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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
5
Hurricane Alma claimed 12 lives in Cuba and damaged crops and property across the island. Prime Minister Fidel Castro toured stricken areas as crops including banana and corn were wiped out and tobacco storehouses were blown down before the wind carried the crop out of danger.
A recipe note instructs mincing seafood finely and mixing with celery, mayonnaise, and additional seasonings for a prepared salad or spread.
Aries urges balance at home and avoidance of temper while Taurus notes disappointed allies and happy news from a letter. Gemini emphasizes prudent business ethics and safeguarding reputation, Cancer not listed, Leo aims to cheer loved ones but warns of later confusion, Virgo warns about stand-offish colleagues and keeping promises.
In Indianapolis USAC ruled no single driver caused the 16 car pileup at the start of the 500 mile race. Billy Foster of Victoria BC came under criticism but Henry Banks USAC director of competition called the incident a racing accident.
Six people injured by the Topeka tornado were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital overnight. John Muench 22 of Topeka listed in good condition after debris fell on his back. Others include Stephen Chambers 26 cuts to ear and arm from flying glass Gene Smerchck 25 multiple abrasions Bob Thornbaugh 31 cuts on left arm Jim James 25 cuts at Washburn University and Frank L Johnson 27 spike in right foot.
Tornadic winds of 80 mph ripped roofs from Jardine Harris married student housing at Kansas State University and wrecked Blue Valley court trailers in North Manhattan. Several dozen injured or hospitalized, power and phone outages reported as students salvage belongings in the aftermath.
Guy S. Connors, 75, Tulsa pipeline consultant and former vice president of Williams Brothers Corp., died Wednesday after hospitalization since May 26 following illness at his ranch in Pryor Oklahoma.
Gov. William H. Avery announced plans to confer with federal officials at once on declaring tornado ravaged Kansas areas a disaster. Harold Knott arrived from Denver to join the talks as Avery cited extensive damage to state properties including Kansas State University housing and the state printing plant.
A violent wind and rain storm caused one death and widespread damage in suburbs northwest of Chicago. Ten people were injured as the storm hit Glenview Arlington Heights Mount Prospect Wheeling Palatine and nearby communities. Winds reached up to 67 mph officially with unofficial estimates near 100 mph. The heaviest damage was 20 to 25 miles northwest of Chicago as trees were uprooted and power lines snapped. Darlene Helfogt 3 of Wheeling died when a gust overturned a house trailer near Wheeling.
F. C. Coppicus aged 86 died Wednesday in Mill Valley California He managed Enrico Caruso and other opera greats during his career.
Topeka AP report: Several state officials in the southwest Topeka area escaped the tornado with no injuries and little or no property damage. Martin Kiger says debris surrounded his home but no immediate damage. Max Bickford's house also fared well. Attorney General Robert Sonderholm said the storm struck near his residence with no apparent damage.
The Planning Commission of Lawrence will meet at City Hall on June 15 1966 at 7 30 p m to consider zoning Lots 4 6 7 and 8 Block 4 Westdale Addition No 2 to RM 3. H A Fisher City Clerk invites public input.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets at City Hall to consider rear yard and front yard variance requests. Notices list property on Kentucky Street near Northwest corner of 3rd and Vermont and the Grandview Clarkson area with Meadow Lane. Hearings open to interested residents. dates in June 1961 and June 1966 are noted.
The State of Kansas to numerous defendants including Charles J. Anderson and Bloomington Town Corporation in Douglas County, asking the court to quiet title to real estate described in the petition. Larry J. Warren and Barbara J. Warren filed the petition in the District Court at Lawrence Kansas, requiring pleadings by July 14, 1966, or default. Attorneys: Petefish & Postma.
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