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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1966

Page

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Peace Team Still Working

AP reports Arthur J. Goldberg, Johnson's envoy, travels from Paris to meet Prime Minister Harold Wilson in London on Viet Nam peace efforts. W. Averell Harriman discusses with Yugoslav leaders at Brdo Castle, heading toward India after talks with Tito.

London Arthur J. Goldberg Johnson Paris Harold Wilson Viet Nam W. Averell Harriman Tito Yugoslavia Brdo Castle White House Harriman Kranj Belgrade C. Burke Elbrick U.S Marko Nikezic Warsaw India Ljubljana Goldberg Charles de Gaulle France Paul VI Washington Wilson

Curious Setup Reported In Viet Nam War Lull

Viet Cong battalions vanished into jungle hiding over New Year with limited ground fighting. A major action near Hau Nghia Province yielded 125 killed, 63 captured and 26 weapons seized as 290 US Marines saw little enemy contact in the northeast. Air attacks were reduced as Harold Brown visited and B52s targeted suspected Viet Cong hideouts.

Saigon South Viet Nam South Vietam Hau Nghia 1St Corps Viet Nam Air Force Harold Brown Southeast Asia Guam U.S

Fire damages buildings in downtown Kansas City

A morning blaze near 10th and Central in downtown Kansas City Kansas damaged two two story buildings. Firefighter George Long, 31, sustained a hip injury and cuts when a collapse occurred and was listed in fair condition at Providence Hospital. The fire began at Drew's Hardware and Appliance and spread to Drew's Drive-in Hardware.

Kansas City Kan George Long Providence Hospital Drew’s 10Th and Central

Weather summary for Northeast Kansas conditions and temps

The Northeast Kansas forecast shows cloudy skies with drizzle and fog and a chance of light rain tonight. Highs reach upper 40s with tonight’s lows in the mid 30s, and Sunday remains partly cloudy with little temperature change. Southwest winds prevail.

Kansas Yonih Salgh Tod Rainie Arise Bunset

Traffic Deaths Are Far Under Christmas Pace

New Year weekend traffic deaths totaled 262 as fatalities rose along streets and highways. Rain added hazards but the toll stayed well below the Christmas period record of 720 lives. The National Safety Council estimates 360 to 440 Americans may die in traffic accidents during the three day period.

National Safety Council

Social Security Taxes Jump After New Year Legislation

Washington AP reports a $5.1 billion rise in Social Security taxes as of today, while excise taxes fall by one third. The changes follow last summer’s Medicare Social Security and excise tax repeal laws. Tax increases affect all workers, with 60 percent higher duties for those earning $6,600 or more and higher self employment taxes.

Washington Congress Tion

Dillon's Kwik Shop Opens Today

The Dillon's Kwik Shop at 1714 West 23rd opens today with hours from 7 am to 7 pm offering quick groceries and daily essentials in the AGV area.

Dillon To & Pm West AGV

Weather Statistics Highlight Odd Rain Pattern in 1965 Lawrence

1965 in Lawrence saw 46.73 inches of rainfall, eighth wettest in 97 years, with June and September totaling over half the year. June set an all time monthly mark, while September was among the wettest on record. The year ended unusually dry with October 0.78 inch, November 0.15 inch, and December precipitation. Snow totaled 15 inches, February 23 brought seven inches. Temperatures produced a mild summer with only 35 days above 90, and limited 100 degree days.

Lawrence

TV Football Agenda for Four Major Bowls

Four major college bowl games televised this afternoon list Sugar Bowl Missouri vs Florida Cotton Bowl ee vs LSU Rose Bowl Michigan State vs UCLA Orange Bowl Nebraska vs Alabama WIBW TV and KCMO TV will carry the games with channel details noted.

Missouri Florida Wibw TV Wdaf-Tv LSU Kcmo-Tv Michigan State UCLA Nebraska Alabama WIBW

See WEATHER Page 2 Russell Stover Candies

Weather brief notes access to Russell Stover Candies and Key Rexall listings on page 2.

Russell Stover Key Rexall

New Year Weather Cloudy With Fog In Lawrence

Lawrence marks New Year with fog and drizzle as 1966 opens. A above normal warmth lacks, with highs in the upper 40s and low in the mid 30s. Forecasters expect little temperature change Sunday and partly cloudy skies.

Lawrence year of growth and upheaval in 1965 66

Lawrence saw a record year in building permits surpassing 1958 totals with November reaching 9 049 450 and possibly nearing 10 million by December. National attention spanned campus protests at KU the Easton firing and Sunflower Army ordnance re activation. Fraser Hall demolition and a new dorm project stirred local debate while Irving Hill led the Lawrence Paper Co and the Lawrence National Bank to his passing.

Lawrence Old Fraser Hall Kansas University Old Fraser 19Th Naismith Irving Hill Lawrence Paper Co Lawrence National Bank

Salt River flood devastates Phoenix area on New Year's Eve

A dry Salt River surged through central Arizona after emergency releases from reservoirs. It toppled a section of Interstate 10, flooded riverbed homes, cut power to a large area, and forced about 8,000 residents from their homes with damage estimates starting at 1.2 million dollars. About 1,700 remained displaced as the floodwaters receded after 20 hours.

Salt River Arizona National Guard Salt River Valley Phoenix

Early New Year baby arrives for Wellsville couple

Lawrence Memorial Hospital welcomed Kelley Lynn Leach as the city’s first New Year baby of the year. Born at 3:17 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 14% ounces and 21 inches, she is the couple’s first child with Harold and Mrs Leach. Grandparents are Dallas Davis and Olin Leach.

Harold Leach Wellsville Kelley Lynn Leach Journal-World Photo Lawrence Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mr. Leach Dallas H. Davis Olin Leach Stork Darren Wayne Hall Albert O. Hall Eudora Emily Louise Thomas Charles Thomas Thomas Kansas Universally

Traffic clears after New Year holiday fog in Douglas County

Fog held down traffic as New Year’s Eve parties ended and the critical period closed at midnight Sunday. Three minor Lawrence accidents occurred Friday with light damage and no injuries. A moving van carrying 16 000 pounds of furniture tipped on East 19th Street, blocking traffic for about three hours. driver Donald Lb. Penrod, 24, Wichita, was charged with drunkenness and later released to Wichita authorities.

Douglas County Lawrence Douglas County Sheriff's Department Highway Patrol East 19Th Street Jack Evans Donald Lb. Penrod Wichita Ariezona

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