U2 Downed Over China by Nationalists in Air Conflict
Taipei reports one of two U2 planes bought from the United States by Nationalists was shot down over the mainland during a routine reconnaissance flight. U.S. officials acknowledge approval of the sale, while noting operation remained Nationalist. The incident follows a Soviet protest over a rival U2 over Sakhalin.
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Nationalists
China
Taipei
Formosa
Red China
United States
U.S
Red Mainland
Lockheed Corporation
State Department
Washington
Sakhalin Island
Japan
Peiping
International Security Affairs
Soblen in coma as convulsions continue after barbiturate overdose
Robert A. Soblen, 61, a wartime Russian spy living in Britain, remains unconscious in hospital after a barbiturate overdose caused brain damage and convulsions. Doctors report oxygen deprivation likely caused a brain hemorrhage during transport to the airport for deportation to New York. A hospital drug incident and Home Office inquiry are under investigation.
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London
Robert A. Soblen
United States
Soblen
Cyril G. Barnes
Hillingdon Hospital
New York
Brixton Hospital
U.S
The
Daily Mirror
Sunday Pictorial
Home Office
Weather Outlook for Northeast Kansas Warmer Next Week
Fair and warmer through Tuesday with mild nights. Low temperatures range from 0 to 55 degrees tonight and a high near 80 degrees expected Tuesday.
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Kansas
Jaycees Publish Community Attitude Survey Plan
The Lawrence Jaycees release a Community Attitude Survey on page 9 of the Journal-World. Instructions explain how to fill out and return the questionnaire to designated sources. The project aims to measure community sentiment on issues and guide future betterment projects.
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Lawrence Jaycees
Journal-World
Jet car crash at Bonneville kills driver Glenn Leasure
San Mateo California resident Glenn Leasure was killed when his jet car Infinity exploded during a test run on the Bonneville Salt Flats measured mile. Witnesses saw a fireball as he throttled down after a pass at about 287 mph, with rumors of speeds near 475 mph. The car belonged to Romeo Palamides and Harry Burdy of Oakland California.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Glenn Leasure
San Mateo
Calif
Salt Flats
Leasure
Athol Graham
Salt Lake City
Donald Campbell
England
Romeo Palamides
Harry Burdy
Oakland
Kennedy seeks standby 150000 reservist call up authority
The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously backed rapid legislation giving President Kennedy authority to call up 150,000 Reservists in a sudden crisis. Secretary McNamara testified the move would provide flexible, prompt response if international tensions flare, while noting the risks of acting without a national emergency.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Kennedy
White House
Robert S. McNamara
Secretary of Defense
United States
McNamara
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
U.S
Early Flu Shots Recommended By Health Director
Health officials predict an Asian flu outbreak this winter and Dr. Dale Clinton, director of the Douglas County City Health Department, urges residents to get flu shots now. Shots protect against four virus types and cost the same as last year, with the first dose taken immediately and a second four to six weeks later.
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United States
Dale Clinton
Douglas County City
Clinton
Health Department
New KU Students Face Full Orientation Agenda
About 3 500 new KU students entered the third day of orientation with deans meetings at 8 30 a m and two afternoon sessions. Faculty adviser conferences followed by chemistry and foreign language exams. Religious group advisers met at the Kansas Union ballroom. A Transfer Treat picnic for upperclass independents was set for 5 30 at Potter Lake. Freshmen and transfer meetings filled the evening with an activities carnival planned for 7 to 10 p m. Enrollment begins Thursday. classes start next Monday.
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Kansas University
Kansas Union
Women's Inter- Residence Association
Potter Lake
Fair and Warmer Weather After Rain and Cold
After a record cold start the city cools to 49 degrees breaking a 50 degree record from 1941. Weekend rainfall totaled 2.64 inches with monthly rainfall 3.53 inches, below the 3.90 inch average. Sunday reached 67 degrees, Saturday’s high was 75 with a 63 low.
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Lawrence
Mystery Girl Identified in Indianapolis Abduction Case
Four year old Jeannie Lee Odom known as Smiley reunites with mother Lois Littler at Marion County Guardian Home. Police charge Littler and her mother Ruby St Clair with child neglect as stories of disappearance unfold.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ruby St. Clair
Chicago
Mrs. Littler
Jeannie
Control Points Hit Again At KU Stations
KU campus police report repeat vandalism at new traffic control booths. Memorial Drive Sunnyside and Sunflower Sunny side stations targeted with air rifle window damage and a rock. Chief Skillman calls acts nonpranks and vows severe action when caught.
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Memorial Drive
Sunnyside
Joseph Skillman
University
Sunflower
Skillman
Spacious Modern Facilities Rumsey Funeral Home
A notice promoting spacious modern funeral facilities at Rumsey Funeral Home with contact VI13-5111.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
Emancipation Centenary Reflections From Lawrence Leader
A Lawrence speech honors Civil War ancestors and abolition efforts. The speaker lauds abolitionists, notes progress and remaining inequities for Black residents, and urges a city wide celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation centenary with community groups, veterans, and officials united. The call emphasizes unity and moral leadership.
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Lawrence
United States
Sun Yat Sen
China
Sukarno
Indonesia
America
Uberty
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