Lumumba Seized by Congo Army Then Freed in Day
AP report from Leopoldville details Patrice Lumumba being taken into custody by the army late Monday and released three hours later. He confronted UN custody at radio Leo plidville while Ghana troops guarded the station. Kasavubu named a new government as Lumumba faced removal amid a contested power struggle and coalition talks led by Senate President Ileo.
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City Schools Increase Pupils To 5731 In Lawrence
Lawrence public schools added 111 students last week raising total enrollment to 5,731. New York School dropped slightly to 291. Elementary totals reach 3,360 with gains at Centennial Cordley East Heights Hillcrest McAllaster New York Pinckney Schwegler Southeast Sunset Hill Woodlawn Lincoln. Junior highs rise to 1,315 with Central 814 and West 501. Lawrence High School grows to 1,056 with a net gain of three.
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Weather outlook and car ad mix for Northeast Kansas
The forecast calls for clear, cool pleasant weather in northeast Kansas with sunny days and cool nights through Tuesday. Lows near 50 and highs around 80. Private family entrance. Rumsey Funeral Home VI3-5111. New Car Sneak Preview by Jim Clark Motors on Sept 18. Adv. 1961.
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Kansas
Rumsey Funeral Home
Jim Clark Motors
Adv
Weather Sparks Pigskin Fever Across Kansas
Autumn like weather primes Lawrence High for a game with Manhattan at Hastings Stadium and Kansas University to host TCU at Memorial Stadium. Forecast calls for a 50 degree low tonight and around 80 during the day with clear skies for Echo I viewers. recent highs reached 80 Saturday and 90 Sunday, with 68 today at noon.
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Hurricane Donna Hits New York Tightening City Stress
Hurricane Donna lashed metropolitan New York with 80 mile per hour winds toppling signs and smashing windows. Thousands fled along shorelines to higher ground while evacuations and school schedules adjusted as flood warnings and high tides affected major routes and ferries.
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Metropolitan
Kennedy to Address Religion Attacks in Texas Campaign
Sen. John F. Kennedy vows to answer religious attacks while campaigning in Texas with Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson. In Houston he faces the religion issue ahead of Texas’ 24 electoral votes, as Johnson says polls show Kennedy ahead Nixon but many voters remain undecided.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Nixon
Miss America 1961 Says Nonpartisan On Politics
Nancy Anne Fleming 18 of Montague Michigan told a New York news conference that Nixon and Kennedy are charming men but she is too young to vote. She declined to name a preferred candidate and said she does not think of politicians in that way.
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Mich
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Nixon Rules Out Apology Amid Cross-Country Campaign
Vice President Richard M. Nixon told about 30,000 Indiana residents in Indianapolis that the president should never need to apologize for defending U S security. He tied critics of Eisenhower to Kennedy, defended the eight-year peace record, and launched a nationwide jet campaign stressing what is best for America.
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Fraternity pledges announced at Kansas University
Dean of Men Donald K. Alder reported 504 men pledged to 26 fraternities at KU after rush week. About 575 visited houses since Thursday. 17 pledges from Lawrence. Kappa Sigma led with 31 pledges. Sigma Alpha Epsilon second with 30. Most pledges were freshmen. 13 sororities wrap rush today with about 100 women participating.
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Lawrence
Brian G. Grace
Rt. St
Kappa Sigma
James William Bodin
Engel Rd
Jeffrey C. LaVay
W. 25Th St
Sigma Pi
Phi Kappa Psi
Dean Alderson
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
KU Orientation Opens as Chancellor Addresses Freshmen
Kansas University's 94th anniversary opening marks orientation week with 3 000 plus new students. Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe spoke at Hoch Auditorium describing projected growth and national college attendance trends while urging students to push their abilities and value the parents trust in KU.
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Wescoe
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Kansas
Lawmen Pursue Clues in Widespread Animal Killings
Douglas County deputies and Kansas Bureau of Investigation officials struggle to shed light on a spate of six animal killings across Douglas and neighboring Osage Johnson and Jefferson counties. Despite a $600 reward and extensive interviews, investigators warn the case remains a mystery as they screen suspects and urge farmers to cooperate and patrol fields. The killer is described by authorities as a sex deviate, with patrols and public warnings continuing.
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Kodak color finishing promises 3 day service
Raney Drug Stores advertises a three day turnaround on color finishing by Kodak. The notice highlights quick service and label branding.
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Raney Drug Stores
Adv
Pennsy Walkout Is Settled Today
Philadelphia AP. Negotiators hammer out a settlement ending a 12 day Pennsylvanian Railroad strike the first in 114 years. Leaders of 20000 strikers and two nonoperating unions say the agreement ends a mid 1957 dispute over work rules and job security. Wages not an issue. Six hours after the pact TWU and System Federation locals ratified it. No trains today on Americas biggest railroad. service to be partially restored by Tuesday in staged steps.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Eecae Refdhtar
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PRR
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District of Columbia
Pennsy
Stock Market Close Declines on 60-Stock Avg
New York AP reports the closing average for 60 stocks at 216.7, down 1.3 points. The decline reflects broad market weakness with losses across sectors.
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Stock Market Index
New York
Haskell Opens Classes With 925 Enrolled At School
Haskell Institute begins the new term with 925 students at 1 pm, including 453 boys and 472 girls, and expects enrollment to rise toward 1,000. Regular enrollment runs through the weekend as two makeshift dormitories house over 200 students after Osceola Hall was razed for safety.
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23Rd
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Haskell
Solon G. Ayers
Floyd Slayton
Osceola Hall
Eisenhower
Open House At Eldridge Hotel Today
Eldridge Hotel hosts open house from 4 to 9 p.m. to showcase newly decorated lobby. Republican and Democratic nominees for county and state offices attend. City Clerk Harold Fisher will register unregistered voters. Buffet dinner available in the Crystal Room.
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Eldridge Hotel
Harold Fisher
Crystal Room
1961 New Car Sneak Preview
Car buyers get a sneak peek at 1961 models with Gene Doane handling insurance needs. Ad notes an upcoming showroom event and encourages inquiries for coverage options.
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