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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1969
Page
13
Market notes list wheat corn milo and oats prices with slight changes and large eggs butter and storage data from Kansas City. The report notes specific grade prices for eggs butter and various wheat and corn grades with minor percentage changes and volume figures. A political line mentions Hart considering entering the race for the office to declare positions early.
Firemen report estimated 125 damage to a 1952 model tractor owned by United Ditching and Excavating Co. at 401 Pleasant. The engine backfired through the carburetor as it was started about a.m. today at the firm’s garage.
George Hart former state treasurer and announced Democratic candidate for governor outlines his Tuacda platform in Wichita AP report. He emphasizes fiscal reform and public services while detailing plan commitments and campaign aims.
A nine month old girl, Rita Crawley, died in Kansas City after a five inch plastic rattle shaped like a telephone became lodged in her throat. Her mother LeRoy Crawley and a police officer failed to remove it at a hospital. the toy was deemed too small and not harmless.
General Motors will shut 12 of its 23 assembly plants for two days early next year to align new car inventories. Six plants will close January 12 and 13. six more on January 30 and February 2, while 11 plants run normally. The move follows Chrysler announcing a one week January shutdown.
Lawrence commissioners awarded three contracts including water system improvements under a Black and Veatch plan. Hevalow Shanks Construction bid $59,987 to meet a $112,125 estimate. Brown Brothers Contractors won sewer work in Cimarron Hills for $34,055.20. Jim Clark Motors won bids for 11 public safety cars and a staff station wagon, delivering Feb 10 and Feb 15 respectively.
North Vietnam appears set to allow regular mail to U S prisoners of war, one package per POW every two months, with initial shipments expected next February. U S officials note Hanoi has yet to provide a prisoner list or permit external inspection, while family letters and small care packages may begin under new guidelines.
After a series of meetings Lawrence was cut from the funding structure of KOMBE and will be served from the Topeka office. The group aims to advise Kansans seeking to start businesses using a $200000 federal grant. Leonard Harrison previously chaired the group. Dr Othello Curry replaced him as president citing office location impracticality. Vernell Sturns of Lawrence serves as vice president.
The city and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce launch a five week pilot program for unemployed and underemployed individuals with a 15 student class. Interviews start Monday for a course beginning January 13 at Cordley School two evenings weekly. Trainees will receive four weeks of classroom training then work in Lawrence stores under a top salesperson to gain hands on experience. The program covers basic math sales techniques and cash register operation with aim of permanent employment upon completion. Applicants must be 18 or older and low income or part time employed. Applications to Vernell Sturns at City Hall or via Ballard Center or East Lawrence Community Center.
Senator James Pearson Republican Kansas plans a Middle East trip to Rome Tel Aviv Jerusalem Nicosia Beirut Damascus Cairo Athens and London with aide David Seaton returning January 16 196? The trip described as a personal fact finding tour by his Washington office.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Frank Patterson offers free cocktails at his Park Avenue Men’s Wear store claiming it is not a public place. State ABC director Joe Gaspard argues a 1935 law bans drinking in public places making patrons accessories to violation. Patterson notes New Year’s Eve plans and expansion near Dallas while limiting two drinks per customer.
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