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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1963
Page
1
In London a pub owner and RAF veteran Stanley Raynor clash over a glass eating habit at the Roebuck. Publican Reiginald Johnson warns of glassage if Raynor continues, who may return with a compromise to either pay or bring his own glasses.
Dallas police report rapid donations to the Tippit family after the slaying of Officer J D Tippit. Lt Verne Hipskind says 1100 mail items processed by Thanksgiving with more to count. Funds will be given to Mrs Tippit in a lump sum. some small gifts also sent to Mrs Oswald.
Mrs. John F. Kennedy has hired architect John Carl Warnecke to draft a tomb for her husband. Warnecke visited Kennedy's grave with Mrs. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. The plan reportedly includes incorporating the eternal flame into the tomb.
Elks Lodge No. 595 announces its annual memorial service for Sunday December 1 at 2 p.m. All members and friends are invited. Harry Starks, E R.
Washington AP reports the Army Secretary and Budget Bureau have no objection to renaming Perry Dam and Reservoir in Kansas the Ozawkie Dam and Reservoir. Rep Avery and Ellsworth introduced bills. Ozankie would be flooded and Perry nearby. The Jefferson County Chamber backs the proposal as Congress funds total $3.75 million after a $750,000 initial appropriation.
U S district attorney Newell A George asked a court to authorize confiscation of allegedly mis branded healing devices and booklets tied to Eugene X Dunlap operating as Sulfur Steam Bath and Therapy in Weir Kansas The FDA seeks to seize items including an ultra sonic generator a Medo sonic device and an ultraviolet leaflets claiming healing of ailments from gaiters to prostate issues.
Snow measuring up to two inches fell in central and eastern Kentucky marking the season's first snowfall with Louisville and surrounding areas reporting wintry conditions. The salvo disrupted early commutes and prompted caution as motorists navigated slick roads.
President Johnson told the Joint Chiefs of Staff that he seeks a dollar's value for every dollar spent on national defense.He emphasized economy in defense and the need for prompt congressional action on tax cuts and civil rights. He met Roy Wilkins and spoke with House and Senate leaders about urgent legislative priorities.
In Caracas the pro-Castro FALN fails to force the army to cancel Venezuela’s presidential election. Betancourt barred from reelection. Raul Leoni of Democratic Action poised to win as authorities pursue a kidnapped U.S. officer and the hijackers are tried in Caracas.
Mrs. Abraham Sheck of Great Bend says she will offer a three room frame house next to her own home to Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald in protective custody. Sheck explains the idea came after a serious car wreck and discussions with two ministers.
Leavenworth Kan AP A Kansas State Penitentiary convict was charged with first degree murder in the fatal beating of a fellow inmate George H Douglas 51. Clarence Wolf Jr. had a preliminary hearing set for Dec 6 in city court. He arrived at the prison in 1954 serving 5 to 15 years for habitual larceny and escape was paroled in 1958 and returned as a parole violator in 1959.
Paris AP reports hundreds of striking students clashed with riot police in the Left Bank Latin Quarter. At least 150 students were arrested, and a police officer was hospitalized after a paving block hit him. Police dispersed sit ins and street demonstrations near the Sorbonne and along the boulevards.
Lawrence superintendent Carl S. Knox plans half day visits to all 14 Lawrence schools before Christmas vacation to observe programs and operations. He has already met at Centennial and Cordley Schools and will meet principals and teachers during the tours. A separate area power outage in central Lawrence disrupted service for about 1 hour 45 minutes due to a failed electric cable along streets near 9th to 11th.
Police report air was released from about 20 cars late last night or early today in the 1000 through 1300 blocks along Ohio and Tennessee streets. No tires were slashed. Valve stems were removed in most cases, with up to three tires affected on some vehicles.
Richard Bolling criticizes Congress and blames the Democratic party for faults while proposing reform to curb Southern Democratic defiance. He calls for minimum party loyalty and denying seniority privileges to rebels, arguing sustained public confidence hinges on a stronger legislative system.
Johnson faces a tough path to Senate passage as a Southern filibuster looms over Kennedy era civil rights measures. White House talks with NAACP leaders seek action on education and training bills while strategizing moves to bypass or weaken the Rules Committee to advance civil rights legislation in January.
Eudora High School Future Homemakers of America plan to give about two truck loads of donated clothing to a needy Douglas County family and to Goodwill Industries of Kansas City Missouri. Members collected items November 18 through 23 at Eudora and reconsidered sending them to World Clothing Fund Inc. after reading a newspaper article alleging prior sales by that organization in 1961 and 1962.
Ottawa University at Ottawa Kansas reports a total of $304,612 raised toward a $500,000 chapel auditorium in a drive that ended on Thanksgiving Day. An anonymous $200,000 gift was promised earlier if the school raised $300,000 more by Thanksgiving. President Dr. Andrew B. Martin said construction will start in 1964 or 1965.
Rumsey Funeral Home highlights its two generations of service in the community with contact at VI 3-5111.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Ninth Street Baptist Church and family express gratitude for donations patronage and kindness that aided a bazaar and food sale. They also thank neighbors relatives and friends for flowers cards and prayers during illnesses and anniversaries and for support after a death.
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