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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
7
Destructive aftershocks hit eastern Turkey adding to a death toll feared to exceed three thousand. Officials report thousands injured as Erzurum Mus Bingol and Bitlis provinces suffer widespread ruin. Rescue teams from Turkey and the United States rush aid and medical supplies to the disaster area.
Officials and fans judged Friday’s rodeo at the County Fairgrounds disappointing with thin fields and few finishes. Calf roping, steer wrestling, and other events drew limited times as crowds of about 5,000 noted the sub par opening night.
Rain showers and a 40 percent rain chance may mar the final day of the Douglas County Free Fair as livestock judging wraps up and the rodeo proceeds. Organizers report record crowds this year with about 15,000 at the first two days and 5,000 at the rodeo, plus strong 4-H and FFA participation and filled exhibit buildings. Judging of livestock ends today as crowds enjoyed antique cars and a thresher attraction during the fair's finale activities.
Famed trumpeter Al Hirt is tentatively set to headline Kansas University's homecoming events with a concert in Allen Fieldhouse on November 5. His agent confirms the date though the contract remains unsigned. Hirt plans a fall tour with a sextet, aiming for several college appearances nationwide. Last year's homecoming concert drew over 10,000 fans at Allen Fieldhouse.
Weather outlook for northeast Kansas shows mild conditions with highs in the 80s and lows near 70. Rain chances remain above 46 percent tonight and Sunday, then drop to 25 to 40 percent. Sunset times listed, with local WIBW notes about a VFW dance Saturday night from 9:30 to 12:30.
The Junction City municipal airport improvement cost totals 204178 dollars with the federal share at 102000 29. The city has received 92353 18 in advances and 9736 11 remains to be paid. Major items include a 3500 foot hard surface runway and a medium intensity lighting system.
Loganport Indiana AP states hunter Ray House joy turned to dismay upon reaching the shot animal which proved to be a y. Light Fixtures 1033 Vermont-Adv New 1966 low.
The International Association of Machinists approved a three year contract with Eastern National Northwest Trans World and United ending a 43 day walkout. Top mechanics will see wages rise to at least 4.08 by 1968 with a 6 percent annual rise and cost of living protections.
Lawrence High School announces enrollment for seniors on Monday with fee payment and textbook distribution. The schedule divides seniors by last name from 9 to 3 with a one hour noon break while junior and sophomore enrollment follows on Tuesday and Wednesday.
All students in unified school district No 348 serving Baldwin Vinland and Marion Springs enroll Tuesday from 8 am to 5 pm in their buildings. High school seniors to freshmen have scheduled times. health cards and out of state kindergartners must be completed at enrollment. Individual school pictures are Sept 2 and color photos are used.
A brief item promotes sending the Journal-World to a SEER address by telephone. It notes a daily letter from home and provides a contact method via Ph. VI 3-1000ve.
Weekend forecast for Lawrence and Topeka area calls for humid but mild conditions with highs near 70s to low 80s, overnight lows around 70, and a 40 percent or higher chance of rain through today tonight and Sunday. Rain showers began this morning and may continue intermittently, with partly cloudy skies and moderate winds expected.
Judy Garland cancels the remainder of a two week nightclub run in Mexico City due to laryngitis. Betty Hutton will replace her, with Garland reportedly earning about 25 000 dollars per week. Open Bowling Sat and Sun. Hillcrest Brow Adv.
A Lyons woman Janet V. Klein 32 and a Tonga noxie man Gary D. Elston 24 died in separate Friday accidents near Lawrence. Klein was killed when her station wagon collided with a truck on US 24 59 near Williamstown. nine others were injured including her husband Donald Klein and five children. Elston died when his car collided with a southbound vehicle on a US 24 40 bridge northeast of Lawrence.
Vacation Pak service offered by Journal-World with a contact number for requests. The ad invites readers to ask for the package and mentions a WL 383-1000 phone line and carrier-adv option.
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