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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
1
The column surveys U S tensions over Vietnam policy and the Johnson administration. It critiques House Un American Activities Committee hearings and calls for responsible leadership amid riots and civil rights clashes. It notes inflation, government dishonesty and the erosion of American moral standing as a cautionary mosaic.
A small plane piloted by Jim Parker of Springfield struck a 7,200 volt line while simulating a forced landing and nosedived 10 miles southeast of West Plains. Parker was cut on the nose. passenger student William Holden of Mountain View was uninjured.
A group of professional engineers returns to Kansas University for a short course on how a digital computer can aid engineering analysis and design. The five to ten day program runs August 22 to September 2, limited to 20 participants, sponsored by the Kansas Engineering Society KU School of Engineering KU Computing Center and KU Extension.
Funeral services for former Lawrence resident Mrs Sadie Shawnee will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home. The 79 year old died Tuesday in Long Beach California after living in Lawrence for about 35 years and later moving to California 18 years ago. Survivors include son Gilbert of Long Beach a daughter Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell of Lake Forest Ohio a brother Milton Burnett of Miami Oklahoma and three grandchildren. Donations are suggested to the arthritic fund.
Al Hirt, native of New Orleans, will headline the two day homecoming festivities at KU. The concert closes the events and coincides with the Memorial Stadium expansion from 44 000 to 51 400 seats. Tom Sevale and Bill Brooner lead planning for the event.
Luci Johnson Nugent and husband Patrick arrive in Austin after a 10 day Bahamas honeymoon. Luci plans a UT Austin home life and part time courses while Pat pursues a MBA. She attends weddings in Washington this weekend and jokes about not being in the secret service business.
Joseph Aiuppa, linked to Chicago gambling circles, receives three months in jail and a $1,000 fine in a federal case stemming from illegal possession and transport of 530 mourning doves from Kansas to Chicago. Sentencing followed his June 21 conviction in Fort Scott. judge denied new trial motions and imposed a 10 day stay.
Steven H. Caouette an 18 year old ex Marine with a history of mental illness was held on a fugitive charge after a mass manhunt for abducting a 13 year old girl at rifle point from her Winchendon Massachusetts home. He was captured at Fitzwilliam Depot near the New Hampshire border following a resident identification from newspaper photos. The girl Marie Couture was unharmed and returned home. George Dunton Jr. spotted Caouette and the girl in a field near a general store leading to police surround and arrest.
The driver Elston died at the scene after his car burst into flames following a crash near State Highway 32 and U S 24 40. Passenger Fritton suffered head injuries and was treated at LMH. Elston leaves a wife Julie and son Bryan Scott, plus family in Tonganoxie. Funeral set for 2 a m Monday at Congregational Church.
Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes announced a three stage feasibility review for a Kansas City to Fort Smith toll road. The plan includes a traffic count, a Philadelphia bond firm cost study, and a detailed route feasibility analysis with possible extensions toward Hannibal and Rolla. Missouri will decide for 1967 legislature consideration.
KU aims to raise scholarship aid 300 percent over three years to counter a pharmacist shortage in Kansas. Dean Howard E Mossberg cites 47 seniors among 150 students and projects 75 new Kansas pharmacists yearly as the national trend shows under-enrollment. Strong scholarships are viewed as the best remedy to attract students to pharmacy studies.
Australian infantry hunted remnants of a North Vietnamese battalion about 40 miles southeast of Saigon after artillery fire. Gen Westmoreland called the action a significant victory. US air forces pounded oil depots in the southern panhandle and Haiphong area with limited weather.
An unknown amount was stolen from a coin machine at the Red Dog Inn on Mass Ave Friday. The burglary was the second Friday break-in in Lawrence and the seventh since Thursday, with other incidents at Burger Chef Albertson Dairy Jim's Steak House Hal's Steak House The Sirloin and Sunset Drive-In. A home-made trailer and tools valued at 100 dollars were stolen from Penny Ready-Mix on Route 2.
An armed bandit robbed the Sunset Drive-In cashier of 55 dollars at 9 30 p m Friday night. He wore cut off blue jeans and carried a shotgun and fled into nearby woods after entering the cashier's office and threatening Mrs Connie Dahlene 1410 W 9th St police surrounded the area for two hours but found no trace of the suspect.
An Agriculture Department forecast warns U S feed grain reserves may fall below two thirds of a safe level. For the year starting Oct 1 total supply is about 198 million tons with as little as 28 million expected by Oct 1 1967 if demand outpaces stock.
Memorial notice lists residents and relatives across multiple towns including Lyons Emmet Tucker Mrs Delores Smith DeSoto and Oskaloosa as well as a kinship note for Mr and Mrs Ronald Norris of Oskaloosa with a newborn son born Friday.
In 1985 cacao bean prices declined to their lowest level in many years signaling a weak market. The drop reflected broader commodity trends and affected farmers and exporters seeking stable returns.
House support grows for a bill proposing up to 20 000 fine and 20 year jail term for aiding Viet Cong or hindering U S troop movements. HUAC hearings led to over 50 arrests on disorderly conduct as lawmakers push for swift action.
Senator Frank Lausche warns Congress will raise taxes post election to fight inflation. He urges three steps: cut spending, raise taxes, and tighten credit, saying delay only worsens costs and foreclosure risks for homeowners.
The Chicago Art Institute awarded a $5,000 prize to George Segal of North Brunswick New Jersey for The Truck a life size plaster sculpture of a truck driver steering toward hazards projected on a movie screen in the 68th annual American painting and sculpture show.
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