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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
8
Claus and Twee dieknees confront the Pigwidgen who curses children to sleep. The elf claims greater power, but the Pigwidgen tests Claus with a cook off. Claus wins by discreetly burning the Pigwidgen’s stolen roast pigs, lifting the curse. Tomorrow: The Drinking Contest.
The Houston Mavericks seized control before halftime and beat Minnesota 97 91 while Denver routed Indiana 126 104. Willie Somerset led Houston with 22 points, and Freddie Lewis and Roger Brown were among key scorers in a night of wide NBA and ABA results.
Joe Frazier, 210, Philadelphia, floors Marion Conner 1:40 into the third round to extend his knockout streak to 19. Frazier pressed the fight, targeting the body before a left hook finished Conner, as referee Billy Connolly halted the bout after Conner rose briefly.
The St Benedicts Ravens extended their 23 game winning streak by beating William Jewell 77-68 in Liberty Missouri. Daryl Jones scored 27 and Vince DeGroff 16 as Missouri rivals Spring field State Kirksville Maryville State and others posted notable results across the region.
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California the U S and Wimbledon champion retained her No 1 USLTA ranking. Nancy Richey of San Angelo Texas was second after winning the National Clay Court title but missing much of the season with injury. Mary Ann Leisel of St Louis rose to third replacing Rosemary Casals of San Francisco who fell to fifth. Peaches Bartkowicz of Hamtramck Michigan was rated fourth.
St. Louis Cardinals announce Charley Winner signed a two year contract as head coach with a substantial raise. William V. Bidwill, vice president, stated 1968 will be better than 1967 and the team is solidly behind him as the staff prepares for the season.
The Baltimore Orioles obtain relief pitcher John Morris and an undisclosed cash amount, completing the trade that sent reliever Dick Hall to the Philadelphia Phillies a year earlier.
Nancy Greene, World Cup Alpine skiing champion, was named Canada’s outstanding woman athlete for 1967 in Toronto. The announcement comes after her dominant season and international victories.
Stanford physicist Dr. William Bradford Shockley defended a controversial thinking exercise on birth control and certificates, insisting he did not urge sterilization or curtail welfare. He warned the plan could limit births and discussed its implications for African American communities and poverty programs.
Capt Dallas Flowers plans to raise the 730 ton River Queen stuck in the Mississippi mud at St Louis after 44 years as a riverfront restaurant. The owners John Groffel and Arthur Krato invest over 200000 and hope to pump, lift with balloons, and seal leaks to keep her afloat. The vessel formerly appeared in Gone With The Wind and Steamboat Round The Bend before grounding near the city.
Clarence Martin Wright, 62, former Associated Press journalist in Washington and Dallas and Kiplinger editor, died Monday. Wright joined Kiplinger in the mid 1930s and retired in 1965. Kiplinger publishes the Kiplinger Letter and Changing Times.
U S troops have withdrawn from Hill 875 near Dak To in the central highlands after a five day fight. American infantrymen reportedly destroyed bunkers and fortifications on the summit and now conduct active patrols in the area. The Dak To battle, part of the larger 21 day engagement, was costly with significant American casualties.
A deadly tornado tore through Birmingham area shortly after 5 am injuring none. At Municipal Airport three hangars and two planes were damaged while trees were uprooted and a trailer home overturned. Additional damage reported in the west part of the city.
Dr Samuel H Sheppard won reinstatement from the Ohio State Medical Board to resume osteopathic medicine and surgery but plans no return to Ohio. He now resides in Europe and has applied to join the Peace Corps. his license was suspended after the 1954 murder conviction and related rulings.
Montreal is mourning Robert W. Pilot 69 an acclaimed Canadian artist known for marine and landscape paintings. His works hang in national galleries in France Spain the United States Italy and Canada. The artist died Sunday night after a prolonged illness.
The Stull Extension Home makers Unit gathered at the church for a Christmas party and turkey dinner. A short business meeting occurred and mystery gift exchange. Demonstration on flowers of feathers by Mrs. Bobbi Kellum.
In the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas Rosa C Harper deceased Estate No S-10 71 The Lawrence National Bank Lawrence Kansas was appointed and qualified as Executor and letters testamentary issued December 4 1967 Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must exhibit their demands within nine months from first publication or be barred The Lawrence National Bank Executor Forrest A Jackson Attorney
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