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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1966
Page
1
The Sheppard retrial or release ruling raises questions about pretrial publicity and jury impartiality. The piece argues whether trials should curb press access and how jurors can remain unbiased amid media coverage and public opinion.
The Agriculture Department warns a smaller than expected 1966 wheat crop will require stronger government measures in 1967. The June crop report projects a 1966 harvest near 1.24 billion bushels, about 7 percent below last year and roughly 1 percent under prior expectations.
Federal grand jury probes loan kickbacks tied to the Teamsters Union pension fund trustees. The six month investigation was revealed as a subpoena to quash minutes of trustee meetings seeks disclosure. Named trustees include James R. Hoffa and Floyd C. Webb among others. two individuals unnamed in this report.
U S paratroopers regroup for new assaults on entrenched North Vietnamese regulars in the central highlands as B 52 bombers pound a target area 10 miles north of the battle zone. The 101st Airborne Division has fought since Tuesday with two battalions of the enemy. as many as four battalions could be involved.
Two traffic accidents were reported Friday night injuring one person and totaling more than $500 damage. Ralph W. Jenkins 43 of 1636 Pa St. and Chris Coyle 20 of 514 Frontier Rd collided on 10th Street at 947 p.m. Coyle KU sophomore suffered minor injuries and damages were 40 to Jenkins car and 300 to Coyle's cycle. Earlier, at 815 p.m. a station wagon driven by Larry F. Gantenbein of 1801 Barker and a car driven by Ted D. Crady of Eudora collided in the 1600 block of 23rd Street. Crady's car damage 100 and Gantenbein's wagon 150.
Lawrence city officials negotiate with the Lawrence Elks Lodge to buy the Elks building at 725 Vt. St. for 57500. Funds aim to use surrounding space for parking behind the Elks Lodge on Kentucky Street. A trustees meeting on June 21 will vote on the proposition.
Jack Ruby sought a sanity hearing for two years but his lawyers now oppose it citing possible constitutional rights violations if witnesses testifying at a new murder trial are called. Judge Holland ordered the hearing with Ruby to appear though he did not. Ruby, 55, has been jailed since killing Oswald in November 1963.
Local pools cluster around apartment complexes as developers expand swimming facilities. Experts predict the county could near 100 pools soon though public pools remain scarce after bond defeats. A reader list shows numerous private pools from Olympic Club to Crescent Heights and West Hills with addresses across the city.
Jackson and Floyd McKissick of the Congress of Racial Equality plan to leave the Meredith march to attend a service. A call for marchers from other states promises to lengthen the procession. Meredith, a Columbia University law student, is expected to march again after recovering from wounds. Aubrey J. Norvell, 40, of Memphis, is jailed in Hernando, Mississippi, on $25 000 bond for the shooting. The marchers spent the night in Batesville and a church, first time not returning to Memphis, 60 miles away. The Highway Patrol guarded the procession and blocked the church rally, arresting a white man for reckless driving when a dump truck veered toward the head of the line.
Army chief Gen Harold K Johnson told Oklahoma reporters that public appetite favors stories of personal heroism civic action and construction work over graphic Viet Nam casualty images. He noted Viet Nam's long running conflict and estimated U S casualties would be about 435000 if rate matched population.
Police Chief William Troelstrup said a telegram from FBI Director J Edgar Hoover stated the fingerprints from the Wednesday night armed robbery at Rustys Northside grocery are not on file. The 27 year old Earl Waley had no prior arrests. investigation continues.
Former Ambassador John K. Galbraith told Rhode Island College graduates that Secretary of State Dean Rusk is terribly misinformed about broad support for U S foreign policy. He cited European allies and a shrinking domestic admiration for Ky and policy aims.
The Cross will be the theme of Vacation Bible School starting at 9 a.m. Monday at Full Gospel Christian Assembly Church in Indianapolis. Classes run through June 17 with superintendent Mrs. Earl White Jr. and staff including Mrs. Elwood Hadl and Mrs. Duane Ogle. Revival services follow each evening at 7:30 led by Dr. Harry Wilson Baker from Morgantown Indiana.
A NSF workshop previously scheduled at Washburn University will begin Monday at Mount Oread with about 60 high school math teachers and Washburn faculty staying in KU housing. The eight week session runs in Blake Hall Annex and Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall, while Washburn classes will be held at Topeka West High School.
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