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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
6
Washington AP reports the long dominant Farm Bloc appears impotent after Congress defeated a bid to raise wheat price supports from 75 to 80 percent of parity. The split showing cotton and corn states moved against wheat, highlighting shifting postwar farm policy under the Eisenhower administration.
GALENA AP Frank Theis Democratic candidate for U S senator said Monday night Schoeppel voting record has favored a few Americans to economic luxury. He criticized a federally sponsored redevelopment bill and pledged to push Kansas toward job creation with higher pay and strong health safety.
Dean Bur ton W. Marvin announced the spring semester scholastic honor roll for Kansas University journalism, listing eight students in the top 10 percent. Seniors George L. DeBord Kansas City Jack G. Harrison Hays and Paul Bruce Lewellyn Hutchinson lead, with junior members Allen F. Brauninger Raytown Rosa E. Lind 1714 Ind Lt Carl John Petersen Topeka Clyde Thogmartin Jr Emporia and Alan W. Wuthnaw Hope.
In Kansas, a stolen car fleeing police at up to 100 mph left K10 and crashed into a tree in Johnson County. Passenger Sharon Ann Long, 16, from Kansas City, Kan., was injured. Driver William J. Flynn, 18, of DeSoto, Kan., was booked on car theft. the vehicle had been stolen Saturday in Kansas City. Marshal H. P. Robinson said he was outdistanced chasing the car.
New York markets show mixed stocks with demand selective. Bonds weaken as corporates fall. cotton and corn rise on demand and exports. Kansas City wheat and cattle trade active with steady to higher cattle prices and lighter hogs.
Wheat 1.77 per bushel shell corn 1.08 ear corn 1.05 barley 0.73 oats 0.75 milo 1.55 soybeans 1.86 poultry hens 6 Ibs and over 12 per head eggs Grade A large 28 Grade A med B 24 undergrade 0.16 current receipts 0.23 butter premium 0.48 No 1 0.45.
Daily market brief lists wholesale extras 70 percent A eggs at 29 cents per dozen and medium 26 cents while consumer eggs show large A 28 to 29 cents and medium A 26 to 28. poultry prices cover heavy hens 5 pounds plus at 13 cents, fryers 22.5 cents, ducks 12 cents, and capons 16 to 18 cents per pound with butter prices at 66.5 to 67 cents per pound and butterfat 42 to 47 percent.
The New York market weakened late in the afternoon with more losers than gainers. Volume reached about 3.5 million shares as blue chips eased, airlines rails chemicals utilities and aircrafts slipped while some names like Universal Match Decca and Transition rose modestly.
In Lawrence Kansas on Saturday June 18 1940 at 1 PM in the front yard of the Police Department a vast inventory of bicycles parts and assorted items held for over six months is to be sold. Items include multiple bicycles frames colors and serials plus rims tires fenders hubs and other auto parts with a few household items and tools among them. Auctioneers are M R Gill Agency Mike Murphree Bob Needles with John T Weatherwax as mayor and the Chief of Police cited. Not responsible for accidents. Terms cash.
Unclassified column describes a 3 bedroom home on South Louisiana Street with a finished basement, front and rear picture windows, chef kitchen dinette, landscaped 90 by 125 foot lot, and additional mentions of rental units and other nearby listings. Shown by Decker-Coy Agency and M R Gill Agency with contact numbers and locations in IV3-4030 VI3- etc.
Before you invest in a used car check special sale prices on the new Chevrolet Corvair. Lower down payments and monthlys than late model used cars plus 10 percent cheaper insurance, new tires, a 36 month warranty and free service. Also assorted real estate and rental ads with local prices and contact numbers.
Seven summer previews are scheduled on the University of Kansas campus for prospective students. The events include entrance exams, conferences with faculty, and orientation planning no physical exams this fall. students must bring a family physician exam record. Housing for attendees will be in University residence halls.
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