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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
18
CAPO KENNEDY describes the moon’s enduring appeal as Earth’s natural satellite. The article outlines lunar orbit and rotation, libration revealing 59 percent of the surface, Apollo 8’s upcoming views of the far side, and comparisons of size gravity and escape speed.
CAPT KINNIDY FLA AP Despite scientist concern NASA expects Apollo 8 crew to receive radiation no greater than three chest X rays during the moon orbit mission. William Anders says solar flares unlikely to alter flight. Anders and colleagues Borman Lovell set for Saturday launch amid Caltech warnings of a rapidly growing sunspot group approaching Earth.
Fourteen year old Alfred Streit narrowly escaped serious harm when a massive six lane overpass under construction collapsed onto Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. He was treated at Conejo Valley Community Hospital for a broken heel cast and release. Officials cited unfinished connections to concrete abutments as a probable factor.
Bethany College in Linwood, Kansas unveils a 2 million dollar expansion funded by donor gifts totaling 1.17 million and a 613 thousand federal loan. The project includes a social sciences center, a library information center, and Warner Hall dormitory in the college’s million dollar circle, with completion targeted in 15 months.
Lincoln University historian Lorenzo J. Greene speaks on Negro History And the Truth Shall Set You Free at 3 30 p m Tuesday in the Jayhawk Room Kansas Union. Greene, Howard and Columbia alumnus, long time ASNLH assistant director, will teach an American History course at KU in the spring semester.
In Oregon's U S Senate race, over eight percent of recounted ballots are challenged. Observers warn the process may extend past Christmas. Democrat Wayne Morse, in office 24 years, trailed Republican Robert Packwood by 3445 votes.
The Victory Class held a Christmas dinner and meeting at the church on Sunday. Officers were elected with Clifford Nichols as president, Bob Lynch as vice president, and Priscilla Bohs as secretary and treasurer. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs Bohs and many local families. Boxes were packed for local servicemen.
Robyn Whatley, 20, a UM junior, is named 1969 Orange Bowl Queen in Miami. The redhead, 5-7, 125 pounds, music major and member of the Hurricanes, serves with four princesses from Miami Dade Junior College and the University of Miami.
Wes Gallagher, AP general manager, is selected for the University of Arizona John Peter Zenger Freedom of the Press Award. University president Richard A. Harvill announced the honor, with a luncheon set for Jan. 11. Gallagher was chosen by 75 editors and publishers.
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