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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
8
The National Academy of Sciences Nutrition Board warns of over nutrition risk from fatty foods and urges a varied balanced diet with daily exercise. Dieting remains common with 4 H youth programs teaching nutrition and practical cooking while teens often skip breakfast.
The article urges chemical analysis to evaluate roughage quality, noting moisture and fiber importance for silage and protein and fiber for hay. It details sampling from many bales, mixing cores, and submitting two to four pounds for testing to Doty Laboratory or Topeka Testing Laboratory. It also mentions tax guide availability and turf paint options for year round green lawns.
Douglas County 4 Hers and other youth groups can obtain a 12 lesson personal finance project from Kansas 4 H. The first four lessons are required with optional later lessons. County extension agents have copies and invite groups to visit the Extension Office at 645 N H St.
In Charlene Richmond Indiana a Christmas package containing walnuts arrived at Wayne County Jail for a pet squirrel deputies have been feeding for months.
Kansas growers plant trees as late as 1959 or 1960 and harvest for this Christmas. Prices up to 1 dollar per foot. Five to six foot trees require seven to twelve years from seedling. Top quality means proper pruning, uniform fullness and color with a six foot diameter skirt. Scotch pine leads sales, with safety tips from the fire chief on lighting and water upkeep to prevent fires. Keep the butt in water and recut as needed for freshness.
The FCC approved the merger of American Broadcasting Co with International Telephone & Telegraph Co in a 4 to 3 vote as part of a $140 million color telecasting expansion. DOJ warned of antitrust concerns but will not pursue action.
The 1967 Agricultural Conservation program for Douglas County is approved and ready for participation after the new year. New practices include deferred grazing and controlling noxious weeds with musk thistle emphasis. Cost sharing increases apply to lime ponds terracing diversion terraces and erosion control dams. Inquiries and applications should go to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office before starting.
Thomas P. Lamb, wanted by the FBI for kidnapping in connection with a penitentiary escape, called Fort Scott police on Wednesday evening to surrender. He was arrested at his parents home by Chief Louis Robinson and Sheriff Ray Cummings and jailed in Fort Scott Bourbon County awaiting U.S. commissioner arraignment.
A 34 million Americans receive regular payments from Uncle Sam and others discuss how benefits aid households. The article notes the scale of government transfers and the impact on personal finances amid economic concerns.
Wool fabrics are increasingly washer friendly with a cold water, gentle agitation approach. The method avoids heat and pressure, uses liquid detergent, and emphasizes air drying, noting several brand finishes that improve wool care and expanding washable wool applications beyond knits to other delicate garments.
In Wichita and across Kansas the upsurge of community junior colleges continues as the education amendment redefines funding and cooperation with high schools. The advisory committee urges ongoing supervision by the State Board of Education and possible realignment under the State Board of Regents if future trends justify.
Mrs. Louise L. Baker, chair of the Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Assn, reports the Christmas Seal campaign is $661.83 below last year’s total. Last year $5,642.85 was raised. This year the group joins with the National Tuberculosis Assn to combat respiratory diseases. She notes 93 percent of Kansas Seal funds stay in state for education, research, skin-testing and related programs.
Salt Lake City police linked five tavern killings and two taxi driver slayings to two men Myron D. Lance and Walter Bernard Kelbach both of Salt Lake City. They were charged with first degree murder robbery and grand larceny after a roadblock arrest.
Arab officials plan to open the Mandelbaum Gate and permit more than 5,000 Israelis to enter Jerusalem for Christmas. Arab Christians, separated from relatives in the Arab world for 18 years, face a closed frontier as the armistice line remains sealed except for diplomats and a few others. Crossing illegally risks being shot.
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