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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1965
Page
9
The House passed a compromise bill to repeal most federal excise taxes, paving the way for price cuts on autos, lipsticks and other goods. The Senate planned swift action, aiming to send the bill to President Johnson for signature, with refunds possible for purchases after May 15.
In a White House rose garden ceremony President Johnson awarded Exceptional Service medals to astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II for Gemini. he praised U.S. space progress and urged peaceful international cooperation. The event included a flag gift and a day of honors with Washington leaders and diplomats.
The U S Weather Bureau Topeka forecast calls for partly cloudy skies through Friday with south easterly winds 10 to 20 mph diminishing tonight. Lows will be in the 50s and Friday highs 75 to 80. The all time record low for this date was tied at 56 in the early morning at Kansas University.
Dor sey Lee Webster, 54, of Richmond Virginia, was arrested in Dayton Ohio and charged with threatening to kill President Johnson in a series of telephone calls to the White House. He is described as a former Air Force captain with a long history of mental illness dating back to retirement twenty years ago.
At the close of New York trading, the Dow Jones average sits at 323.1, up 1.4 points, while the session shows mixed moves across major indices and percent changes among key shares.
Partly cloudy conditions continue into Friday with southeasterly winds 1 to 20 mph diminishing tonight. Highs around 75, lows in the 50s, and temperature readings show a cool start with 4 am to 2 pm values.
Rankin Drug promotes imported St Johns Bay Rum and Lime Cologne as Father’s Day gifts with a responsive display ad highlighting fragrance options for men.
Flood waters and tornado winds hammered Denver and nearby communities in a major natural disaster. One death reported, numerous injuries, and widespread property loss likely in the tens of millions. South Platte River crested twice, bridges swept away, homes flooded, and thousands displaced with shelter in schools and public buildings.
Judith Hornberger, 17, daughter of Charles and Mrs Hornberger of Baldwin Route 2, was crowned 1965 Douglas County Dairy Princess at the Douglas County Free Fairgrounds in Lawrence. Alternate was Renee Johanning, 17, of Baldwin. Hornberger will enter district competition in August and vie for the District Dairy Princess title.
Lawrence Planning Commission denied business zoning for the 1700 block of Massachusetts Street and for the northeast corner of 23rd and Barker Avenue. The panel also advanced other zoning actions including apartment zoning for 9th and Mid Sts and a duplex on 19th and Kentucky, with the board proclaiming adjustments to wholesale distribution rules and final plat approval for Indian Hills west of Broken Arrow Park.
Iris Bickford of Sedgwick elected governor of Girls State at Kansas University during inaugural ceremony in the Kansas Union ballroom. Patty McGuire as lieutenant governor, Betty Coffey as attorney general, June Inskeep as secretary of state, and other Federalist and Nationalist officers to take office. mock counties include Solomon County with Pat Sievers as county chairman.
Two U.S. Navy Phantom jets destroyed two North Vietnamese MIG17 fighters in a 29 second air battle 50 miles south of Hanoi while escorting bombers. Cmdr. Louis C. Page and Lt. (j.g.) E. D. Batson Jr. led the attack with air to air missiles.
The House Appropriations Committee recommends 14.625 million for four major water and flood control projects affecting Lawrence area. Perry Reservoir near Lawrence receives 13 million toward further construction, while Clinton Reservoir near Lawrence gets 400 thousand for planning. Kaw River study and Lawrence flood control receive smaller amounts as preliminary work proceeds. Clinton would add substantial water surface and shoreline, with ongoing Perry work bringing the reservoir to 25 percent completion if funded.
J J Wilson KU director of dormitories reports a record summer occupancy with about ten percent more residents than prior summers. The rise reflects higher summer enrollments including the Midwestern Music and Art Camp at Mount Oread and growing University Extension programs. By last Saturday 3835 persons had registered for EU summer session classes.
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