Pope Paul VI orders council to reconvene
Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI formally orders the Ecumenical Council to reconvene September 29. Over 2,500 prelates are expected in Rome for the assembly, the largest gathering in history. The council, begun by John XXIII to promote Christian unity, was suspended after his death.
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Red Cross Elects New Chair at Annual Meeting
Joe C. Smith was elected chairman of the American Red Cross at the annual meeting held Tuesday night at the Ramada Inn, succeeding Bob Morris. New officers include Loren Hibbs as 1st vice chairman, Mrs John Walter Garland as 2nd vice chair, Don Flickinger as treasurer, and Mrs Bert E. Church as secretary.
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Kennedy's Home Visit in Ireland Brings Cheerful Welcomes
President Kennedy returns to his Irish roots in Dunganstown sharing tea with cousins and neighbors. Hundreds fill the lane as Mary Ann Ryan hosts a long table of tea cakes and pies. He then visits New Ross and Wexford, where crowds cheer and officials praise him as a peace leader.
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Fireworks stands open as city plans no Fourth celebration
Fireworks stands outside city limits open for sale with six inspected stands found compliant. Fire Chief Bob Gilliland notes no city celebration this year. Police Chief Jimmie M. Little warns against shooting or selling fireworks inside the city. Courthouse hours change next month to 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Saturday hours end. Melva Cox attends funeral in Blackwell. Veterans of Foreign Wars meet tonight. Knights of Columbus host a record dance Saturday. Telephone directory mailing begins July 1 with 1963 cover design. Birthdays and anniversaries noted for Bart Dwyer, Frank Ross, Bill Martin, Edna Whealey, Pat Brooner, Bill McAlister, Gary Watson, Barton Willis, and several couples with anniversaries.
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Bill McAlister
Gary Watson
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Vehicle registration transfer fee rises to one dollar
Effective July 1 the transfer charge increases from fifty cents to one dollar at the county treasurer's office. The law allows only passenger cars and motorcycles to use old plates for 10 days before transfer. Owners must carry proof of ownership such as an assigned or re assigned title or a bill of sale.
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Weather outlook for Kansas and Wellington area
AP reports hot humid weather continuing in Kansas through Friday with scattered thunderstorms in the north central and northeast. Wellington remains partly cloudy with little change. tonight lows 70 to 75 and highs Friday mid 90s. Temperatures show Wednesday maximum 96, minimum 70, overnight low 69.
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Spacewoman may join Khrushchev on Berlin visit
Reports say Premier Khrushchev could bring spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova to East Berlin to counter Kennedy's West Berlin trip. Observers doubt the appeal, noting Khrushchev faces China disputes and Ulbricht’s aging regime. Khrushchev arrives via Schoenefeld, then to East Berlin city hall and Ulbricht’s residence.
Washington silent about probe into UN call girl racket
In the United States officials keep quiet as FBI and CIA reportedly investigate a call girl ring linked to diplomats and the UN. The Profumo affair, Swedish spy case, and U S. airmen tied to Christine Keeler prompt cautious official reaction amid questions of security implications.
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Tass blasts visit to West Germany
Tass denounces President Kennedy's West Berlin trip as backing for revenge by West Germans after World War II. The agency disputes West Berlin's status and accuses Chancellor Adenauer of lacking legal right to host the visit, arguing West Germany has no ties to West Berlin.
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Collision injures local man seriously
A motorcycle rider Allen G. Spencer aged 29 of 611 North B was badly injured in a collision with an auto in the 1000 block of North A at 4 39 p m Wednesday. He was taken to St Lukes Hospital and then Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with a badly fractured left shoulder and bruises. The driver Jerry L Tryon 19 of 704 North F was issued a summons for failure to yield right of way.
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Government to set new work standards
In Wichita a man named Malcolm Day was arrested after holding his 10-year-old son hostage for three hours and threatening to shoot anyone approaching his home. Police used tear gas and mustard gas. Day fled with his son and police found five firearms in the house. Day’s mother was injured in an earlier argument over money.
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Capital qualifying scores announced in Wheat Capital Golf
Tournament Director Jack Glamann announced the qualifying scores for six flights at the Wheat Capital Golf Tournament finals. Winners with 73 or better advance to the Championship Flight. Wellington's Bobby Dare seeks back to back titles.
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Tax cut hopes fade as Congress weighs civil rights push
Republican leaders said prospects for a tax cut this year are increasingly remote amid administration pressure for civil rights legislation. Senate minority leader Dirksen said administration pressure may signal no tax cut this calendar year, while House minority leader Halleck called evidence mounting that tax relief is unlikely.
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Macmillan names new war minister Joseph Godber
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan promoted Joseph Godber 49 to replace the disgraced John Profumo as Britain's War minister. Godber had represented Britain at the United Nations and East West disarmament talks since 1961. Profumo resigned June 5 after admitting he lied to Parliament about an affair with Christine Keeler.
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Rock Island Lines Board Approves Union Pacific Merger
In Chicago the Rock Island Lines board voted unanimously to approve a plan for merging with the Union Pacific Railroad. The decision marks a major consolidation in the railroad industry with implications for routes and operations.
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Bowling completes first-time bowler's bright debut
A wife recalls her bowling outing with a smile saying she did not lose a ball all afternoon, unlike last summer's golf play. Her husband asks how she did. She explains her score was not great but she improved at bowling because she kept every ball.
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