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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1962
Page
1
Douglas County Association for Retarded Children officials outline needs for space a teacher and transportation in Lawrence. They list projects including early recognition, sitter lists, counseling, testing access, nursery facilities, class support, transportation, a Work Adjustment Center and a placement bureau.
A warrant is issued for Charles Van Doren who did not appear in court on perjury charges. His arrest is delayed until next Wednesday when the trial begins. Other quiz show contestants also face warrants or pleas. seven already pleaded guilty. trial date set for 11 remaining defendants.
Acadia Lodge No 9 AF and AM holds a stated communication January 11 at 7:30 p.m. All Master Masons welcome with refreshments. Harold E. Blitch is Worshipful Master and Joseph K. Gorbutt is Secretary-Advisor.
The Wakarusa Watershed board elected two new directors Harold Montgomery of Eskridge and Raymond Nichols of Lecompton rural route, and re-elected Robert Wilson, Arden Booth, Philip Carter, and Nelson M. Young Sr. A watershed progress report was cancelled due to travel hindered by road conditions, but a preliminary Soil Conservation Commission investigation should be completed soon for board approval and potential federal funding requests.
Robert Harrison of the M. R. Gill Agency announced Michael Maturo joined the firms sales staff. A former resident, he spent six years in geological work and industrial management at Southard Oklahoma. Maturo is a KU geology graduate with Army service and lives with his wife and two sons at 916 Pamela Lane.
Vera Zorina teams with Kansas University Theatre to stage Joan of Arc at the Stake January 15 to 17 marking the first onstage Joan for Zorina and the first American university production of Paul Claudel and Arthur Honneger s drama. The actor notes college theater offers hands on training while KU orchestra director Robert Baustian helped arrange the visit. Afterward she returns to New York to her family.
Lawrence School District has started a morning class for trainable retarded children at Linesin School. Five students aged 6 to 12 attend. eligible range is 6 to 21. Dr June Smith, director of special education, says the aim is to train children for needs in adult life. Mrs Betty Winyard, a certified special education teacher, leads the class.
Governor Anderson calls for a $63.7 million operating budget for colleges, adds $147.4 million tax funds this year and $3.5 million in capital improvements. He urges commissions to study tax structure and penal reform, proposes major state projects including a $2.35 million adult patient center and a new highway testing lab.
The Kuhn Truck & Tractor Co plans to finish moving to East 23rd Street by Saturday from 1818 Mass. St. The firm will gain four acres, a large warehouse, and expanded parts facilities across from the golf driving range. Sunset Hill bids for the Sunset Hill Elementary addition are due Friday at 4 p.m. in the Central Junior High office. bids open after 4 and contracts may be awarded at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The port city of Bizerte served as a pirate refuge from the 16th to 19th centuries during Ottoman Turkish dominance. Ships and corsairs used its waters as a base for raiding Mediterranean trade routes under rulers who controlled the area.
The Lawrence City Commission named John Pickens and Paul E. Wilson to the Planning Commission and reappointed Dr Ralph Reed for a three year term. Gilbert Ulmer was named to the Library Board replacing William Collinson as he moved to Topeka. An 18.6 acre city annexation South Hills Addition No 2 was approved. A new milk ordinance to allow cross state milk commerce was passed. Condemnation of two fire damaged buildings was approved under a new ordinance. A public hearing on Holiday Hills sewer assessments was held. A $10 000 federal loan for Brook Street Naismith Drive drainage studies was approved, and downtown parking policy discussions continued.
In Topeka the GOP House delayed action on a resolution opposing any tax increases during the 1962 budget session. Rep. Bill Fribley presented the measure as Gov. John Anderson urged funding without new taxes by using existing refunds. Some leaders objected to acting before reviewing the budget proposals.
Kansas University faculty and students honor Dr. and Mrs. Maynard Strothman new KU Presbyterian pastor with a 2 to 4 p.m. reception Sunday at the Presbyterian Student Center 1204 Oread Ave Strothman began duties Jan 3 coming from Colorado State University Fort Collins where he served since 1956 The KU post was previously held by Dr John H Patton who left in September 1961 for study in Beirut Lebanon and for teaching counseli ng
Douglas County paid 299 coyote bounties in 1961, with $2 per set of ears paid to hunters and $1 reimbursed by the state. County Clerk Delbert Mathia called the figure about normal for the county. The same chilling period saw citizens feeding birds quail and other wildlife. Also, the Lawrence National Guard unit accepts six month active duty applications from men with no prior service, and Elmer Ousdahl was elected Douglas County Commission chair for the year, replacing Walter Kampschroeder. The three man board includes Democrat Harvey Booth. A local service station reported extreme cold with 20 no start calls and only two cars started even with booster batteries.
Governor Anderson proposes operating cuts totaling about 1.4 percent for state schools under the Board of Regents and lowers capital improvements by roughly 1.9 million. Key changes include smaller salary increases, reduced new positions, and a reduced Medical Center request while preserving some items like library and lab upgrades.
Three female elephants at the Portland Zoo are pregnant, with births anticipated for Belle in the near term, Rosy in July, and Tuy Hao in September. The first to deliver could set an 18 month gestation standard. Thonglaw is the reported sire.
Doloris Bridges announced by Concord New Hampshire as Republican candidate to fill the late Styles Bridges seat. Bridges died November 26 at age 63. Governor Powell chose Maurice J Murphy Jr to fill interim post despite urging to appoint the widow.
The note expresses gratitude for gifts flowers and cards received during a hospital stay at Lawrence and St. Mary's. Special thanks are given to Dr Holladay Walters and Drs Fred and John Campbell for their kindness. Nora Dowding Fred and Oscar Rumsey owners Rumsey Funeral Home.
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