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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1966
Page
9
In Saigon the U S Marine Corps reports two 250 pound bombs dropped by a Marine plane exploded among a Marine company killing 16 sailors and wounding 11 others. The errant bombs were aimed at North Vietnamese troops on the Rockpile ridge five miles south of the DMZ.
Washington AP A Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed a guaranteed annual salary for all citizens with no work required. Proponents like James Tobin and Robert Theobald argued for large costs and future welfare savings, while critics warned of immorality and high expense. The discussions noted possible legislation before Congress.
Moscow says Maoist China hinders the Vietnamese victory by obstructing efforts and increasing casualties. Alexander Shelepin, a Soviet Politburo member, denounces Mao Zedong amid renewed Sino Soviet strains. cites Beijing's rejection of the world Communist line and hostile actions against the Soviet party.
The United States urged Algeria to use its good offices for Viet Nam peace talks. Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelaziz Bouteflika summoned North Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Phat after a 90 minute meeting between W. Averell Harriman and Boumedienne. Harriman pressed for Algeria to aid talks.
In southwest South Vietnam more than 2300 villagers fled after leaflets promised government protection and warned of renewed air raids. Maj. Dao Vinh Thi and Lt. Col. Sam Tan Phuoc led a combined leaflets and bombing campaign forcing mass exodus from the fortified hamlets of the 512th Battalion.
About 1,200 homes in Nortonville Oskaloosa Valley Falls Winchester and Ozawkie faced reduced gas service after a bulldozer damaged an 8 inch line from Cities Service Gas Co. Residents were told to lower heater use while pressure was restored. The outage followed a late Friday repair and broadcast notices at 10 15 p m.
The annual LHS Christmas program directed by Duncan Couch debuts at 7 30 p m December 20 in the LHS auditorium with no admission charge The A Cappella Choir leads the program alongside the Chorale and Brass Ensemble with varied sections including Mass in G and selections by Dello Joio Willan and Shaw The staging features a Gallic cross and monastery ruins with carolers and skaters as background scenes. The choir will also perform at morning assemblies.
Reading the morning low at the Kansas University weather station hit 10 above zero in Lawrence, tying a fall season cold mark and matching a 1948 similar note. Snow reported in areas with light accumulation, while statewide highs in the 20s and a slow warm trend were forecast.
A seven man screening committee appointed by KU athletic director Wade Stinson interviewed five candidates Friday in a marathon session from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The search follows Jack Mitchell’s contract cancellation and KU hopes to announce a new coach before Christmas.
A Fayetteville woman and a convict underwent kidney transplant surgery at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in good shape Friday. The outcome of the donor kidney from Bill Watson to Doris Ratliff remains to be seen. The program has nine wins in 15 prior transplants. A second transplant is planned in about two weeks with inmate Ben Crippen donating a kidney to Lillie Lewis of Earle.
The Kansas Board of Regents meets December 19 in Topeka with budget hearings December 20 in the State Capitol. Gov-elect Docking will hear requests totaling 112,149,149 for FY 1968 from State universities and state schools including KU, KSU, Wichita, Emporia, Pittsburg, Hays, and specialized institutions.
A cold night in northeast Kansas followed by a warmer day on Sunday. Tonight's low near 10 degrees with Sunday highs around the mid 30s.
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