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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
17
Businessmen voice optimism about the economy yet proceed with caution. Consumers feel brighter about outlook and their finances but are cautious with spending and debt. Factories and inventories show only modest increases as manufacturers rebuild after recession, while overall 1961 growth trails 1960 by about 3 percent.
An Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas delegation urged Congress to fund flood control and navigation in the Arkansas River valley. Speaking to House and Senate appropriations panels, they backed Kennedy budget aims, with Spencer proposing $65,000 for a Great Bend flood study and $1 million to begin Elk City Reservoir construction. Additional requests covered Cow Creek, Walnut River, John Redmond Dam, Council Grove, and Marion Reservoir planning.
The speaker argued that disaster could have been averted at Independence and Coffeyville and said Army engineers could use $1 million in the coming year to start the project.
The Soviets and British co chairmen urged resumption of talks noting April 24 concessions by Western delegates. Western leaders conditioned talks on an effective cease-fire, while observers say Laos tensions echo prior breakdown after the Pathet Lao overran a royal post at Padong. Gromyko and Harriman Chauvel and Home discussed the decision, with a British spokesman citing IC C action though offering few details. The truce panel struggles as Pathet Lao blocks movement in Reds territory.
AP reports Cities Service Gas Co and Gas Service Co protested to the Kansas Corporation Commission against approval of an 84 mile gas line from Spivey Grabs Field in Harper County to a Skelly Oil refinery in El Dorado. Interventions are also sought.
In Harper County City producers note a 2 PM Saturday matinee for children and report 3,000 seats reserved for a week long musical. Tickets are $1.50 with many seats still available though expected to sell out after tonight. Written by Profs Posdro and Crafton, the show aims to be a major centennial money-maker.
A packed schedule includes beard judging at the play with six winners advancing to intermission, Lions Sertoma Cosmopolitan Rotary and Jaycee nights, Miss America 1961 presentation, Kiwanis night, and a Wagon train celebration with Hog Wild festivities in Bonner Springs and Eudora. The miresta festival offers contests for children, games, races, a baby-judging contest, and costumes with prizes. Sunday features a Recognition Tea in the Community Building recognizing Douglas County pioneers and descendants. Additional events include a large square dance and kiddie carnival, August arts and crafts, Quantrill reenactment, and the Jayhawk Rodeo at the Fairgrounds.
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