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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
2
Vietnamese troops recaptured the Catholic refugee town of Binh Nghia after a heavy battle with the Viet Cong. Two American Ranger advisers were captured, more than 60 Vietnamese troops killed, and more than 100 wounded or missing. A U.S. Ranger captain was rescued by helicopter as Viet Cong patrols remained active nearby.
The project doubles ground floor emergency space to handle up to six patients, adds a large central room and three private rooms with a glassed office, and adds a ramp canopy and automatic doors. Plans include moving pharmacy, alcohol storage, and better ambulance access while refurbishments continue hospital wide.
A 1964 Ford XL500 was stolen from John Haddock Ford Inc on 714 Vt. St before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The two door Samoan coral colored car with white sidewalls and air conditioner is valued at 4243.60 dollars and had no license plate. Keys were left in the vehicle after it was apparently tested and parked back on the lot.
A Holmes enthusiasts dinner titled Blue Carbuncle Day is set for 6 p.m. in the English Room at Kansas Union. KU and Kansas State students and staff join Kansas City area professionals for a goose dinner cited from the mystery. Local arrangements are by Don Redmond and his son Chris.
Wichita State University plans about a one dollar per semester hour increase for resident undergraduate and graduate fees and a four dollar rise for nonresident undergraduates. Regents boosted state university per semester fee by 15 dollars for residents and 50 dollars for nonresidents, with no change for nonresident graduates.
Mrs. O R Shultz 49 of Route 3 died at a U S Air Force hospital in Wiesbaden Germany after burns from a TWA crash in Rome Italy. Her death raises the crash toll to 49. Funeral plans are for Lawrence with details pending.
James Y. Hayes 51 former Gardner Kansas city clerk faced a embezzlement charge for 22638 dollars over five years ending October 27. He is hospitalized under psychiatric care at Veterans HospitalKansas City after being found with two chest wounds near Gardner Lake. He declined comment without counsel.
Wescoe cites tax resistance as reason for higher incidental charges while emphasizing stability of the budget. Kansas State leaders urge a crash building program totaling 5 to 6 million dollars annually for three to four years to improve facilities and protect accreditation, as the board weighs incidental fee waivers for needy students.
Washington and Virginia rail yards restarted after a court order ended Tuesday’s fast strike by firemen. About 1,700 freight cars stalled in Potomac yards and Union Station as crews returned. The Tennesseean left Memphis on time at 8 am, with the first southbound passenger due at 6 pm from Atlanta.
Gov. John Anderson, nearing end of two terms, credits higher education improvements as his administration’s top achievement. He hints at future races, plans to open a law office, spend time with family, and notes Wichita University joined the state system. He cites increased enrollment, salary boosts, capital projects, and various education supports as key outcomes.
Reports in political and farm circles say President Johnson may appoint former Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington as secretary or undersecretary of agriculture. FBI checks are reportedly underway as Ellington returns from a holiday visit to the Johnson Texas ranch. Officials deny any resignation plans by Freeman or Murphy.
A watchnight service starts at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army Citadel 946 N H St with an 80 minute showing of The Tony Fontane Story. Tony Fontane and his wife appear in this film about the opera singer turned gospel star. A fellowship hour follows and a midnight consecration service is planned.
The St Luke A M E Church at 900 N Y St will host joint watchnight services starting at 10 30 p m Thursday with participation from Ninth Street Baptist Church The Union Brotherhood will hold its annual meeting at the church at 8 p m with the main business the election of new officers
The Lawrence Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting January 20 to consider rezoning 2.37 acres south of 10th Street and east of Emery Road. J. L. Constant requests zoning near the KU area for potential future development. The site lies east of a proposed $1.5 million, 114 unit luxury apartment project. No definite use is proposed yet.
Noted collectors invite interest as Kansas University faculty members display drawings paintings and ceramics from Kansas to Europe at Kaw Valley State Bank. The next exhibit opens in March and Mrs. Hoover backs the project sharing her art passion and support.
Charles D. McAtee, former administrative assistant to Gov. John Anderson, was appointed acting director of penal institutions in Topeka to fill an unexpired term ending June 30. He will succeed Nora Stucker, with the post paying $12,000 yearly.
Preliminary designs completed and underground explorations done at Melvern site in Osage County. Construction plans await Congress funding after Johnson administration earmarked 230000 for planning. project to pair with Pomona Dam on 110 Mile Creek delivering flood control to Ottawa Osawatomie and downstream areas.
Dolph Simons editor of the Lawrence Journal World was reappointed to a three year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City board and redesignated deputy chairman by the Board of Governors in Washington. Simons has served as director since 1962 and deputy chairman since 1963. Homer A. Scott of Sheridan Wyoming was redesignated chairman of the Kansas City board. Scott is vice president and district manager of Peter Kiewit Sons' Company and has been a director since 1961. The chairman and deputy chairman are appointed each year.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce committee will hold a noon meeting next Wednesday in the Big Eight Room at the Eldridge Hotel. Chairman Odd Williams says the agenda contains one topic of a specific nature, though details are not formalized.
Ken LaGrone of the Trumann Democrat notes a shop window sign in Trumann Arkansas proclaiming Our lingerie is the finest Smart women wear nothing else prompting local chatter and amusement from passersby.
A Fortuna California man, 39, Derald Eugene Haas, suffered severe cuts and bruises after a high speed one car crash on North Second at Lyons. His 1958 car overturned, pierced a curb, damaged signs and gas meters, and was declared a total loss.
Dr. William P. Smith was named Tuesday as the new dean of the KU School of Engineering and Architecture in Lawrence. He succeeds John McNown, who resigns for a sabbatical and will return to teaching and research. Smith begins July 1, 1965.
City Manager Ray Wells returns to City Hall after a bout of illness, reporting improvement and resuming duties. He had spent the day resting and was back at work in the municipal building.
The family thanks relatives and friends for prayers contributions to the blind fund flowers and cards and other kindness during her death. Mr and Mrs Walter Griswold Mr and Mrs Charles J Pitts
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