12 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1967
Page
1
In a column by Dolph C. Simons Jr. Lawrence readers face an all time high tax bill as budgets for the local school system, city and county grow. Citizens attend public hearings in record numbers seeking savings and accountability while officials may shield decisions from public input.
A Delaware and Hudson passenger train bound for Montreal and a southbound freight collided near the Saratoga Springs Ballston Spa line around 4 35 am. Two passengers were dead and about 40 injured as ambulances rushed to the scene. The Montreal Limited left New York City at 11 pm Friday with about 50 on board, and the freight bound from Whitehall to Oneonta was pulled onto a siding to allow the single track to pass.
Nature equips polar bears with built in sunglasses. A special membranous lid filters out the glare to prevent snow blindness.
Ryun and Keino fail to break 3 50 as crowd packs White City Stadium for a premier track meet. Alan Simpson and John Whetton finish strong for Britain while David Mungai and other Kenyans compete as guests. Gary Carlson wins discus. U S triumphs in multiple events including 10,000 meters and 400 hurdles.
An advertisement notes free prescription delivery and a comcluded mail service available through Raney Drug Stores. The ad promotes convenient home delivery and mail order options for customers seeking pharmaceutical products.
The Overbrook Fair ends tonight with a horse show from 4 to 5 30 and 7 30 p m and a second night parade at 6 featuring more than 20 floats themed As Time Goes By This marks the final events of the three day fair with dances, tractor pulling and livestock judging also on the schedule Gerald Coffman serves as association president.
Dennis Miller a 17 year old of 1604 West South Street told police Friday night a man assaulted him at the Douglas County 4-H Fair grounds hitting him several times in the face. He was not injured. Jack English of Little Banquet at 711 West 23rd Street reported theft of grease valued at $12 from the restaurant. The theft occurred sometime Friday.
William S. Baring-Gould, 54, circulating and promotions executive for Time Inc., died Thursday night in a hospital after a brief illness in Mount Kisco New York. He was an authority on Sherlock Holmes and an author.
Kjell Sigurd Stenersen an 18 year old from Tynset Norway will reach Kansas City airport Monday morning. Lawrence High School students and host family Mr and Mrs Don Whittlesey 2006 La and Lynn 17 will greet him. He joins the American Field Service program and will stay with the Whittleseys until June next year.
Rep. Robert Dole says Gov. Docking's trip to Vietnam will not accomplish much. Docking travels Sunday at Johnson's invitation to help assess the pacification program in the country.
Melvin C. O Connor of 1809 W 25th St and 42 others are among 43 who passed the certified public accountant examination in May. O Connor, a 1966 Kansas University graduate, was among 213 takers in Lawrence and Wichita. Results announced today by Prof Sherwood W Newton, secretary of the Kansas Board of Accountancy.
Officers arrested three juveniles Friday night after a break-in at 325 Perry St. They were found in the building by Lawrence Allison of 632 N.7th St and fled down an alley before officers apprehended them a few blocks away. Nothing appeared stolen. youths handed to juvenile authorities.
The AP reports three American soldiers killed in a North Korean ambush south of the DMZ. Pfc. Donald J. Czaplicki 20 of Buffalo NY Sgt. Philip B. Bourdeaux 38 of Lake Charles LA and Pfc. Jerry D. Skaggs 19 of Pleasantville OH were from Company B 2nd Battalion 31st Infantry 7th U.S. Division. Sixteen others were wounded including Pfc. James E. Huey Dallas TX Spec 4 Richard D. Hustin Okauchee WI and many more with hometowns across the United States. The attack occurred in the 3rd Brigade area north of Theimjin River in western DMZ territory.
Police report a break in at the Vanity Beauty Shop 1019 Mass St with nothing missing. The incident occurred after 5 30 p m Friday and 7 30 this morning. A cash register was damaged but no money was stolen.
The Berlin Wall marks its six-year milestone Sunday with no signs of an easing of the standoff. East German passes remain restricted, and the regime insists on recognition before negotiation. Guards now number 4,500 along a 100 mile frontier, with 63 confirmed border deaths and 70 wounded. East German refugees total 25,180 since 1961, reflecting a goal to harden the barrier.
Army Captain Howard B. Levy’s three year court martial sentence for disobedience and disloyalty was upheld by Maj. Gen. Gines Perez at Ft. Jackson. Levy opposed Vietnam and allegedly refused to train Green Beret medics and advised others not to serve. He was drafted for two years ending July 8 and is a dermatologist.
Lawrence carnival visitors noted unusual wagering up to five dollars at a time. Douglas County attorney Dan Young said no formal complaints have been filed, but he warned that any prize, consideration, and chance activity could be a lottery and illegal. Officers can crackdown on clearly illegal games, though some are hard to define.
The event sponsored by the Travelers Protective Association featured safety checks for bicycles and issued rider cards. Friday results include Shetland pony pulling, tractor pulling, blue ribbon dairy and sheep divisions, and prize winners across multiple classes led by grand champion Bobby Bigsby and reserve Nancy Crawford.
I express gratitude to my many friends and relatives for flowers cards and gifts during my hospital stay and thank the doctors and nurses for their wonderful care all was greatly appreciated.
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