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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1963
Page
1
AP analyze Lyndon B. Johnson inherits Kennedy era policies while steering domestic reform toward conservatism. The piece notes Johnson’s cautious, hard driving style and potential impact on GOP hopes with figures like Goldwater Rockefeller Nixon Scranton Romney in play.
Local officials outline 30 day flag half staff rules and state proclamations while schools in Lawrence and Douglas County proceed as normal. KU hosts a recreation conference memorial service with televised Kennedy coverage and student letters to Kennedy and Johnson. Legion and Jewish memorial services held with hymns prayers and Kaddish. large Missouri-Kansas game seating anticipated next Saturday with many hosts unsure of attendance.
The Journal World recalls President Kennedy's Lawrence visit on Nov 7 1957 and his eagerness to discuss Lawrence with Chancellor Dr Franklin Murphy. Meanwhile Lawrence officials sent a condolence telegram to Lyndon Johnson as the nation mourned Kennedy's assassination and notes link Lincoln and Kennedy in tragic theater fates.
Lawrence will display American flags in the downtown district to honor former President John F Kennedy. Since flags cannot be flown at half staff, a black ribbon bow will be placed atop each flagpole per protocol, as stated by KE R. Zook executive secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
County officials will close the Douglas County Courthouse on Monday as tribute to the late President Kennedy, announced by Board of Commission chairman Elmer Ousdahl.
Mayor Rusty Springer announced City Hall will be closed on Monday. The decision affects all municipal offices and services for the day, with officials citing a local observance and staffing considerations.
Memorial Hospital records list Mrs Eva Hardtarer of 1846 Maine and Otis Titus Sr of Eudora in a memorial entry.
Mrs. Iris Stacy of Hot Springs Arkansas Mrs. Jennie Russell of 133 Perry Street Mrs. Ida Kamen of Hightstown New Jersey Richard Sawyer of Baldwin Mrs. Dora Nicolay of Leavenworth Robert Gray of Florida Rest Home Mrs. Permilla Jolliff of 1310 Tenn Street
Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson of 1812 Maple Lane welcome a daughter born Friday. Mr and Mrs Max Loggan of 246 Mich welcome a son born Friday. Mr and Mrs Richard Himes of 1010 Maine welcome a daughter born Friday.
Robert M. Goodwin 67 of 220 Lincoln Street dies Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev. William DeLaughder presiding. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by Lt. Col. Norris H. Goodwin.
Marvin C Woodward 76 of Fort Smith Arkansas died Wednesday in the Veterans Administration Hospital Fayetteville He was born in Douglas County and is survived by his wife Diamond Woodward a step-daughter Nadine McQuillan three brothers Carl Merrit and Charles Woodward a sister Lara Losh and two grandsons He was a World War I veteran and retired from the Santa Fe Railway Funeral services are Monday with burial in the Military Cemetery at Fort Smith.
Roy Weckworth 63 of 444 La. Lt. died early today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services at 3 30 p.m. Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home, Captain Earl Polsey in charge. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 10, 1900 at Clifton, he lived in Lawrence 30 years and was a city garage mechanic. Survivors: Ada Weckworth. three daughters Helen Hursell Bertha Payne Joyce Johnson. one grandson Donnie Payne.
Dallas AP report states Governor John Connally, gravely wounded, was told by his wife that President Kennedy is dead. Connally, improved according to aide Julian Read, asked about Mrs Kennedy and was told she had returned to Washington.
Police tied Oswald to the fatal shooting of President Kennedy after a rifle matching in description was found in his possession. Mrs. Oswald spoke of the couple’s infant and the investigation expanded as Dallas authorities opened a massive hunt for the assassin. President Kennedy died at Parkland Hospital at 1 p.m. and Vice President Johnson assumed the presidency.
Skies are fair but air is chilly with lower temperatures across Lawrence after Thursday night and Friday showers. Today’s high will be mid to upper 40s with tonight’s low 25 to 28. Sunday warms to about 60 with increasing cloudiness. Precipitation totaled .33 inch from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, KU station recording .30 inch by Friday 2 p.m. and .03 inch as freezing rain around 3 p.m. Friday. Friday’s high reached 62 with a morning warm spell before the cold front. Overnight lows were 25 to 27 in Lawrence.
Mrs Kennedy Caroline turns six next Wednesday. It remained for Mrs Kennedy to console her small children over the loss of their father. Evidently she planned to break the news to them herself.
The column argues heavy government spending risks bankruptcy and inflation, urging reduction of the national debt. It notes the Senate raised the temporary debt limit to 315 billion, critiques Congress for avoiding cuts, and compares debt to a person addicted to credit, warning of economic ruin if unchecked.
Divine and faces the major question of whether Khrushchev will stir a new crisis to test the new American chief executive. Judging from Johnsons public statements, no big change in foreign policy appeared likely, for he has strongly supported the Kennedy line. Another problem is Congress where Kennedys legislative program is stalled for the rest of the year.
Missouri and Kansas officials reacted to President Kennedy's death with sorrow and sympathy. Harry S. Truman called it a great personal loss and conveyed condolences to the Kennedy family. Kansas Governor John Anderson and Missouri Governor John Dalton declared mourning and praised Kennedy. Senators Carlson and Pearson and Representatives Avery and Ellsworth offered heartfelt tributes to Kennedy's humanity and public service.
Hotels, motels, and restaurants scrambled to adjust after a first ever postponement of a Big Eight game. Virginia Inn and Holiday Inn sold out, with few refunds expected. Guests expressed mixed reactions while some planned to return next week amid tragic circumstances.
The El dridge anticipated 800 to 900 attendees for banquet style events and needed special food arrangements. Restaurants timed to delay or freeze orders for expected crowds. Lawrence Bus Depot stated postponement didn’t affect local charters. No notable railroad activity change.
In a flag draped coffin JFK lay in the White House East Room as family friends and officials visited during the day. The body will be moved Sunday to the Capitol to lie in state before Monday funeral. The New York Stock Exchange and other major exchanges are expected to stay closed Monday for the president's funeral.
A memorial convocation for the late President John F Kennedy will be held at 2 30 p m Monday in Hoch Auditorium at Kansas University All 2 30 classes will be canceled Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe said The convocation will feature remarks by Wescoe John Stuckey Pittsburg senior and All Student Council president The KU concert choir directed by Clayton Krehbiel will sing Rev Brendon Dow ney assistant professor of religion will give the prayer and William J Moore dean of the School of Religion will read a religious poem Kennedy visited KU on November 7 1957 to speak before about 4000 people at a morning convocation in Hoch Auditorium
Mae Stadler expresses gratitude to Dr Nelson nurses and aides on the first floor north plus friends and neighbors for kind cards flowers and gifts in this heartfelt note.
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