16 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1961
Page
1
In Berlin today five East Berliners leapt from a second story window of a border house into a sand filled truck near BerMauerstrasse as West Berlin crowds cheered. East German police fired tear gas into the onlookers after the jumpers escaped into the truck. Two West Berlin women were injured mildly.
The State Department said Western Big Four Berlin talks will stay in Washington with U S Ambassador to Moscow Lewellyn Thompson remaining in the capital for consultation. France blocked high level talks arguing it was premature before Moscow shows willingness to negotiate.
Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday in Kansas average near normal with a mild start, turning colder Friday and Saturday. Normal highs 66-73, lows 3-56, little or no precipitation expected. In Northeast Kansas, generally fair tonight and Tuesday, continued mild tonight with overnight 45-50 and Tuesday highs in the mid 80s.
Pakistani camel cart driver Bashir Ahmad rode a Palomino named Silver at the LBJ Ranch during a two day visit with Vice President Lyndon B Johnson. The scene followed their arrival from New York as London fog delayed his overnight travel.
Ford Motor Co. restarts production at roughly eight of sixteen assembly plants following a 13 day UAW strike. An insurgent tool and die unit at Rouge in Dearborn defied back to work orders and pressed for job security. UAW leader Reuther called demonstrations insignificant while confirming Ford will consult on subcontracting. Executive Board ordered local unions to end strikes at all but two plants as talks continue. Ford aims for full operation by Wednesday.
The New York closing average for 60 stocks falls to 256.4 points, down slightly from the prior session. Investors see modest declines across leading indices as trading ends.
Forty five Cuban refugees including 18 children arrived in Miami after a Coast Guard rescue near Cay Sal in the Bahamas. A U S destroyer stood by while authorities questioned 21 men detained for questioning. Bahamas governor said shots were exchanged between two Cuban fishing boats offshore.
The Weather Bureau reports continued clear dry weather from today through Tuesday. Expect highs around 85 and a low between 45 and 50 degrees tonight with no moisture in sight for several days.
Nine Atlas missile launch complexes near Forbes Air Force Base are turned over to the Strategic Air Command. The Worden site, 14 miles from Lawrence, houses a 100 acre complex with a 5 325 mile range and 17 250 mph speed. Series E ICBMs use all inertial guidance and are stored partially underground for protection.
A special train runs between Lawrence and Baldwin Sunday October 22 to view Vinland Valley. Maple Leaf officials urge ticket sales by Tuesday evening for reservation. Tickets 1.75 adults 1.50 children round trip. departs Lawrence 12 30 and 3 30 returns 2 50 and 5 40. Baldwin departs 2 00 and 4 50. Attractions include free bus rides barbecue stands antique auto display and a 3 30 baby show. Maple Leaf Festival opened Saturday with queen Janet Hornberger crowned.
In Ibadan Nigeria a misaddressed postcard by Peace Corps volunteer Margery Michelmore sparked a campus protest with about 1 000 students demanding expulsion over alleged primitive living conditions. Michelmore apologized and offered to resign. Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver dismissed talk of action and said such incidents can occur in these operations.
Howard Michelmore of Foxboro says his Peace Corps daughter joined to help Nigeria and ease world tensions. He notes she was raised near Foxboro and Boston and disliked publicity, insisting she acted without intention to cause a stir.
Kathryn Newman of 1708 Ohio St. won last week's Journal-World football contest earning a 15 pound dressed turkey for predicting 20 of 21 games. Ruth Gibbens and Dean Owens finished tied for second with 10 pound turkeys. Entry deadline for this week is Friday noon.
GUF aims to reach 15 000 alumni and friends donating to the Greater University Fund this year at the fall Lawrence meeting. Last year 10 642 contributed a record total. current giving runs about 1 000 ahead of last year with roughly 2 700 gifts to date.
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