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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1969
Page
4
Generally fair and mild weather persists from this afternoon through Wednesday in Northeast Kansas. Highs reach the low 70s today and the upper 70s by Wednesday, with nights in the upper 40s. Rain chances tonight and Wednesday near zero.
Thomas W. Barker age 29 of 1339 Tenn St listed in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a Monday afternoon bicycle crash at the intersection of W 14th St and Alumni Pl. A car driven by Stanley D. Witt of Mall Acres Park struck the bicycle as Barker failed to stop. Barker suffered leg chest and forearm injuries. bicycle $175 damage, car $135. Flora V. Smith of Mission complained of a minor nosebleed after hitting a parked car at 13th and Ohio Sts. Damage to her car $100, Williams’ $175, McMillan’s $60. Marilyn A. Hamilton of 3513 W 7th Ct reported her car struck a parked vehicle on 9th St near Wellington. Yeager’s car $150 damage, Hamilton’s $225.
Two Lawrence 4-H members led Wa baunsee County Livestock Day judging in Alma where Mark Willits, a Lawrence High senior, won first place and Mary Lou Steele, 11, placed third among over 300 4-Hers. Judge Dr. Keith Zoelner of Kansas State University presided. both winners belong to the Kanwaka 4-H Club, which earned high-winners honors.
Jim Turner future director of the Institute of Black Studies at Cornell and Benjamin historian lecturer speak at Kansas Union Ballroom in a two day program hosted by the Minority Opinions Forum and Brothers and Sisters in Blackness Turner talks at 2 30 pm Friday and Benjamin at 7 30 pm Friday both panels Saturday at 10 am in the Ballroom with seminar sessions at 1 30 pm in the Forum and Jayhawk rooms A picnic and dance planned at Potter Lake
The Unified School District 497 board approved a $42 596 64 payment to Wholesale Carpet Distributors Inc for carpeting at South Junior High with a 1 percent guarantee, after a prior delay, amid concerns over installation quality and architect recommendation. Attorney Petefish advised discussing the architect’s stance if dissatisfaction persists. Board member Jackman questioned responsibility for installation versus payment.
The Kansas University Spring Fling queen contest proceeds with three finalists Danit Nelson Pam Hovland and Marilyn Marshall vying for the title at a Friday night dance at the National Guard Armory The event is part of a series of residence hall sponsored activities featuring exchanges dinners and campus events through Friday The dance night headliner is The Flippers music and the vote is limited to men students.
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