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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1966
Page
4
The piece notes a shift in British youth style from Mods and Rockers to Neatniks led by former Mods. Neatniks adopt tailored looks with waistcoats, hats, and cravats as prosperity and welfare state security reshape the under-30 crowd. Tailor 4 Cutter calls the trend good news.
The Burnett Instrument company plans a two way expansion by fall including sales expansion across Europe and some manufacturing there. Burnett, founded in 1949, employs 20 locally and produces four product lines including skin grafting dermatomes cast cutters disposable diagnostic tools and centrifugal pumps. The firm, led by Burnett who handles multiple roles, reports annual sales of 300000 to 400000 with 10 salesmen serving 400 dealers, and recent delivery improvements via an aerial production line to solve a parts bottleneck.
Ed McCormack Jr defeats Kennedy stalwarts Maurice Donahue and Kenneth O Donnell for the Democratic convention endorsement. Endicott Peabody sweeps Senate nomination over John Collins. Donahue to back convention outcome. O Donnell plans September challenge. Peabody wins 1 078 to 731 in initial tally.
In Rome, the Communist party pursues a mild campaign to win control of the city council amid signs of shifting alliances. They aim to erode Christian Democrat dominance, with implications for national politics and Premier Aldo Moro’s government.
Jack Brauntuch, national field director for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will be guest speaker at the Northeast Kansas branch MS award dinner at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the Little Banquet. The event marks the 20th anniversary dinner for the local group and includes a medical documentary on MS followed by a forum with Dr. Ralph Johnson and Dr. Sydney O Schroeder. Glenn A Dawes, branch chairman, will preside with Dr. Walter Sandelius as emcee and Mrs E L Falkenstien and Mrs. Sandelius at the punch table. reservations are by Mrs. James Huff.
An Army court martial sentenced Pvt. Adam R. Weber Jr. to one year in prison and reduced him to recruit for refusing to accept an M14 rifle and bear arms in Viet Nam. Weber, a New Orleans native, had studied for the priesthood and argued his personal philosophy as a humanitarian. He offered to serve as a frontline medic and expressed loyalty to the United States while opposing the war on moral grounds.
In Tokyo, AP reports Defense Minister Lin Piao appears to be rising as a potential heir to Mao Zedong amid a party purge. Observers warn the throne remains uncertain and power dynamics may shift.
Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontain receive the first honorary doctorates offered by Chicago based institutions. The ceremony marks a milestone for the notable stage partnership and supports their contributions to the arts.
A large bond plan exceeding 102 million dollars proposes county improvements in Jackson County including an enclosed sports stadium in Kansas City. The capital improvements commission recommends 60 million for the sports center plus parks flood control roads health and welfare facilities. The county court formed the commission to study long range projects.
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