert Gordon a daughter Friday Mr and Mrs Charles Glover a son Friday and Mr and Mrs Richard Ad munssen a son today.

Richard van Horn DeSoto Patricia Floyd N.H Allen Martin Eudora Boyd Miller Mass Julia Beine Mary Faeth Baldwin Fred Kloepper W. 23Rd Margaret Frink Stratford Paul Frink Donetta Fowler Lee Kadow Valley Lane Robert Gordon Conn Charles Glover N.J Richard Admussen Learnard

Methodist Youths Attend Sharing Festival in Ottawa District

Methodist youth from 15 churches in three counties will attend a Festival of Sharing from 2 to 5 30 p.m. Sunday at Centenary Methodist Church 4th and Elm Streets They come from the North Sub District of the Ottawa District and are part of the Methodist Youth Fellowships.

Centenary Methodist Church 4Th and Elm Sts Ottawa

Linda Hemphill Returns From Swiss IFYE Stay

Linda Hemphill daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hemphill Route 3 returns from Switzerland where she served as an IFYE delegate. She is a Mackey School and Lawrence High graduate and Kan sas State junior majoring in elementary education and family and child development. The Douglas County 4 H Council sponsored her trip.

Linda Hemphill Linda Switzerland IFYE Arthur Hemphill Route 3 Mackey School Lawrence High Kansas State Cation Jayhawk 4-H Club Carl Gray Union Pacific Railroad K. State

Three from Here Elected to Seats On ASC at KU

Lawrence students Brian Grace Mike Miner and Judy Bernhardt were elected to the All-Student Council at Kansas University among 29 winners in a record turnout of 4865. Vox Populi led with 17 seats while University Party took 10 and two unaffiliated. Banks picketed polling sites in Strong Hall during voting.

ASC Dread Lawrence Kansas University Brian Grace Bernard Grace Route 1 Vox Populi Party Mike Miner Gerald Miner Naismith Vox Populi Judy Bernhardt George Bernhardt Ohio the Lawrence Univrsity Party Lacy Banks Kansas City Strong Hall Banks Bill Brier Overland Park Jim Cline Rockford, Ill Vox Party Cordell Meeks University Party Kay Whitaker Wichita Sharon Anderson Topeka Junion Sandra Garvey St. Louis Peggy Conner Boo Stewart Bartlesville Okla Jerry Bell McLouth Ray Edwards Bethesda Dick King Shawnee Mission Tom Shumaker Russell Jane Lefebvre Prairie Village U University Party Jackie Caesar Paola Uno E Walter Bgoya Tanganyika Vinay Kothari Bombay India Grace Miner Bill Panning Ellinwood Gary Walker Stouffer Pl

Trade shfits in 1964 point toward Red China ties

The piece discusses U.S. willingness to widen trade with Russia and possibly with Communist China. It cites wheat talks with Russia as a potential opener and notes Japan and other allies increasing trade with Red China. The column questions U S recognition timing before the 1964 elections and the political risks for Kennedy.

U.S Russia China Japan Uncle Sam Japan Times Weekly America United Nations Red China Kennedy Communist China Peiping North Korea Canada Great Britain France U. S U.N Kansas

Rockefeller and Goldwater Barometer of a New Hampshire Primary

Thornton lauds Barry Goldwater as dynamic and crowd savvy while Rockefeller touts frugality training and public service tenure. The piece notes Rockefeller’s underdog status, hints at late pacing toward the March 10 New Hampshire primary, and suggests both candidates could shift impressions before the contest.

Two-Car Crash Injures Three Near 23rd and Ohio

Three people were injured Friday as a eastbound car driven by Mary Cody collided with a westbound car driven by Mertie Ezell at 23rd and Ohio. Cody and passenger Jackie Rowe were treated and released. Ezell was also released after stitches. Cody’s car $350 damage Ezell car $250.

Ohio Mary F. Cody Ridge Ct Mertie Ezell Linwood Miss Cody Jackie Rowe Watkins Memorial Hospital Miss Rowe Ezell Lawrence Memorial Hospital Cody

KU Concert Choir Sings Sunday in University Theatre

The Kansas University Concert Choir will perform at 3 30 p m Sunday in University Theatre Murphy Hall. The 40 member group under Clayton Krehbiel will perform Harvest Home Chorales Tom o Bedlam and Jesus Meine Freude. The program suits the Thanksgiving season.

Kansas University University Theatre Murphy Hall Clayton Krehbiel Harvest Home Charles Ives Tom O' Bedlam Jacob Aushalomov Bach

Leader to Speak Here: Rev. J. E. Tucker

Teen Challenge U.S.A. field representative Rev. J. E. Tucker will address local youths and community members at a public speaking event. Tucker, a teen counselor, will discuss guidance programs and outreach efforts in the area.

Tucker Chicago J. E. Tucker Teen Challenge U

Fifteen dogs graduate after 10 week obedience course

Fifteen dogs will be judged and graduate Sunday afternoon at the 4-H Fairgrounds after completing a 10 week obedience course. Ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club with diplomas for each successful dog. Mrs. Helen James of Topeka will judge performances and a trophy goes to the top scoring dog. Mrs. Robert Laushman is training director.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kenn Club Helen James Topeka Robret Laushman

Russians Seek Vodka Supply in the United States

New York report says Russians sought 30 000 tons of potable alcohol from Seagrams to ease a vodka shortage caused by poor harvests. Seagrams declined to name the source of the inquiry and noted no export license was applied. National Distillers said it was approached but booked through April.

New York United States Kentucky Khrushchev Moscow Edgar M. Bronfman Joseph E. Seagrams & Sons, Inc U. S Seagrams Soviet Union National Distillers & Chemical Co Russia

Deaths and Funerals in Valley Falls and Lawrence

Miss Jennie Davis 96 oldest Valley Falls resident and former Journal-World rural correspondent died Thursday in a Winchester hospital. Surviving sisters are Rosa A. Butts in Topeka and Saluda Booth and Emma Smith at home. Irvin Givens 70 died Friday at his home 820 NY St. Funeral at St Luke AME Church Monday at 2 p.m. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife Belle, daughter Velma of Kansas City, sister Ada Adcox of Lawrence, and several nieces and cousins. Friends may call Bowser-Lee Mortuary 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and until noon Monday.

Valley Falls Jennie Davis Winchester Irvin Givens St. Luke A.M.E H. C. McMillan Mr. Givens N.Y. St Oak Hill Cemetery Belle Givens Velma Givens Kansas City Ada Adcox Lawrence Nerces Bowser-Lee Mortuary

Death of Louis Hodson at Lakeview community

Louis D. Hodson, 64, of Route 1, died at his home after residing in Lakeview for 53 years. Survived by wife Irene, two daughters Shirley and Corliss, two sisters Phoebe Rogers and Ida Anderson, and two brothers O J Hodson and Clarence Hodson. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home, Rev. Frank Duncan officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Louis D. Hodson Hodson Lakeview Irene Shirley Corliss Phoebe Rogers Lecompton Ida Anderson Topeka O. J. Hodson Clarence Hodson Rumsey Funeral Home Frank Duncan Memorial Park Cemetery

Unified High Schools Must Offer 30 Units

Atty. Gen. William M. Ferguson ruled that under the new district unification law every high school in a district must provide at least 30 units of instruction for grades nine through twelve. He was asked whether a unified district could form a high school with several dispersed centers that collectively total 30 units but none offers 30 individually.

Atty William M. Ferguson Ferguson Logan Co Harry Phelps Jr

Five Guilty Pleas Filed With Deferred Sentencing

Five defendants pleaded guilty in District Court on Friday and sentencing was postponed to November 26. Names include Vernon Roosevelt Washington Kansas City Kansas second-degree burglary and David Bey Kansas City Kansas second-degree burglary. Others are Paul Jenkins Eu dora forgery second-degree Richard Coffelt 501 Perry two counts forgery second-degree and Russell E Lundstrom Soap Lake Washington forgery second-degree. John Knackstedt 637 UL St sought a court commission to determine mental capacity to stand trial for first-degree robbery. Judge Frank Gray expected to rule later that afternoon.

Vernon Roosevelt Washington Kansas City Kan David Bey Paul Jenkins Eudora Richard Coffelt Perry Russell E. Lundstrom Soap Lake Wash John Knackstedt UL. St Frank Gray

Card of Thanks to Nurses and Doctors

Pearl M. Griggs thanks the nurses on 1st floor north and doctors Mitchell Godwin and Larson, plus friends and neighbors for cards, food, flowers and prayers.

Mitchell Godwin Larson

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Mastrian's Home Poplar Ridge N.Y Mary Lou McCann Finger Lakes Senate Florence McCann Arvilla Hardy Kevin Cox Jessie McCracken Methodist Lodge Lawrence Lodge No. 6 A.F A.M J. C. Hurley W.M G. W. Mole Lucy VFW Alfred Clark Y Ear Board of Governors Post Communist Washington Japan Socialist Party Warsaw Rocky Arizona Barry Thornton Rockefeller Goldwater John John D Nelson New Hampshire ART Nease Texaco Serv Road Service Ltd Miss. Ph KU Concert Choir First Assembly of God Church A. V. Phillips Gestetner Paul Hodgson Ma Todavi William Hogle Hodgson Hogle Margaret State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Bloomington Illinois Pearl M. Griggs Hines Ceramic Shop Greenware & Supplies Lawrence Memorial Co Fred Rumsey Wmsey * Funeral Home Indiana Oscar Rumsey
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