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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1966
Page
1
Washington AP report says congressional supporter Rep. William M. McCulloch notes violence in cities could slow passage of the administration civil rights bill including housing provisions. Southern opponents press delays as House debate continues and amendments flood the floor.
The House of Commons approved the Labour bill to nationalize Britain's 14 major steel firms by a 338 to 247 vote on its second reading. Conservatives vow to delay passage and pledge private ownership if they regain power. The session also weighs the economy crisis and the six month wage standstill linked to tax hikes and spending cuts.
Sgt Verner Newman III of the Lawrence Police Department returned from a five day meeting of the International Association for Identification in Winston Salem North Carolina. He noted the high expertise level at the conference with 400 law enforcement attendees from 37 states and nine foreign countries. He praised new techniques in fingerprints photography document analysis handwriting analysis and related fields and said the trip was beneficial for the department and the city. Police Chief Bill Troelstrup agreed that staying current with method changes in identification is essential for the force.
A two car crash Monday at 2:30 p.m. near 1610 W 23rd St injured Steven B. Clark 16 of 714 Til St in fair condition with a possible spine injury and Larry A. Donahue 38 of 1012 Emery Rd with minor injuries. Damages were 1250 to Clark car and 1850 to Donahue car.
TOPEKA AP reports a total of 118 appeals filed with the State Budget Review Board seeking permission to exceed the school foundation law budget limit of four percent per pupil per year. The appeals outline exceptional circumstances and procedures for approval.
Three thefts were reported Monday to police in Lawrence totaling about 970. Larry Schwann reported the theft of his motorcycle valued at 800 from his home. Denzel Gibbons reported the theft of speakers microphone and amplifier from a room at the Holiday Inn. Paul Lyons reported a spare tire and wheel taken from his parked car.
The Soviet government approved a cargo plane flight to Moscow carrying three small sports planes for the world aerobatic championships. U S pilots Harold Krier and Charles Hilliard will travel aboard the Hercules L382B with mechanic Roderick McRiley. others fly commercially. The mission starts from Findlay Ohio to Helsinki then Moscow next month.
The State Chamber of Commerce board, 85 members, met in Lawrence for a two day session at the Eldridge Hotel. They approved a motion to create a liaison between the chamber and state university administrations to provide employment information to Kansas students.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman forecast total net farm income at 15.7 billion dollars for the year, up from prior estimates and last year. He cited higher prices, price support actions for milk and soybeans, and potential wheat allotment changes as factors, with per farm income projected around 4,785 dollars versus 4,210 last year.
The Public Health Service reports a survey of 1850 Oakland drivers finds 8 percent own vehicles with seat belts. Among belt wearers, two thirds use them on highways but only one third in city driving. The service says widespread use could save 5000 lives annually.
Seven persons were treated and released from the emergency room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with one admission. Injuries ranged from a cat bite and a finger catch in a rag wringer to pool head impact, a cigarette lighter burn, thorn stabs, a forehead cut, a broken bottle cut, and a back strain from a bathtub slip. Names include Paul Verhage, Kathy Hattabaugh, Carol Pine, Alice McGrew, Dorothy Sankpill, Dan Hull, Bonnie Williams, and Millard Penn.
Lucille Allison of the Douglas County District Court returned from the National County Officials convention in New Orleans where she joined a six member panel on Court Procedure Today and Tomorrow. She was named honorary citizen of Lockport Louisiana and called an ambassador extraordinary by North Carolina’s governor amid a passport office visit during the event.
Mr and Mrs M S Winter returned from Rochester Minnesota where he was a Mayo Clinic patient for about two months His condition is much improved but he is not yet accepting visitors.
Douglas County total employment fell from 18 350 in mid May to an estimated 17 925 by mid June. Unemployment averaged about 400 in June versus 460 a year earlier, with the local rate around 2 2 percent of the civilian workforce compared with 2 6 percent a year ago and 1 6 percent in May. Forecasters predict only moderate non farm employment fluctuations into mid August as students return to school.
The Lawrence city manager announced Don Venhaus, 33, of Cambridge Nebraska, will become planning director on September 1 at a $9000 annual salary. Venhaus previously led Tulsa planning division since October and will handle zoning amendments variances plats and provide technical advice to the Planning Commission. He and his wife have two children Monte five and Dana three.
Lawrence shows the Kiwanis Orthopedic Clinic event now rescheduled from Thursday to August 4, announced by Rodger Johnson Lawrence Memorial Hospital administrator. KU receives a large bell from Santa Fe Railroad for concerts as Russell Wiley and KU staff collect it. An election school for poll workers is set for Monday at 9 30 a.m. in the county courthouse with noon Monday deadline for absentee ballots for the August 2 primary.
Lawrence residents may expect two new traffic signals in the coming year if the proposed 1967 budget by City Manager Ray Wells is approved. One at 15th and Ia Streets, another at Harvard Road and Iowa Street, both similar to the 6th and Me Streets installation. The signals use a demand-type system triggered by car trips on the least-traveled street.
Detroit AP reports the U. S auto industry moves toward the end of 1966 production with few models left in 1966 lines Mustang Pontiac Tempest and Cadillac. Chrysler ends 1966 production and posts a yearly high of 1,448,000 cars, while 1966 output is projected near 8.6 million, below the 1965 peak.
Max Harris 70 former Kansas banker will be buried in Emporia Kansas with funeral services set for Thursday in the city.
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