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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1967
Page
9
The piece extols fly rod catfishing and sunfish in Kansas waters. It highlights streams like the Neosho and Verdigris, the appeal of bluegill and bass, and best practices for pond balance by removing excess sunfish and bass. It also notes timing in June and urges responsible fishing.
A report to the Baptist Education Study Task Conference warns Southern Baptist colleges and universities risk losing accreditation due to Convention control. Leon McBeth of Southwestern Seminary urged that conventions should not regulate internal college affairs, advocating trusteeship by individual boards. Robert Alley of the University of Richmond added accreditation is threatened when conventions regulate peripheral issues or federal aid.
The Ford Foundation awarded 180 000 dollars to the Organization for Tropical Studies, a seven‑member KU tied group formed in 1963, headquartered at Miami University Illinois. The grant funds pilot divisions tackling tropical field biology problems, marking the first plant grant to OTS for research. NSF had supported graduate training previously, with KU providing field training faculty and WU students joining tropical studies annually.
Six members of the Baker University Board of Trustees were re elected to four year terms at the Kansas Annual Conference of the Methodist Church held at Baker University. Re elected were Mrs. Paul D Bartlett Champ Graham Mine Radloph Houlse Charles B Neal and Dr Benjamin J Schmidtke with no vacancies on the board due to retirements of Rev Charles Knight and Murray Ross.
Virginia tournament plan announced for the Southern Collegiate Championship to be played in Charlotte North Carolina from February 29 to March 12. The event features top college teams competing for the title and national recognition.
The Communications Workers of America executive board says current election laws are outdated and need overhaul. They call for broader funding bases, full disclosure, strict contribution limits, and stronger controls on presidential campaign funding. Joseph Beirne urged balance between raising and wisely spending funds.
Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr. becomes President Johnson's fitness consultant urging all ages to stay in shape to perform better. He notes he can do 25 pushups and plans to coordinate with industry government and schools on exercise’s health longevity and appearance benefits.
In Hutchinson Kansas two young brothers climbed a six foot fence to reach a backyard pool. Six year old Lance Dowd died after being pulled from the water by uncle David Rueschhoff who attempted rescue. The boys were visiting relatives in Colorado Springs Cole.
Multiple notices from Douglas County Kansas detail probate actions for John W Baylor and William G Meairs, with hearings set and defense deadlines. Additional items list bids for Lawrence sewer work, property assessments, and a will probate petition for Alice Shimmons, plus public auction and classified ads.
President Johnson predicts Alexander B. Trowbridge will do an outstanding job as secretary of commerce after his swearing in at the White House. Commerce Department estimates show Americans spent over $4 billion on foreign travel last year, about eight percent above 1965.
Public notices from the Douglas County Probate Court request creditors and heirs to file demands in the estate of Willits II disele deceased and Ruth Kenny. Executors and attorneys are named with dates for filing and court hearings to determine heirs and property interests.
The City of Lawrence announces bids for properties at North Lawrence with contract forms and bond requirements available at the Public Works Director’s office. Also published is the appointment of Mdw. T. Rillug as administrator of Arthur J. Wootton’s estate with creditors urged to file claims within nine months.
Auction on June 16 1967 at 7 p m at 815 S Popinar Ottawa Swan sells 6 rooms of furniture antiques including beds chests trunks china cabinet glassware silverware and many other items. Terms cash not responsible for accidents. Adda Abbie May estate owner. Geason Doty Linet attorneys Myers Bros auctioneers clerk Eeith Cradell.
After selling the farm, CH Looney owner announces a farm auction 2 miles north of Lowemont on Hiway ah Leavenworth. Items include a 1956 Ford tractor model G10, mower, spreader, disc, trailer, tractor lift tote, pickup truck 1956 with cattle rack, gas water pump, water tank heater, Johnson water tank heaters, fence controller, elevated gasoline tank, Sears riding mower and miscellaneous household items. Auctioneers Zimmeriman and Stighnire. Lowell Walker, clerk.
A column notes that all local advertisements appear first in the page section, signaling where readers should look for neighborhood offers and public notices. The piece emphasizes the prominence of local ads in daily listings.
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