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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

13

Ky Forces Hue Confrontation With Paratroops and Curfew

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky sent 500 elite paratroops into Hue to strengthen riot police as a 9 p.m. curfew was imposed in Saigon. Buddhist demonstrators burned an American car in Saigon and clashes with dissidents left one dead and several wounded. Marines repelled a Viet Cong assault on a hilltop near Chu Lai, while U.S. jets pressed heavy strikes over North Vietnam.

Saigon Hue U.S Nguyen Cao Ky 1St Division Buddhist Institute Chu Lai Jimmie Howard San Diego Calif North Viet Nam Perfume River

Monday deadline on local taxes for 1965

County Treasurer Edythe Norman urged residents that Monday is the last day to mail the second half of personal and real estate taxes for 1965. Enclose the first half receipt for verification and bring receipts if paying in person at the Courthouse. No second-half notices were sent. first-half notices went out last October. Friday and Monday are typically the heaviest days for late payments.

Edythe Norman

U S Combat Toll Rises to Third High of the Year

U S combat fatalities last week reached the third highest level of the year with 142 Americans killed and 741 wounded plus one missing or captured. Allied losses included 1,240 Communist dead and 166 captured. South Vietnamese losses were 151 killed and 30 missing. Australian, South Korean, and New Zealand forces reported six battle deaths and 14 wounded.

Saigon South Viet Nam Central Highlands U. S

Mansfield Seeks Direct China Talks on Viet Nam Peace

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urged a face to face meeting between Secretary of State Dean Rusk and China’s Chen Yi to discuss a peaceful settlement of the Vietnam War. He warned the conflict could become a U.S. Chinese clash and floated including Southeast Asian states in a broader dialogue, stressing steps toward peace despite limited expectations.

New York Mike Mansfield Dean Rusk Red China Chen Yi Senate Yeshiva University Korea Peking Viet Nam Southeast Asia Mansfield China United States Geneva Johnson Montana

De Gaulle’s Moscow trip alarms U S policy makers

U S policy makers fret over Charles de Gaulle’s planned Moscow talks and possible German unification ideas that could shift power in Europe. Diplomats say France’s move away from NATO precedents widening concerns about a Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals including the Soviet bloc.

U.S de Gaulle Washington Charles de Gaulle Germany Moscow Europe Charles Lucet National Press Club Lucet West Germany East Germany Atlantic Urals Soviet Union Russia North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO France

Titan 3 Launch Sends Eight Satellites Into Space Network

At Cape Kennedy eight satellites ride the Titan 3 into near earth orbits to form a jam free military communications web. The launch, timing, orbital parameters, and ground terminals are described as the system aims to link Washington with Saigon and other strategic sites.

Cape Kennedy Fla Washington Saigon Air Force Viet Nam Titan 3 Earth Defense Department

Rusk presses NATO unity over Germany plan

Secretary of State Dean Rusk tells the Senate panel that the United States and NATO allies outside France must show resolve to keep defenses strong and stay united. He cites NATO changes after France’s defense withdrawal and shifts the alliance’s HQ from Paris area to Brussels.

Washington Dean Rusk United States North Atlantic Treaty Organization France Germany NATO Alliance Paris Brussels

KU Camp Must Refuse Some Who Want In

KU officials report the Midwestern Music and Art Camp will enroll about 1,650 students this year, the largest ever, prompting rejection of roughly 150 prospective campers. For the first time, coed housing will use fraternity and sorority houses at KU, with meals in Lewis and Tempkin Halls and lodging to be near dining facilities. Phi Kappa Psi and Lambda Chi houses are among those leased to provide accommodations.

Kansas University Russell Wiley Wiley Fraternity Lewis and Templin Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Lambda

Mild weather dominates Lawrence with light showers possible

Cloudy skies and mild temperatures are forecast to continue in Lawrence with a small chance of showers. The weather bureau put precipitation at 10 percent for today through Friday. KU station logged 0.33 inch of rain overnight, total 6.22 inches for June, with 3.35 inches falling Sunday night.

Lawrence Weather Bureau Kansas University Weather Station

Girls State Agencies Roar Into Operation at KU

Kansas University hosts the Girls State program with Karen Relf of Isabel set to become governor at 7:15 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Event features state officers, supreme court justices, and a Friday travel to Topeka for official duties.

Kansas University Kansas Union Karen Relf Isabel Miss Relf Isabel High School Fort Hays State College Kate Hartman Arkansas City Carol Lyon Greensburg Mary Pat Kennedy Frankfort Janie Whittier Kansas City Cinda Cummings Coldwater Ann Moriz Boyd Sheri Robertson Ellis Sharon Rogers Clathe Girls State Supreme Court Debbie Hayes N.Y. St Janet Whitehair Abilene Rita Hatch Karol Brecheisen Garnett Leah Ann Sundberg Lindsborg Topeka Hoch Auditorium Sen Glee Smith Larned Tim Edwards Kansas Highway Patrol Hoch Girls State

Many Area Fairs Bring Fun Across July August

The region hosts fairs in Lawrence and nearby towns featuring 4-H and FFA exhibitions, cattle shows, talent contests, tractor pulls, helicopter rides, and a ventriloquist. The Douglas County 4-H fair runs Aug 16–17 at Lawrence fairgrounds, followed by the three day Douglas County Free Fair Aug 18–20 with judging and prize sales. Also noted is the 64th Oskaloosa Old Settlers Reunion July 21–23 headlined by Carl Metzger with carnival events and contests. The Central Protective Association Picnic at Eu­dora is July 22–23 with square dance, talent show, carnival, and large attendance.

Douglas County Lawrence Oskaloosa Old Settlers Carl Metzger Whizzo Oskaloosa Central Protective Association Eudora Johnny

See LOTS OF FUN closing stock index falls in NY market

In New York the closing figures for 60 stocks showed a decline with the Dow Jones average slipping to 322.4. The market moved lower amid broad pressure across sectors as investors reassessed gains and risks.

New York

Residents Reject Westdale apartment rezoning plan

At a four hour City Hall meeting the Planning Commission denied Stan Christopher 36 unit two story apartment project on four Westdale No 2 lots at Harvard and Iowa Street residents opposing the change argued it would alter a quiet residential area. The developer and attorney urged rezoning to multiple family use saying it would serve as a buffer against future commercial growth.

Planning Commission Westdale No. 2 Harvard Iowa Street City Hall City Commission Chamber Stan Christopher Christopher John Brand Brand William F. Rutherford Westdale Rd Frank Nelick

Ex-Champs Triumph In LCC Golf Fest Open Play

Former Kansas Women's Amateur champions Diane Wilson Tillie Becker and Pat Rubelee posted first round wins at Lawrence Country Club as rain delayed matches resumed. Wilson defeated Electra Ralston 5 and 4 Becker routed Nancy Regier 4 and 3 and Rubelee beat Logeiger 4 and 2 in progress completing rounds with more second round clashes set this afternoon. Nancy Boozer of Lawrence advanced in the championship bracket.

Diane Wilson Tillie Becker Pat Rubelee Kansas Lawrence Country Club Marian Green Becker Evelyn Grigsby Peggy Collins Rubelee Dorothy Graham Betty Blair Nancy Boozer Lawrence

Weather summary for Northeast Kansas Friday forecast

Partly cloudy through Friday in Northeast Kansas with a high near 80 and a low tonight in the upper 50s. Precipitation chances are about 10 percent for tonight and Friday. Temperature readings show a mix of early morning and afternoon values with sun and wind varying across the day. Record this date noted in the local weather log.

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