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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
1
South Vietnam's Constitutional Assembly approved proposals for a civilian government with a nationwide presidential vote. The president would appoint a prime minister who names ministers, without legislative approval, creating a strong chief of state and administrative head similar to South Korea.
City leaders discuss 48 million valuation and bonds to fund expansion. Proposed projects include a 2.1 million convention center, 575 thousand police fire complex, a 1.2 million regional library, 868 thousand airport upgrades, and a 325 thousand swimming pool in Broken Arrow Park. County moves to acquire a full block along 11th Street for future space.
Ron and Don Dalquest, twin brothers in the police department, share strikingly similar tests and personalities. A Kansas University psychiatrist noted their likeness, prompting the chief to reveal they are twins. The pair recount mistaken identity on the force and a prank on their mother with swapped uniforms.
Garbuzov blamed aggressive U S imperialist circles for a defense boost and warned the international situation would worsen. He pledged Soviet support for Vietnam while noting China as a growing concern for Soviet military leaders amid U S bombing claims. The government denounced U S actions for fanning war flames and urged policy makers to show common sense.
A published statement urges the United States to halt expansion of the Vietnam War and cites the Bucharest conference where War Saw Pact powers pledged volunteers and broader support for North Vietnam. The appeal reiterates past Socialist bloc positions amid new Vietnam developments.
In tribute to Elmer W. Ousdahl 1946 1966 chairman and commissioner Douglas County Kansas the courthouse colleague notes his foresight leadership and counsel. Ousdahl announced January 11 he would not seek re election and will leave office January 9 replaced by Travis Glass text recalls his roles with the Kansas County Officials Assn and state commissions.
Belgium with Britain and Canada calls for a 12 month study by NATO on reforms to create a more cohesive Atlantic community. Pierre Harmel urges authorization for Secretary General Brosio to assess treaty amendments and stronger European political economic and military consultation within NATO.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco swept 96 percent in a national referendum on his program to reorganize Spain's state and succession. The vote gives strength to push changes including separation of head of state and government and a looming plan for a royal succession while Franco remains in good health. The win boosts Spain's stance toward Western Europe and potential entry to the EEC and NATO.
Nine state agencies challenged Budget Division cuts for fiscal 1968. Gov elect Docking will review appeals including the Revenue Department seeking 4,606,317 and facing a 4,181,726 cut. other agencies list their requested amounts and reductions.
Tuttle Creek Kansas bid results show Bayer Construction Co of Manhattan Kansas as apparent low bidder at 86868 dollars for low water ramps and roads at the reservoir.
In Freehold New Jersey Dr Carl Coppolino's trial on first degree murder for the 1963 death of retired U S Army Col William E Farber goes to a jury of 10 men and 2 women. The state seeks the death penalty while defense contends the charges were concocted by a jilted wife.
Governors conference at White Sulphur Springs discusses tax increases to fund the Vietnam War and the potential effect on federal revenue sharing with states. Michigan Gov. George Romney pushes review of tax-sharing plans as he seeks 1968 nomination, with many governors viewing higher taxes as likely. Some call for spending cuts before revenue sharing.
A Grossman Engineering Co study for the Mid-Arkansas Valley Development Assn estimates 526.6 million dollars in 1966 costs to extend river navigation from Catoosa Oklahoma to near Augusta Kansas. The plan, discussed at a public hearing in Wichita, spans 1965 2034 with 1985 as the earliest operable date and envisions 12 lock and dam installations from the Verdigris River near Tulsa to the Walnut River south of Augusta.
The KU College of Engineering and Architecture announces a Dean's Student Cabinet of fifteen leaders. Members include Lawrence Lay, Ron Davidow, Gary Hines, Chet McLaughlin, Charles Sigley, Frank Gordon, Frank Dolececk, Gary Starrett, James McGee, Sherman Stimley, Gene Bollin, Willard Bolton, James Renier, Gary Schaub, and Larry Rouse, with representation from engineering disciplines and student organizations.
The Cuyahoga County grand jury found no basis for charges against two persons at large in the 12 year old Marilyn Sheppard murder in Bay Village. The 15 page letter from F Lee Bailey had named two murderers but the grand jury called the accusations wholly unsubstantiated.
Jean L. Ingersoll has been appointed zone manager for Investors Diversified Services Inc. She previously ran Ingersoll Turkey Farm in Michigan Valley Kansas and last two years worked as a medical assistant for an Overbrook doctor. She and her son Kerry, a Lawrence High sophomore, live at 1017 West 24th Street. she has two married daughters.
Construction of Kansas University Fraser Hall should be completed by February with use expected in the early weeks of the second semester. Keith Lawton, vice chancellor for operations, announced the timetable today at Mount Oread.
Edwin H. Lupton Jr. 76 of 1325 Strong Ave died Wednesday at Samarian Lodge after years of poor health. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday Rumsey Funeral Home Rev. Ronald Sundbye in charge. Cremation follows. Survived by wife Geneva, daughter Mrs. James Donald Hooker of Dallas, sister Mrs. E. E. Sallee of Topeka, brother Elmer Lupton of Baltimore, and two grandchildren. Retired insurance executive WWI veteran Rotary Club member KU graduate 1916. Memorials to KU Flower Fund for athletic scholarship.
Tuesday strikes hit a truck depot five miles south of Hanoi and a major rail yard six miles northeast of the city, with heavy damage claimed. Navy aircraft hit seven SAM sites in Hanoi, a radar van, silenced two anti aircraft positions, and downed several MiG fighters while one F105 was shot down and its pilot rescued.
Command reports 446 American planes lost in air war with Communist North. Thunderchief downed by MIGs, fliers claim at least 2 percent of jets shot down. Ground fighting in South Vietnam escalates with four Viet Cong attacks and heavy casualties. B52s strike DMZ targets and infiltration routes. U.S. forces rise to 368,000. casualties rise, enemy losses drop. Ky says Viet Cong have no hope to win. Hanoi claims over 100 casualties from raids. U.S. policy stance reiterated.
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