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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1970
Page
12
Lawrence police report a Moon Walk inflatable tent device valued at 3000 stolen from a warehouse at Seventh and Kentucky between Nov 14 and the following Monday. Owner William S Bell of 2328 Murphy Dr. described the 30 by 30 by 15 feet inflated size and 4 by 4 by 5 feet collapsed.
A car and pickup crash at a northern Hutchinson intersection killed Clifford Greenway 65 of Mc Crackin Kansas and left Cecil Guthrie 28 of Hutchinson critically injured. Police released the identifications.
London AP senior engineers abandoned a plan to join 125 000 power plant workers in a go slow pay battle that would worsen Britain s power shortages. Union members will work normally while talks continue but a cold snap could trigger wider outages as heaters come on.
Descendants of the Chemehuevi tribe receive funds from a judgment by the Indian Claims Commission. An act of Congress authorized payment to those born by Sept 25 1860 or listed as Chemehuevi on census rolls. Applications due by June 25 1971. final eligibility decisions rest with the Interior Secretary and BIA offices in Phoenix and Parker.
Dianna Bone of 1302 West Third suffered serious injuries in a two car collision near White Ridge Mall in Kansas City. She is in serious condition at Independence Sanitarium and Hospital with internal injuries.
Clayton A. Bailey and Wayland L. House, both of Kansas City Kansas, were found guilty of grand larceny for stealing a $400 television from McCollum Hall at KU. Sentencing set for 1:15 p.m. December 21. In a separate case, John I. Tullis of McLouth pleaded guilty to negligent homicide from a July 16 crash near Lawrence, with a suspended one year sentence and license suspension. victims included Marjorie Nixon and her husband Charles Nixon and their daughter Patricia.
The text lists names of patients and residents along with addresses and several birth announcements. It includes Mrs Thelma Russell at 426 Ala and multiple others across Baldwin Eudora Oskaloosa and surrounding areas, noting babies born Thursday today.
The annual exhibit in the school cafeteria features works by Lawrence High students in various media and runs until 10 this evening.
Ot tawa judge Floyd H Coffman is assigned to Douglas County District Court to hear 34 civil cases to ease a backlog. He will observe in Lawrence on Thursday and plans to return on December 17 and 24 as Judge Frank Gray notes the Seventh Judicial District backlog and high filings.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Isaacs age 72 of 1600 E 23rd are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev. John Febble officiating. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital survived by husband Dr. Fred R. Isaacs a daughter Mary Ann a son Jon Tom a sister Mrs. Grace Hatcher and a brother Dr. Ralph Breakey
Tonganoxie resident Bennie Bateson 53 died Thursday in Kansas City. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Christian Church in Tonganoxie with Rev. Richard Applegate officiating. Masonic graveside rites at Hubbel Hill. Survived by wife Ellen two sons John and Steve four grandchildren and two daughters in McLouth and Tonganoxie. WWII veteran and Gustin Bacon Division employee. Member of Henri Masonic Lodge 190 AF AM.
Douglas County Kansas boards file for acquisition of rights of way to widen and improve roads in Westridge additions to Lawrence. The suit names Pioneer Ridge Inc Southwestern Bell Telephone Kansas Public Service and others as defendants. Court action seeks authority to condemn and compensate landowners with appraisers to determine damages. Public notices set deadlines and place for hearings at the Douglas County Courthouse Lawrence.
The First National Bank of Lawrence Kansas is named executor of the will and estate of Madelyn Clingenpeel deceased by the Douglas County Kansas Probate Court. Creditors must file their claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Lynn L. Anderson Trust Officer Springer Springer Attorneys represent the executor.
Due to ill health Mr and Mrs Paul G Roofe sell at public auction in Lawrence Kansas starting at 12 noon on Saturday December listing items from Westinghouse refrigerator to antique oak secretary and many household and hobby items. Cash terms. Not responsible for accidents. Sold by Hays Brothers Auction Service Harold Hays and Mel Hays. 843-8863 843-4489.
A bustling list of holiday offers from Lawrence merchants features dining room sets, walnut bowls, oil paintings, Maytag appliances, dishwashers, dogs and puppies, hats, bikes, flutes, toys, flowers, jewelry, art and sewing supplies. Includes contact numbers, store names, and Christmas specials from Walnut Novelties, The Lost Gallery, Monza Charm, Hills Furniture, Haas Imports, Alexander's Flowers, and Turner’s Tackle among others.
Classifieds advertise real estate for sale and rent, including a two story home with four bedrooms near schools, various duplexes and ranchers, mobile homes, and a large Mediterranean theater-style home. Also listed are electronics, home goods, and miscellaneous items with prices and contact numbers.
The Sons of Alice Hatch Lecompton and their families express deep appreciation for the thoughtful acts and kind expressions of sympathy shown during our recent bereavement.
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