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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1969
Page
1
A Kansas University faculty group works to submit about six names to the Kansas Board of Regents for chancellor consideration. The panel stresses thorough examination of each candidate’s academic and administrative abilities and warns against favoritism or brief personal referrals.
John Fortner, 55, died from throat burns and lung collapse after exposure to a corrosive substance. Police placed two detectives at Chronic Hospital as they question staff about a string of burn injuries dating back to last August, with five patients burned and two alive.
Rev. C. F. Stolz of Atchison named Episcopal chaplain at Kansas University effective July 1. Stolz, rector at Trinity Church, Atchison for 10 years, holds a B D and A B with further study at Columbia. He and his wife Jeanne have three children Maggie Karen and Katie.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy abandons the Foreign Relations Committee for the Government Operations panel in a surprising move. He cites a theory that operations shape policy as his reason, while moving Gale McGee to lead the former committee. The change follows a downsizing of committee memberships from 19 to 15.
A list of residents hospitalised or dismissed and recent births. Notable entries include Mrs. Margaret Richards in Hospital, Bea trice Nebraska, Mrs. Kathryn Lessor in Lincoln, and others with addresses across Kansas and nearby areas. Births recorded for Ronald Lee Stewart in Kansas City Kansas and William Ramsey at 945 East 23rd. Families noted for pending and current hospital statuses.
The North Lawrence Grievance Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 P M Monday at Woodlawn School John Taylor will lead the meeting and invite all North Lawrence residents to discuss items of common interest Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF AM notes a stated communication Monday January 13 7 30 P M with refreshments and open to the public LeRoy Hurley W M and G W Mole Secy announce residents welcome
A burglary suspect was wounded when a resident shot him with a shotgun at a farm house south of Lawrence. The man, later identified as Harry Dieffenbach, was in surgery with pellet wounds to shoulder and chest and was reported in fair condition. No charges filed yet as investigators review the incident.
Charlie Fox, longtime Giants coach for four seasons, will coach the Giants farm team in Phoenix next season. He takes over after previous manager changes as the organization reshapes its minor league system. The move positions Fox as a key figure in developing future Giants players in Arizona.
Lawrence police report two cars stolen Friday were recovered within hours. Larry Tyler's unlocked car at 1019 Sunset Dr. was found near 1287 Oread Ave 45 minutes after reporting missing. Larry Morgan's locked car near Mass and 46th St. was found near 6th and R Sts. Three other residents at 1603 W 15th St. reported broken into. losses included stereos and tapes totaling about $286.
Four operas will be presented at 3 30 p m Sunday in Swarthout Recital Hall as part of an Opera Workshop. The program includes The Tender Land Copland The Queen of Spades Tchaikovsky Il Trovatore Verdi and Don Pasquale Donizetti. George one professor of orchestra supervises the program at Kansas University. Final examinations run Monday through Jan 25 with orientation and enrollment for second semester Jan 29 31 and classes start Feb 3.
A Miami hearing linked Gary Krist to the Barbara Mackle kidnapping. FBI testimony described the buried capsule and a pump alarm system while a ransom note demanded 500000 in used twenties and white clothing for Mackle. Krist faced bonds and grand jury charges. federal kidnapping counts were dropped.
The Associated Press reports most state bureaus and most services remain operational amid a strike by the Wire Service Guild. About one third of guild members are working with support from non guild staff, while some editors and clerical workers refuse AP copy at certain papers.
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