23 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
James Marlow notes Hubert H. Humphrey is the most active vice president in history yet in a low profile, cooperative role with President Johnson. Humphrey travels, speeches, and diplomatic aims illustrate a cautious bid for 1972 while pleasing Johnson in 1968.
A NASA style feature explains Gemini spacecraft life as a near pure oxygen cabin. Astronauts breathe about 12 times a minute using two pounds daily, with 5 psi pressure and a 14 day limit. It contrasts space breathing with high altitude airliners and warns that open flames would fuel a fast, dangerous fire.
An official outlined six draft categories in order of call as of Nov. 30. Delinquents, volunteers and 1-A and 1-A-D conscientious objectors fill the pool, with 137 1-As available and 65 366 unexamined. about half fail tests. Other groups include not readily available 1-A and 1-A-O, childless married men 19 to 28, men 26 to 35 with deferments, and those aged 18 to 19.
Clifton Kansas First National Bank of Clifton was robbed Wednesday night as burglars used acetylene torches to cut into the vault and rifled safety deposit boxes. Vice president Frank Pfister said the amount stolen is undetermined though a small cash sum was taken. investigators from Clay Washington counties along with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and FBI were called in. It was the bank’s first burglary in 88 years.
The Minnesota Twins drew 769 317 fans under lights for 42 home night games, the best attendance in the American League last season.
Members of the Kansas University Alumni Association nominating committee met Wednesday at KU to select six candidates for election to the association board of directors. The six names will be announced in January, with three elected to five year terms by mail. Committee members include Roy A. Edwards Jr. of Kansas City Lewis H. Brotherson of Kansas City Clarence G. Munns of Topeka Terry E. Relihan of Smith Center and Mrs Oliver Samuel of Emporia.
Sylvia P. Hurwitz 60 of Kansas City Missouri died Wednesday at Menorah Medical Center after years of ill health. Widow of Simon Hurwitz founder of Lawrence Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Co. and former civic leader. Services 10 am Friday Rumsey Funeral Home Rabbi Elbert Sapinsley in charge. Burial Topeka Cemetery. Survivors include son Howard J. Hurwitz daughter Beverly Friedman two sisters one brother and four grandchildren. Contributions to Douglas County Association for Retarded Children preferred.
Washington AP House Republican Leader Gerald L Ford says the draft call should not be used for punitive purposes. He urges Selective Service to supply only military manpower and that any law violations be punished by regular statutes. Also notes professors urge Johnson to reject using the draft to curb criticism.
In Manchester Oklahoma two escapees from Kingman County Kansas jail were captured. Charles Hilliker 25 was arrested at the Manchester schoolhouse. Gary Stalder 27 was caught after a Kansas highway patrolman fired at his fleeing car. Stalder surrendered without resistance.
Gov William Avery stated a preliminary feasibility report on proposed turnpikes from Kansas City to Galena and from Baxter Springs to Hays is due next week. The 1965 legislature authorized construction if feasible and financed without public funds.
Lear Jet Corp reduces the Model 24 price to 649000 after an initial 695000 tag. The jet is due for first deliveries in about 90 days.
Louis J. Schaefer achieved a rare distinction by riding the 1929 Preakness winner Dr Freeland and training the 1939 winner Challedon, marking him as a unique figure in Baltimore racing history.
A look at how Santa Claus appears in many forms across towns and jobs. From Raymond Harney in Massachusetts to Frank Easley in Tennessee, postmaster Eddie Rollins in Washington, and Charles Reisinger in Florida, each embodies the season through charity, gifts, and personal outreach to children.
Dr. Merriam of the State Geological Survey at Kansas University has been named one of the lecturers for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists continuing education program. The program includes 29 scientists and 11 twelve hour class sessions. Pr John W Harbaugh of Stanford University also selected. He holds KU B S and MS degrees and often works on Geological Survey tasks at KU.
Lawrence junior and senior high students may use the South Park Recreation Center four afternoons during Christmas vacation from 1 30 to 4 p m This Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday Next week The junior high holiday dance is set for Thursday Dec 30 from 7 30 to 10 30 p m with music by the Intruders Boys wear dress shirt and tie No blue jeans Girls wear a party dress or skirt and blouse or sweater The center will be closed on Christmas and New Year weekends
Lawrence Board of Education cancels tonight’s formal session and plans a dinner to interview a candidate for the assistant superintendent post. The vacancy follows Lloyd Schurr’s resignation and bids for installing 10 sinks were not ready. First reading of a proposed professional negotiations policy moves to January 3.
Douglas County Court house will close Friday as part of the Christmas holiday. Christmas is a legal county holiday and since it falls this year on Saturday, the commissioners voted to close a day early. City Hall also will be closed and most Civil Service employees have been given Friday off.
City Planner Ken Thompson announced 287.4 acres were annexed in 1965, expanding Lawrence to a total of 5,950 acres and about 9.3 square miles. The growth reflects the city’s expanded geographic footprint based on official figures.
A family memorial note on the death of Lonnie D Snow USMC killed August 30 1965 in South Vietnam. It reflects grief on his 22nd birthday with memories of shared moments and a pledge to keep him in their hearts until reunion on heavenly shores.
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