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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
1
Kansas City voters approve a new earnings tax by 42 703 to 25 635 in unofficial returns. Mayor Tus W. Davis led the campaign citing urgent need to fund streets buildings and services including park upkeep and elm tree preservation. About one third of 202000 registered voters turnout in cold weather.
Medical Society Head Dr. Robert Hughes was elected president at the regular meeting Tuesday night at the Lawrence Country Club. Officers named include vice president Dr. Phillip Godwin secretary Dr. John McCarthy and treasurer Dr. Dale Clinton with Dr. George Learned stepping down as outgoing president.
President Johnson signs a 1.56 billion education bill in the White House Cabinet Room. The measure expands federal support for vocational education, extends the impacted areas program for two years, and extends National Defense Education Act loan funds through next June. The signing was witnessed by leading lawmakers, cabinet members, and education officials.
Kansas University sophomore forward Riney Lochmann from Wichita had knee surgery at KU Medical Center. The 6 6 220 pounder’s operation removed bone and cartilage from his right knee. early word said he is in good condition. An eight week recovery is possible, with a chance he could sit out the rest of the season. Lochmann aggravated a long knee issue in KU's 74 54 loss to UCLA at Manhattan. He started all games before missing the current three game swing. He has at least two more seasons left and could have a third season affected by an injury hardship rule.
A readable fragment presents a medley of Christmas songs including Joy to the World Jingle Bells Silent Night Deck the Halls We Three Kings and O Come All Ye Faithful. The text notes music by JourNAL-World Carriérs Brass BAND.
The note lists words to carols for the Journal-World Carrier Band Caravan to be sung on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Readers are invited to clip the page and use the carols at caroling stops.
Senate investigators and President Johnson seek to trace where Robert G. Baker obtained thousands of dollars in cash kept in his Senate office. The inquiry extends to Baker’s finances and potential conflicts of interest amid his resignation from the Democratic majority post.
Linwood area reports describe a missing girl with light brown hair and blue eyes. Kathy, four feet tall and 60 pounds with dark hair and hazel eyes, has a distinctive mark on her lower eyelid. Neighbors heard a loud muffler car near the LaRoux farm after December 10. The LaRoux car was found parked at the home when the husband returned from Junction City. No clothing was reported stolen. Animals were unfed on arrival.
Acadia Lodge 9 AF and AM calls a special communication on Thursday December 19 at 7 p.m. Work in the First Degree. Visitors welcome. George E. Musick Worshipful Master J K Gorbutt Secretary.
In Lawrence City Hall the planning department displays a wooden clock that has lately gained time. A neat sign beneath the timepiece states This time is not correct. It is used only for quitting time.
Chinese Premier Chou En Lai, 65, suffered a brief collapse and required emergency treatment while visiting the Aswan High Dam in Egypt. He recovered quickly, then rode in an open car, climbed stairs at a hydroelectric plant, and appeared pale with a bleeding nose as officials watched.
United Air Lines and the AFL-CIO Machinists Union averted a nationwide strike by reaching a new contract. George L. Watkins, union vice president, telegraphed all 38 locals to call off the strike set for after midnight. The settlement was described as more liberal than Braniff’s earlier pact, seen as a major breakthrough.
A two car collision at 3 45 p m near 1001 Emory Road KU police and traffic officers reported total damage of 235 dollars. William Charles Owen a KU sophomore from Bartlesville Oklahoma was struck by Hugh Patterson a KU junior from Bartlesville Oklahoma. Patterson said his car skidded into Owens causing 60 dollars damage to the left front fender while Owens reported 175 dollars damage to the left door.
Two people suffered minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon crash at the 13th and Conn streets intersection. Esther Nelson, 70, of 1933 Tenn. St., was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released, a passenger in a car driven by George A. Byrd, 84, of the same address. Bonnie Athey, 23, of 825 Conn St., the other driver, was treated by her doctor. Vehicle damage totaled $500.
Rumsey Funeral Home advertises a spacious foyer for inclement weather with VI 3-5111 contact in an Adv. notice.
Sylvia Porter, 16, left Littleton Colorado to the Squaw Mountain slopes amid school troubles. Her body was found near her car a week later on a dead end road. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death.
The first two condemnation actions for land needed for the Perry Dam and Reservoir were filed in U.S. District Court. About 1,196.15 acres are condemned with estimated compensation of 287,300 dollars. Owners include Dan O and Elizabeth Cain, Cletus and Cecelia Ebert, Maude V. Simmons, John Yost and Eula Yost, Thomas A. and Mayme J. Noll, Dale C. and Doris H. Hope, and Jesse Killinger. The site lies in Jefferson County near Thompsonville northwest of Perry. work aims to create a 12,200 acre surface lake by 1967 and establish a premier Midwest recreation area.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved plans for a 970 man, 10 story dormitory at Kansas University scheduled for completion in September 1965. Estimated cost is 3.8 million dollars with 800 thousand from state dormitory funds. Plans will be sent to contractors mid January with bids due mid February.
Passage from The Torch Is Passed recounts the assassination and its aftermath with vivid detail. Associated Press writers and editors promote the hard cover book and urge readers to reserve copies now before bookstore sales.
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