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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1969
Page
1
AP reports the Batangan Peninsula cordon operation, begun Jan 13 with 4000 U.S. forces, reduced enemy strength to 600 plus casualties and captured 251 Viet Cong workers, while Viet Cong and Tet cease fire plans loom as Saigon tightens security.
Robert M. Lester 45 of 540 Okla. St. filed today as a candidate for Unified District 497 school board. An industrial supervisor at Du Pont Tecumseh, he cites fiscal restraint and practical business experience to guide school finances. He lists community roles with Boy Scouts, PTA, Eagles, Elks, Kiwanis, and church faith. He and wife Mary have three children.
A 13 year old girl declined a ride from a white man in a red Volkswagen near 15th and R I Streets at about 4 40 p m Thursday Law rence police report. The incident involved a Johnson or Jackson County license plate. Four thefts and one vandalism incident were also reported by police.
Dwayne Dirk sixteen son of Mrs Delores Tabor 1414 N Y St pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to a misdemeanor joyriding charge. He and two other youths stole seven cars in a three day spree starting Nov 27 six cars recovered intact the seventh burned. Judge Frank Gray gave Dirk a one year jail term with probation under advisement. In other court action preliminary hearings set for March 19 for Lennis Adair twenty seven and Larry Breeden twenty, both Kansas City Kan on felony auto theft charges plus Breeden faces a concealed weapon count. Both free on 1500 dollar bonds.
President Nixon disclosed early aspirations to join the Boy Scouts but says his family could not afford it. A 15 scout delegation visited the White House for National Boy Scout Week, presenting gifts and outlining the Boy Power 76 plan to broaden access and support disadvantaged youth. Nixon expressed hope that every child can join and recalled his own missed opportunity.
Lawrence residents donated 103 pints during a two day emergency blood drive. The local bank remains about 400 pints short of its preferred level. Red Cross urges further donations and lists contact details for participation. Also notes filing deadlines for Douglas County school board and Lawrence City Commission seats.
The State Highway Department plans a four lane widening of K-10 east of Lawrence from Learnard Avenue for three miles. Ninety five parcels along both sides are targeted with 63 currently under purchase. Appraisals due this month. negotiations with 45 landowners start in March. condemnation possible if talks fail. Construction plans are 90 percent complete and could start late summer if right of way is acquired on schedule.
P Everett Sperry longtime local resident and Samaritan Lodge Rest Home operator announces candidacy for Lawrence City Commission. He cites economy lower taxes and democratic process while stressing citizen cooperation and city beautification.
Frank Raley announced the Chamber of Commerce election results naming seven new board members from 16 candidates. The winners are William Barr Robert Billings Arden Booth Frank Burge Travis Glass Austin Stedham and Marion Vaughn. A record 651 ballots were cast. seven incumbents will be replaced at the February board meeting.
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