Soviet Soldiers Block Autobahn Protests Rise Over Berlin Route
The United States protested the blocking of a Berlin bound U S convoy by Soviet troops as an unwarranted act. President Kennedy reviewed the situation with top advisers after Secretary of State Rusk issued the protest and discussed it with Soviet ambassador Dobrynin at Potsdam.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Dean Rusk
Kennedy
Pierre Salinger
White House
Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Llewellyn Thompson
Moscow
Salinger
Berlin
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
State Department
Dobrynin
Potsdam
East Germany
Rebels Claim Storm A Major Cuba Blow
The Citizens Committee for a Free Cuba says hurricane Flora delivers a major setback to Fidel Castro’s regime. It cites food shortages and growing disenchantment as threats to his rule, with reports of deaths from Cuban sources and cautious official confirmation.
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Washingtom
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Citizens Committee For A Free Cuba
U.S
Castro
Casto
Jorge Bisquett
Goldwater Shifts Some but Stays Conservative for 1964
Washington AP reports Senator Barry Goldwater tacks toward the political wind while maintaining core conservative stances as a GOP presidential frontrunner. He defends occasional shifts as updates to time and emphasizes he has not altered fundamental principles, including Cuba policy, civil rights stance, and outreach to minority voters.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Republican Party
Lawrence United Fund total reached 15056.44 in nine days
The Lawrence United Fund Campaign total stood at 15056.44 at 2 p.m. today with a quota of 72900. This year’s pace is faster than 1962, as nine days versus 25, aided by unsolicited advance gifts per executive secretary Neal Wherry.
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Lawrence United Fund
Neal Wherry
Two Generations of Service by the Rumsey Family
Rumsey Funeral Home notes long tradition of caregiving as it marks generations of service. The ad lists contact details and suggests continued community commitment through the Rumsey family’s funeral care.
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Rumsey
Rumsey Funeral Home
Soviet Blockade Halts U S Army Convoy at Berlin Checkpoint
About 100 Soviet troops blocked a U S Army convoy on the autobahn from Marienborn toward Berlin. A second U S convoy of 20 trucks and jeeps left Berlin later, also under heightened Soviet presence. Civilian traffic moved slowly as East German and Soviet forces occupied the highway corridor between West Germany and Berlin.
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Berlin
East Germany
U.S
Marienborn
Babelsberg
West Berlin
U.S. Army
Spies Exchanged as U S Detains Russians in Deal
The Justice Department freed two accused Russian spies in a swap that also saw two Americans released by the Soviet government. The Russians are Ivan D. Egorov, 41, a UN Secretariat personnel officer, and his wife Aleksandra, 39. Names of the Americans were not released.
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New York
Justice Department
Ivan D. Egorov
United Nations Secretariat
Aleksandra
Packed Weekend To Start Tonight Atop Mt. Oread
KU hosts a packed weekend with The Traveling Hootenanny at 8 p.m. in Hoch Auditorium drawing about 3,700 attendees. The University Theatre stages The Emperor Jones at 8:15 p.m. tonight and Saturday with Clayton Corbin. Saturday marks Parents Day with roughly 3,000 visitors registering at 9 a.m. in the Kansas Union, plus a new informal Q and A at 10 a.m. and various events across campus including open house, buffet lunches, and an after game reception.
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Kansas Union Activities Director
Bessie Griffin
Gospel Singers
Knob Lick Upper
Lynn Gold
Louis Gottlieb
Emily Taylor
Donald Alderson
James Hitt
Francis Heller
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Don Scheid
School of Fine Arts
Kenneth Rothwell
J. J. Wilson
L. C. Woodruff
Nancy Edwards Named Homecoming Queen Candidate at KU
Nancy Edwards, a Kansas University sophomore and daughter of Karl and Mildred Edwards, is among 25 KU homecoming queen candidates. Homecoming is set for November 1-2. other contenders include Karen Vice, Joyce Neadrhiser, Nancy Keens, Beverly Nicks, and several more from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
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Kansas University
Karl Edwards
Jasu
Karen Vice
St. John
Joyce Neaderhiser
Davenport
Nancy Keens
Independence
Beverly Nicks
Detroit
Mich
Patricia Behen
Kansas City
Carol Weber
Raytown
Sherry Zillner
Shawnee Mission
Maryie Fleming
Bartlesville
Okla
Maple Leaf Queen to be crowned after talent show in Baldwin
The Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin runs Oct 19–20 with a Saturday talent show at Baldwin High School at 7:30 p m to name the Maple Leaf Queen from 13 contestants. Queen sponsors include Hestia Study Club, Rebekahs, Philaematheon, Vinland Home Demonstration Unit, Baldwin Garden Club, BPW, Eastern Star, Worden Workers 4-H, Rotary Club and others. Events include a parade, barbecues, horseshoe finals, model airplane contests, square dance, and tours sponsored by local clubs and Baker University.
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Baldwin High School
Queen
Joan Hutchinson
Hestia Study Club
Mary Kay Walker
Rebekahs
Dianna Hibner
Philaematheon
Sue Collins
Vinland Home Demonstration Unit
Sharon Lawson
Baldwin Garden Club
Shirley Francy
BPW
Marla Ferguson
Young Mother’s Club
Sandra Johanning
Legion Auxilary
Donna Moore
Hopewell Country Club
Rosalee Newman
Commercial Club
Mary Lou Zeliff
Eastern Star
Sandra Elliott
Worden Workers 4-H
Carol Hoover
Rotary Club
Jean King
Dee Ann Crawford
Douglas County
Delbert King
Madeline Francy
Baldwin Commercial Club
American Legion
Beeks Field
City Weather Break Eases Heat Wave Across Kansas
Lawrence and seven Kansas cities including Lawrence posted 95 degree highs easing the heat. Thursday's record 95 topped 90 from 1953 with downtown 96. Forecast calls for mid 80s through Saturday and clear conditions for the KU Iowa State game at Memorial Stadium. No rain expected for five days.
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Abilene
Salina
Topeka
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Olathe
Ku-Iowa
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Stock Market Closes Higher As Averaging Edges Up
New York stocks ended with a slight gain as the closing averages show a 0.3 point uptick to 277.8. The market breadth was modest with some gains across sectors led by industrials and energy while financials were/held steady. A small trading volume reflected cautious investor sentiment amid mixed economic signals.
Gene Doane Promotes Insurance Agency Services
Gene Doane announces his services as an insurance agent offering coverage options. He highlights personalized guidance and plans for individuals and businesses.
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Gene Doane
Adv
Mass Grave Crews Work After Vaient Dam Disaster
More than 10,000 workers toil to recover bodies after a mountain landslide created a vast mass grave near the Vaient Dam in Italy. Estimates place the dead up to 3,000 as Premier Leone visits the stricken valley and U.S. helicopter crews assist Italian troops and Red Cross teams. Kennedy orders defense support.
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Giovanni Leone
Rome
Venice
Terenzio Arduin
Longerone
Electric Company
U.S
Harvey C. Mayse
Wenatchee
Wash
U.S. 110Th Aviation Co
Verona
Mayse
Giovanni Giraudo
Red Cross
U. S
Washington
Kennedy
Defense Department
Inmates Subdued At Area Jail
Fifteen prisoners rioted at Leavenworth County jail over commissary privileges, flooding a bullpen and banging bars with eating utensils. The disturbance lasted 15 to 20 minutes before officers warned of tear gas. All inmates remained without commissary today. no damage occurred and federal prisoners were not involved.
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Leavenworth County
Henry Campbell
The
Journal-World
Campbell
Burgess Ashes Buried in English Churchyard
The ashes of Guy Burgess, renegade British diplomat, were buried in a West Meon England churchyard.
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West Meon
England
Guy Burgess
Rancho Motel Opens for Business on Highway 24 Adv North
The Rancho Motel begins operation one mile north on Highway 24 Adv, inviting travelers to convenient lodging. Local records note its opening as a new accommodation option in the area.
Eight Thousand Expected For Lawrence High Homecoming Tonight
A crowd of over 8,000 is expected at Haskell Stadium for Lawrence High School Homecoming against Shawnee Mission East at 7 30. Queen nominees Terri Blewitt Martha Lanning and Terry McCluggage will be crowned at halftime with escorts Lee Bittenbender David Booth and Stan Hubbard. The ceremony features a seven point crown formation by the band and Pep Club, with the queen receiving a scepter and roses. The Homecoming dance runs 9 30 to 11 30 with music by the Fireflies of Lawrence and tickets at 1. Lawrence High leads 3 0 this season and is No 1 in the state. Mission East is 2 1 and No 9. Spectators urged to arrive early for parking.
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Haskell Stadium
Terri Blewitt
Martha Lanning
Terry McCluggage
Lee Bittenbender
David Booth
Stan Hubbard
William Stalcup
Mike Glover
Stan Grigg
Miss Blewitt
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Hayden High
Topeka
Miss Lanning
LHS
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Leaders Club
Miss McCluggage
Lawrence
Bill Trull
Steve Heck
Mission East
Kansas
Weather string for Northeast Kansas fair with cooler nights
The Northeast Kansas forecast calls for fair weather through Saturday with cooler nights. Tonight will be cooler with lows in the upper 40s, and Saturday’s high around the mid 80s.
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