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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1963

Page

9

Kennedy Slain President Shot in Dallas. Connally Wounded

President John F Kennedy was shot in Dallas while riding in a motorcade and died at Parkland Hospital. Governor Connally was wounded in the same attack. Lyndon B Johnson became acting president. Witnesses described a rifle shot from an upper location and a chaotic pursuit by police and Secret Service.

Kennedy Dallas Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Parkland Hospital Gov John Connally Texas Connally White House Malcolm Kilduff Lyndon Johnson John F. Kennedy

Shock and Grief Then Anger Here

Lawrence residents reacted with shock grief and anger after President Kennedy was killed in Dallas. Leaders including Congressman Ellsworth Chancellor Wescoe Mayor Springer and officials at KU and the Lawrence Board of Education voiced disbelief and sorrow while pledging support for the nation and for President Johnson. Local figures described the event as an incredible loss and called for unity in mourning.

Lawrence The Journal-World Kennedy Dallas Tex United States Ellsworth Kansas University W. Clarke Wescoe V. C. Springer Jim Schubert South Amerca Oscar Rumsey Lawrence Board of Education Alan Fisher Dorsey-Liberty Post American Legion James Surface

Silent Prayer By Students At Lawrence High

Lawrence High School students were informed today of President Keneady s wound and his death by intercom announcements during two silent prayer periods. Student leaders asked for moments of reflection, and audiences for The Curious Savage were urged to pause as well. The superintendent announced the school would stay in session despite the president s death.

Lawrence High School Keneady Henry Booth W. M. Stalcup Lawrence High

Police arrest Lee Oswald after Dallas policeman slaying

Dallas AP bulletin reports Lee H. Oswald, 24, arrested in connection with the slaying of a Dallas police officer shortly after President Kennedy's assassination. Oswald was removed from the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff amid a screaming crowd. Officer M. N. McDonald was cut in the scuffle while restraining him and Oswald allegedly said it’s all over now. Witnesses linked Oswald to the officer's death, as J. D. Tippit was killed nearby by a man matching his description with a pistol.

Dallas Lee H. Oswald Kennedy Oswald Texas Oak Cliff M. N. McDonald J. D. Tippet Tippet

Firm Reinstates Trading For J. R. Williston Beane

New York stock exchange today allowed J. R. Williston and Beane Inc to resume trading after a suspension due to financial difficulties. The firm along with Ira Haupt Co were barred from both the New York and American exchanges earlier in the week.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange J. R. Williston and Beane, Inc Williston and Beane Ira Haupt & Co

Stock Markets Close After Kennedy Shooting

U S stock exchanges halted trading after the fatal shooting of President Kennedy. The Dow Jones fell 21.16 points to 711.49, matching fears sparked by the Black Monday comparable. The NYSE and AMEX suspended activity and other markets paused in response to the crisis.

New York Kennedy New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones Dow American Stock Exchange U.S

Ministers Call for Sunday Unity in Lawrence After Kennedy Death

Lawrence ministers urged citizens to gather in churches this Sunday for penitence mourning and intercession following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas Texas. Dr Harold M Mallett president of the Lawrence Council of Churches spoke for officers urging all church members to unite in intercession regardless of creed or politics.

Lawrence John F. Kennedy Dallas Tex Harold M. Mallett Lawrence Council of Churches

KU Festival Cancelled In Kansas City

The Jayhawk Fall Festival set for tonight in Kansas City is cancelled. Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe said few would attend a pre football KU MU celebration amid current circumstances.

Jayhawk Kansas City W. Clarke Wescoe

Weather summary for Northeast Kansas forecast

Clearing and much colder tonight with a low of 15 to 25 degrees. Saturday will be sunny and cool with a high near 40. Yesterday's high 64, low 48. Record high 72 in 1955, record low 18 in 1056. Saturday sunrise 7 12 a.m., sunset 6 02 p.m.

Kansas U S Au

Ady hosts noon to three public event in Iowa

A public event is scheduled in Ady, Iowa from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Details are limited in the fragment, but the time window and location are specified for attendees. The notice lacks further context or organizing bodies.

Firebird Rest Iowa

Rains soak area before weekend freeze hits

Overnight rain delivered moisture across many locales easing drought before the freeze. The Weather Bureau predicts clearing skies tonight with lows 15 to 25 degrees and sunny Saturday with a high near 40. Kansas University Weather Station recorded 0.30 inch, while other sites reported one half to one inch. Local gauges noted up to 1% inches.

Weather Bureau Kansas-Missouri Memorial Stadium Kansas University Fred Flory Lone Star Lake Fred Brown Bowersock

Cosmetics by Marcelle on Key Rexall Adv Page 2

Raindrenched page 2 features Marcelle cosmetics spotlight and a Rexall ad promoting beauty products. Brief copy highlights varieties, tones, and practical tips for rainy weather use. Page serves as a shopper’s guide with brand emphasis and discount cues.

Marcelle Key Rexall

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