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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1966
Page
5
Otto Wendt, a 60 year old farmer, reported his two acre watermelon patch was stolen Friday. He warned melon theft is becoming commercialized as thieves used trucks and could sell melons quickly, estimating a loss near $1,000.
Two accidents reported Friday with one injuring a rider. Charles R. Bryan 16 in fair to good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a car motorcycle crash at 9th and Miss Sts. Byron S. Wenger 46 not injured in the same incident.
The Fermi Award of 50 000 dollars will be shared by Otto Hahn Fritz Strassmann and Lise Meitner. Hahn and Strassmann published 1939 uranium fission findings and Meitner helped show neutron induced splitting. Meitner is the first woman honoree.
In the August 6 1966 Lawrence Daily Journal World a list shows ward by ward selections for committee members. Several wards name appointed men and women such as Merton Harmon Goldie Harmon Richard C Peters and Lucile Warmker. others report no committee woman selected in Big Springs Vinland North Baldwin and Willow Springs.
In Chicago, two white youths were wounded by .22 caliber bullets as teens fired from a passing car near a hamburger stand on 103rd Street. Police questioned four youths, while sporadic gunfire was reported in several areas of the far South Side. The victims were identified as 17 year olds James Arvia and Joseph Alfaro, wounded in the back and in the arm.
The page offers weekly zodiac guidance with advice on finances, repairs, plans, social events, and personal effectiveness. It cautions Aries to pay bills, Taurus to plan and pursue desires, Gemini to seek direct paths, and Libra to fulfill promises while Scorpio seeks cooperation for quick success.
Eudora residents hosted and visited relatives from Topeka and Kansas City including Rolland and Lillie Gammill. Duane Smith had foot cast removed after a prior injury. Air Force family ties linked DeSoto and Orlando visits. A 50th wedding anniversary in Overland Park honored Mrs Bond’s brother W. R. Smith. several local families attended.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon told reporters in Saigon the war will not be lost in Vietnam but could be lost at home if American support wanes. He stressed determination abroad and backing from the home front after a two hour briefing with General Westmoreland and discussions with Ambassador Lodge on South Vietnam’s outlook.
The quake in Quetta Pakistan on Tuesday killed seven and left 25 injured, officials said today.
Douglas County voters selected precinct officials in Tuesdays primary. Democratic picks include Glen Walker Bertha Bailey Everett Buhler Katherine Ford and others across multiple precincts with a tie to be resolved Aug 10 by drawing. Republican slate lists named committeemen and committeewomen for 1st Ward through 4th and 5th precincts along with several unfilled slots.
Public notices list a sheriff's sale of property in Lawrence Douglas County Kansas Case No 23961 to satisfy an $8 233 92 judgment at 2 00 p m August 11 1966 at the courthouse Weat front door Also includes Probate Court notice appointing Kenneth N Johnson as executor of Minnie M Carney deceased with nine month creditor claims period Then city bids for pavement and remodeling projects with details on dates times and locations and contacts all in Daily Journal World July 30 and August 4 1966
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