Kiwanis Honors Barr and Shenk as Substantial Citizens
Lawrence Kiwanis Club honored Dr. Harold G. Barr 74 and Henry Shenk 62 as Substantial Citizen recipients for the year at a Hotel Eldridge luncheon. Barr, a longtime minister and KU Religion dean, and Shenk KU physical education chief, were surprised by the awards and shared remarks on civic service and community leadership.
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Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Eldridge
Harold G. Barr
Henry Shenk
Kansas University Physical Department
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Selection Board
Barr
A. C. Lonborg
E. R. Elbel
Physical Education
Dr. Barr
Council Bluffs
Iowa
John
Mary Barr
Harold Barr
Drake University
Drake Bible College
First Christian Church
Pleasantville
Highland Park
Des Moines
Liberty
William Jewell College
Mildred Fallis
Gower
Ind. St
Lawrence
KU Financial Report Details Campus Expenditures and Loans
The report covers year ended June 30 with Kansas Union and bookstore expenses totaling 3.09 million. Bookstore income 1.97 million and expenses 1.84 million left 135k profit. Capital improvements include Union addition 1.01 million and Printing Service facility 339k. National Defense Student Loan Program shows 5,398 students borrowing 5.82 million since 1959. Parking revenue 137,746 with 61,749 spent on lot improvements.
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Nitcher
Kansas Union and
National Defense
Kansas Union
Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall
KU Printing Service
Fraser — Hall
Mount Oread
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Ike's Condition Remains Same
Washington AP reporting that former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's health has not improved since the earlier update describing slow but steady progress. Spokesmen at Walter Reed Army Hospital say there is no chance of an early release as the 78 year old recovers from heart attacks and will miss his grandson David Nixon's Dec 22 wedding in New York City though he can watch any televised portions.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
New York City
David
Julie Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Sirhan
Kennedy
California
Cooper
Atty
John E. Howard
Russell E. Parsons
Emile Zola Berman
New York
Berman
Oregon recount demand follows Morse defeat by Packwood
Oregon Secretary of State certifies that Senator Wayne Morse lost to Republican Robert Packwood by 3445 votes. Morse planned to formally demand a recount of more than 810000 ballots.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Wayne Morse
Robert Packwood
Morse
Burglary Trial Here Fails To Reach Verdict In Douglas County
A Douglas County District Court jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the first degree burglary case of Richard S. Walker and Wesley R. Dean. Walker was returned to jail on $5,000 bond while Dean remains free on bond. The charge stems from a July 9 1968 theft of $33 from William Schoenthal at the Eldridge Hotel. The case will be reapportioned to the next term of court. Three juveniles from Lawrence, ages 15 16 and 17, held in connection with car thefts, will remain in jail until Juvenile Court hearing. Several suspects connected to additional thefts were noted, with cars recovered. A 16 year old from Eudora was referred for psychiatric counseling after an attempted burglary incident.
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Douglas County
Richard S. Walker
Mason City
Iowa
Wesley R. Dean
Omaha
Neb
Walker
Dean
William Schoenthal
Tenn. St
Eldridge Hotel
Mike Elwell
Robert Wayne Sack
W. 26Th St
Charles Rankin
David Goode
Emery Rd
Carol] Mesigh
Lawrence
Herbert Werst
Rt. 1
Jesse Hernandez
N. J. St
Kenneth D. Roper
Eudora
Jerry Donnely
W. 24Th St
Francis Foley
Maple Lane
Russell Edmonds
Minneapolis
Kan
Medical Corps Surgical Supply Co
Topeka State Hospital
Kansas City Man Shot After Disturbance Call
Lee A. Givan 44 was killed by a Kansas City police officer after shots were exchanged and he tried to flee a home. Police said a shotgun blast came from the house and Officer George Foster fired when Givan turned with the weapon, hitting him in the chest.
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Kansas City
Kan
Lee A. Givan
Givan
Geroge Foster
Foster
Mobile Home Fire Causes $900 In Loss At Perry Street
Fire at 133 Perry St. damaged a mobile home and contents for an estimated $900. Cause cited as a short in wiring to a hot water tank. Owner Jim McClelland away in Hamilton, Mo. Firefighters from two trucks responded.
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Lawrence
Perry St
Jim McClelland
Hamilton
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
McClilland
KU student reports theft of gray plaid coat
Steve Lutgen of Kansas City a Kansas University Pharmacy School student reported the coat theft to KU traffic and security officers. The gray plaid trench coat valued at 30 dollars was taken from Malott Hall third floor Wednesday morning.
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Steve Lutgen
Kansas City
Kansas University Pharmacy School
Lutgen
Malott Hall
Downtown Christmas lights falter amid technical issues in Lawrence
Lawrence reports ongoing technical difficulties with downtown Christmas lights as Keith Winter notes burned out equipment requiring a full circuit check. City businesses plan later hours. a 10 year old girl donates her birthday cake to aid Biafra while a new Ramada Inn near 6th and Iowa proceeds toward March opening. Salvation Army fund drive nears goal with $130 raised of $5,000, kettles debut on Massachusetts Street.
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Salvation Army
Massachusetts Street
Acacia Lodge Plans Special Communication for Funeral Obsequies
Current plans call for opening Acacia Lodge 99 AF and AM Special Communication Friday December 6 at 1 30 PM to attend the funeral of Bro Oscar E Ingle Ernest Johnson W M and C K Kerns Secretary attendees named will be notified of the services and lodge actions prior to the event.
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Acacia Lodge
AF & AM
Oscar E., Ingle
Ernest Johnson
W.M
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Trial Delayed to January Seventh
The Sirhan Bishara Sirhan murder trial of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassin was postponed to January 7. Judge Herbert Walker approved closed circuit television to an auxiliary press room due to seating limits. Defense attorney Grant B. Cooper joins, with trial expected to last at least two months after jury selection.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Sen
Robert I. Kennedy
Grant B. Cooper
Herbert V. Walker
Student Arrested for Attempted Damage to ROTC Building
FBI agents arrested 21 year old Michael S. Siskind of Indianapolis on federal charges of attempting to injure national defense material at Washington University ROTC. Police had found three flamable liquid filled devices and fuses near the ROTC building after incendiaries were hurled through a window on November 25. A second man fled. Conviction carries up to five years and a $5000 fine federally. state charges up to two to ten years.
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ST. Louis
FBI
Washington University
Reserve Officer Training Corps
Siskind
U.S. Atty
Veryl L. Riddle
Occupant Reports Whiplash After Car Crash at 19th and Iowa
Mrs. LaRene Epstein of Ottawa was a rear seat passenger in a car driven by Rebecca S. Sitterly of 1201 Ohio St. when it was struck from behind by a Dan Johnson car at 19th and Iowa. Epstein reported neck injury. police were not called. Damage estimates not given.
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Iowa Sts
Lawrence
LaRene Epstein
Ottawa
Rebecca S. Sitterly
Ohio St
Dan Johnson
Maine St
Board of Realtors Elect Officers for 1969
The Lawrence Board of Realtors elected Don Decker as president Gordon Fulcher as vice president and Larry Hatfield as secretary treasurer for 1969 at the Virginia Inn. New board members are Rawleigh Zillcox and Eugene Hardtarfar. John Meisner of Manhattan spoke on starting a Kansas State University real estate degree curriculum.
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Lawrence Board of Realtors
Virginia Inn
Don Decker
Gordon Fulcher
Larry Hatfield
Rawleigh Zillcox
Eugene Hardtarfar
John Meisner
Manhattan
Kansas State University
The Turtle's ill fated 1776 attack on a British warship
In 1776 a lone inventor used The Turtle a single crewed submersible to attempt to sink a British man of war in New York Harbor but the mission failed.
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New York Harbor
Furnace stolen from lawn during area razing near 1107 N H St
Lawrence police report a $200 furnace taken from a lawn while a house on 1107 N H St slated for razing was being cleared. In separate incidents a $95 stereo vanished from a car on Elm Street, and a $5 book plus $25 glasses were stolen from a Kansas University lot.
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N.H. St
Lawrence
E. V. Williams
Vt. St
Douglas County Judicial
Rex Gfeller
Elm St
John Turck
Engel Rd
Kansas University
Lawrence Memorial Hospital thanks and tributes
Margarete Georgia thanks doctors and nurses for kindness during stay at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and thanks the Kansas Union and its employers for flowers and cards received.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas Union
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KU School of Religion
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Robert Olsen
Fort Worth
Tex
Reinhold Schmidt Jr
Arkansas City
Galena
Henry
Kansas
Pittsburg High
Wisconsin University
Paola
Katherine Frick
Thailand
Bob
Mekong River
Vietnam
Shenk
Junction City High School
Lawrence School
A ' Lawrence Kansas City
Ike
Jeff
David Meiselmann
St. Paul
Lissa Beckley
John Beckley
Maine
Journal-World Photo
Chamber of Commerce
Keith Winter
Winter
Winer
Biafra
Mike Getto
6Th
Lodge
Michael S. Siskind
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Realtors
Margarete Georgia
Alexander
Lowa
Polaris Funding
Keystone Mutual
Polaris Fund
Keystone Custodian Funds, Inc
Forree Polaris Fund Prospectus
Joy AG
Edwards
Ons
Sue
NEW York Stock Exchange
Jackson Street
Topeka
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