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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1963
Page
1
Seven miners were rescued from a flooded iron mine in Hildesheim Germany after a dam breach poured 650000 cubic yards of water and mud into the shaft. Forty three others remained underground with hopes fading as rescue efforts continued.
An undetermined number of pellet rifles and pistols were taken from Fritz Co at 8th and WN H Streets in a break-in early this morning. Entry was gained by breaking the east window on the south front. A witness saw two people flee the scene. police have not yet placed a value on the loss.
The Lawrence United Fund Campaign total reaches 36529.72 at 2 p.m. with a $72,900 quota and a deadline of Thursday Oct 31. Executive secretary Neal Wherry expects rapid growth as major business and industrial reports arrive. U.S. Rep. Robert F. Ellsworth is among today’s contributors listing Lawrence as his permanent residence.
A Northwest Missouri State College pep rally ended with a panty raid as about 250 students gathered at the dorms. Police with a dog entered the buildings. 20 boys fled when the dog appeared. No damage was reported and the college president pledged consequences if repeated.
Dr Karl Edwards of the KU School of Education will be principal speaker at the Kansas Association for Student Teaching regional conference tonight in the Kansas Union. The meeting begins with dinner at 6 30 in the Kansas Room Edwards association president will discuss Some Challenges in Supervision. Panel members include Robert Taylor Lawrence public schools Joe Klassen Shawnee Mission North High School and Dr Emory Groves Washburn University Topeka.
Kansas University sophomore David Long, of 1127 Ind. St., was injured about 7:15 pm Thursday when his bicycle lost control and struck a traffic control sign on Eleventh Street between Maine and Alabama. He was taken to Watkins Memorial Hospital. officials could not disclose injury extent.
Yugoslavian President Tito returns home aboard the Holland America Rotter dam liner after a 40 minute delay caused by a bomb scare. Police and fire department bomb experts searched staterooms and bouquets to ensure safety before the ship cleared its pier.
Horn reports a new inoculation technique costing about 1.50 per tree with spray at 24 per tree. Experts Lichtwardt and Hall caution that results are preliminary, with possible side effects and variable efficacy across climates and tree sizes.
Ten KU Homecoming Queen finalists turned the tables on ten judges in a KU Union session. After a judge dinner, the candidates declared they would judge the judges, lining them up for a brief parade before announcing Monday’s winner at 10:30 a.m. The queen and attendants will be crowned at Memorial Stadium during the Nov weekend. In other news, 240 hours of continuous phone calls were logged by residents of Pear son and Hashinger Halls as they race to beat a 1961 marathon record. Also, Lawrence Memorial Hospital moved to new offices in the old lobby at midnight, a switch described as done on the run to improve efficiency.
KU police investigated a indecent exposure report filed by a female student near 12th and Ohio at 8 30 p m Thursday. Officers also reported thefts of about 180 worth of student artwork from Room 24 Strong Hall over the past three weeks. A dachshund belonging to Donald Metzler was injured in a dog fight near Snow Hall and treated by a veterinarian.
A work assignment dispute triggered a strike at Kansas City Power and Light Co with 465 clerical workers walking off. Pickets gathered at main offices and suburbs while Local 1613 reported actions spreading companywide. The firm serves Kansas City and northeast Johnson County areas.
Clarence A. Davis of Prairie Village is appointed to Kansas University's new purchasing agent post. Davis will report to Keith L. Nitcher, the university comptroller, and assist with specifications for purchases and department procurement issues. His office is in Strong Hall.
Residents ear Rumsey Dr H Penfield Jones and Supt Knox to nominate persons for a 12 member sex education committee. The Sept 16 board vote outlined purposes to gauge community attitudes influence curriculum safeguards and coordinate with other agencies. The panel will invite input record discussions and prepare written recommendations to the Board of Education.
Construction began on a 130000 dollar three story addition to the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority house at Kansas University. The plan includes a 76 seat dining room with 30 overflow, a new kitchen, 16 two woman study rooms, and remodeled lounges. Completion is slated for August 15, 1964, with architects Ekdahl Davis and Depew in charge.
Stevenson faces protest as John Birch Society members and others gather outside. A Dallas organizer of the National Indignation Convention challenges him in front row with questions. Police escort the man to the lobby while crowds watch Stevenson on TV.
Attacks on quack remedies headline the second National Congress on Medical Quackery. FDA protests and a rival National Health Federation meeting unfold nearby as AMA President Annis and FDA Commissioner Larrick vow aggressive action against quackery.
Early today a non-injury wreck at Oxford Road and High Drive caused about $200 damage. Jack C Connell 20 of 1125 Ind St hit a parked car owned by Joe Hamilton 945 Emery. Delores McClelland 27 of 427 Ala St and Robert Floyd Snead 26 of 707 Tenn St collided at 20th and Sts. No injuries reported.
The Nashville Kansas post office was robbed today by a gunman who fled with $84. The thief, wearing an orange Halloween mask, confronted postmistress Dorothy Buck in the town of under 100 residents.
Lawrence hosts 7000 plus visitors for Band Day events ahead of KU versus Oklahoma State. Activities include a 9 a.m. downtown parade, EU Editor's Day at William Allen White School of Journalism, and a three day Kansas Code of Civil Procedure institute for 800 attorneys. The KU band performs pre game and half time with the massed high school bands spelling Band Day 1963 KU.
Mrs Gladys Sanderson thanks Dr Godwin and nurses for good hospital care and for the cards and flowers received while she was hospitalized.
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