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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1969
Page
1
The Senate backs a 15 percent Social Security boost and higher tax exemptions, but funding remains unclear. The piece argues inflation requires tougher measures from Nixon and Congress, warns of rising debt, and calls for decisive government action beyond rhetoric.
Philadelphia based program by Morton Walter uses 18 cents per child daily to provide breakfast with orange juice milk and bread or cereal. Since starting at Drew Elementary 20 months ago the effort has reduced discipline issues and improved alertness among students while supplementing school lunch programs.
The first copy of Lady of Courage, a life of the late Gov. Lurleen Wallace, was given to her husband, former Gov. George C. Wallace. Jack House, who served as press secretary for both Wallaces, authored the biography.
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 707 departed Athens bound for Addis Ababa with the bodies of two hijackers aboard after security guards killed them in Madrid. The Yemeni and Senegalese attackers, armed with a pistol and a knife, were attempting to force the pilot to Aden but were stopped. no passengers or crew were injured.
One of eight April arrestees in Lawrence Kansas was found guilty of selling and possessing a hallucinogenic drug. Judge Arthur J. Stanley conducted a nonjury trial for Donald A. Lawrence 19 of Wichita and deferred sentence pending presentence investigation amid entrapment defense claims.
Robert Van Cleave son of Gov Docking's liaison Thomas Van Cleve underwent emergency surgery in Las Vegas after acute appendicitis He is a Kansas University student and state treasurer for the Kansas Young Democrats attending the Young Democrats national convention
The Senate approved a bill banning cigarette advertising on television and radio effective January 1 1971 by a 70 to 7 margin. The measure aims to shift ad spending away from electronic media and requires the warning Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health on packages. It moves to a conference with the House where differences will be resolved.
AP reports Margaret Truman’s White House Pets reveals famous and odd companions of U S presidents. From Jefferson’s mockingbird to Smoky the bobcat under Coolidge, the book covers donkeys, hippos, silk worms, mice, and a wide range of animal guests tied to First Families.
Lawrence officials met with Kasold Drive property owners to discuss acquiring right of way for paving and widening along Kasold and 15th. Dennis Kallsen said progress was promising and hopes to secure rights early next year. The plan includes a bridge replacement on 15th over a creek.
Kansas University choir of 28 members from fraternities and sororities will sing during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Kansas City at 801 Kentucky.
Marvin L. Hedgepath 28 of Topeka died in a Topeka hospital from head injuries after a Nov 28 one car crash near Lawrence. Wife Mary 23 and three children injured. Hedgepath formerly of Perry, served in the U.S. Army, worked for Goodyear in Topeka. Funeral Monday at Perry Christian Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Survivors include wife, children, stepchildren, parents, siblings.
A committee in Lawrence held its final preparatory session on the police community relations manual before patrolmen join discussions. Attendees included Richard Stanwix and Verner Newman III, Leigh Johnson, Henry Johnson, Duane Vann, the Rev. Norman Steffen, and John Spearman.
Gregory the goose, linked to a Volkswagen affair reported by the Journal-World, has become widely known across the Midwest. Photos and TV clips spread to outlets including Huntley-Brinkley and the Today Show, with owners Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Salsbury flooded by inquiries from across the country.
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