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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1963
Page
3
Local markets show wheat at 2.07, corn 1.17, oats 0.75, soybeans 2.40, barley 1.00. Kansas City reports eggs large A 34, medium A 30, wholesale large 38, poultry prices and farm to plant hogs and cattle ranges given. cattle 4,000 head, hogs 3,400 head, sheep 1,200 head with varied values.
New York markets trend lower with quiet trading. bonds modestly higher. Cotton and grains show mixed to soft moves amid liquidation. In Chicago wheat and soybeans slide while hogs and steers hold largely steady. Wall Street declines modestly with few gainers as major sectors slip.
TOPEKA The Kansas House tentatively approved a list of minor agency appropriations including a $10,000 fee to the State Board of Law Examiners to finance its disbarment suit against former Gov. Payne H Ratner and his son Payne Jr The Ratners Wichita attorneys have been charged with unethical conduct in connection with their representation of claimants against railroad companies Hearings on the case are being held before Jerry Driscoll a Russell attorney and Supreme Court commissioner.
A list of local residents including Ora Stewart Fred Smith Chester Skinner Albert Paslay Mrs Lucille Underwood Raymond Jackson Mildred Hutchison Virginia Landon Bertha Kolars Leonard Taylor Cyril Roche T J Craig William Chinn Mrs Bessie Hird Fannie Wolfson Clarine Smissman Walter Nieder Clifford Harding Kenneth Norris Grace Sellers and baby boy Josephine Wiley and baby boy Dorothy McCune Ahnawake Southard Alta Duncan Tina Hannaford Pamela Brown Dorothy Conlin Irene Waylan Patricia Smith James Jones Mark Thomas Mr and Mrs Jonathan Mahlanza Stouffer Place twins Monday Mr and Mrs David Stem Baldwin a son today.
Syracuse University geographer Prof. Preston E. James will present the fourth Latin American series lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fraser Theater at Kansas University. The illustrated talk is titled The Riddle of Empty Brazil.
The New York Mets finished a tough season after dropping a close 58th one-run game, underscoring their late-inning struggles and overall slide in tightly contested matchups.
Secretary McNamara told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Communist threat in Europe is the single greatest danger to the free world. He warned that loss of Western Europe would shift global power and outlined plans for a flexible strategic force to absorb a nuclear strike and retaliate against the Soviet Union.
Police court lists numerous traffic offenses including speeding improper turns disobeying signals altered or no licenses and excessive noise. Defendants include Vossman Reese Baker Stephens Dwyer Mitchelson Parker Waggoner Trine Warren Willy Crawford Davidson Waters and others with fines ranging from 5 to 30 dollars.
A trio of Miami students creates a kissometer to measure kissing power in a booth. The device uses a tiny electrical current and lights or bells to rate harmonies from dead fish to Woweee, with Tatiana Prilutchchi explaining the science behind the setup.
The all-Democratic Wyandotte County delegation in the Kansas House asks to include the entire county in the Third Congressional District. They note previous split between Second and Third after reapportionment and cite the ongoing legal challenge in U.S. District Court. Representatives Mikesic Van Cleave Davis and Adams sponsor the bill.
Kansas House members report Rep. Bill Fribley may return to Topeka later this week after medical treatment in Tulsa. He recuperates from injuries and corrective surgery following an auto crash, but was seen walking and plans a brief stay with relatives before resuming duties, health permitting.
Kansas Senate passes a resolution for the Legislative Council to study preserving the old governor's mansion as a historical site. The measure, sponsored by 32 Republicans, directs talks with the State Executive Council and seeks recommendations on disposing of the mansion, which is state owned and under Executive Council jurisdiction.
The Fantasticks by the Kansas University Players ends with a 7 30 p m performance in the Kansas Union Ballroom. It marks the 13th showing across Lawrence Kansas City and Junction City. SUA sponsors the one night repeat due to strong demand.
Wells, assistant city manager of Lawrence, spoke at the Breakfast Optimist Club at the Holiday Inn. He described the city’s current annexation program and stressed the need for advance planning ahead of municipal expansion.
State Senator John V. Glades sponsors a bill in Kansas to repeal the 1941 law allowing the State Barber Board to set minimum haircut prices. He argues the board’s price fixing is improper while noting the board's inspection powers could remain under the 1951 act.
A World Twirling Association area contest will be held March 23 at Lawrence's National Guard Armory. Mrs. LeRoy Spence assists with local arrangements and says a beginners contest for Douglas County residents is also planned with details to come.
Jonathan Ezra Hiatt 980 Route 2 Ottawa died Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Towner Chapel Ottawa with burial in Welda. Survived by wife Stella of Ottawa five daughters and four sons, a sister and 14 grandchildren.
Mrs Ida Lee Winborn of 146 N J St dies at home after long residence here since 1900. Funeral services 2 p m Wednesday at Second Christian Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Revs Walter Jackson and W S Sims in charge. Calling hours at Bowser Lee Mortuary until 10 tonight and until the funeral day.
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