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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1966

Page

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Hawaii Paradise vs Tourism War

The article surveys Hawaii's natural beauty and the growth of tourism driven by commercial interests. It highlights Oahu and Kauai, noting Waikiki’s crowds, Kauai’s green landscapes, famed Hanalei Bay, and South Pacific filming, while warning development is reshaping the islands.

Hawaii Honolulu Royal Hawaiian Hotel Waikiki Beach Oahu Kauai Hanalei Plantation Coca Palms Waiohai Hanalei Bay Douglas County Wailua Africa Kansas Mount Waialeale

Douglas County Faces Two House Seats Under Reapportionment

State Rep. John Vogel outlines a new two seat plan for Douglas County. The 39th District would cover Grant Township North Lawrence and parts of Lawrence and Wakarusa Township. The 40th would include Lawrence west of Massachusetts Street and western Wakarusa. Populations hover near 17 500 and 18 000.

John Vogel Douglas County Kansas House of Representatives Grant Township Lawrence Massachusetts Street Wakarusa Township Louisiana Street Eudora City Baldwin City Palmyra Willow Springs Wakarusa Louisiana Vogel Lecompton City Kanwaka Jefferson County John Bowers Clinton Marion Osage County Charles McCall

Tide of Battle Turning in Viet Nam

President Johnson, denying mindless escalation, says the tide of battle has turned in Viet Nam. In a national address from New York, he cites limited objectives and minimum force under careful control, while dissent interrupts with a protester pulled from a Freedom House event. The man, James Peck, was charged with resisting arrest and disrupting a lawful meeting with a $3000 bond.

Viet New York Johnson Viet Nam United States Washington Freedom House Secret Service James Peck War Registers League Peck Bond

Lawrence Kennel Club Plans 10th Annual Show and Trial

The Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club announces its 10th annual dog show and obedience trial set for May 14 at the Douglas County 4H Fairgrounds. About 800 exhibitors are expected with judges including Dr. Harold L. Huggins and Langdon L. Skarda. Nearly 800 participants from Florida to California projected. breeds listed include Afghan Hound Vizsla and Lhasa Apso. The club offers March and April obedience and exhibition classes for locals. In 1965 over 750 dogs entered in conformation, 60 in obedience, with 76 breeds represented.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club Burton Perdue Douglas County Fairgrounds Perdue Harold L. Huggins Denver Colo Virgil D. Johnson Savannah Langdon L. Skarda Clovis N.M Robert Waters Surrey British Columbia Can F. A. Dashher Omaha Neb Florida California Lawrence Area Kennel Club

National Legion Commander to Visit Kansas March 4 5

L Eldon James national commander of the American Legion will visit Lawrence on Saturday March 5 to join the Pancake Feed at the Community Building and cook with the chef crew. He will be in Atchison on Friday March 4 for the dedication of the new 350000 Legion post headquarters and attend dedication ceremonies for the Ogden Kansas post home that night.

L. Eldon James The American Legion Lawrence Legion James Atchison Ogden, Kan Hampton Kansas University W. Clarke Wescoe W. L. Lehr Hutchinson Leo Conrad Russell Don Jansen Holyrood John Crum Wellington Kenneth Young Topeka Wayne Scenogle Hugh Smith Floyd J. Rogers Dendron William and Mary College George Washington University National Legion Portland Ore

Sedgwick School Man Seeks State Superintendent Post

Robert H. Saft Sedgwick County superintendent of schools announced his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for state superintendent of public instruction. He runs opposing the removal of the office from direct people control.

Robert H. Saft Sedgwick County

KU Freshman Improves After Feb 19 Mishap

KU freshman Roy E. Ranney of Wichita was upgraded to fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a two car crash at 23rd Street and Haskell Avenue. Three other injured people remained in fair condition, including Rosemarie Roche of Manhattan and her son Greg 13, Emily Benson of El Dorado, and driver George D. Kasten from Independence who had been released. Bonita Wingard of Independence was listed in good condition at Watkins.

Roy E. Ranney Kansas University Wichita Lawrence Memorial Hospital 23Rd Street Haskell Avenue Rosemarie Roche Manhattan Greg Emily Benson el Dorado Independence Kasten Watkins Hospital Roche Lawrence Memorial Bonita A. Wingard Watkins

Williams Brothers Lead Topeka Bank Charter Effort

A Topeka meeting is planned as Williams brothers Odd and Skipper Williams join a group seeking a charter for a new state bank in Topeka. Other members include Jack Barr of Scoti and Topeka realtor Robert Taggart. The Williamses sit on the board of Douglas County State Bank in Lawrence.

Odd Williams Skipper Williams Topeka Jack Barr Scoti Robert Taggart Williams Brothers Douglas County State Bank Lawrence

Herd to keynote Douglas County Democratic Club dinner

State Senator Harold S. Herd of Coldwater will speak at the Douglas County Democratic Club dinner at 6 45 p m on Thursday March 10 in the Crystal Room at the Hotel Eldridge. Invited guests include Robert Docking, Harry Wiles, Frank Theis, Nell Blanders, J Floyd Breeding and Tom Corcoran as the club marks its first major public activity.

Harold S. Herd Coldwater Douglas County Democratic Club Crystal Room Eldridge Herd United States U.S Darwin Dakoff Robert Docking Arkansas City Harry Wiles Kansas Corporation Commission Frank Theis Nell Blanders J. Floyd Breeding Tom Corcoran Dakoff

Eudoran Man Stable After Limb Accident At Work

Sam Neis aged 42 of Eudora was listed in fairly good condition after a tree limb struck him in the face while operating a bulldozer at work. He was taken to the emergency room, with other patients treated and released this afternoon and morning including Richard Fishburn and William Remmert for finger injuries.

Sam Neis Eudora Lawrence Memorial Hospital Neis Richard Fishburn Richland William Remmert Tonganoxie Fishburn Remmert

Lawrence to run tornado drill and KU rally events

Lawrence police and Douglas County Civil Defense will stage a 11 50 a m duration ten minute tornado warning test with patrols and sirens. Mayor urges a noon Friday World Day of Prayer moment. A Friday pep rally at Flint Hall precedes a Saturday KU vs Nebraska game with a wrecked car smashing event. Coach Mitchell announces two football signees Rick Durrett and Max Admire to attend KU. Jazz Festival Workshop banner stolen. a Beat the Cornhuskers dummy appeared then was removed.

Lawrence Sheriff’s Department Douglas County Civil Defense William Troelstrup Troelstrup Lawrence City Commission Ernest Pulliam City Commission Kansas University Flint Hall Nebraska Ku-Nebraska Allen Fieldhouse Jack Mitchell Max Admire Brookfield Mitchell Rick Durrett Shawnee Mission High

KU Best Dressed Coed Contest Culminates Tonight

The Kansas University Best Dressed Coed contest will culminate at 7 30 tonight during a style show in the Kansas Union Ballroom. KU coeds will model.

Kansas University Kansas Union Ballroom

Juvenile Held For Break-In And Car Thefts

A 17 year old Lawrence juvenile was arrested for two car thefts and a break in at Central Junior High School. He admitted entering the building Tuesday night and breaking a trophy case to steal trophies. He claimed he sought 20 silver dollars once in the case. He later took a downtown car.

Lawrence Central Junior High School Central

Juvenile car thefts, escapes and break-in at Central

A juvenile drove a parked car to 23rd Street then stole another vehicle. He was arrested about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday three miles east of Lawrence on K-10 by private security officer Howard Plitch. Both cars and Central trophies were recovered after entrance gained by breaking a window on the building’s east side. police say no rooms were entered.

23Rd Street Lawrence Howard Plitch Central

Hospital gratitude message from patients at Memorial Hospital

L R Hollingsworth thanks Lawrence Memorial Hospital staff and doctors Walter Reed and Godwin for good care. He also thanks friends and relatives for cards and visits during his stay. Jack Massey extends gratitude for cards and visits from Dr Walter, Dr Reed, nurses and friends at Memorial Hospital.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Walter, Reed and Godwin L. R. Hollingsworth

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