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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1965
Page
7
A 160-foot span of the Kansas Avenue bridge failed causing one car to plunge into the river and killing Kenneth Allen a 43 year old Topeka man. Divers searched for a second car as cranes moved debris and power gas and telegraph services were disrupted across Topeka.
Chicago sources report that Illinois Communist party spokesmen concede Mayor Richard J. Daley was correct in his charge that Communists are taking part in school protests. Also noted is that The Banks of Lawrence will remain closed Monday July 4th in observance of the holiday.
Raymond Rivera, an 11 year old newsboy, watched the Kansas River bridge give way and fall into the water. He ran to safety on the west side as cars vanished in the chaos and a single loud scream echoed above the river. Rivera, one of six children of Louis and Mrs Rivera, described the moment in detail.
Partly cloudy this afternoon through Sunday with northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Highs near mid 80s, lows in the mid 60s. Local notes include temperature readings and sunrise and sunset times for Sunday and Monday with opening hours for Hillcrest Bowl.
Report on Kaw River bridges from Lecompton to De Soto shows varied condition from excellent to adequate after the Topeka bridge collapse. Several span ages and reconstructions noted, with Eudora and De Soto bridges under construction and Lawrence bridge carrying 14,000 vehicles daily and critical water lines. Local officials push for a new bridge near Lawrence though no plans exist yet.
A two car crash at 14th and R.J. Streets hospitalized one woman and injured two others. Maritta Merritt 22 suffered spine and chest injuries and was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Lizzie Harrison 50 head cuts treated at LMH, Kenneth Vorhies 34 bruises. Vehicle damage estimated at 1050. Three other two car accidents Friday reported with no injuries. A 3 year old boy received a skull fracture from a hit and run and a 7 year old boy bruised in bicycle collision. all injuries noted before 6 p.m. holiday period. Federal safety council notes a high traffic death risk during the weekend. Sheriff notes lighter than expected Friday night traffic. offices and many businesses to close through Monday as holiday travel rises.
Baldwin hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration starting Monday with a 1 p.m. pool championship and a day of swimming diving and novelty events for all ages. The 6 p.m. program at Baker University Stadium features Garth Fundis rock band fireworks Maple Leaf Queen contest and a turtle race. Eighteen Maple Leaf Queen entrants from Baldwin High will be announced before the 8:30 p.m. fireworks.
Southwestern Bell rushes 17 000 feet of cable from Kansas City to Topeka to restore 1 800 telephone lines after the Kansas River bridge failure. 1 200 to 1 500 phones were out. long distance to 14 towns will be rerouted today while local service returns Sunday. Sixty five workers join crews from multiple cities for emergency repairs.
The Topeka Weather Bureau expects partly cloudy conditions in Lawrence from this afternoon through Sunday with no rain in the forecast. Northeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph this afternoon and tonight, highs in the mid 80s, lows around the mid 60s.
The Lawrence Jaycees sponsor a July 4 fireworks show at 8 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Stadium Kansas University with a pre concert by local AFM members directed by Charles Kassinger. total $1 850 in fireworks purchased. tickets 25 cents until 5 p.m. Sunday then 50 cents, available at stadium east side or from Jaycee members.
Chicago reports 76 traffic deaths by mid morning on Independence Day weekend. The National Safety Council repeats urged caution as 78 hour holiday period could exceed 1963 figures of 504 deaths. Forecasts 470 to 570 holiday traffic fatalities vs 435 non holiday deaths.
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