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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

7

McCarthy Prefers Johnson Over Any GOP Candidate

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota backs President Johnson over all GOP contenders including Nixon and Rockefeller while leaving open support to the broader field come fall. ADA endorsed McCarthy amid internal debate. Kennedy remains noncommittal. Nixon campaigns in New Hampshire addressing urban riots amid public safety concerns. Wallace hints at a third party ticket with two potential running mates. New Hampshire Republicans drop efforts for Reagan in the March 12 primary.

Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Johnson Rockefeller Michigan George Romney McCarthy NBC Meet the Press Americans For Democratic Action Minnesota Democrat Robert F. Kennedy New York Kennedy ADA Washington ADA National John C. Roche Nixon New Hampshire America Martin Shepard Cochairman Citizens For Kennedy Florida Democrats Alabama George C. Wallace Public Broadcasting Laboratory Ronald Reagan

New Madison Square Opens With Hope in Benefit Show

The new Madison Square Garden in New York opened Sunday night with Bob Hope hosting a benefit for the USO. The two hour program blended spectacle with sport as Rocky Marciano and Hope staged a mock fight that ended with a waltz as audience members joined in. Bing Crosby and Pearl Bailey also performed while the design and color coordination drew praise.

New Madison Square Hope New York Madison Square Garden Bob Hope USO New Garden Astrodome East Rocky Marciano Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Bing Crosby Pearl Bailey

Stroessner Re-elected Paraguay's President

General Alfredo Stroessner won another five year term in Paraguay’s presidential election. His Colorado Party secured about seventy five percent of the vote and gained control of the newly created Senate and Chamber of Deputies under a revised constitution. Opposition parties condemned the vote as a step toward democracy.

Asuncion Paraguay Alfredo Stroessner Colorado Party Colorados Chamber of Deputies Senate Stroessner Febrerista

Garden Opens Over Pennsylvania Station With 20000 Seats

A new $150 million Garden stadium with a 20 000 seating capacity rises over Pennsylvania Station at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue, signaling a major transit linked sports venue.

Pennsylvania Station 33Rd Street 7Th Avenue

Names Reappear in Belton Mayoral Race

In Belton South Carolina James Mattison will be mayor regardless of the election outcome. Incumbent James C. Mattison and challenger James A. Mattison share the same name with different nicknames on the ballot to aid voters.

Belton, S.C James Mattison James C Jamie’ Mattison James A Mattison

English Earl Fired From Engineering Job

The 11th Earl of Coventry was laid off from Heenan Froude Ltd in Worcester as part of a company reduction. He, 34, known as Bill, worked as assistant personnel manager and will seek other employment. The article notes a 1966 U S family income median of 7 436 dollars, up 479, or seven percent, from 1965.

Worcester England Earl of Coventry Earl Bill Heenan Froude, Ltd

Group to appear at Tuesday meet

The Lawrence-Douglas County Beautification Council will present at the City Commission meeting at City Hall on Tuesday to discuss a site location for a public swimming pool. President Mrs. J. F. Stinson emphasized their aim for calm, rational planning based on human social needs and sound principles.

Lawrence-Douglas County City Commission City Hall J. F. Stinson

Community weighs pool site as 198 respond and 621 signers demand hearing

Mrs. Stinson notes 198 persons replied to the council ad seeking sentiment on the pool. The Journal-World advert carried 621 signatures urging a hearing on the pool site location.

Jackie Kennedy Visits Georgia Plantation

Mrs. John F. Kennedy visits Greenwood Plantation in Thomasville Georgia a historic 18 acre retreat famed for quail hunting and equestrian atmosphere. A Whitney family spokesman says she is guest of former U S ambassador John Hay Whitney but no stay length was disclosed.

Thomasville John F. Kennedy Greenwood Plantation U.S Great Britain John Hay Whitney

Auxiliary Aids at LMH Women’s Auxiliary Serves January

Lawrence Memorial Hospital volunteers supported LMH in January across departments including X Ray Baby photos Shopping Service Mail Library Court Sewing and passes. Named leaders and many workers listed with chairmen such as Mrs. Harry Hoftiann Mrs. Lewis Roper Mrs. Wayne Pine Mrs. Radpit Tourner and dozens more across sections.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Harry Hoftiann Wagenia Leasure Alberta Eugenia Leasare Laura Indacott Warren Lesh Margaret Jey Wa Is. Dowers Phil Iirost Billie Sheppard Nancy Zell Laurie Alison Ann Bricker Bonnie Sabol Marjorie Gillahan Madelyn Leone Pat Tininoells Wayne Pine Dorothy Hanvenkrat Marjorie Broat Carolyn Sullivan Dorothy Malone Mabel Mirtlery Marguerite Lockwood Carrie Mrnesan Harriette Lanning Murfie Brune Mare Fladley Ah Cretto Phyvilis Zailliox Barbara Ontdeson Mirreedla Hanenng Ruth Pirie Charles Soone Bom MeBride Virginia Menride Library Oourt Radpit ‘Tourner Mes Tarold Iiider Nellie Cotton Jane Stevens Clyde Babb Mix Jessier Maurine Attimari Gertrude McCarty Kim Schubert Kelen Shaw Albert Palmerlee BP. Stringham Sylvia Teeb Aline Bristol Bessie Force Dorothy Iler Norman Endaco

Hospital Ward Lists Surgical Admissions and Staff Aides

A historical clipping lists surgical admissions including Mrs Charles Lanning Dorothy Maloney and Wanda Carleton along with ward staff such as Mrs Glen Greenman and Virdean bancas in patient feeding and captivity committee chaired by Mars. Willan Villeo chairs patient captivity with co chairs and a large roster of helpers including Charlene McClugegage Wave Shaver and Sara Woods.

Wanda Carleton Agnes Heinen Margaret Harwood Mae Holderman Lena Altenbernd Charles Lanning Dorothy Maloney Verneta Hensley Trinia Jean Crown Dorothy Stellmacher Ralph Turner Warren Lesh Ruth Pine Barbara Wolf Barbara Oakson Lu Johns Maxine Newman Bonnie Sabol Dorothy Cox Glen Greenman Virdean Bancas Maxine Newnan Dorothy Cos Wihnea Colling Irma Jean Crown Carolyn Sullivan Ales Harold Snider Mars Willan Villeo Raymond Donoho Charlene McClugegage Wave Shaver Faye Orelup Sydney McKougall Sara Woods Dottie Harris Mary Cowrer Glenda Reid Susan White Men Sehmidt

Six Thai Soldiers Killed in Communist Ambushes

Premier Thanom Kitli Kachorn reported six Thai Army troops killed and twenty wounded in a week of ambushes. Most deaths occurred in Nan province where three government battalions have fought a well armed Communist unit for over two months. Artillery tanks and napalm air strikes have been used against the insurgents.

Bangkok Thailand Thanom Kitlikachorn Thanom Nanment

Navy Captain Bill Dow Plays With Middle Varsity Basketball

Captain Bill Dow of the Navy football team has been playing for the Middle varsity basketball squad. Dow participates as a multi sport student athlete, blending duties between athletics and service commitments.

Bill Dow Navy

Benny Keeps Pace With Joke On Boston Stage

Comedian Jack Benny guest soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a pension fund benefit. The program grossed 28581 dollars as Benny, age 39, urged conductor Erich Leinsdorf to wait at one point when he lagged behind a solo.

Boston Jack Benny Benny Boston Symphony Orchestra Erich Leinsdorf

Progressive Cardinal Resigns Over Health in Bologna

Vatican City AP Pope Paul VI accepted the resignation of Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro archbishop of Bologna at age 76. A leading progressive, he backed church modernization during and after the 1962 65 Vatican Council and headed the Vatican Special Commission for Liturgical Reform, which ordered major worship changes.

Vatican City Paul VI Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro Italy Bologna The Vatican Cardinal Lercaro Special Commission For

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