Latins See U S Leadership Rise From Cuba Crisis
Latin American leaders acknowledge a shift in stance as U S action against the Cuban buildup strengthens Washington's leadership role in the Western Hemisphere. The OAS backed Kennedy’s decisions, signaling new respect for U S power, though leftist groups vow to oppose.
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Soviet nuclear missiles found in Cuba shock U S experts
U S officials, led by President Kennedy, confront new evidence that the Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba, transforming a defensive Cuban push into a strategic base. Analysts weigh whether Berlin pressure and global aims drive Khrushchev’s move beyond Caribbean defense.
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Prayer on Crisis Call issued for 8 PM service
Lawrence area ministers gather at Evangelical United Brethren Church call for public prayer amid the Cuban crisis. A united community service of prayer is set for 8 o clock tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church as area churches remain open daily through Sunday for meditation.
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U N Banquet Canceled for Lack of Interest at KU
Douglas County Association canceled the United Nations banquet at Kansas University due to weak ticket sales. Spokesman Wes Santee said about 740 tickets were sold, below the 200 needed for a good turnout. About 100 EU foreign students had been invited. their cards will be sent to interested hosts.
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Ellsworth Called to Briefing on Cuba Campaign Stops Canceled
Congressman Robert Ellsworth has canceled all Douglas County campaign engagements for Thursday. He and other members of Congress are called to a special State Department briefing on the Cuban crisis, with Ellsworth attending sessions Thursday in Chicago and others scheduled in New York, Fort Worth, Atlanta and San Francisco. He leaves Thursday morning and returns that night.
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Farmer gored to death by Holstein bull in Kansas
Tonie Torkelson Jr., 43, a farmer near Everest, Kansas, was killed Tuesday when a Holstein bull gored him on his farm 244 miles southeast of Everest. Charles Parkerson of Horton found the body in a barn lot near a gate as his truck engine idled. Parkerson, a former implement dealer, lived alone on the farm.
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Pioneer Ridge Street Projects and Planning Commission Actions
The Planning Commission minutes were approved with a nul lified zoning item at 1304 Mass St to be re heard. A bus company franchise was deferred until next Tuesday. Parking rule on Maple Lane Edgewood Park shifted to west side. Sixty eight thousand? seventy thousand in temporary notes for street and sewer work approved. Additional school signs at 19th and Maple Lane denied. Two way traffic in Maine Street 300 block denied. Other Traffic Commission items approved. First reading of Pioneer Ridge sewer district ordinance heard. Tennis court play area plans approved for Edgewood and Centennial parks. Bid letting in two weeks. Ten families in 22nd St area filed flood damage claims totaling 35000. Vacant Human Relations Commission appointments discussed.
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UF Campaign Sees Progress Toward 1962 Goal
Lawrence United Fund reports $23 652 85 raised, about 2 000 over last year but warns the 1962 quota of 68 000 is 10 000 higher. Campaign deadline is Nov 19 with a push to speed up canvassing and finish first phase by Nov 10. Mrs Robert Lockwood chairs residential drive with co chair Mrs Odell Shaver.
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Giants Roster Shrinks as Veterans Exit
The Associated Press notes the New York Giants average age is 26 and only 18 players remain from the 1960 squad, signaling a major rebuild year for the team.
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Kansas Civil Defense prepares new emergency communications system
Kansas launches a rapid rollout of a Civil Defense emergency communications network with a Topeka headquarters and six regional centers to coordinate after attack response. Radio amateurs link counties and cities while shelters expand in Wichita and other cities as officials urge owners to designate usable buildings for public shelters.
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Postponed Lawrence polio vaccine drive shifts to January
Douglas County health officials announced delaying the Type II Sabin oral polio vaccine from November to the week of January 14 18 to align with state distributions. Type I vaccine given in May will roll out statewide in early December with no county dispensing planned then.
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Douglas County Civil Defense goes on alert over Cuban crisis
Civil Defense Director Howard Lindley says the county is on alert with no immediate action planned. If a crisis requires it, emergency meetings will decide moves to convert several areas into shelters. KU buildings could serve but downtown cannot meet demand. No warning whistles unless actual crisis develops and tests will not be blown.
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Howard Lindley
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Japan Halts Ships Amid Cuban Quarantine Orders
Japanese ship owners report three freighters bound for the Caribbean Sea were instructed to return home due to the U S quarantine of Cuba.
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Cuba
Professors critique Cuba quarantine and Berlin brinkmanship
University experts challenge the naval Cuban quarantine as illegal under international law while predicting possible Soviet moves on Berlin. They discuss the risk of nuclear escalation, motives for Soviet bases in Cuba, and warn against unilateral U S action and the need to strengthen Latin American ties through the Alliance for Progress.
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United States
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U.S
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Backus
Nikita Khrushchev
Angelli
de Angelli
Latin America
Saffels and Anderson Asked About Taxes Reapportionment and Reform
A series of questions targets Saffels and Gov. Anderson on sales taxes and new levies, state aid to schools, reapportionment, trimming government fat, district unification, parole reform, and party-building strategies, seeking clear positions and plans. The dialogue probes campaign themes and potential Kansas reforms.
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Soviet Missiles in Cuba Reframe U S Nuclear Standoff
U S officials warned that Soviet deployments in Cuba marked a shift in global strategy with strategic missiles on foreign soil. The report notes rapid deployment and the threat to hemispheric balance, comparing past Western defenses and Khrushchev's public boasts.
Treasurer Walter H. Peery Visits for Campaign Stop
Republican state treasurer Walter H. Peery visited town during his first term campaigning. He came from Lawrence and planned further voter outreach in the Kansas City area.
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Lawrence
Peery
Kansas City
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