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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1966
Page
1
City inspector Ken Jorgensen reports a slowdown in new home construction in Lawrence as June totals slump to 342 050 from 371 776, with six month pace still $658 088 ahead of last year. Despite early gains, tight money cuts home permits from 23 in March to 5 in June.
One person was slightly injured when a motorcycle collided with a truck at 11 08 a.m. Tuesday at 19th and Tenn Sts. A car owned by Francisco was destroyed by fire today on U S Highway 40 west of Lawrence. Ronald Jeffries's car collided with a parked car at 5 55 p.m. Tuesday causing $350 damage to Jeffries vehicle.
The Elks Club Building Committee met Tuesday to review sites for a new facility. They aim to select next week with a final choice for a year end completion. John Haddock chairs the group and Mary Harold Keltz noted plans to sell the current building at 725 Vt. for 857500 and survey options including Four ee acent near a proposed golf course southwest of 23rd and Kasold Dr.
In Detroit a federal judge invalidated Kaiser Industries patent on a revised steel making process. The decision ends Kaiser’s bid for triple damages against McLouth Steel Corp covering steel produced since 1955, an action with potential wider industry impact and possible claims against other firms using the process.
The 170 pound male bear shot by Douglas County officers near Baldwin June 22 will be shown to Baldwin residents. The pelt joins a second bear shot in nearby Jackson County over two days. Mayor Roger Martin says the pelt will be displayed at Old Castle Museum with an exhibit note on the shooting.
AFL-CIO and the Machinists mobilize 35,000 workers toward a 6 am Friday strike against Eastern National Northwest Trans World and United airlines if no agreement is reached. Top pay is 3.50, union seeks 0.53 raise. airlines offer 0.03 with a 0.48 compromise.
In Sacramento, two Black men were killed by shotgun blasts from a moving car in the Old Sacramento skid row area. Police arrested three white men from Bryte and nearby towns. investigators say no motive or racial overtones are established. Witnesses numbered five. arrests followed a car description broadcast.
Mrs. Leo Kraft, 32, of Gridley, died Tuesday night after drowning in a farm pond near Gridley while swimming with her three children and a nephew. Her inner tube drifted away from her and the nephew.
Willis Long reports theft of tools valued at 100 dollars taken from the side of his truck on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident at his 832 East 12th Street residence.
Radio Hanoi reported dozens of American pilots captured by North Vietnam were marched through Hanoi under armed guard while thousands shouted down with anti U.S. slogans. The prisoners included pilots from bases in South Vietnam and Thailand, ranging from lieutenant to commander, and were said to face interrogation after the procession.
Testing period for General Education Development tests will be July 16 and July 23 in Room 173 of the Business Education department at the Administration Center. First three tests begin at 8 a.m. July 16, with the last three at 8 a.m. July 23. applicants should obtain and submit forms from E. J. Logsdon, coordinator of federal funds.
Mrs Charles Oldfather received a page from Lawrence history when her brother Si Casady of Des Moines bought a Spirit Lake cabin with a wall portrait of the West Ninth Street windmill. The back bore a note dated January 1 1905 stating the scene was fading and the windmill burned in April 1905. KU campanile clock noises woke neighbors about 3 30 a m Tuesday. KU police said the museum alarm malfunction caused a false alert around 4 45 p m Tuesday with no fire reported.
Harold Stagg of 1914 Tenn. St. reported a missing billfold containing about 190 dollars and ID cards after leaving it at the window of Room 121 in Strong Hall. KU traffic and security officers were alerted and later the billfold was returned to him.
East German troops started tearing down the Berlin wall near the Reichstag as a first step toward a fence. Soldiers guarded by submachine guns and dogs broke a wall hole at 6 50 a m. Portable barbed wire fences were placed about four yards in front of the gap. East German aims to move the barrier away from Emperor Gate. A West Berlin officer said the wall will likely be removed and replaced by a modern border.
Dr. Robert A. Haines reports a tense scene at Larned State Hospital after seven aides were taken hostage by inmates in the Dillon section. Eleven prisoners remain isolated amid threats to staff as officials prepare a full report for Gov. Avery and the Board of Social Welfare.
London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson defeated a leftist Labour faction seeking Britain to break from U.S. Vietnam policy. The rebels claimed large support but were crushed 214 to 46 in a closed Labour House of Commons meeting.
Scientists report Surveyor 1 has resumed communication after the two week lunar night. Engineers sent temperature and voltage questions as the spacecraft began answering. Ground teams hope to reactivate its cameras when Goldstone station resumes tracking.
Chicago Daily News reports Fidel Castro in good health and in charge of Cuba in Havana. An exclusive interview quotes Castro saying he has been in the countryside and notes the revolution's institutionalization while criticizing U S policy under Johnson and warning of potential U S actions.
Nine individuals were treated in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital emergency room over two days. One patient was admitted. Names and injuries include Pearl Rosenal 63 Eudora back and chest from a fall, Steve Clark 16 burned forearm, Chris Kerby 7 cut chin, Oscar McClanahan 51 bitten by insect, Louis Hill 17 pressure cooker burns, Kelly Foster 19 months ingested medication, Anthony White 10 months fell from a car, Phil Hernandez 19 elbow injury, Thomas Thompson 3 cut arm, Greta Lowe 18 mashed thumb.
Rumsey Funeral Home announces new expansive facilities offering modern amenities and enhanced service options. The VI 3-5111-Adv notice highlights upgraded spaces for visitors and families seeking memorial arrangements in a confidential community setting.
In Oskaloosa Kansas the Perry Reservoir discussion drew opposition from members of the Perry Reservoir Area Association on the 300 foot land collar policy. Pomona Development's Matthew Kearney argued the plan raises costs and reduces tax revenue. A Corps of Engineers spokesman countered that the policy ensures public access and lake preservation. Ten of twenty four committee members attended. a resolution could not be adopted.
State Bank Commissioner J O Wilson announced a call for state banks and trust companies to report on their condition as of June 30. The notice specifies a statewide review of financial health and readiness.
Palm Springs California registered 117 degrees as the hottest spot in the nation on Tuesday while Reno Nevada logged an overnight low of 40 degrees.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for food cards flowers calls and visits. Special thanks go to Rev. E L Parker Rev L Cleveland Rev W S Sims and Dr R O Nelson for their visits prayers and care. Richest blessing to all.
One year has passed since Nellie Hopkins died on June 29 1965. Her husband Alex and family miss her daily with loving remembrance.
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