Raymond C Moore to Receive Paleontological Society Medal
Emeritus KU geology professor Raymond C Moore will receive the Paleontological Society’s first honorary medal for outstanding contributions to paleontology. The presentation occurs at the society’s November meeting in New York City. Moore organized and edited a 24 volume Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, a project he began in 1904 while teaching at Kansas University, with completion expected in 1964.
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State Protection Sought for Leavenworth Plant
Gould Battery Co workers sought state protection from violence at the Leavenworth plant as a strike flare up intensified. Governor John Anderson and Attorney General William Ferguson were asked to safeguard employees and truckers entering and leaving. Plant manager J. C. Nelson said local authorities could not handle the situation after truck driver Elbert Seetin was beaten twice and other assaults followed since May 15.
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Ruling Bans Beer Delivery to Motel Rooms
Atty. Gen. Ferguson ruled that a restaurant operating with a motel cannot deliver beer to motel rooms. State law prohibits delivering beer off the licensed premises and separate rooms not open to the public. If motel rooms are treated as part of the restaurant delivery remains illegal.
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Harold K. Greenleaf
Shopping Center Plans Revealed for Leavenworth Area
Plans for a $1.5 million shopping center would create 130000 square feet of retail space and parking for 1900 cars. The site adjoins the new $2 million St. John’s Hospital on US-73 south of Leavenworth, outlined by Paul Copken for a Kansas City firm.
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Defense contracts shift to Missouri as Kansas falls behind
Defense prime contracts placed in Missouri rose in the past fiscal year, totaling 686.111 million dollars for the 12 months ended June 3, while Kansas fell to 331.687 million. National defense contracts reached 28.1 billion, with California leading all states.
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Topeka Chamber backs plans to lure Macy’s downtown store
The Topeka Chamber of Commerce approved two proposals to ease downtown parking and attract a 3.2 million Macy’s Department Store. Mayor Hal Gerlach cites center street parking and mid block cross walks as first steps, while a Kansas Avenue mall is also under consideration.
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John Garcia Wins First in State Fair Art Show
John Garcia an art consultant for the Lawrence schools won first place in the professional class of the Kansas State Fair art division at Hutchinson. He displayed five watercolors including views of a Mexico City cathedral the Derby Grain elevators in Lawrence the Capitol building in Topeka a Dallas skyline and birch trees. Garcia also took second in the design division and sold 24 works at the event.
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Tame Deer and Pony Gift to Kennedy Children Named
Dublin Zoo deer destined for Caroline Kennedy and a prize pony chosen by Ireland's agriculture department are to be shipped to the United States. President Kennedy accepted the gifts from President Eamon de Valera during his June visit. The deer have resided in the zoo's pets' corner since fawnhood, while the pony has a history of prize wins in shows.
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Two Men Injured In Pittsburg Gas Explosion
A spark ignited gas while a coupling was being disconnected at the Roitz Butane Co. plant near Alma. Lewis Christman, 43, of Mulberry, suffered a broken leg. Emery McWilliams, 38, of Girard, was less seriously hurt. Plant damage described as minor.
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Pittsburg State College Enrollment Tops 4100
Pittsburg Kan AP registrar C Ray Baird expects Pitt State College enrollment to hit 4121 by Monday, the last day of registration. The 5 plus percent rise from last year marks the first time enrollment has surpassed 4000 in the college's 61 years.
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Pittsburg State College
Phrase on Koran wording and mosque translation policy
The article states that the phrasing of the Koran must not be altered and translations are never used in mosques, reflecting a stance on preserving sacred text in worship spaces.
June Allyson returns to work on Judy Garland show
June Allyson, inactive since husband Dick Powell’s death, says Judy Garland spurred her to perform again on Garland’s CBS TV drama. Allyson recalls MGM days when she and Garland were pitted by the studio, with both told to stay in line while the other rose.
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General Quits His Job With Viet Nam Group
Lt. Gen. John O'Daniel, U.S. military chief in South Viet Nam, resigns as national chairman of the American Friends of Viet Nam over policy disagreements. He criticized AFV's suspension of aid to the University of Hue as aiding the Communists and strengthening Hanoi's fight in South Viet Nam.
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Truman Family Lived in Blair House During White House Renovation
President Truman and his family resided in Blair House from 1949 through 1952 while interior reconstruction of the White House occurred.
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Heiress and ex chauffeur halt their union in Zurich divorce case
American heiress Gamble Benedict Porumbeanu and Romanian ex chauffeur Andre Porumbeanu face a split as she moves to end a three year marriage. He arrives in Switzerland seeking details while servants are gone and their two sons hidden in a private home. Her Swiss lawyer confirms the divorce action and power of attorney withdrawal.
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