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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1963

Page

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Pearson Charges Kennedy With Cuban Policy Failure

Senator James B. Pearson charged President Kennedy today with failure to adopt a positive Cuba policy. In a civic club luncheon speech he said the embargo is a failure, American ships blocked while Soviet bloc vessels access the Caribbean, and U S aid through Alliance for Progress is not shown. He urged steps like recognizing a Cuban government in exile and using Guantanamo base, plus a psychological campaign to aid the opposition.

Pittsburg API James B. Pearson R- Kan Kennedy Castro Cuba Civic Club Pearsons Organization of American States Pearson Caribbean Russia South America Alliance For Progress United States Senate Guantanamo

Holloway Hall Razing Clears Way for New Service Station

M and M Oil Co. owner Robert McBride announces purchase of Holloway Hall at 19th and Mass. Sts. to raze the building and construct a large modern Phillips 66 service station as weather permits after January 1. The site will replace the southeast corner station, preserving the northwest corner for the new enterprise. The 19th and Mass. area once hosted a railroad station serving Lawrence to Carbondale, with Holloway Hall a social hub in earlier decades.

M & M Oil Co Phillips 66 Holloway Hall 19Th and Mass. Sts Robert McBride McBride Journal- World Today Mass Phillips 19Th Lawrence Carbondale 23Rd Iowa Sts Nmany Cordley School

King Criticizes Kennedy For Civil Rights Delays

Rev Martin Luther King Jr the Southern Christian Leadership Conference leader urged Kennedy to advance civil rights legislation in a speech before about 20 000 union members at Madison Square Garden marking the 30th anniversary of the district 65 retail wholesale and department store union.

New York Martin Luther King Kennedy King Southern Christian Leadership Conference District 65 Madison Square Garden

King elected LCC leader and swimming pool plan

J. D. King of 844 Broadview Dr was elected president of the Lawrence Country Club at Wednesday night’s meeting. Dick Wintermore and Jim Shirley were named vice president and secretary treasurer respectively, with three new directors elected and several holdovers. John Weatherwax reported on a proposed second pool not to exceed 25 000 dollars to be ready by June 1 1964, though the board tabled the plan for further study.

J. D. King Broadview Dr Lawrence Country Club Dick Wintermore Jim Shirley Paul Beauchamp Craig Collier Bob Signor Ralph Turner Fred Frey al Hack Mel Huxtable Wintermate King John Weatherwax Weatherwax

Road widening on I-70 projects eyed for spring 1965

Regional traffic progresses as Kansas projects push four lane goals from Kansas City to Salina. Bids open November 7 at Junction City for 11.3 mile gap between K-13 and Ft. Riley enabling uninterrupted I-70 from Kansas City to Salina. Other segments near Dorrance and Ogallah open, easing travel from Lawrence to St Joseph and Oklahoma City.

Kansas Kansas City Dorrance Highway Department Junction City Manhattan Marshall Field Ft. Riley Kansas Turnpike Salina Ogallah Trego County Grainfield Gove County Lawrence St. Joseph Wichita Norman Oklahoma City Oklahoma

J-W Publisher Named Chairman for Educational Committee

Dolph C. Simons Jr. of the Journal-World was chosen as chairman of the Inland Daily Press Association Journalism Education Personnel Recruiting and Training Committee. He will represent the 22 state Inland agency on the American Council on Education for Journalism, the accrediting body for journalism programs. Simons also earned a three year term on the Inland Press Association Board of Directors.

Dolph C. Simons Jr Journal-World Inland Daily Press’ Association American Council On Education For Journalism United States Simons Inland Press Association

Tiny Mother Delivers Quadruplets at Columbia-Presbyterian

New York AP report says a 90 pound mother Rhoda Brecker 27 and her quadruplets three girls and a boy born last night at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center are in good condition. The C section delivery followed a reassured prenatal. the Brecker couple, married nearly six years, include a former Brooklyn schoolteacher mother and a lawyer father.

New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Rhoda Brecker Brooklyn

Father and son in ministry work from Lawrence to Oroville

Rev. J. H. Thompson leads St. James A.M.E. Church in North Lawrence and his son Rev. Vincent Thompson pastors Bethel A.M.E. Church in Oroville California. Vincent, an Air Force member with four daughters, will study theology at Wilberforce Ohio after military duty. He heads to London on assignment and plans to join a new church in the diocese upon return. The elder Thompson notes his son’s ministry and a busy Lawrence visit with sermons and talks to students. The family will depart Lawrence Monday.

J. H. Thompson St. James A.M.E Vincent Thompson Young Thompson Bethel A.M.E Oroville Calif London England U.S. Air Force Lawrence Journal-World Photo Thomson North Lawrence Vincent Air Force Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce Ohio Ohio School Mather Air Force Base Thompson 9Th Street Baptist Church St. Luke A.M.E 9Th Street Central Wilbur Duver Duver

Fire Kills Joan Davis Kin in Palm Springs

Predawn fire in Beverly Colbert home kills Joan Davis kin including her daughter Beverly Colbert 29 and grandchildren Guy 7 and Larry 4 along with Nina Mae Davis 70. Cause listed as smoking in bed. Colbert husband Martin away in Los Angeles.

Palm Springs Calif Joan Davis Commedienne Beverly Colbert Nina Mae Davis Colbert Guy

Staley Wins 26-2 Confidence Vote To Lead NFO

In Corning Iowa Oren Lee Staley president of the National Farmers Organization receives a 26-2 vote of confidence from the 28 member board. He vows to push the collective bargaining program as directed and to run for a ninth term despite a splinter group led by former vice president Bob Casper.

Corning Iowa National Farmers Organization NFO Oren Lee Staley Rea Bob Casper Winterset

Lawrence United Fund Near Halfway Mark Reached

The Lawrence United Fund Campaign reported $34,500 pledged by 2 p.m. this afternoon, nearing half of its $72,900 quota set for October 31. Most business and industrial solicitations remain to be counted, with significant boosts anticipated.

Lawrence United Fund

National Geographic reaches 205 readers in 1888 debut

National Geographic first appeared in October 1888 with 205 subscribers. By its October 1963 75th anniversary issue the magazine boasted 188 pages of text and illustrations and reached 3 500 000 readers worldwide.

National Geographic

Hines Ceramic Shop Open Studio and Classes

Hines Ceramic Shop at 115 E 8th offers daily 9 30 to 5 and evening classes Monday and Wednesday 7 30 to 9 30. Free instruction available with greenware and supplies, call VI 2 9251 for details.

Hines Ceramic Shop Pam Wed Greenware & Supplies

Parking Meter Rates and Time Limits Across Street Zones

Freechusetts Street offers five hour parking at two cents per hour where green posts stand. Pink posts mark two hour parking at five cents per hour while black posts indicate off street lots at ten hours for ten cents per five hours. Red meters enforce rapid turnover with a thirty minute limit for five cents. Parking on free lots allows two hours and violators receive tickets.

Chusetts Street

Two Youngsters Hurt Walking Into Auto in Lawrence

Two 7 year old boys, Mark De Block and Gary Lee, sustained cuts and bruises when they walked into a moving car at 9th and Wellington around 4 45 PM. The vehicle was driven by 15 year old Phillip M. Smith. Both boys were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Lawrence Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mark DeBlock Daniel DeBlock 7Th St Gary Lee Gary M. Lee Lawrence Ave 9Th Wellington Phillip M. Smith Countryside Lane Smith Young DeBlock Young Lee

Big Lift Nearing Completion Ahead Of Its Schedule

The Big Lift of the 2nd Armored Division to Germany advances on schedule with 234 planes starting Tuesday and final troop transport landing at Sembach at 10:40 p.m. CST. Officials say the 64 hour mission, within a 72 hour limit, proceeds amid weather and airbase updates. Western allies monitor Bonn as diplomats meet on West Germany concerns.

Frankfurt Germany 2Nd Armored Sembach_ airfield Texas Rhein- Main Air Base England Scotland Air Force Radio Moscow United States Bonn U.S West Germany Dean Rusk

KPL Plans $19 Million Upgrade to Reduce Outages in Lawrence

Kansas Power & Light Co. will spend about 19 million dollars in the next year to upgrade its system and curb outages in Topeka and Lawrence. While budgeting and exact sites are not final, officials indicate substantial funds will target the Lawrence area to handle growth. A recent heavy rain storm left parts without power for about 45 minutes, and high winds have stressed the system, prompting the planned improvements.

Kansas Power & Light Co Topeka Lawrence KPL

Chain Letter Bond Scheme Spotlight Quietly Spreads

The article reports rising sales of $25 bonds tied to a chain letter scheme at colleges and banks. Bankers and a fraternity indicate many purchases aim for a large jackpot, while federal guidance warns such chain letters are illegal and urges scrutiny of gift bond sales to stop get rich quick plans.

Lawrence Chester Jones Douglas’ County Jones Journal-World U.S. Savings Bonds Department Washington Treasury

Biologists from Many Nations Eye Joint Program Start 1965

Biologists from 30 to 60 nations are expected to participate in the International Biological Program to study man’s place in the world and expand resources for future welfare. The program is to begin in 1965 and may last five to seven years.

Card of Thanks Widows and family express gratitude

We wish to thank all those who remembered us with food cards flowers and all acts of kindness during our time of loss your support carried us through a difficult period and is deeply appreciated by our family

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