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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1967
Page
1
U S diplomats helped quell a 20 hour uprising in Nicaragua after rebels seized the Gran Hotel holding 117 hostages including 89 North Americans. Negotiations led to surrender and freedom of hostages as U S diplomats mediated with Somoza era authorities.
Lawrence fire crews respond to a midday blaze at the First Church of God on 11th and N. H. Streets. Aerial ladder removed shingles to flood the steeple interior. cause undetermined and damage estimated as minor. No injuries reported.
District administrators and building principals travel to Wichita for the annual Council of Administration convention. Supt. Carl Knox and assistants Ramsey and Cerne, plus elementary coordinator Robert Taylor, join the gathering of district leaders. Gov. Docking speaks at the first session. other leaders discuss education agency, board relations, and professional development.
Tucson Newspapers Inc publishes the Tucson Daily Citizen and Arizona Daily Star in their ninth week of strike by 141 Typographical Union members who walked out November 28. No talks have occurred. A federal mediator failed to restart negotiations. The papers continue with full pages and steady advertising while readers are urged to unsubscribe and the union publishes a small tabloid, the Tucson Free Press. Wages were not the issue, amid disputes over dismissals of local officers and alleged wage docking. the NLRB regional director upheld both actions. Picket lines are 24 hours, with some TNI union members crossing.
Homer Floyd executive director of the Kansas Civil Rights Commission in Topeka will keynote the 21st annual Brotherhood Banquet on Tuesday February 14 at 6 30 p m in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Floyd a 1959 KU graduate and former KU football captain has held state and city human relations posts. The evening also features awards to essay and poster contest winners from the Lawrence Human Relations Commission. Tickets are handled by Mrs J D Sheppard and Mrs LeRoy Wahau s with Hal Keltz as banquet chairman.
Kansas University professor John V. Irwin, Roy A. Roberts chair of speech pathology and audiology, was selected president-elect and chairman of the American Speech and Hearing Association committee on committees. He will begin the presidency January 1, 1968, after serving as executive vice president for three years.
Kansas Lt Gov John Crutcher visits Lawrence Wednesday night to address the Douglas County Republican Women's Club. A 6:30 p.m. buffet at the Eldridge Hotel precedes his 7:30 p.m. talk. Attendees may include the public, with Crutcher expected to discuss Russia experiences and past interviews with Khrushchev and Mikoyan.
With the Mothers March of Dimes a week away, four captains are still needed for Lawrence areas. The canvass runs 5 30 to 8 30 p m next Tuesday Jan 31. Volunteers include 16 named captains. Funds support birth defect research and local programs at Kansas University Medical Center.
The official Xinhua agency reports Chinese military commanders vow to aid Mao Tse tung in seizing party state and financial power from authorities pursuing a capitalist path. The admission marks a rare acknowledgment that power has slipped from Mao.
The House introduced Gov. Docking's proposal to end state park user fees, sponsored by 33 Democrats. The plan would cut park revenue from permits, estimated at 150000 for 1966, to ease tourist burden. Other bills include tax on real estate transfers and stricter probate judge residency rules.
Detroit AP reports continued automobile sales declines for General Motors Chrysler and American Motors in the January 11-20 period. Industry data show a 21.1 percent drop for the first ten days overall, with GM at 101 444 units versus 125 206 year ago, Chrysler at 33 631 versus 40 345, and American Motors at 5 062 versus 6 590.
Police reported three thefts with substantial losses. Gene Miller said $900 in cash and $400 in checks were taken from an unlocked safe at RJ's Apco Service, 1010 N. 3rd St, Sunday afternoon. Barbara Beck reported a car door stolen from 524 Fireside Dr Monday afternoon. Bill Dockery said someone broke into the Sunset Drive-In theatre projection room on West 6th St, damaging 36 speakers and stealing six, totaling about $100.
Vatican officials condemn ye-ye and beat style masses amid fears that loud, profane music and amplified rhythm disrupt prayer. Church bodies urge bishops to stop abuses while not rejecting suitable contemporary sacred music. Experts say Mass should remain a sacred act between priest and God with mindful participation.
A private bus carrying Kansas musicians from the Red Dog dance group crashed on U S 69 near the Iowa Missouri line. Four occupants suffered minor injuries and were treated in Lamont Iowa. identified as Randall Grundy Michael Breakey Kent Leopold and Robert Dahl all Emporia State College students. The bus owned by Don Lindley of Emporia. The accident follow a missed curve.
A Legislative Council plan to raise interest on inactive state funds to about 4 percent will be introduced in the Senate. Senator Glee Smith notes the Democratic measure mirrors many council recommendations though the council proposal targets roughly 3 to 3 1/2 percent. Currently 1.5 percent is earned on 80 percent of inactive funds.
Harold G. Jas sells Auto Parts Co. Inc to Doane Smith of Topeka and Wally Reid of Lawrence. Reid takes the Lawrence branch at 827 Vt. St., part of the 38 year old company founded by Victor A. Jasperson in 1929. Reid, a Washburn graduate, served eight years in the Naval Air Reserve and has managed the Lawrence operation.
Lawrence Rotary Club heard Tom Moore outline the history of nonconformists in U.S. development. He linked protest to founding ideals, cited Sam Adams and Patrick Henry, and noted how youth and ministers often lead dissent. Moore contrasted Berkeley protests with KU access and questioned just war in Vietnam.
Miller Jackson of Baldwin was elected president of the Wanka Tally Wildlife Association at a Baldwin meeting. Rush Holloway became vice president while Dr. Frank Gleason and Oscar Williams were re elected secretary and treasurer. Jack Coates is the outgoing State Game Protector. George Schlecy presented a film, Fast Waters, and reported on deer and bird seasons.
Final exams for Lawrence High School students run 8 to 12 30 Wednesday and Thursday with distinct period schedules. Wednesday covers second and first period classes and zero period. Thursday includes fifth and fourth period classes and third period classes. There are no classes Friday.
The January Mayo Alumnus publishes a three page feature on Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe of Kansas University. The Mayo Clinic publication profiles his board role since 1965 and discusses ideas on physician administration education and American youth.
Kansas University announces twenty two students selected for roles on the University Daily Kansan. The roster includes managing editor Joan McCabe and business manager Tony Chop, with a broad slate of editors, reporters, and managers from campuses in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Colorado.
Wind gusts of 40 to 45 miles an hour with gusts up to 60 damaged the front door window of Commerce Acceptance Co located at 946 Mass St this afternoon near Municipal Airport. Authorities recorded the gusts at the airport.
The family expresses gratitude for flowers, food, cards, and kindness shown after the death of Leon Mumford. They sincerely appreciate the presence of each and every one.
The family of Albert Brecheisen expresses gratitude for the support and kind deeds shown during their time of bereavement.
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