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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1966

Page

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U S asks Thant to aid Vietnam cease fire talks

The United States handed a letter to U Thant asking the UN secretary-general to take steps toward initiating Vietnam cease-fire discussions. President Johnson seeks an honorable settlement based on Geneva 1954 and 1962, with U Thant studying the request and ongoing cease-fire efforts.

United Nations, N.Y United States U.N U Thant Vietnam Thant U.S Arthur J. Goldberg Goldberg Johnson Pope Paul VI North Vietnam

Two Americans Plead Guilty in Red Court Trial

In Leningrad a court accepted guilty pleas from Buel Ray Wortham and Craddock M. Gilmour Jr on currency regulation violations. Wortham faced also a theft charge for allegedly stealing a bear statue from a Leningrad hotel.

Red Court Leningrad U.S.S.R Buel Ray Wortham North Little Rock Ark Wortham Craddock M. Gilmour Jr Salt Lake City Utah Gilmour Finland

Unseasonably Warm Weather Forecast for Lawrence Area

Mostly fair skies and unseasonably warm temperatures expected through Tuesday in the Lawrence area. Sunday set a 27 year high with 64 degrees at Kansas University and readings in the 60s continue as a five day forecast shows 7 to 10 degrees above normal with only light rainfall and no significant drought relief.

Lawrence Kansas University Douglas County

Boxed Christmas Cards at Duckwalls Two Stores

Advertises boxed Christmas cards at two Duckwalls locations with a subscription to the Journal-World. Calls VI 3-1000 for details.

The Journal-World

Phelps in Critical Condition After Missouri Car Crash

Jon Phelps a 20 year old University junior from Kansas City is in critical condition at Missouri Medical Center Columbia after a one car crash east of Columbia Saturday. He is at the ICU with a broken arm leg a dislocated leg and severe internal injuries following the trip home for Christmas.

Jon Phelps Kansas University St. Louis Missouri Medical Center Columbia Young Phelps Ed Phelps Rice Phelps Lawrence Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Columbia Medical Center

Christmas Cards and Tree Prices at Garden Center

A brief ad note lists Christmas trees priced with 12, and Garden Center on 15th street in NY. Duckwalls operates two stores advertising boxed Christmas cards priced at 14.

Pencetayerea Garden Center 15Th

Christmas Tree Farm Ad With Prices at Garden Center

An old newspaper ad lists Christmas trees and greenery at a Garden Center located near Lith and New York Street. It mentions prices and holiday selections as part of a seasonal promotion.

Holiday traffic toll projected for Christmas weekend

The National Safety Council estimated a Christmas weekend death toll between 650 and 750. The holiday period runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, with travel expected to total 7.6 billion miles, up from 7.3 billion in a nonholiday period.

Chicago National Safety Council

One Year Contracts Sought for College Coaches by Kansas Regents

Kansas Board of Regents discussed limiting future college and university athletic coaches to one year contracts. Henry Bubb of Topeka urged approval, noting current deals favor coaches. Any change would need National Collegiate Athletic Association approval and action deferred to the athletic committee.

Topeka Kansas Board of Regents Henry Bubb Kansas University Kansas State Pepper Rodgers Vince Gibson

Four Die In Fiery Indianapolis Crash

An explosion after a fuel truck jackknifed and crashed with a semitrailer and cars sparked a blaze across northern Indianapolis. Four people died, eight schools evacuated, and fuel leaked into a storm sewer as residents fled and Civil Defense issued an all clear after noon.

Indianapolis Ind Civil Defense Indiana State Fairgrounds Ralph Smith Marion County General Hospital

Ruby Remains Serious

Jack Ruby, the cancer stricken killer of Lee Harvey Oswald, remained in serious condition today in Dallas Texas.

Dallas Tex Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald

Mishap at Lecompton Bridge Closes Road Again

Douglas County officials say no immediate plan for another vote on a Lecompton Bridge project after a bridge 11 miles northwest of Lawrence was damaged by an unknown driver. Estimated damage may exceed 1200 dollars. repair costs to be shared by Douglas and Jefferson counties.

Douglas County Commission Lecompton Lawrence Kansas River Rex Johnson Elmer Ousdahl Jefferson County Commission Walter Kampschroeder Harvey Booth Casey Rice Topeka

Brushwood Named As Roberts Professor Of Latin American Lit

John S Brushwood named Roy A Roberts professor of Latin American literature at Kansas University. Brushwood, a leading Mexican literature expert and author of Mexico in Its Novels, will start in September 1967. He previously taught at Missouri University and Virginia Tech, chaired several departments, and led Latin American literature groups in academic associations.

John S. Brushwood Roy A. Roberts Kansas University W. Clarke Wescoe Missouri University Kansas City Star Brushwood Wescoe University of Texas Columbia University Virginia Polytechnic Institute NDEA Modern Language Association Midwest Modern Language Association American Association of Teachers of Mexico Jose Rojas Garciduenas

7th Soldier Wins Highest Honor in Vietnam

Washington AP In a windy ceremony outside the Pentagon 1st Lt Walter J Marin Jr received the Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam. Secretary of the Army Stanley R Resor placed the medal and praised his courage and skill. Marin, 25, a Pennsylvania native, is the seventh U S serviceman to receive the award for Vietnam actions.

Washington Pentagon Walter J. Marin Jr Vietnam Stanley R. Resor Pennsylvania Mariin U.S

Rumsey Funeral Home Ady Listed For Service

An obituary notice notes Rumsey Funeral Home contact Vi 3-6111 for arrangements and service details. The snippet mentions Ady as a name connected to the service information.

Rumsey Funeral Home Ady

Boxed Christmas Cards Sold at 44 Price

Boxed Christmas cards offered at 44 cents each at Duckwalls in a two store advertisement.

Man 74 Hurt When Car Hits Bicycle Sunday

A 74 year old man was hospitalized with cuts and bruises after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle at 9th and 2nd today. The incident injured Henry Maloy of 107 West 22nd Street and caused police to cite a driver with reported damage to multiple vehicles during a weekend of city mishaps.

Hos Aim Lawrence Memorial Henry Maloy Larry D. Es Tefl Vt. St Arked and Robert Cee N.Y. St. Jorongrass Meek’ R 23Rd Street Hinnessee Street Ty and William R. Walker Mass Ett Joseph A Ste Penridge Ruth I Tenn Peponito 12Th Street Ward L. Winn Ane Rd Earl Remby Hicks St Winn

Weather forecast in northeast region with variable temperatures

A rough weather summary notes fair conditions in the northeast with a mix of cool nights and mild days. Temperatures range from the mid thirties to the mid forties with daytime highs around the mid forties and overnight lows dipping into the thirties.

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Arthur Goldberg Duckwalls Phelps Price Panca Ay Garden Center Lith N.Y Indiana Ruby Roberts Russell Stover Gene Doane Tyaurance
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