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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1966
Page
6
Willie Mays, 35, brushes off stats as he nears Mel Ott’s NL home run mark. The Giant outfielder notes he’s just playing and swinging, not chasing a record, while facing the Cubs after a rain delay.
North of 23rd Street residents face a choice on City Commissioners resolution 3371 proposing a $75 000 sidewalk project. signing the protest petition by April 25 protects against automatic approval. 51 percent of owners must protest by April 26. Committee members listed: Mr. and Mrs. Longren Phillips Vausbinder Waugh.
Ralph McCoy of Richmond stopped Rocky Montalvo from San Francisco with a knockout in the fourth round last night in Richmond California.
Hank Aaron belts a pair of home runs to power Atlanta past Philadelphia 8 1 as Bobby Bragan claims a long-distance blast measured between 575 and 650 feet. Lee Thomas adds two hits, and Ken Johnson picks up the win.
West Point begins spring practice without a head coach after Paul Dietzel quit. Tom Cahill takes the lead with Tad Schroeder as quarterback coach while Lt. Col. Bill Webb Maj. Pete Lash Maj. Joe Franklin Capt. Art Johnson and Lt. Cammie Lewis assist.
Kansas ranks highly nationwide for man made reservoirs including existing facilities, ongoing constructions, and proposed projects. The emphasis covers water storage capacity, regional development, and potential impacts on agriculture and flood control.
Detroit presses its 1972 Olympic bid as Madrid withdraws and support for Munich and Montreal wanes. Avery Brundage notes Madrid's possible pullout while European hopes falter amid East West German tensions. If the anti Munich movement grows, Detroit could win the games.
Statistical leaders from the Leaders National League show Smith of St. Louis top batting at .480 with Lefebvre of Los Angeles 13 hits and 4 home runs. Mays of San Francisco leads RBIs with 11 and Lefebvre also tops doubles with 6. Pitching figures feature Osteen of Los Angeles 3-0 and Maloney of Cincinnati 23 strikeouts. in the American League Oliva of Minnesota hits at .530 and McDowell of Cleveland 24 wins.
Douglas County Commissioners announce the Board of Equalization will sit in May 1966 starting Monday May 2 with Saturdays and Sundays excluded. Taxpayers must request to appear before May 5 1966 and forms can be mailed or picked up at the County Assessor and County Clerk offices. BS: Candidate for Probate
A petition filed by Lawrence asks the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to decide on adding 160 acres of land in Section 26 Township 18 South Range 19 East to the city. A hearing is scheduled for April 29, 1966 at 10:00 a.m. in the Douglas County Courthouse Commissioners' Room.
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