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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
11
Continued cold tonight with teens lows, warming Wednesday to the upper 20s to low 30s under partly cloudy skies. Light snow flurries with minimal accumulation possible, while western and northwestern regions see rain tonight and the east expects showers. Snow is forecast for parts of the Midwest and Fast.
A 20 year old Lawrence woman was knocked to the ground and molested by an unidentified man while walking in the 1800 block of New Hampshire about 8 15 p m Monday. The assailant wore a scarf and fled toward Dillon's parking lot. Police also report three trees cut down Christmas night at Kennedy School and losses totaling 360 dollars for replacement. A set of 14 diamonds valued at 400 dollars vanished from a Ramada Inn room on Saturday night. A brown purse containing ID cards a checkbook and contact lenses was reported stolen from Hillcrest Bowl Sunday evening with loss listed as 160 dollars.
Fifteen sculpture works by graduate students Kenneth G. Ryden of Solon Springs Wisconsin and James K. Johnson of Stratford Road, Kansas, are on display at the Kansas University Museum of Art in Spooner Hall through January. Ryden combines acrylic plastic bronze lighting and color to express machinery themes. Johnson uses welded sheet metal on tripods to evoke western Kansas minimalism.
The century old leather fireman’s hat is replaced by a visored plastic helmet with fiberglass layers and neck shield. Officials say the helmet provides better protection en route to fires, at the scene, and during civil disturbances. It features neck coverage, chin straps, shock absorbing foam, and a retractable visor for rock attacks.
Snow packed streets sparked 11 accidents in Lawrence Monday, one injuring teen John C. Hancock. A 1962 car driven by Theodore Knab hit Hancock as he entered a Texaco parking lot, causing minor injuries and $40 damage to his car. A city car collision with Roger D. Johnson caused $800 damage to the city vehicle and $375 to Johnson’s truck. A 1964 car hit by Leonard Bros. truck caused $1,250 damage to Abney’s car and $215 to the truck. Police cited snow and ice as the contributing factors and noted multiple property damages. Hancock was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and later at his doctor’s office.
William L. Kuhlke associate professor of speech and drama at Kansas University presents a theater research colloquium at 3 30 p m January 6 in Murphy Hall. He spent the 1968 69 year at the University of Moscow studying 1930s theater directors seen as great Russian innovators. The talk is co sponsored by the University Theatre and the International Theatre Studies Center.
President Nixon signed the federal coal mine health and safety bill but warned the provision for temporary federal payments to miners with respiratory ailments should not set a precedent for future federal workmen's compensation. He called the measure temporary and unique and urged congressional review. He also criticized potential confusion over disability program standards.
Los Angeles AP report says Charles Manson plans to ask for lawyers to assist his self defense in the Sharon Tate murder trial. Attorney Luke McKissack says Manson wants a voice in his defense for jury awareness, with potential joint counsel merits to be argued. Judge Keene previously allowed self representation but lets him seek legal advice only. McKissack notes Manson would handle juror questioning and all witness cross examination and closing if he proceeds.
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