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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
17
President Johnson praises U.S. service members in Vietnam as the rock of resolve for freedom. He says this Christmas the world is brightened with hope of peace and credits troops with pursuing peace with courage and skill. The message was released from the White House after a quiet family Christmas in Washington.
Classified fragment lists a public sale with items including furniture and appliances, a rental housing share and several vendors and auctioneers. Names include Lawrence Kansas and William Wells with multiple contact references and ad lines for services such as remodeling and babysitting.
Havana AP reports on Fidel Castro’s ten-year rule highlighting shifts in education health housing and the economy. Pro and anti Castro viewpoints collide amid literacy gains hospital expansion rural service, housing shortages and sugar targets for 1970 with ongoing uncertainty about economic outcomes.
Five branch directors named by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City board, all effective January 1. New appointees include Robert L. Tripp to the Denver branch and Edward W. Lyman to the Omaha branch, with several incumbents renewed for third terms. Jack T. Conn gains a second one year term as district representative on the Federal Advisory Council.
Kansas University sophomore Bill Davis from Louisiana blends performance and composition. An active brass and woodwind player, he has multiple works for band and brass choir and a march titled Happy Jayhawk. His piece Fighting Jayhawk will be featured at KU’s Orange Bowl halftime show.
In March 1968 the U S political scene was upended as McCarthy won 42.2 percent in New Hampshire with Johnson's 49.4 percent write-in, Kennedy announced his bid, Rockefeller cooled on campaigning, and Johnson withdrew from nomination. Across the Atlantic Jenkins warned of a heavy budget and taxes while a gold price surge unsettled the monetary system. A 260 day copper strike ended with wage gains but no broad contracts.
In Saint Paul Minnesota police issue a peculiar mandate dated a week early. Sideburns must not exceed the small fleshy knob at the front of the ear or tragus. Police chief Jester E. McAuliffe likens the rule to military standards.
Mrs. Wayne Johnson of Bloomington gave birth to her second child on Christmas Day a 7 pound 8 ounce boy. The Johnsons’ first child Gladys was born January 1 1967 in Bloomington.
Washington AP reports the Census Bureau plans a mail in census in major cities for 1970 trimming field staff by about 50 thousand. Rural areas still use census takers with follow ups by phone or visit if forms aren’t returned. Tests since 1961 show 65 to 91 percent mail back rates.
Episcopal Bishop James A. Pike says his successor has no authority to stop him from serving church functions. He celebrated Christmas Eve communion at St. Aidan's with his new wife Diane Kennedy. Myers, the new California bishop, asks clergy in his 10 county area to bar Pike from official duties, stating the marriage does not receive approval.
The most common clutch size for songbirds in temperate regions ranges from four to six eggs. Experts note variation by species and environmental conditions, with some birds laying more or fewer eggs depending on food availability and territory.
The Lawrence City Commission will meet to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The proposal adjusts parcel zoning from WS-2 to RM-f for property abutting the North Haer road and right of way.
Notices cover real estate descriptions in Douglas County including amendments to zoning ordinances affecting blocks and additions in Lawrence and Meadow Lane areas. Also includes planning commission review of a comprehensive plan area near Highway 24 through North Seventh Street for potential residential use and possible future industrial zoning. Probate notice seeks descent determination for Clara M. Rockers and Charles A. Rockers with January 4, 1969 deadline.
Public sale of the estate of Mrs. Minnie Wells at 925 Maine Lawrence Kansas Sunday January 5 1969 at 1 30 pm includes refrigerator dinette set hide a bed chairs beds mattresses dressers trunks lamps dishes cookware and various small items cash terms and sale conducted by Hays Brothers Auction Service Harold Hays and Mel Hays administrator William Wells WL 37893.
The Charles Henry estate is to be sold at auction Saturday January 4 1969 starting at 1 p.m. at 1145 Pa Lawrence Kan. Items include kitchen tables chairs dressers beds sewing machine heaters glassware glass jars cookware and misc. Terms cash. Not responsible for accidents. Owner Mary Henry and others. Sold by Tays Brothers Auction Service Harold Hays.
On Saturday December 28 1968 a sale at 9 x F220 rug and pad items begins with an assortment of furniture including dining set rockers bedroom suites appliances and tools. Cash terms apply with forms of sale and miscellaneous items noted.
1968 ord Gal 540 4-dr fully equipped plus factory warranty. Also 1968 LQ ord 4-dr hardtop air and power priced to save. Includes Ford Galaxie 500 4d sedan with air and power and savings. 1965 Mustang hardtop stick six cylinder priced at $995.
Classified style listing with autos furniture appliances and housing. Items include a 1924 model YT coupe 3400, a 1929 model d dr 00, Motorola color TV under clearance, Magnavox stereo with slight damage 216, Zenith color TV 225, apartment rentals and rooms for rent, 57 Chevy V8 2 door undergoing engine work, 2 bedroom homes, sewing alterations and drapery services, and contact names like Ray Stoneback and Markley, all with phone or address details.
A recruitment notice invites men and women 18 and over to secure jobs with high starting pay and short hours. It promises advancement, preparatory training as needed, and thousands of openings with little experience required. Free booklet available by writing name, address and phone to Lincoln Service, Box N-38. Lawrence Journal-World.
Classic 1940s style classified notices list services from Jim's Service Center to roofing and backhoe work. Includes appliance repair and sales and sewing machine repair with addresses and phone numbers for White Sewing Center and Pauline's hairdos.
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