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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1966
Page
1
Saigon dispatch reports Premier Ky's forces took Hue, ending Buddhist-led rebel control. The capture followed a political deal with Buddhists in Saigon and included seizure of the radio station. U.S. staff evacuated as unrest and demonstrations continued in the city.
Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen and House counterpart Gerald Ford called for a thorough reevaluation of Johnson Humphrey poverty policy. They released a 99 page minority report denouncing the administration program as wasteful and mismanaged, urging accountability and action.
Workmen from the University of Kansas Building and Grounds Division install a pulley system to remove about seven tons of coal from the basement of the Old Post Office Building. The coal will be loaded into EU trucks and likely taken to the dump. Lawrence High School plans its 92nd Commencement in Allen Fieldhouse with 446 graduates.
Mrs Rice Phelps of 411 Dakota St. is reported in good condition in Sestri Levante Italy after a bus truck collision on their European three week tour. Her husband Mr Phelps, a Lawrence businessman, was shaken but not hospitalized. The incident occurred Friday near Genoa and several others on the bus were hurt.
In Spokane ap report Columbia W Stellz left 173311 for dogs including poodles and kerryblue breeds. The will directs a suitable kennel be provided and a caretaker hired to look after the dogs.
Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania announces he will not run again for president or any public office. He says the decision is irrevocable though speculation about a 1968 bid continues. His term as governor ends next year and he declines to discuss future plans.
In Pasadena California Anthony Delgado and Sandy Parker eloped May 15 two weeks ago and have not been heard from since. Delgado 19 Parker 15. In laws await mail and report draft notice arriving. Ruth Phariss sister of the bride from Campbell comments on the situation.
Police court records list Cecelia Lipton Lorenzo Lipton? No. The entry covers Lipton and King with stop sign violations fined $15 each. Thomas suspended license $100. Vann speeding resisting arrest obstructing officer $125 and 60 days appealed. Lyall stop sign $15. Senti speeding $10. Hayes speeding $13. Casebier drunk $50. Hawley disturbing the peace $50. Biesant petty larceny $75.
Sar gent Shriver, head of the Office of Economic Opportunity, urged college students to join the Peace Corps or the Job Corps in Atlanta at Morehouse College. He said in 20 years a man who joined the Peace Corps or Job Corps will be ahead of one who did not act.
Capt Robert Wallick age 45 and co pilot wife Joan depart Tokyo for Wake Island on the second leg of their global flight to beat the light plane world record held by Max Conrad. They left Tokyo at 7 16 p m after a 1 46 hour fueling stop and arrived from Manila after 8 41 hours en route.
President Johnson announced retirement of Gen John K Waters as Commander in Chief U S Army Pacific on Sept 1 and named Gen Dwight E Beach to replace him Beach is currently Commander in Chief of United Nations and United States forces in Korea The Pacific Army Command HQ is in Honolulu. Bonesteel to general Lt Gen John L Throckmorton to lieutenant general Lemley to lieutenant general and Mack reassigned with Lemley as new CGSC commandant at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
Shultz of the Republican party greets visitors at the kickoff of campaign headquarters at 1033 Mass St. Coffee and cookies were served as the office becomes the hub of activities until the August 2 primary. Shultz, a state senator for Douglas and Jefferson counties, seeks the Third District seat vacated by Robert Ellsworth.
About 1,000 high school seniors from Kansas and beyond will attend the week long Boys State at Kansas University. Notables include Colette Daiute Miss Teenage America 1966 and Kansas Gov. William Avery may attend. Patrick J. Finley is executive director with 600 Kansas high schools represented. Public attendance encouraged at all events.
Ten oil companies charged with conspiring to restrain trade in liquid asphalt to Kansas pleaded not guilty in U S District Court. Trials set for September follow a seven year plan to divide sales and fix f o b prices and freight rates across Kansas at Kansas City Wichita Salina and other locations.
Four patients were treated in the emergency room and dismissed after treatment. Terri Ingram, 13, of 1423 Hasold, cut foot and left arm from a bicycle fall. Jonathan Georges, 2, of 936 Murrow Ct., struck on head by a brick. Hugh Taylor, 55, Route 3, F1, hurt forehead and hand by a bee. Sara Tate, 66, Ardmore, Okla., fell stairs injuring leg and head.
Art Janes former Oklahoma 1950 national champion tackle was killed when a tractor rolled over on his Farm north of Holdenville. He was 37 and a geologist who lived in Corpus Christi Texas but visited the farm to cut brush.
Soviet fishing trawler with radar shadows the carrier Enterprise and is shadowed by Bainbridge in a nonhostile game abroad off North Viet Nam. Captain Holloway notes no signals or firing as both sides observe but seek unknown information.
The Lawrence United Fund Board will meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday June 8 at Centron Corp to set the 1966 67 campaign budget for 13 agencies. Jack Brand is president and Bill Lienhard drive chairman. Previous year goal was 102 321 with drive led by George Ryan and Art Wolf.
Lawrence attorney John Sullivan 34 chosen as Douglas County campaign chairman for state senator Harold Herd seeking the Democratic U S Senate nomination. Sullivan KU Law School graduate 1968 with wife Jeannie and four children active in local Democratic politics since the 1950s.
Two thefts were reported Wednesday. Gaylord Daley of Daley's Super Oil at 1826 Mass St reported $167.28 in cash and tools valued at $19.95 stolen from his station. Harold W. Emick of 545 La St reported $325 in cash stolen from his bedroom during the night.
Gov. William H. Avery said he has decided on a date to file for election but would not reveal it. When pressed by a newsman he replied that he wants to talk about it at the appropriate time.
Five miners died after entering an abandoned section of the Dora No 2 mine near Punxsutawney. Two coworkers escaped as the crew of seven encountered air starved black damp. Names include John Kramer and Sam Gaul among the dead. others were injured or survived.
Moscow reported that recent soft landings by Soviet and American spacecraft on the moon indicate no necessity for international space law. The communiqué framed lunar exploration as a peaceful, unilateral effort without legal constraints.
Washington AP Republicans demand a full review of the draft citing a Selective Service report showing 73 percent of 1A potential draftees not yet examined. They call for computer data processing to fix the system while warning against a decentralized approach. Senator Javits proposes universal national service for men under 35.
In Dublin 83 year old Eamon de Valera appears set for a second seven year presidency after the election counting proceeds. He was a 6-1 favorite to defeat Dublin lawyer Thomas Francis Kevin O'Higgins 49, backed by Fine Gael. De Valera, last surviving Easter uprising commander, founded Fianna Fail.
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