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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1963

Page

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Kennedy says civil rights not a partisan issue in Philadelphia

President Kennedy told a 11 000 strong Philadelphia rally that civil rights is not a partisan or partisan issue. He backed Mayor Tate at a $100 dinner while challenger McDermott attacks Tate over race tensions. civil rights legislation gains bipartisan support, including Republicans. Baltimore?

Philadelphia Kennedy James H. J. Tate Tate James T. McDermott McDermott Convention Hall

Humphrey: Johnson will stay on ticket in 1964

Senator Hubert Humphrey called it inconceivable that Vice President Lyndon Johnson would be dumped from the 1964 Democratic ticket. He said Johnson has done a fine job and will be renominated, noting Johnson's support for civil rights and his popularity in many regions.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Lyndon Johnson Humphrey Johnson Kennedy Minnesotan Senate South Texas

KU KS Alumni Boards Meeting Set at KU Union

About 100 members of the KU and KSU alumni associations are expected for the annual meeting in the Kansas Union. The program features a discussion between Kansas State President James A. McCain and KU Chancellor W. Clarke Wesco, followed by lunch in the Union. Eugene Morgan of Kansas City chairs the KU group and Don A. McNeal of Council Grove chairs the K-State group.

Kansas University- Kansas State Alumni Assas Kansas Union James A. McCain Kansas State W. Clarke Wescoe Eugene Morgan Kansas City KU Alumni Assn Don A. McNeal Council Grove K-State Alumni Assn

Goldwater Attacks Kennedy Program as Expensive Flop

Sen. Barry Goldwater labeled Kennedy's economic program a 1000 day flop and urged Republicans to attack the administration rather than each other. He told 1,500 business leaders that taxation stifles growth and pledged to overhaul tax laws if elected, warning of a devalued dollar and weak confidence in enterprise.

New York Barry Goldwater Kennedy Nelson Rockefeller Arizona Rockefeller Goldwater Financial World White House Congress

Harris fatally shot when gun discharged during hunt

Colvin and Harris were briefly ahead when Colvin slipped causing a gun to discharge. Harris shouted he was shot and Colvin helped him to a clear area then for Stanley. They drove to 23rd and Haskell for aid as Citizens Ambulance treated the wound. Harris, a Central ninth grader, had been cited after CJHS beat Manhattan and Central’s season ended.

Colvin Harris Stanley Mike 23Rd Haskell Citizens Ambulance Service Mike Harris Central Stanley Harris el Dorado Junior College Nanny Duver CJHS Manhattan

Birch in Critical Condition After Heart Attack

C E Birch 88 former Lawrence school superintendent is in critical condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a heart attack last Friday. He had recently broken a hip and was recovering in hospital.

C. E. Birch Lawrence Schools Lawrence Memorial Hospital

UF Drive Urges Quick Solicitations To Meet Quota

Williams says the drive is short of the original deadline but expects to top the goal soon. He notes past efforts were slower and emphasizes immediate action by solicitors and contributors to report results by next Monday or Tuesday and finish by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Williams

Homecoming Week Events At KU Include Luncheon Parade and Ball

Sherry Zillner and Patsy Kendall head a campus homecoming event lineup with a 11 am to 1 pm buffet in the Union ballroom. KU carillon recital at noon, KU vs K-State football at Memorial Stadium at 1:30 pm with Gov. Anderson Crown ceremony at halftime. After the game, cider and doughnuts offered in the Union. Ma Dame Butterfly opens at 8:15 pm. Kai Winding leads a dance party in the Union from 8 pm to midnight.

Sherry Zillner Shawnee Mission Patsy Kendall Holton Union Albert Gerken KU Carillonneur Memorial Stadium John Anderson Wescoe Robert Montgomery Jay Janes Fresh Hawks Richard A. Gentry Winfield University Theatre Kai Winding Union Ballroom

NAACP Meeting Set This Friday Evening

The Lawrence branch NAACP will meet at 8 p.m. Friday in the Lawrence Community Building. Rev. H. C. Mewlillan, president, will report on the state conference in Wichita and discuss an employment policy, the fact finding survey on local work, housing and education, and the upcoming year's budget.

Lawrence The NAACP H. C. Mewlillan Wichita Lawrence Naacp

Soft Drink Trucks Upset in Mishaps

A Topeka soft drink truck overturned near 6th St and Lawrence Ave injuring no one. Driver Steven Allensworth, 19, said brakes locked after a left turn by a dump truck. Damages about 500 dollars. A Coca Cola truck later overturned at 8th and Conn Sts after a collision with Mathilda Petesch, 47. Kilgore, 19, suffered cuts. truck damages estimated at 1400 dollars and 20 dollars for the other truck.

6Th St Lawrence Ave Steven Allensworth Topeka 8Th Conn. Sts John R. Kilgore Conn. St Mathilda Petesch Route 1 Kilgore Petesch

Weather and political notes cross the nation

Rain snow and clouds cover northern areas from the Rockies to New England ending drought in most places. Maine sees 1 to 3 inches of snow while other sections report 18 inches in parts. In Kansas a prisoner, William I Robison, 32, was found hanged in Johnson County jail. AMA president Dr Edward R Annis cites political misuse of health care as top problem and urges doctors to educate legislators. President Kennedy may visit St Louis and Jefferson City after a Kansas City dinner honoring Truman and March of Dimes 25th anniversary and FDR birthday.

New England Maine Wyoming Colorado Leadville Colo Lander Casper Wyo Olathe Kan William I. Robison Johnson County Robison Waverly Topeka American Medical Association Edward R. Annis Miami Fla Annis AMA Kansas City Kennedy St. Louis Jefferson City

KU Halls Marathon Moves Toward Record Amid Pranks

Lawrence brief notes a 16th day telephone marathon between Pearson and Templin Halls with a temp stop after a relief caller from Temlin Hall. Halloween bats invade Lewis Hall while deer numbers rise in Douglas County prompting possible 1965 state deer season.

Joseph R. Pearson Margaret Hashinger Kansas University A. Lee Cohlima Pearson Social Templin Hall Lewis and Templin Pearson Hall Lewis Hall Lawrence

Flag pledge halt is his goal Oakland

Horations Petty president of the Oakland Youth Council of the NAACP asks minority students in Oakland high schools to stop pledging allegiance to the flag. He says the pledge’s claim of liberty and justice for all is naive in regard to minorities. Alan T. Lindsay, board president, calls the letter unfortunate and regrettable. Petty is an Oakland City College student.

Oakland Calig Oakland Board of Education Horations Petty National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Oakland Youth Council Alan T. Lindsay Petty Oakland City College

Apollo Flights Out From Series Cuts Costs For Moon Route

NASA drops four Apollo test flights planned for 1965 using a stripped-down capsule and low-powered Saturn rocket to save about 50 million dollars. Astronauts will train in two-man Gemini craft as the program stays within a 5.35 billion dollar fiscal year budget.

Washington United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Gemini

Cemetery Wire Hazards Prompt Safety Move

City Manager Harold Horn cites a mowing accident at a local cemetery to urge removal of all wire from gravesites. He warns that flying wire from ties and discarded scraps could injure visitors and suggests recessed vases or wireless bases to reduce risk.

Harold Horn Horn

Mattress sizes vary with 7 percent extra long or wide

A market note reports that seven percent of adult size mattresses sold are extra long or extra wide, indicating a niche demand for larger sleep surfaces among consumers.

Change In Climate Not A Cure For Health

The belief that climate fixes health is debated. Viral colds and flu occur in all climates, and arthritis pain exists everywhere. A short visit and doctor consultation help judge any lasting benefit before moving.

Paperboys Invest In Stocks With Route Earnings

Three Meiners brothers from Leavenworth invested earnings from their Times paper routes. Jim, 15, owns 10 shares of Martin Marietta. David, 13, and John, 11, hold eight shares of Missouri Public Service Co. They maintain records on broker fees dividends and share prices.

Jim David John Meiners Leavenworth Times Martin Marietta Ohio John Missouri Public Service Co Dace John Jve Henry J. Meiners

Open House at M. R. Gill Building in Tennessee Street

The M. R. Gill building at 901 Tennessee Street hosts an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The southwest corner 9th and Tenn. streets facility houses M. R. Gill Real Estate and Insurance, Dwight Sickles Insurance, and Barret Fitch North and Co investment office. Visitors will be greeted by Gill staff and spouses, with refreshments available.

M. R. Gill Tenn. St 9Th and Tenn. Sts M. R. Gill Real Estate and Insurance Agency Dwight Sickles Insurance Agency Barret, Fitch, North and Co Bob Harrison Harrison Gill Mike Murphree Rawleigh Willcox Bill Womack Hattie Fletcher Eileen Davis Ruth Stringham George Hedrick Carl’ Mingus J. D. Underwood Robert Dillon Mary Massoth Sickles

Criqui Named Vice President at KSTA Delegate Assembly

Lawrence Central Junior High principal Criqui was elected a vice president of the Kansas State Teachers Association at the Leavenworth delegate assembly. Criqui serves as vice president of his KSTA section, one of eight statewide. Lawrence public schools were dismissed for ESTA conventions with about 300 educators attending in Leavenworth and Topeka.

In Memoriam Frank Roberson 1957 Memorial

In loving memory of Frank Roberson who died October 31 1957 six years ago today. Death leaves a heartache that time cannot heal Memories are something that no one can steal. Sadly missed by wife Mary Roberson and children Ida Mae Gilbert Bernice Wheaton Mary Elizabeth Harvey.

Frank Roberson Mary Roberson Ida Mae Gilbert Bernice Wheaton Mary Elizabeth Harvey

Card of Thanks to Dr Campbell and Friends

Max Rolin expresses gratitude to Dr Campbell and friends for cards and gifts while hospitalised and recovering at home.

Dr. Campbell Max Rolin

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