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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1966
Page
1
Column argues the Johnson administration relies on government figures and programs to sway voters. It cites alleged misrepresentations in 1964 and notes concerns over credibility and honesty gaps in Washington.
Nine people were treated and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital emergency room Friday for minor injuries. Names include Gary Bartz aged 18 struck by a tire at the speedway and LeRoy Campbell 30 with injuries to arm and hip. others suffered burns, stings, abrasions, and leg injuries. A Lawrence Lodge 6 AF&AM meeting is announced for Monday at 7:30 p.m. with officers listed.
Three traffic incidents Friday afternoon and night left David Ward of Topeka in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a crash on Louisiana Street. Ten year old David Rinke broke his right arm in a bicycle accident near Mich Street and was hospitalized. Helen Wortham’s car struck a parked wagon on Me Street injuring Florence Baker. both vehicles sustained damage and LMH treated the passenger.
Larry Winn Jr. of Leawood, a Republican candidate for the Third District Congressional nomination, opened a Douglas County campaign HQ at the Eldridge Hotel after a Lawrence tour. He touted 25 years as a businessman and urged strong GOP representation, criticizing the Johnson Humphrey administration for inflation and costly programs. His KU ties include graduation from Kansas University, service on the Memorial Union Building board, and role with Winn Ray Inc.
A record number of Lawrence merchants will move their merchandise to the streets Thursday July 21 for the seventh annual Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Bazaar. Sales run 9 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. with drawings kiddie rides singing groups farm produce and a Treasure Hunt. After the close a street dance on 10th Street features two rock n roll bands.
Gary Lee Bartz an 18 year old from Route 1 and Leroy Campbell a 30 year old from Tonganoxie were injured when a wheel from a racing car struck them in the Lawrence Speedway pit area during a hobo race load attempt. Bartz sustained neck and mouth injuries while Campbell suffered a chipped bone in the left elbow. They were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Republican candidate Dr. Howard Neighbor in Lawrence argues a new voter bloc of young, affluent, educated professionals will shape elections. He cites a Senate Republican study noting this group favors rational solutions and urban voters, implying GOP strategy to mobilize this electorate.
Tucson based state representative Jack Gilbert, one of three Democrats seeking the Arizona governor nomination, told a group he would not discuss the other candidates and labeled them scoundrels.
The first atomic bomb exploded near Alamogordo on July 16, 1945 at 5 30 a m Mountain War Time with an energy of 20 000 tons of high explosive. The Trinity site at White Sands Missile Range is now closed to the public.
Senators led by Frank Church urge peace talks with the Soviets and oppose executions of American prisoners as a step toward ending the war. Robert and Edward Kennedy support the statement, condemning reprisals as barbaric while noting promises of fair treatment of POWs under Red Cross oversight. Trials in Hanoi were rumored for July 20 or August 4, with no official confirmation.
Actor Robert Taylor will replace Ronald Reagan as host of the Death Valley Days TV series. Reagan runs as the GOP candidate for California governor.
Two Sunday performances by high school students in the Midwestern Music and Art Camp music division at Kansas University will feature the concert and chamber choirs at 2 15 p.m. and the concert and symphonic bands at 7 p.m. in University Theatre Murphy Hall. Rural Lawrence residents report ongoing issues with abandoned dogs killing poultry and other pets. The Lawrence Humane Society notes frequent abandoned animals. officials urge farmers and residents to bring unwanted pets to the shelter.
In Carthage Missouri residents returned to their homes near the Hercules Powder Co plant after nine explosions caused one death and dozens injured. A wind shift sent responders scrambling and a thundershower finally quelled the flames. About 45 homes near the plant were damaged or destroyed and the business district reopened. Maurice Crowell, 50, died in a hospital after being trapped for hours following the initial blast. Four people remained hospitalized.
Don Robertson Lawrence architect and former Cosmopolitan Club president was elected third international vice president at the Cosmopolitan International convention in Dallas. He has held every office in the local club and is immediate past governor of the Missouri Kansas Cosmopolitan Federation. Also in Dallas for the convention are Mrs Robert son and Mr and Mrs Ed Calvert of Lawrence.
KU registrar reports all women at 1.64 annual GPA vs 1.39 for men. During spring women averaged 1.68 to men's 1.44. Sorority GPA 1.63 versus fraternity 1.47. Phi Delta Theta led fraternities with 1.64. Beta Theta Phi and Delta Tau Delta at 1.82. Pearson Hall tops men’s halls with 2.15. Jolliffe 2.04.
Law rence High School names 162 students on the second semester honor roll for 1965 66. The list includes 32 students with all A grades and multiple tiers of high B averages across seniors juniors and sophomores with named students across categories and long rosters.
Dr. I. M. Levitt reports from Moscow and Leningrad that Russia is breaking attendance records as planetariums become popular showcases for its space program. The tour highlights interest in Soviet space efforts.
In the Courts a series of name change actions list pairs such as Judith K. Horton from Galen E. Horton and Elsie J. Avery from Alfred D. Avery, with others including Donna J. Fen stemaker from Alan T. Fenstemaker and Mary L. Welch from Archie G. Welch. Also granted: Barbara J. Nieder from James C. Nieder and Sandra S. Marquette from Carl K. Marquette.
The Kring family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy and support during their recent bereavement expressing heartfelt appreciation.
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