Calls for Peace Heard as World Sees New Year
World leaders call for peace as the new year begins. President Johnson prays for peace at a Texas service near the LBJ Ranch. New York marks the year with Times Square snow and Bowl game hype.
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Texas
Associated Press
Johnson
Texas White House
Johnson City
LBJ
Japan
Vietnam
U. S
South Vietnam
Denver
Brown Palace
Chicago
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Caribou
Maine
Rome
Paul VI
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
Traffic Deaths Lag Predictions During New Year Weekend
The New Year holiday traffic toll ran below the National Safety Council forecast with 250 deaths counted from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight today. Weather kept people home and records show lower totals than the council’s 460 to 540 estimate. The AP tallied 484 deaths for the nonholiday period, while totals for prior years ranged from 269 to 564. A Texas interstate crash and icy conditions contributed to the toll.
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National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Chicago
Associated Press
California
Interstate 10
McNary
Tex
Donor Sought as Cape Town Heart Case Advances
Cape Town doctors seek a donor heart for 58-year-old Dr Philip Blaiberg while the team led by Dr Christian Barnard reflects on the Washkansky transplant. Blaiberg is described as dangerously ill from a coronary thrombosis and Barnard notes gained confidence from past experience.
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Christian Barnard
Louis Washkansky
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town
United States
Britain
Philip Blaiberg
Groote Schuur
Barnard
London
Blaiberg
Washkansky
Leon Galatis
The
Sunday Express
Adrian Kantrowitz
Brooklyn
N.Y
Teen Driver Education Program Sparks Debate
Gene Doane advocates for teen auto ability training at 824 Mass Bt Adv while opponents warn of risk. The brief notes potential policy changes and community responses.
Johnson Pope meeting described as cordial by White House
Newsweek claimed the Johnson Pope Paul VI meeting was unhappy with a 10 page memo and a back and forth on suspending bombing. A Johnson spokesman in San Antonio said the president gave him a full account and the meeting was cordial and understood.
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New York
Newsweek
Johnson
Paul VI
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
San Antonio
Tex
White House
George Christian
Weekend Fires Keep Lawrence Firefighters Busy
Lawrence firemen fought three weekend blazes starting with a 6 30 a m alarm at 741 N Y St a deep freeze ignition caused attic and smoke damage totaling 500. A 10 20 a m Sunday blaze at 1507 W 22nd Terr damaged contents 1500 and building 1000 due to a dryer fire. At 8 07 p m Saturday a gas leak on Six Street set an auto engine alight causing 300 damage.
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Lawrence
Robert E. Mack
N.Y. St
22Nd St
Dave Young
Young
Sixth Street
Crestline Drive
Iowa Street
Body Found in Debris After Apartment Fire
The body of Robin Deem, 62, was found Sunday in debris from a fire at his Kansas City apartment. Battalion Chief Wallace Beaty said neighbors told firefighters the unit was empty when they arrived, but Deem’s body was discovered after the blaze was extinguished.
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Kansas City
Robin Deem
Battalion
Wallace Beaty
Deem
Lawrence’s 1967 Top Local News Highlights
The Journal-World’s year in review lists the top local stories. Key items include the June kidnapping and death of Thomas E. Daniels, the police chief’s loss, a $2.25 million civic bond issue, Lawrence and KU growth, 1967 floods, budget debates, a $450000 Phi Gamma Delta fire, and the Lecompton Bridge vote. Daniels’ case led to life and 52 year sentences for two suspects.
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Lawrence
Journal-World News
Thomas E. Daniels
Bill Troelstrup
Journal-World
Donald L. Lynch
Bruce A. Sparks
Dayton
Ohio
Kansas University
Bird City
Ohio 2Ne PA
Tryantate
Daniels Wds
Salina
Lynch
Sparks
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Sixth Street
Kasold Drive
19Th Street
Haskell Avenue
Central Park
B. F. Goodrich
KU Humanities
Curtis 1000 Envelope Company
Kansas Power and Light Co
KU and Haskell Institute
Kansas
Wakarusa
North
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
1540
la. St
Lecompton
Freshman at Kansas University Views Life Philosophy
A survey of 2,325 Kansas University incoming freshmen and 185,848 peers nationwide shows most are 18, with high average grades and active high school lives. Many expect bachelor’s degrees, some pursue master's or doctorates, and majors span fine arts to engineering.
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Kansas University
American Council On Education
New Year's Day Cold. Little Warmth Seen Locally
Lawrence braces for a frigid New Year with temperatures hovering near zero and highs only in the 20s. Subfreezing midnight lows hit -5, short of the 1928 record, while officials report few injuries and growing snow chances through Friday and Saturday.
New Form Makes Marriage Licenses Harder To Obtain
Mrs. Cathy McMinn of Douglas County Court notes a 1968 shift to a lengthy state form for marriage licenses. It asks for residence details, birth and personal history, parental birthplaces, marriages, and education. A pre-application form is available, with Kansas’ three day waiting period still in effect.
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Cathy McMinn
Douglas County Court Office
New 1968 Licenses Go On Sale Tuesday
The 1968 black and gold license tags go on sale at the Douglas County Courthouse at 8 Tuesday morning. The first plate is awarded to the earliest in line with the treasurer’s office opening. Last year Billy Chappell camped on the courthouse steps from Sunday noon, enduring 14 degree cold while the day reached 28 to 40. This year colder weather is forecast with sub freezing Sunday night in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Douglas County
Billy Chappell
Route 5
Chappell
Two Babies Born Today At Hospital In Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reports multiple newborns including a 7 pound 6 ounce girl born to Mr and Mrs George K Perry at 8 30 this morning and a 7 pound girl to Mr and Mrs Jerry L Casida at 8 43 AM both unnamed. Also New Year s Eve babies born to Marion Mann David Freeman and George Lange with weights and times listed.
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George K. Perry
W. 21St St
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Arthur Queen
Journal-World Photo
Perrys
Scott
Eric
Perry
Kansas University
Jerry L. Casida
Cedarwood
Casida
Casidas
Sean Lee
David Freeman
Topeka
George Lange
Kansas City
Kan
Enviable Record Ended in Fatal Traffic Crash
Robert Thonen, 54, was struck and killed by a car while crossing a SAFETY HARBOR street over the weekend. This marks the town’s first fatal traffic accident in 14 years. Funeral arrangements are unclear with rumors about Rum sey Funeral Home and a potential contact at VI 3-5111.
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Safety Harbor
Fla
Robert Thonen
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Through Wednesday
Continued cold conditions in the Northeast Kansas area with a slight chance of snow tonight. Highs 20 to 25, tonight's lows 15 to 20, southerly winds 15 to 25 mph, and increasing cloudiness later. Also includes ad for Raney Drug Stores offering prescription delivery and mail service.
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Kansas
Raney Drug Stores
Ady
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