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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
1
President Johnson speaks to a joint session pledging action in civil rights and economic bills. He honors Kennedy’s legacy and calls for unity, urging passage of Civil Rights and tax and education measures to strengthen America.
A compilation of student remarks shows mixed sadness and curiosity after President Kennedy's death. Voices from grades five and six express grief, questions, and hopes, with references to Oswald and Johnson shaping a national moment.
Wilfrid Cavaness an 88 year old former state senator and longtime newspaperman died after an extended illness in Chanute Kansas He served in the Kansas Senate from 1936 to 1956 and at one time chaired the Ways and Means Committee.
Advertisement for Rumsey Funeral Home highlighting modern facilities and providing a contact number VI 3-5111 for arrangements.
Heard in Lawrence City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices reopen Monday. Sanitation trucks run on schedule and emergencies handled by the City Hall answering service. The Community Building will be closed all day Thursday for basketball. Public Library children's room stays open until 9 p.m. Friday. No mail deliveries Thursday. post office windows closed. special outgoing mail relayed. Douglas County Courthouse closed Thursday Thanksgiving Day. reopens Friday.
The White House said the coffin stayed closed because the public should understand the severity of President Kennedy's fatal head wounds. Doctors at Bethesda examined Kennedy and confirmed he was hit by two bullets, details released as officials answered questions about the closed casket.
Lawrence City Commission reversed a Planning Commission decision to rezone 20 lots on West 6th Street from B to D, delaying action on a Board of Zoning Appeals item and denying a Luncheon Optimists Christmas tree sale on noncommercial land. The meeting also heard Orchard Lane assessments and welcomed Korean information specialist Kang Hwa Young observing the Journal-World operation.
At the City Commission meeting Mayor W C Springer read a statement on the untimely death of John F Kennedy and a 60 second moment of silence was observed. The message urged civil duty and a democratic government of laws.
The Johnsons will host a family dinner at the Washington home with daughters Lynda Bird and Lucy and Lynda’s fiancé Bernard Rosenbach attending. In Massachusetts Plymouth marks Pilgrim observance with tributes to Kennedy and Lincoln on Thanksgiving centennial.
The Coffey County commission approved completion of the $500000 courthouse project to Cornelius & Associates after architect Jack Bradley reported the wall is standard good construction. Bricklayer Eddie A. Lee claimed excessive mortar and missing dovetail anchors, but Bradley found the wall solid and visually excellent.
Police guard the home of Rev. William Holmes after he said in a CBS interview that some public school pupils cheered JFK's shooting. A Dallas teacher corroborated the claim, while stations and others disputed the cheer reports. Holmes and family had left home amid threats.
The Dallas News reports FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover will publish a large mass of evidence gathered by investigators into President Kennedy's assassination. The White House reportedly approved FBI control over the files, though sources are unnamed.
Police report a robbery at the Lawrence Motel at 624 North 2nd Street. A cash register containing 78 dollars was stolen while Elmer Cox slept in a chair. he was threatened with a pillow and could not identify the weapon. A second person removed the cash register and no vehicle was heard leaving.
Amelita Galli-Curci, renowned coloratura soprano, died in La Jolla California at age 81 from emphysema. The opera great had retired 25 years ago and was reported by her physician.
President Johnson urges all Americans to act decisively. He frames the moment as a national duty and pledges action on civil rights, tax cuts, education, youth employment, foreign aid, and remaining appropriations. He vows to continue the fight against poverty, ignorance, and disease both at home and abroad.
Mabel V Edwards expresses gratitude to Dr Walters and Reed and the 1st floor staff for excellent hospital care. She thanks local ministers for prayers and relatives and friends for cards flowers and kindness.
In memory of William Torne den who died November 27 1954. There are many beautiful memories of one we loved so dear. Sadly missed by his wife son and family.
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