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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1966
Page
1
The House voted 200 to 180 to bypass the Rules Committee and bring a broad civil rights bill to floor debate, amid a heated session over a housing provision. Critics say the open housing clause weakens civil rights gains while backers push for immediate consideration and clarifying language.
Four Lawrence residents were among 64 straight A students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Kansas University last semester. The list includes Donald Malone James McCalla John Pine and Karen Tucker along with many others from the area on the spring honor roll.
The U S Public Health Service distributed six grants totaling 218 581 to Kansas University School of Medicine faculty. Lead recipient Dr Dante G Scarpelli gets 113 067 for pathology research while Dr Alvar Werder receives 32 194 for oncogenic virus studies in axenic mice.
The Associated Press reports seven traffic deaths in Kansas over the weekend with nine more injured. Victims include Rev. Thomas Colgan 36 administrator of St Marys High School Pittsburg and David Ford 21 Pittsburg along with Patricia Nickolaisen 16 of St Louis and Mrs Wyman Barton 31 of Pittsburg. Coffeyville youth Larry Hugenin 17 was fatally struck near Coffeyville after his car broke down. In Plainville two 19 year old Dennis Harrison driver and 22 year old Kenneth Kaltenbaugh died in a one car crash on Kansas 18 near Damar.
French climber Jean Pierre Marquant, 28, continues his 100 mile trek across Death Valley California. He exited the Panamint Mountains Sunday and says he feels fine. He aims to prove there is still adventure in America though he admits the final half may be tougher than the first.
Fire crews responded to four calls over the weekend and today. A trash fire on 501 Fla St caused no damage. A car fire at 922 Ky St caused minor damage. A car fire on the Lawrence National Bank lot caused minor damage. A skillet fire occurred at 921 Mo St.
Dodge City vice president argues land for industry and finance access are essential. Mission Hills chair calls for full community development to attract and modernize industry. Wichita and Prairie Village officials push unity among Kansans and a state wide effort to draw new business, stressing shared benefits across Topeka and Lawrence.
A two car crash Saturday on K-16 three miles west of Tonganoxie left Mrs. Erma L. Crain thirty seven in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after surgery for internal injuries. Phillip L. Bartlett twenty two of McLouth suffered head injuries and leg cuts and was admitted then released.
The article notes the British Museum in London housing famed artifacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and a First Folio edition of Shakespeare. It attributes a lively remark about luck tied to proximity to the museum and mentions handling details for Rimusey Funeral Hone Viog-511.
Douglas County Commissioner Elmer Ousdahl declined to reveal his method to fund the proposed 1.25 million Lecompton Bridge ahead of the August 2 primary vote. Commissioner Walter Kampschroeder said voters’ approval would allow using a two mill levy, saved funds, and possible state borrowing. Commissioner Harvey Booth was unavailable due to vacation.
Actor Montgomery Clift, 45, died Saturday in Manhattan after a coronary caused by arteriosclerosis. A funeral will be held Tuesday. Born in Omaha, he began acting at 13 in Florida, appeared in 13 Broadway plays, starred in 10 films, received Oscar nominations but never won. He is survived by his mother Ethel Clift, a brother Brooks, and a sister Ethel McGinnis.
Most railroads and buses in the United States and Canada charge one fare for a blind person traveling with a seeing attendant. The price concession does not apply to a blind person traveling alone or with a guide dog.
Census data show Douglas County farm output by crop with corn leading at 1 412 479 bushels and soybeans at 272 380. land in farms comprises 91.5 percent, down about one percent in five years. There are 17 farms over 1 000 acres but none over 2 000. 144 tenant-occupied. total farm population 3 448 with half over 45.
Maj. Phil Ramsey a Kansas University ROTC associate professor is transferred to Saigon as advisor to an artillery division. He reports Aug. 23 to Travis Air Force Base for air transport via Hawaii and Guam and should arrive in Saigon Aug. 27. Ramsey 34 and a Lawrence resident since two years has served in Korea Hawaii and Germany. He is active in the Lawrence Jaycees and led local projects.
Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell Jr. was aboard a DC-3 missing between San Francisco and Honolulu. A search west of San Francisco involved Yorktown, destroyers, Coast Guard cutters, and 20 aircraft. Stilwell, 54, was en route to gain instrument rating and later return to Ft. Bragg.
At 12 07 p m a one car accident on K 10 left Catherine L Deomer 20 of 1205 Del St with minor injuries. Her eastbound car left the highway and was towed. She was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released. Minor damage to the vehicle.
Lawrence crews reseal Massachusetts Street starting on the west side with the slurry program continuing for several days. Parking may be removed as needed during the work. KU theater director Lewin Goff announces Oliver will replace How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying with shows on November 3 4 6 10 11 12. KU hosts Nebraska on November 5 at Memorial Stadium with no theater planned in the time slot. At Gage Park two new zoo residents, a year-old elephant and a six month old kangaroo, attract crowds as the pouchless joey explores the enclosure.
The 29th annual Midwestern Music and Art Camp at the University of Kansas presented by campers at a Lawrence Rotary Club meeting. Director Russell Wiley called this year's group the finest in camp history and noted enrollment surpassed 1,600. Presenters included Jane Fager Topeka Cathy Allen Roswell New Mexico Floyd Coley Knoxville Iowa Jim Barnes Hobart Oklahoma Barbara Wells Kansas City Steve Sharpie Kansas City.
Union and Hercules Inc. officials at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant were in conference this afternoon trying to settle the strike. The electricians remain out with no termination yet and discussions ongoing after a deadline extension from 4 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. today.
Cora Boggs owner of Boggs Hat Shop at 902 Vermont St thanks friends and patrons for loyal support over the years. She says she has enjoyed every minute of her work and it has been a real pleasure to serve the community.
Eliza Amelia Wilson died ten years ago today and is remembered with love by her children and all who cherished her.
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