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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
27
In Benevento Italy two year old Giuseppina Grassi wandered from her family and slipped onto tracks where a passenger train passed over her. She was treated for shock and suffered no other injuries. her father also received shock treatment.
Puzzle lists across and down word clues for a mixed theme crossword with many entries including Sindbad third, paraffin, international, senior language, mind, and down items like believe and citizen of the world. The text resembles an old newspaper puzzle page with numbered entries and category cues.
New York AP report says President Johnson erupted in anger after poet Robert Lowell declined to attend a White House arts festival. Goldman, a former aide, says Johnson ordered a press blackout and denounced intellectuals as traitors, insisting he is the only president during a war.
The Seattle Model Cities project receives 5.2 million dollars for slum rebuilding, the first to obtain construction funds amid nearly 19 million in pledged federal support. Atlanta will next receive operational funds as 147 projects overall move toward funding.
Vietnam veteran Jesus H. Guevara, who lost vision in both eyes and parts of his arms in combat, became a U.S. citizen in San Antonio after a federal oath. The 21-year-old native of Mexico said he earned citizenship by fighting for America and awaited the day for 13 years. He was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Adrian A. Spears at the federal building.
In Jacksonville Florida a suburban grocery was padlocked after its manager Lorenzo Ford 39 was shot and killed during a Sunday robbery attempt by three men wearing leather jackets. Owner James D Roach announced the store would remain closed.
A Christmas party for White House staffers children hosted by Mrs Lyndon B Johnson attracted nearly 1200 parents and children. Mrs Johnsons daughter Luci, grandson Patrick Lyn and dog Yuki attended along with the Johnson family.
Alabama argues before the Supreme Court to uphold the death sentence for Edward Boykin, a Mobile man convicted for robbing five stores and firing into them. Prosecutors say his actions inspired a reign of terror and that rehabilitation is impossible.
Murray Utah AP Jeff Simper 13 stopped sneezing after electric shocks to his fingers timed near expected sneezes. He had sneezed 60 000 to 84 000 times since Nov 26 and missed weeks of school. The treatment also cured a Miami girl who sneezed every five seconds for months. He is back to his old self and enjoys Christmas talk.
Arthur Armitage of Knottingly, named Britain’s fattest man, says he weighed up to 525 pounds from tea and toast. The 39 year old betting shop employee notes he rarely eats much yet gains weight, and he admits people eat more over Christmas. He spends his money on specially made clothes.
More than nine tenths of Europe s high grade iron ore is located in Sweden according to the report. The statement underscores Sweden s dominance in high grade ore supply.
Aries through Pisces offer daily guidance on problem solving social harmony and romance. Each sign receives tips on leveraging talents, diplomacy, timing and personal interactions to improve plans, relationships and future prospects.
Santa Monica California AP reports actor Dan Dailey aged 53 and dancer Carol F Warner 33 obtained a marriage license on Monday. No wedding date disclosed. It will be her fourth marriage and Dailey's third after a 1952 divorce from his second wife.
Robert H. Finch selects Chancellor Wescoe to join a special advisory panel to evaluate health education and welfare department functions during the Johnson to Nixon transition. Former Kansas University Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy also serves, joining task-force reports guiding future policy.
Classified rates list pricing for local ads including four lines or tess per week at 3.20 with 0.40 per additional line, four lines or less at 1.60 with 0.40 per extra line, and higher line ads at 0.80 each. Additional outside Lawrence Trade Area words 0.08 per word per issue with a $1.76 minimum per issue. Copy deadline 10:30 a.m. publication day, 10 a.m. Saturday cancellation 9:30 a.m. Business Guide rates 2.00 per line per month.
A set of classified ads details houses and mobile homes for sale near Lawrence and KU area. Listings include a modern two bedroom near lake Dahinawa with low taxes and contract sale, a near KU two bedroom paneled home with carpet and stainless features, and a 1968 Marlee mobile home with washer. Contact numbers for Miller & Midgett Realtors Rogers Realty Co and individual sellers are listed.
Portable stereo record player with 14 records and rack priced at 30 dollars. 8 mm movie screen, tripod, and 8 mm editor each five dollars. Skiing gear offers used skis in excellent condition with new bindings for 35 dollars. Chain saws and pipe shop advertisements included in local listings.
A varied car lot sale lists numerous 1960s Oldsmobiles Pontiacs Buicks Mercurys and more with details on condition color and features. Also included are rental listings apartments a German Shepherd and other items for sale and local ads for services and gifts. Rental prices and contact points are noted alongside the vehicle and item descriptions.
An unidentified ad fragment promotes a quality constructed ranch style home near a high school. The listing notes a carpeted living room, bare master bedroom, two bedrooms, a garage, and a price of 25 500 with contact details for Holmes Tee Ik Brown and Warren Mitchell at a realty office.
Fragmented classified item lists services from a White Sewing Center and alteration offerings. Sparse names appear with addresses and contact numbers, showing a local commerce notices style without clear dates or outcomes.
A former owner retires and offers to sell an established service station at Aldwin Junction Tilwaya 69-30 with terms toward purchase of equipment to qualified buyers. Potential buyers may contact Atlehberry Oil Co or Freemnan Real Matate at 708 Mass for details and viewing on Massachusetts Street in Topeka Kansas.
Jobs advertised for men and women 18 and over with high starting pay and short hours. Thousands of openings with advancement, rain or shine at Droha waters. Free booklets on salaries and requirements. Write with name address and phone to Lincoln Service Box Neda in Lawrence Daily Journal World.
Classified fragment shows multiple adverts including in home care nursing services, ironing in home, and job seeks. Listings reference Box K-21 and Box A-31 in Lawrence Daily Journal World. An applicant, age 51, seeks office management purchasing and inventory roles with preference for automotive or allied industries and potential relocation.
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