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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1963

Page

9

Tito Postpones West Coast Trip Due to Flu

BULLETIN SAN FRANCISCO AP The State Department reports Yugoslav President Tito canceled his West Coast visit due to illness. In Williamsburg Tito, ill with a fever of 100.2, postponed his California flight and canceled Thursday night events. White House said Kennedy was informed and offered a doctor, Tito and his physicians to decide if travel would be safe Saturday.

Bulletin San Francisco World Affairs Council of Northern California State Department Tito Yugoslavia Williamsburg California Angier Biddle Duke Washington Kennedy Castle Air Force Base Yosemite National Park New York United Nations General Assembly White House

Home to become Britain's new prime minister

Foreign Secretary Lord Home is named to lead the Conservative party to victory in elections by 1964. Queen Elizabeth II appoints the 60 year old Scottish peer after a Tory leadership clash, with Home expected to seek a Commons seat soon and form an administration.

London Lord Home Harold Macmillan Soviet Union Macmillan Home Richard A. Butler House of Commons House of Lords Butler Labor Party Buckingham Palace Elizabeth II No. 10 Downing St Palace Earl of Home

Burglary Fire Destroys Wichita Brass Foundry

A two alarm blaze at Wichita Brass and Aluminum Foundry destroyed much of the plant after burglars broke in. Owner Emmett Carter estimates losses near 100000. Fire Marshal Clarke Longenecker suspects a planned burglary with police and state fire marshal aiding.

Wichita Emmett Carter Clarke Longenecker

New York Stock Index Ends at 380.0 on 60-Stock Close

AP reports the closing average for 60 stocks at 380.0 with a 0.1 point move. No further context provided.

New York

Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas with tstorms tonight

Partly cloudy through Saturday with a few thundershowers this evening. High Saturday near 80. Low tonight in the upper 50s. Temperatures chart shows 4 pm 63, 6 pm 68, 8 pm 70, midnight 62. Rainfall 0.76 inches. Record highs and lows noted for the date. Sunrise 6:44, sunset 1:38.

Kansas

A Family Tradition Since 1920 Rumsey Funeral Home

Rumsey Funeral Home marks a long standing family tradition dating back to 1920 offering funeral services and memorial arrangements.

Rumsey Funeral Home

14 New Spacemen Announced Today Are Youngest Yet

The National Space Agency named 14 new astronaut trainees aged 27 to 34, including civilians Russell Schweikart and Michael Collins. They shift from Mercury to Gemini and toward Apollo, with the pool spanning Air Force Navy and Marine pilots plus two civilians.

Houston, Tex National Space Agency U.S Russell L. Schweikart Lexington Mass John H. Glenn Jr Manned Spacecraft Center Air Force Navy Charles A. Basset II Edwards Air Force Base Calif Monterrey Roger Bruce Chaffee Fairborn Ohio Alan Lavern Bean Jacksonville Fla Andrew Cernan Monterey Clifton C. Williams Quantico R. Walter Cunningham Creston Iowa

Drought Aid Planned for Thirty-Nine Kansas Counties

Topeka AP reports thirty nine Kansas counties are set to receive a partial drought disaster program. The area, east of a line through Marshall and Cowley counties, was recommended to the Agriculture Department. Each county must apply separately to the state Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee to get aid.

Topeka Kansas William H. Avery R-Kan Department of Agriculture Marshall Cowley Avery State Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee

Gene Doane Aims to Be Your Insurance Agent Ad

Local ad promotes Gene Doane as a prospective insurance agent. It highlights service options and contact details for potential clients seeking coverage. The ad positions Doane as a consumer friendly representative offering personalized plans.

Gene Doane

Drastic fire controls as drought fuels nationwide danger

States move to curb wildfires amid severe drought and rapidly drying forests. Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont Pennsylvania Maine Illinois Missouri Michigan New York New Jersey react with woodland closures bans on fires and hunting adjustments as fires burn across the Northeast Midwest and South. Authorities report arson suspicions and rising property and crop losses while officials urge heavy rainfall to avert a major blaze.

Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont Pennsylvania York County Maine Midwest Illinois Missouri Kentucky Michigan William Messeck Division of Resources New York State New England Arkansas New Jersey

Docking to Remain In Hospital for a While

George Docking, former governor of Kansas and director of the Export-Import Bank, will stay at Doctors Hospital for further tests to determine the cause of recurring fever. He has been in the hospital since September 15 and noted his temperature will vary for a day or two before rising again.

Washington (Ap George Docking Export-Import Bank Doctors Hospital Docking Kansas

Landon Jr. Pleads Guilty in June 22 Shooting

Claude Burton Landon Jr., 49, of 2426 Louisiana Street, pleaded guilty in district court to second degree murder for the June 22 killing of Robert Chester Ball. Judge Frank Gray set sentencing for Oct. 28, with the 10 years to life penalty. Landon surrendered after reporting the shooting. Ball was found dead in a car on East Thirteenth Street. Landon’s estranged wife was in the car and injured when the vehicle crashed into a house.

Claude Burton Landon Jr la. St Robert Chester Ball Frank Gray Landon Ralph King Gray Douglas County Ball East Thirteenth Street Virginia Ellen Landon

Regents Approve KU Dorm Project and Extension Plan

The Kansas Board of Regents authorized a federal loan plan to fund a $3.8 million KU student residence hall with a $3 million construction loan and possible immediate start. The project would sit between Ellsworth Hall and Stouffer Place in the daisy field area. The board also approved a coordinated extension education plan under a 3‑university commission to identify off‑campus needs and an annuity plan for Kansas faculty. Official enrollment across state universities rose 7.6 percent to 11 194 full‑time students.

Kansas Board of Regents Kansas University Topeka Regents Housing and Home Financing Agency The Community Facilities Administration Washington, D.C Washington Ing Ellsworth Hall Stouffer Place Daisy Field Kansas James McCain Kansas State University W. Clarke Wescoe Leonard H. Axe Pittsburg State College Teacher's Insurance and Annuity Association

Foreign aid gets Senate boost and budget clash

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a 4.202 billion foreign aid bill restoring 700.29 million of a 1 billion House cut. The measure, favored by Kennedy, faces heavy future cuts and days of debate when taken up October 28. Fulbright says the bill aligns with the Clay committee plan.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kennedy Senate Sen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Lucius D. Clay

Homecoming Set Today at Haskell Stadium

Haskell will host Joplin Junior College of Joplin Missouri at 7 30 tonight for a Homecoming football game with queen crowning at halftime. Final candidates are Mary Gingo Julia Boney Mary Sue Morgan and Sally Noble. Students meet at 6 45 tonight for a stadium cheering session.

Haskell Joplin Junior College of Joplin Mary Gingo Julia Boney Mary Sue Morgan Sally Noble Tecumseh Hall Fairgrounds

Open House At Central Junior High Draws 800 Parents

More than 800 parents are expected at Central Junior High School for the PTA Open House. Principal Orvel Criqui will give brief instructions in the auditorium at 7 30 p m. Parents will receive student schedules Friday and teachers will discuss course objectives and class procedures.

Central Junior High Central Junior High School PTA Orvel Criqui

Cheating Seen High At Ohio State University

A University survey of 1,800 student respondents and 452 faculty members finds widespread cheating at Ohio State. Forty two percent admitted cheating and 79 percent saw classmates cheating. actions included flunking, lowering grades, or referring students to an academic misconduct committee.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio State University Carol L. Davis Education Women’s Self-Government Association

Mayor proclaims United Fund Day to meet $72 900 goal

Lawrence Mayor Rusty Springer designates Oct 22 as United Fund Day urging citizens to finish solicitation and hit the $72 900 pledge target. Drive chair Skipper Williams sets Oct 31 as final deadline with early progress showing $24 072 12 raised by Oct 22. workers cite strong staff support from Southwestern Bell and Schwegler School as optimism remains high.

Lawrence United Fund Rusty Springer Drive Skipper Williams Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Schwegler School Southwestern Bell

Drought Eases as Heavy Rain Boosts Lawrence Area

Widespread rain Thursday night and Friday morning inches the Lawrence area closer to ending drought. Kan sas University station totals 0.72 inch overnight and 0.04 more before noon, with four day rain 1.82 inches and year-to-date 20.51 inches. Observers say wheat stands gain moisture, ponds remain low, and more rain is needed for stock water. Local observers report 1.11 inches overnight in Worden and 0.62 inch since 7 a.m.

Kansas University Walter Schwarz Worden Lawrence Schwarz U.S. Weather Bureau Ivan Boyd Baldwin

Baldwin Readies Sixth Maple Leaf Festival Activities

Baldwins plan a weekend Maple Leaf Festival with events starting 10 a.m. Saturday including horseshoe pitching prelims at 7th and High Sts and model airplane and bowling contests. Royalty will ride in a parade at 11 a.m. Rosalee Newman is queen with Sondra Johanning and Dianna Hibner as princesses. Various competitions, tours, a barbecue, a baby contest on Sunday, and exhibitions at Baker University Museum are planned.

Baldwin American Legion 7Th and High Sts Baldwin School Athletic Field Hallmark Lanes Rosalee Newman Sondra Johanning Dianna Hibner City Hall Little League Field Dudes and Dukes Square Dance Club 7Th Street High Indiana Sts BPW Whitley Insurance Agency High Street Boy Scouts Ivan Boyd 8Th Baker University Museum Quayle Bible Collection Filley Chapel College Library American Legion Hall

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