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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1969
Page
8
Men who move their legs and muscles double their odds of escaping heart attacks versus sitters, with sitters dying four times more often if a heart attack occurs. Smoking doubles initial attack risk for both sexes. weight gain also raises risk, per HIP New York study of 110000 adults aged 35 to 64 over nine years.
A two alarm blaze at Garrison Elementary on Kansas City's near east side caused more than 35000 dollars in damage. No injuries reported as the building was empty when discovered. Fire officials suspect arson but gave few details.
At a meeting of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission Richard J. Murdy of New York reported Alaska's potential gas supply could be about 400 trillion cubic feet, vastly higher than March estimates of 287 trillion. He noted Alaska reserves already move to Japan as LNG and stressed economics and regulation will shape U.S. access.
Norman Denton of Lawrence was selected as junior vice commander at the Kansas Disabled American Veterans convention in Topeka. Dan Burton of Kansas City became state commander Benny Daniels of Topeka was named senior vice commander. Lucy Messenheimer of Lawrence to head state community service and Pearl Wolfe of Lawrence to lead state junior activities.
Honolulu AP reports memorial ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific for Saipan casualties. On June 16 1944 the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions hit the beaches, with the Army's 27th Division landing the next day. After 29 days of fighting Saipan was declared secure.
The Kansas University Federal Credit Union received the Thrift Honor Award for promoting savings among its members. Fred E. Buis Jr. presented the plaque. Chartered in 1962 the credit union has assets of $180,179 and 600 members with offices in Strong Hall basement.
Talks may resume in Kansas City's long running builders strike as union painters and the Builders Association tentatively agreed to consider meeting this afternoon instead of Wednesday. The union rejected neutral arbitration as it would curb collective bargaining. Ironworkers and lumber truck drivers did not attend. The strike is in its 11th week, idling about 25,000 workers and costing the metro area around 5 million dollars daily.
The McIntyre Brooke compromise emerges in the ABM debate as Sen. McIntyre of New Hampshire and Sen. Brooke of Massachusetts jockey for credit. Both sit on the Armed Services subcommittee shaping the proposal amid a looming Nixon administration vote.
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