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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
6
Detroit educator James Frazier composed a King requiem Mass merging his church and symphony work. He selected words from Dr. King’s sermons to craft a peaceful, death and nonviolence themed narrative for a Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert, postponed due to flu.
Mark Rudd a 21 year old from Maplewood New Jersey was permanently rejected after a recheck of his medical records. He said he believed political considerations influenced the decision and questioned the Army’s stability. Induction center officials expect he will be classified 4 F by his draft board.
In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court reversed the conviction of Larry D. Pinchot a San Francisco bookstore operator fined 332 for distributing and possessing obscene material. The court held that nude images in nonsexual context do not violate the penal code.
Scorpions have an ancient history extending back perhaps 400 million years. Over eons they survived the rise and fall of dinosaurs and many other life forms, undergoing little change in that vast span.
The month soiled by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in Memphis and nationwide riots with 46 deaths, curfews, and 4,000 federal troops. Memphis sanitation strike ends April 16 with a new contract as Humphrey and Rockefeller jostle for nominations. Baseball and golf headlines and Lake Havasu City sale dominate a turbulent otherwise unsettled period.
Topeka report notes that from January workers will contribute 4.8 percent of earnings toward social security up from 4.4 percent. The tax applies to the first $7,800 of annual earnings, with gradual rises planned to 5.9 percent by 1987.
Eudora aviation boatswain's mate Larry A. Ott and wife visited relatives after serving aboardUSS Kitty Hawk during Beaufth thrust off Southern California. Local residents Bob Morley Dave Trout and Bill Hanlin plan a church concert at Eudora United Methodist Church December 28 at 7 30 p m. The Morley family of Eudora is noted. Numerous holiday visits involve Reusch Cox Eisele and Long families from Lawrence Wellsville Garden City Urbana Ill and Desoto with multiple dinner gatherings.
Edward Russell and Sharon McCartney plan a January 11 wedding in San Diego after Russell’s release with USS Pueblo crew. Russell, 25, dating McCartney since 1966, is a Navy personnelman third class whose parents live in Glendale. McCartney is the daughter of Philip and Mrs McCartney of La Canada California. Russell plans USC postgraduate study.
A car carrying 10 people was swept off a low water bridge in a snowstorm near Carthage Missouri. The body of 11 year old Ginna Sue Mackey was recovered while two Rush children remained missing. The Mackey family and a Rush family were involved. several survivors were treated for exposure.
Kansas City Royals announce changes to ballpark fences for AL games with taller right and left field barriers set at 13% feet high while center remains 40 feet. Left field will be 369 feet from home plate and right field 338 feet, with straightaway center at 421 feet.
Boston Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing, 73, says he will not retire until he is 75, noting a bishop needs papal permission. He cited earlier talks of retiring by year end and confirmed Aug. 24 1970 as his proposed retirement date, contingent on the Holy Father’s approval.
Kentucky Gov. Louie Nunn approved a new time off plan for state government employees who donate blood to the Red Cross bloodmobile. The policy grants a half day of paid leave for donors.
Public notices announce the appointment of an executor in the Mayine J. Tuttle estate and probate actions for George J. Kirchhoff and related real estate disputes. The documents seek creditor claims, defenses, and judgments, with dates for filing and court hearings in Lawrence Kansas. Also listed is a clemency petition for William David Osborne, convicted of Robbery in 1962, seeking Governor clemency.
Notice lists Laura Lee Richardson as heir seeking descent determination of William Warren Richardson real estate in Douglas County Kansas and details extensive civil suit defendants including L B Dennis and many others. Court hearing set January 1969 in Lawrence. State warns judgment if not appeared.
A late 1960s dealer listing showcases numerous cars including a 1968 Cougar X Ait-7G with sunroof, 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham four door hardtop, 1966 Continental four door fully equipped white with black vinyl roof, 1966 Mercury Park Lane four door hardtop, 1966 Lincoln two door hardtop, 1966 Mercury S-55 hardtop, 1965 Continental four door fully equipped very clean, 1965 Chrysler New Yorker two door HY one owner, 1964 Triumph Spitfire convertible, 1964 Chevrolet Impala two door HY, 1964 Rambler wagon six cylinder standard transmission, 1963 Thunderbirds choose from, 194 Mercury Colony Park nine passenger wagon fully equipped, 1903 Pontiac Bonneville four door, 1963 Ford Thunderbird V eight automatic, 1962 Plymouth four door sedan, 1962 Oldsmobile V eight air and power steering, 1961 Oldsmobile four door sedan, 1901 Mercury four door V eight automatic, 1968 word section pickup, 1067 Ford station wagon. Lincoln Mercury leads the way in 1969 Owen Son through Whura until p.m.
A mixed run of items appears including home for rent and lease listings, apartment requests, goods for sale such as furniture and baby play pen, a lost Siamese cat named Brutus, and a help wanted notice for a laundry attendant. Listings show contact numbers and locations like Topeka and Midland.
Job listing offers $267 monthly start pay for an able bodied driver with a valid license. Mentions opportunity to learn bookbinding trades, references UN 44341 and names Win and Smith.
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