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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1968

Page

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City Commission Sets Water Study With Black and Veatch

The City Commission at City Hall approved a $13 500 contract with Black and Veatch to study the water system and operations through 2000. City Manager Ray Wells warned of potential water-use limits this summer and noted growth from Lawrence south and west. The report will include demand projections, sources, facilities, and cost estimates.

City Commission City Hall Ray Wells Black and Veatch Kansas City Wells Kansas River Clinton Lawrence Milton P. Allen Allen Ballard William Simons Simons Alee Park 2Nd and Ark. Ts

Crowther to Speak at Kansas Seminar on Mass Media

Bosley Crowther of the New York Times will lecture during the Seminar on the Mass Media in a Free Society at Kansas University April 28 to 30. He is among five speakers and will join commentators like Erwin D. Canham Ben Hibbs and Norman Isaacs in critiquing journalism and film.

Bosley Crowther New York Times Kansas University Crowther Bill D. Moyers Lyndon Johnson Newsday Ben Bagdikian Carl T. Rowan U.S. Information Agency Stan Freberg Erwin D. Canham The Christian Science Monitor Ben Hibbs Saturday Evening Post E. Palmer Hoyt Denver Post Norman Isaacs Louisville Courier- Journal Sistant Paul Miller Gannett Newspapers Lindley Newsweek Washington Times New York MGM Louis B. Mayer

Clergyman Daniel A Poling Dies in Philadelphia

Dr Daniel A Poling 83 former editor of the Christian Herald and founder of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains died at University Hospital Philadelphia He arrived from New York for an interdenominational chapel anniversary dinner in Philadelphia on Sunday.

Philadelphia Daniel A. Poling The Christian Herald Chapel of the University Hospital Poling New York

Bank lease talks near with city on 9th and Mass site

First National Bank officials said they will send a letter of intent to the City Commission for leasing two upper floors and lobby space in a proposed building at 9th and Mass. The deal outlines a 13 000 square foot area for 40 888 dollars yearly plus 225 square feet of lobby space and tax and partition costs. The plan would follow the state's cash basis law, said City Attorney Milton P. Allen. The tentative agreement was announced at a Virginia Inn luncheon.

First National Bank City Commission 9Th and Mass. Sts Milton P. Allen Virginia Inn

U S Icers Suffer Second Olympic Loss in Paris

Sweden defeats the United States 4 3 in Grenoble as U S skater Craig Falkman breaks his right ankle. Billy Kidd injures an ankle in practice, casting doubt on his downhill. Peggy Fleming leads in ladies figure skating while Franco Nones shocks in cross country.

Grenoble France United States Craig Falkman Falkman U. S Billy Kidd Bob Beattie Kidd Peggy Fleming Italy Franco Nones

National Legion Chief To Visit Here Feb 17

The national commander of the American Legion William Eugene Galbraith 41 of Beemer Nebraska will visit Lawrence on February 17. He will be honored during halftime of the Kansas University Nebraska University basketball game. The Argonne Rebels of Great Bend the state champion drum and bugle corps will perform during halftime.

American Legion Lawrence William Eugene Galbraith Beemer Neb Kansas University Nebraska University Argonne Rebels Great Bend

Clark Clark Motors Low Bid For Sheriff Patrol Cars

Douglas County Commissioners approved a $3,416.50 low bid by Jim Clark Motors for two new sheriff's office patrol cars this morning.

Yes Vote By Eudorans For Library Project

Eudora residents approved a permanent library with a 1 mill tax cap in 1969 though three ballots were voided. The library will join the Northeast Kansas Library System and remain at 727 Main with full time staff and volunteers cataloguing about 2100 volumes. The Eudora Township Board will name a new library board and meet March 6 with the steering committee to set policy.

Eudora Northeast Kansas Lloyd Brecheisen Main Eudora Township Brecheisen Norma Lutz

Jet Crash Kills Two On Vancouver Landing

A Canadian Pacific Airlines 707 crashed after landing in heavy fog at Vancouver International Airport. Two people were killed and 14 injured as the four engine jet veered off the runway, struck four light planes, and crashed into the Department of Transport building and a small engineering structure. The purser's body was recovered from the wreckage.

Vancouver B.C Canadian Pacific Airlines Vancouver International CPA Department of Transport Honolulu Air Canada

Dutch lower house votes to condemn Vietnam suffering

The Dutch parliament's lower chamber passed a motion expressing shock at the Vietnamese people's suffering and fear of a new escalation in the Vietnam War.

The Hague Netherlands Vietnam

Rumsey Muneral Home Ownership Listing Noted

Fred and Oscar Rumsey are listed as owners of Rumsey Muneral Home under the designation V1 351 LL AY, indicating a corporate or limited liability structure.

Fred and Oscar Rumsey Rumsey Muneral Home

Kansas redistricting bill nears final House vote

TOPEKA AP report states a bill reapportioning the 40 Kansas state senatorial districts moved closer to final passage as the House approved the version 67 54 and sent it to the Senate for a final vote. A Senate committee also killed Sunday sales bills by a 6 5 vote to table them.

Topeka Kansas House Senate Kan Federal and State Affairs Committee

Bullpup missile sinks Navy res cue ship near California barge

A Bullpup missile misfire sank a Navy rescue ship loaded with 1200 gallons of aviation gasoline off Point Mugu California. All six crewmen were thrown into the water but saved with minor injuries after a helicopter plucked them to a base clinic.

Point Mugu Calif Navy

Johnson travel tax plan worries Europe and Asia

President Johnson's proposal for a graduated travel tax on international trips and higher levies on overseas tickets unsettles Europe and parts of Asia while Latin America welcomes the plan. The package also lowers the duty-free allowance from 100 to 10 dollars as a step to reduce the U.S. balance of payments deficit.

Paris Johnson Europe Asia Latin America U.S

Docking Defends Montgomery Role in Kansas

Gov. Robert Docking rejected calls to resign Highway Director John Montgomery amid charges from Rep. Ben Foster that contracts were awarded on political patronage. Foster also claimed Montgomery misstated that a single firm dominated state business, naming a former Republican state chairman among its senior partners.

Topeka Robert Docking John Montgomery Ben Foster Richita Foster Montgomery Docking Mongomery

Submarines Refitted Russ Double Missile Range

Soviet G Class submarines are reportedly being refitted to fire ballistic missiles from submerged positions with an estimated range of 800 miles. The program follows U.S. Polaris technology, though how Washington learned details remains undisclosed.

Washington Ussr Pentagon U.S Soviet Union Eurasian United States Ning Tower

Remembrance Push Amid Communist Offensive Surge

Lawrence Journal-World readers urged action to support area servicemen listed in the paper's Christmas Remembrance. A reader suggested sending a letter card or package to boost morale during the critical period.

Journal-World Journal- World

Blithe Spirit at Kansas University opens in Murphy Hall

The Kansas University Theatre production Blithe Spirit opens at 8 20 tonight in Murphy Hall. Performances run 8 20 p m Thursday through Saturday with a 2 30 p m Sunday matinee.

Kansas University Theatre Murphy Hall

Pueblo crew recovery and radar questions echo in Congress

Kansan reports on Pueblo crew fate and questions in Congress. Jon Woelk, Navy veteran, awaits return to Wichita State University while working in a Wichita paint factory. Sen Mundt presses radar coverage questions as Aiken speculates on an apology to North Korea. Dirksen notes taped briefings but offers few details.

Jon W. Woelk Wichita Wichita State University Woelk United States Robert J. Chicca Creswell Ore Hodges Creswell High School Navy Wonsan Congress Karl E. Mundt R-S.d North Korea South Dakota Republican George D. Aiken R-Vt Senate Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen White House Pueblo Mundt Senate Foreign Relations Committee State Department

Dayan says Arabs too weak to start war without help

Israel's Defense Minister Moshe Dayan told a Jerusalem audience that Arabs are too weak to attack again without a major foreign power. He doubted Soviet encouragement of big-scale war but urged readiness on a war footing amid Arab arms buildup. Soviet sources warned of a possible April Syrian attack but said Moscow would avoid nuclear confrontation with the United States.

Jerusalem Israel Moshe Dayan Dayan Soviet Union Jerusalem Students Association Moscow Gamal Abdel Nasser Nasser United States

Lang Vei Camp Fights Draw Heavy U S Backing

North Vietnamese armor and infantry attacked Lang Vei camp with 1 130 tanks and troops. The bridgehead camp held by 300 400 South Vietnamese Montagnard irregulars and advisers faced flamethrowers and barbed wire as U S Marine artillery air power and radio contact endured through the night.

Lang Vei U.S Khe Sanh

Enterprise Recalled From Sea of Japan Action

U S authorities pulled the 85 000 ton aircraft carrier USS Enterprise from the Sea of Japan after the Pueblo incident The carrier had just left Japan for South Vietnam and was redirected to the Sea of Japan following North Korea’s seizure of the U S intelligence vessel on January 23

Washington United States Sea of Japan Pueblo Japan South Vietnam U.S

KU String Recital by Blaas and Abbott at Swarthout Hall

K U associate professor Karel Blaas violin viola and KU piano instructor Jane Abbott will perform in a public recital at 8 tonight in Swarthout Recital Hall. They will play Beethoven Sonata No 5 Wilder Sonata and Brahms Sonata in E flat.

Karel Blaas Kansas University Jane Abbott Swarthout Recital Hall Blaas Miss Abbott Beethoven Alec Wilder Brahms

Card of Thanks for James L. Self and Bechards

The family expresses gratitude for cards of sympathy flowers and food. Thanks to East Heights Baptist Church Haskell Baptist Mission DuPont employees and the Kansas National Guard for their sympathy.

East Heights Haskell DuPont Kansas National Guard James L. Self Bechards

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Commission 23Rd Street Ousdahl Road Naismith Drive 2Nd and Maine Streets Louisiana Street 27Th Street Broken Arrow Park Louisiana 29Th Street Cemetery Forestry Division Media Ernest K. Lindley Ernest H. Lindley Lodge Acacia Lodge AF & AM Thur Ernest M Johnson, W.M C. E. Kerns Central Park Topeka Geological Engineers Journal-World Photo Clergyman Poling Fleming Americans Russia Sweden Czechoslovakia Canada National Legion Eudorans Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma Sen Ted Saar Pittsburg Schendel Minnesota Vi Russ Kansan FORD John Haddock Enterprise Lawrence Monument Co Cash & Carry Alexander
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