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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1968
Page
1
Seoul claims the North Korean Pueblo affair should not eclipse the attempt to assassinate President Park Chung Hee. Choi Kyu-hah warns against direct U.S.-North Korea talks and Pueblo crew exchanges as a basis for settlement.
Funeral services were held for Henry Douglas Wise a 78 year old Lecompton man found dead Monday afternoon in a stream near his Route 1 home. Coroner James Reed ruled the death accidental noting Wise was face down in about eight feet of water under a concrete bridge. Wise had been missing since Sunday and was last seen taking supper to his home. He leaves two sons Alvy and Gilbert Wise and two sisters. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. Wise was born September 29 1894 and was a retired farmer.
Douglas County Commissioners set 10 30 a m February 23 for selling bonds to retire temporary notes financing Wakarusa Main Sewer District No 10. About 184000 in lump sum payments were received including 174988 28 from Kansas University. Unpaid assessments will be collected over 20 years. Total sewer cost was about 750000.
Acacia Lodge 9 AF AM calls a special communication Thursday February 1 at 9 30 a m to attend the funeral of Brother Roy W Moll Ernest M Johnson Worshipful Master and C EB Kerns Secretary note reads as a local fraternal notice for members and officers
Kansas State University won the 26th annual intercollegiate meat judging contest at the Southwestern Exposition in Fort Worth. The K State team of Ron Lindquist Don Johnson Sam Hands and Phil Behrens coached by Dell Allen scored 3547 of 4000. Lindquist won the individual judging award with 930 of 1000 points. Eleven schools competed.
Fred and Oscar Rumsey owners advertise Sebo Funeral Home services and provide VI 38 6111 contact number for arrangements and inquiries.
Thirty five Lawrence High School seniors with GPA of 2.50 or higher attended Sertoma Club’s seventh annual Scholarship Dinner at Eldridge Hotel. Dr. Marion Bickford of Kansas University spoke on continents and oceans development. Attendees included LHS staff and guests such as Max Stalcup, Barbara Maxwell, Dr. Carl S. Knox, Bill Medley, Larry James, and Dennis Adam.
Five Eudora High School boys aided the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday night in locating three runaway youths siphoning gasoline from a school bus at Eudora High. One suspect, Daniel Aubuchon of St. Louis was 18 and arrested for petty larceny. two younger suspects were turned over to juvenile authorities. About two gallons were siphoned. the suspects fled but were later captured. The Eudora youths who helped were not named.
TOPEKA AP Kansas House refuses Senate proposal for a nonpartisan state board of education and assigns a conference committee to work out a compromise.
The 89th Army Reserve Training Division based in Wichita plans a reorganization today. Units span Kansas Colorado and Nebraska. Maj. Gen. Carl L. Buck says five regiments will form four brigades and an instructor committee. Brigades will be headquartered in Wichita Denver Lincoln and Kansas City Kan with division HQ staying in Wichita.
Police logged several incidents Tuesday including thefts of clothing valued at 350 dollars from a city lot car. rug scrubber rental valued at 302 dollars not returned. a knife cut tire with 12 dollars damage. a bottle shattered rear window causing 185 dollars damage. tool box theft valued at 15 dollars. and vandals throwing a brick onto a car causing 100 dollars damage in various streets.
The Mothers March netted about $6,500 in Douglas County with 500 mothers canvassing in cold, damp weather. Dan Young, chapter chairman, said the final total may exceed 1960 and approach a record year, while Linda Kohlman chaired the local effort from 103 Providence Road.
Ex convict Andrew Gipson and waitress Katren Goetz surrender at Johnson County courthouse after a $14 000 Metcalf Bank holdup. Bond set at 100 000 and 50 000 respectively for charges of murdering patrolman Sgt Eldon Miller and bank robbery. Two other suspects wounded. Brown hospitalized in Lansing and Wilane in Iowa City.
A 32 year old Lawrence woman Joann Biberstein 914 W 22nd St Terr suffered a cut lip and minor injuries when her westbound car was forced off the road and struck a utility pole at 9 43 p m Tuesday. Damages were about 600. She was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released.
The US Housing and Urban Development Department approved a 37 acre urban renewal project in Topeka. A $2.5 million grant is reserved, enabling public hearings and council approval before final grant application. The site lies immediately south of the state house and state office buildings.
Kansas University Center for Regional Studies distributes the Kansas Statistical Abstract 1967 edited by David L. Huff. The 76 page reference covers population growth 1870 to 1967, education, weather, employment, income, government finances, and data on agriculture industry and transportation. Price is $2.
The City Commission discussed sewer construction including an eight inch line in the Santa Fe Industrial tract and an 18 inch main in Santa Fe, plus several lines in Chaparral Addition and Prairie Meadows. They set Feb 13 as bid date for Meadow Lea water mains and approved multiple final plats and zoning changes. They also approved a bank sign and parking restrictions and authorized claims of 373361.20 with investment details noted.
Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen described Viet Cong attacks on Saigon as acts of desperation after a White House briefing with President Johnson. He labelled the Saigon embassy assault part of a package tied to North Vietnam and North Korea.
University students begin enrollment for the second semester with earliest classes at 7:30 a.m. Monday. Kansas University Theatre plans Blithe Spirit opening at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 7, with performances Feb. 8 to 10 and a 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11 matinee. Jim Ryan's middle-distance records 3:51.1 for the mile and 3:31.1 for the 1500 meters are ratified by the IAAF, set in Bakersfield and Los Angeles last year. City Commission proclaims February as American History Month honoring Betty Washington Chapter DAR.
The Seventh Annual Art in the Park Festival is set for Sunday May 5 from noon to 5 pm in South Park. Douglas County residents may display up to four works at the Recreation Building and outdoors with proceeds aiding the artists. Entry fees vary by age, and an outdoor concert is planned as part of the event chaired by Mrs. Raymond Schwegler with Lawrence Art Guild leadership coordinating registrations.
The population of North American bison rose from about 60 million before the 1800s hunt to become protected herds and reach around 23 000 animals today.
My sincere thanks to the many friends and relatives for the cards, flowers and other acts of kindness shown to me during my illness.
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