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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
11
Market report lists Bowersock's Mills prices for Wheat 18.1, yellow corn 1.34, milo 1.98. Harwood's Market shows Eggs Grade A large 35, medium 24, undergrades 18, current receipts 24. Kansas City AP notes wholesale eggs large 40-41 and mediums 39-40 with 8 per cent, butter unchanged at Grade A l b 82 and 81.
Cattle 250 head listed, calves none. hogs 2500 with barrows and gilts steady. Barrows 210-260 lb fetch 26.50-27.00, 1-2 220-235 lb 27.15-25, 300-400 lb sows 21.50-23.75. Sheep 100 head, spring lambs steady with 80-100 lb lambs at 24.75-25.50.
The stock market slid for the fourth straight day as fears over tightening, credit, and labor issues weighed on sentiment. Xerox fell 15 points and Fairchild Camera down 5 percent while overall volume reached 7 million shares on the New York exchange. The Dow eased to 810.74 the lowest in over two years, off 8.85 for the session. The AMEX and AP 60 also declined.
Cotton quiet as Chicago wheat falls with liquidation. Corn holds firm, oats rally late, soybeans drop 10 cents from August contract. Hog prices rise up to 27.50, while slaughter steers slide to 27.65.
Wheat markets edged lower with 129 cars seen steady to 2 1/2 cents down. No 2 Hard and Dark Hard wheat listed 1.95 to 1.99, No 3 1.92 to 2.06, and No 2 Red 1.92 to 1.96. Corn 92 cars steady to 1 cent lower with No 2 White 1.54 and No 3 1.37 to 1.57. Oats 14 cars barely changed, No 2 White 0.77 to 0.81. Soybeans quoted 3.47 to 3.62. Wheat futures closed 1 to 1 1/2 cents lower.
Market ends down amid renewed selling after the rejection of a proposed airline strike settlement. Eastern United and National leads losses as glamour stocks tumble with Xerox Itek Polaroid among the losers. Some higher priced shares rally late but overall volume about 7.1 million.
Washington school children volunteering in the widening horizons program painted murals on the fence around the Kennedy Center excavation. About 40 of 60,000 enrollees took part with guidance from Corcoran Gallery staff as motorists and viewers watch the art.
Project sketches inspired by a Corcoran gallery exhibit feature murals by Ames City Iowa children showing flowers and nature, while Washington youths catch city life scenes. Outdoor enamel on 250 eight by eight foot plywood panels, varnished, spans about 2000 feet. After the fence's use at the Kennedy Center ends, the display may move to a local school grounds with a future Iowa exhibit planned back home.
Funeral services for Timothy L Mulvihill aged 2 of Williamstown will be held at 9 am Saturday at St Theresa Church Perry with Father Robert Bechtel presiding. Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery Perry. He died Wednesday night in an automobile accident. Surviving: parents Leo and Mrs Mulvihill two sisters Josepha Ann and Jane Marie grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Lenhert Omaha and Mr and Mrs John Mulvihill Williamstown. The Rosary is at 8 tonight at Rumsey Funeral Home. Memorials to Timothy Mulvihill Memorial Fund at St Theresa Church.
Vernie A Thornton 50 a Civil Service employee died in a Corpus Christi Texas hospital after a heart attack. He worked at Sunflower Ordnance Works 1945 to 1953 and had lived in the Lawrence area about ten years. Survivors include his wife Jessie three daughters a brother and a sister.
Nina Taylor and her artist husband live in a three room whitewashed farmhouse on Paros in the Cyclades. She cooks with mavro wine and herbs found on the mountain, keeps a lean kitchen, and shows how Americans adapt to Greek living while supporting a dream of an American art school on the island. Living as locals, they spend about 1.50 daily on food, pay 13.50 monthly rent, 2.40 for gas, and invest six cents at a bakery for a tomato eggplant dish.
Memorial admissions list individuals by name and address including Phyllis Blaylock Joyce Boyd Margaret Cottrell Lana Harris Barbara Blevins Terrence McGeeney Loretta Gould Rose Waddell Carol Wright and baby boy Kathleen Strong Earl Pearson Mit tie Quinn and others. Births report Grover Everett Jr Montrose Wolf Ben Leavitt and Dean Base as parents with newborn daughters and sons.
Police and county court records list dozens of traffic violations and fines. Names include Hoff Jr , Kesler , Mast , Potter , Moon , Snoddy , Stevenson , Thiele , Dickens , Clark , Behymer , Brown , Rider Jr , Mc Nicoll , Roberts , Hughes , Hurst , Deck er with offenses wide from speeding and stop signs to reckless driving and drunk in public. Amounts range from 8 to 100 dollars reflecting local enforcement actions.
Three physicists from Communist China have been invited to attend an international high energy physics conference at the University of California, announced by the Atomic Energy Commission.
Lawrence Public Library reports rising demand for hunting titles as both beginners and seasoned hunters seek guidance. Notable works span deer hunting guides, game bird and big game titles, weapon use, archery, and safari preparations, reflecting broad interest in the sport.
The piece notes Robert Frank Cummings and Carley Farquhar authoring guides to hunting and fishing spots on public lands. It lists state game and license requirements and covers habits of principal North American game animals.
The tennis queen says the path to greatness lies in hard work and self analysis. Under coach Doris Hart she revised her service and tactics to beat former champion Maria Bueno.
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