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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1965
Page
7
The Kansas University plan outlines 3000 new students needing classrooms labs and offices as Fraser Hall is razed. Wescoe defends the demolition noting foundation issues shale foundations shifting and costly restoration, while renovations are deemed impractical within limited funds.
Wescoe argues renovation of Blake Hall is financially impractical, citing a $372,000 estimate versus a $600,000 bid and notes from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He warns a moratorium cannot solve the issue and urges prudent trusteeship of limited funds for new facilities to meet urgent needs. The chancellor envisions a future view from Kaw to Wakarusa once old structures give way.
The chancellor praised unsung staff and highlighted a three hour meeting in the Union Building. KU Endowment reported 449,000 in gifts this year and 14,449 donors, as the association funded student loans and private property expansion near the Medical Center.
USS Wasp reported radio contact with Gemini 4 as it plunged toward a splashdown. A helicopter sighted the capsule and recovery forces prepared for a rapid pickup after a four day mission highlighted by White's space walk. McDivitt and White remained alert and joked until recovery.
In Topeka AP report, 93-year-old T. J. Brown of Leavenworth, oldest prisoner at the State Penitentiary, has life imprisonment commuted to 40 years making him eligible for parole once future plans are set. Parole attorney Prentice Townsend announced the decision for Gov. Williams Av ery.
KU seniors presented a $2,500 class gift for a Watson Library display to honor KU Distinguished Professors. Bob Stewart of Vancouver received the Agnes Wright Strickland life membership from Chancellor Wescoe, selected by a faculty committee. John Mays gave Wescoe a class gift check, as Richard DeGeorge received the HOPE award at a campus breakfast marking the ceremony.
State of Kansas to all concerned. Petition filed in Douglas County Probate Court for admission to probate of Bruce E Hoad as dated August 1955 and appointment of Gertrude Bradham as administrator with will annexed without bond. Hearing set June 29, 1965 at 3:00 p.m. in Lawrence. Attorneys Norburg Turney Larson for petitioner.
A one car accident on the Kansas Turnpike west of Lawrence caused $300 damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Gladys E. Drew, 21, of Kansas City Kansas, lost control as the trailer whipped, crossed the medial strip, and struck an embankment per Trooper Harold Bowers.
A public sale is set for Sunday June 13 1965 at 1 p m in Lawrence Kansas W18 Ohio St items include a six room house contents many furniture pieces appliances and decor plus sale of the house and possible on the spot possession terms cash on personal property owner Mr and Mrs Ja Miller auctioneer Geo Criss and clerk Bill Leber Lawrence National Bank listed as clerk background notes indicate owner plans to finance partially and curtains drapes included with the house
A dense page of classified ads lists for rent and sale items including two furnished apartments private baths air conditioning and utilities. sale items include a piano a 1950 Maytag washer a 14 6 Runabout Mark 25 motor and trailer and a 1 ton Westinghouse air conditioner plus household goods and toys. Also notices of public sale a ride share request and a real estate listing for a large four bedroom colonial bi level in Lawrence Heights with Miller and Midgett Realty.
Safety special at Wards Auto Service lists front wheel balance brakes and steering and hydraulic checks for ten dollars eighty eight cents. Customer urged to call 729 N. H. VI2-1708 for details and payment options. Found Pekingese dog with owl owner may have paying for ad. Contact VE3-9098.
A cluttered classified listing shows offerings from Ward's auto service to Cain Realty and Ray Stoneback's shop. Items include wheel balancing at four wheels, a 3-bedroom home near Schwegler School, 8-bedroom tile sale, used cars, furniture, appliances, and rental apartments with various prices and contact numbers.
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