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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1961

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Two shots fired at Morey Junior High

Denver youth Tennyson Star Beard, 14, fired a revolver in a crowded hallway wounding 15 year old William F. Hachmeister, who was struck in the stomach and later in critical condition. Debra Humphrey, 14, was killed. Beard, African American, was arrested nearby.

Denver Colo Tennyson Beard Morey Junior High William F. Hachmeister Deborah F. Humphrey Hachmeister Michael Smith Smith

Fallout Shelter Test Ends For Two Men In New Hampshire

Hampton Beach New Hampshire two men emerged after 48 hours in an above ground concrete fallout shelter. William Kennedy 34 owner urged other shelter owners to test readiness. Andrianus van Hooijdonk 56 from Exeter joined. dampness affected focus and taste of food during the stay. Kennedy plans a wooden plank floor before November.

Hampton Beach N.H William Kennedy Kennedy Andrianus van

Meeting Notice for Acadia Lodge Special Session

Acadia Lodge No. 9 AF and AM calls a special communication at 7 p.m. Thursday October 19 for Second Degree Work. Master Masons are welcome. Stanley B. Norman, WM. M J. Estes, Secretary. Ad.

Acadia Lodge NO AF & AM Stanley — B. Norman M. J. Estes Ady

Kennedy Receives Hall of Fame Gold Medal for Touch Football

President Kennedy, a longtime touch football enthusiast, is awarded the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame 1961 gold medal. A foundation delegation notified him of the honor and invited attendance at the December 5 New York dinner. past winners include Eisenhower Hoover MacArthur and Stagg.

New York U.S Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Dwight D. Eisenhower Robert Kennedy Washington National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Harvard Foundation New York City Herbert Hoover Gen Douglas MacArthur Amos Alonzo Stagg

Postmaster General Criticized by Kansas GOP Leader

Republican State Chairman Donald P. Schnacke assailed Postmaster General J. Edward Day for running political errands for President Kennedy. Day spoke at a Democratic fund raising dinner in Topeka and was criticized for politicizing the Post Office Department and rising costs and declining services.

J. Edward Day Donald P. Schnacke Kennedy Day Topeka Schnacke Kansas University Republican Club Washington

Cyclist leads police pursuit at speeds up to 70 mph

Riley, chased by Indiana state trooper Whitaker on Highway 40, faced multiple charges after a 15 minute pursuit ending near the Turnpike exit. He was cited for driving under the influence, speeding to 100 mph, two stop signs, a red light and siren disregard, with potential downgrade if alcohol test is negative.

Whitaker Riley Lawrence Highway 40 6Th Iowa Sts Joe 5 MC Riley

Khrushchev Calls Disarmament Urgency for World Peace

Khrushchev warned Imperialist camps unite against socialism while rivalries persist among powers. He said 100 billion dollars yearly arms spending could fund massive development projects. 20 percent could reshape energy, steel, irrigation. He urged disarmament and outlined a new scientifically based program for communism.

United States Khrushchev Marx Engels Lenin

Eisenhower Kennedy Jet Sale Background and Statements

The article outlines a chronology of the F86D jet sale from 1960-61 and cites White House press secretary Pierre Salinger. He says clearance by Defense and State was enough and Kennedy could have halted the sale. Eisenhower claimed no recollection of informal discussions or formal briefings on the matter.

Eisenhower Pierre Salinger White House Salinger Defense Department State Department Kennedy Defense and State Departments Yugoslavia United States Belgrade Marshal Tito National Security Andrew Goodpaster Chester W. Clifton

Couple ousted with tear gas in Eudora arrest case

An 18 year old Budoran man Arlis Gene Greer was charged with assault and battery after law officers used tear gas to assault the couple out of their home in Eudora. Greer pleaded innocent at county court arraignment and a preliminary hearing was set for Friday. He is free on a 500 dollar bond. Police described multiple weapons found in the home and noted Greer initially refused to exit.

Budoran Arlis Gene Greer Greer Sherry Eudora Brooker John Miller Dewey Cripe Doug McCleery Rex Johnson Highway Patrol Dick Krasnicka Gary Whitaker Broeker

Gas war lowers Lawrence regular to 23.9 cents

Signs at several service stations in Lawrence show regular gasoline dropping to 23.9 cents, a penny under the previous bargain. The change eases motorists but hurts station owners and lessors who absorb most of the cut. A dissolution filing for the Lawrence Community Chest awaits action.

Lawrence Community Chest Paul Shanahan Topeka Russell Mosser Old Community Chest Lawrence United Fund Inc United Fund

Wells Talks to LBA on Local Planning

Assistant city planner Ray Wells spoke to about 35 Lawrence Business Association members at the Eldridge Hotel. He outlined methods to obtain city land rezoned for industrial use. The next LBA meeting is set for 8 p.m. November 21 in the Eldridge Eldridge Big Eight Room.

Ray Wells The Lawrence Business Association Eldridge Hotel LBA Eldridge

Margery Michelmore Heads Home From Nigeria Trip

Margery Michelmore of Foxboro Massachusetts returns to the United States after Peace Corps training in Ibadan Nigeria. She left after a postcard she wrote was deemed critical of Nigeria and has stayed with U S Embassy officials in Lagos while arrangements were made.

Lagos Nigeria Margery Michelmore Foxboro Mass U.S. Peace Corps U.S University College At

Profit as the Key to Higher Living Standards

Wiggins argues profit funds tools and underpins living standards in Kansas and the nation. He warns widespread economic illiteracy among youth and calls for better economics education and informed political action to shape state laws affecting education, taxation, and labor costs. Weltmer adds that Kansas climate hinges on laws and cites $30 million annual cost from unemployment and workers comp. He prescribes a three step political course for business people including running for office and active participation.

Wiggins Kansas Weltmer Kansas Unemployment Compensation Board of Review Mankato

Harwood Elected Great Bend Mayor in Special Election

Elden Harwood 43, a Lawrence native and Western district manager for the Commonwealth Theater chain, won with 1 303 votes to defeat Sol Brack 659 and Ed McCarty 354 in a special election after Mayor Don Weltmer’s death. Harwood has served as City Council president.

Elden Harwood Lawrence Great Bend Don Weltmer Harwood Commonwealth Theater Chain Sol Brack Ed McCarty Journal- World Commonwealth Winston Harwood Margaret Harwood

Wescoe Outlines University Plans for Lawrence Growth

Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe spoke to the Lawrence Sertoma Club on a future University of 10,600 students rising to 22,000 by 1975 with fewer buildings but more space. He urged keeping the heart of the school while replacing old structures and eliminating parking. Lawrence city development and a $5,000 Youth Employment bulk sale were noted. Don Jackson and Al Moore were guests.

W. Clarke Wescoe Lawrence Lawrence Sertoma Club Wescoe Don Jackson al Moore

Khrushchev reveals plan for Mammoth Power II nuclear test

An Atomic Energy Commission spokesman said accurate fallout estimates for a 50 megaton blast are impossible without a real test. Mammoth Power II would have more than twice the yield of prior detonations, nearly a third of all wartime and postwar tests. Western capitals denounced the plan as irresponsible and expressed concern over delays to the East German peace treaty. Lord Home challenged Khrushchev in the Lords.

Tain Germany Atomic Energy Commission United States Soviet Union Britain Khrushchev London Lord Home House of Lords

Reactor License Planned for KU

The Atomic Energy Commission will issue a nuclear reactor operator license to Kansas University. KU has idle since July 28 due to lack of a licensed operator. The 10 kilowatt reactor began June 23 and will be used in classroom work this spring semester.

Atomic Energy Commission Kansas University U. S Robert F. Ellsworth Journal-World AEC Washington Russell Mesler

Paul Derringer Reemerges With National Plastics Firm

Paul Derringer, once a Cincinnati pitcher, has taken a position with a national plastics company, marking a later chapter in his baseball era.

Paul Derringer Cincinnati

In loving memory Lola Belle Dailey on Oct 18

A memorial note marks the ninth anniversary of Lola Belle Dailey’s passing on October 18, 1952. She is remembered with love by her sister and relatives who cherish her memory and miss her presence.

Lola Belle Dailey

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