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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1966
Page
1
A 16 year old Buddhist girl named Dao Thi Tuyet set herself on fire in Saigon's Buddhist Institute during a fifth straight day of anti government demonstrations. Police used tear gas to control crowds as rioters burned an eight foot Johnson caricature and U S Embassy jeep nearby.
Rives McBee an assistant club pro from Midland Texas shot a six under par 64 to match the course record and move into contention in the second round of the 66th National Open in San Francisco. He finished 36 holes at even par after a 76 in the first round. Arnold Palmer led early before McBee surged with nine birdies in the round. Al Mengert of Tacoma stumbled, shooting five over in the first nine holes before steadying back.
Two persons were treated and released in the emergency room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Thursday. Laurie Rinke, 6, 223 Arkansas St., had ointment in her eye. Lisa Richmond, 10, 610 Main, Cartillage, Ind., fell in the bath tub at the Virginia Inn and hurt her right elbow.
The Kansas Turnpike Authority announced the appointment of R. D. Fogo, 32, former Jewell County engineer, as assistant to L. W. Newcomer, chief engineer manager of the Turnpike. Complete funeral facilities listed for Rumsey Funeral Home.
Mayor Jaycee Speaker Lawrence Mayor J. F. Schubert will speak at the Jaycee installation banquet in the Crystal Room at the Eldridge Hotel. About 60 persons are expected for the 7 p.m. event as 1966 67 officers are installed. Charles Bratton named incoming Jaycee president and Mrs. Bratton as Jaynes president with T. J. Johnson and Mrs. Norman Leary installing them. Richard Calvert chairs arrangements.
About 400 Kansas high school seniors participate in Girls State at the University of Kansas with elected officials in the house and senate beginning a full day of operation. Karen Rolf of Isabel was inaugurated governor by Gov. William Avery as the event continues with a formal banquet and later alumnae day activities.
Overland Park Mayor Marvin Rainey 32 a lawyer announces bid for the Democratic nomination in Kansas 3rd District He is the second Democrat to file joining Joseph J Poizner of Kansas City Kan Rainey will file in Topeka after returning from a trip The city of Overland Park with 60000 residents leans Republican Rainey first won office in 1963 and was re elected in 1965 He holds a law degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City He is married with three children.
A Navy C130 Hercules crashed into the East China Sea off South Viet Nam after departing Cam Ranh Bay en route to Okinawa and Moffet Field. Eight airmen and four passengers were killed when the plane went down about 20 minutes after takeoff.
Marine Sergeant Howard, commanding 17 Marines on Hill 488 near Chu Lai, recalls a six hour night battle against a Viet Cong battalion. He describes defensive fighting, air support coordination, improvised grenades, and a final stand with eight to twelve rounds left, praising his unit’s courage and the young men who fought.
NASA plans tougher lunar trials after Surveyor 1 findings test surface support for man and craft. Future experiments will include radioactivity measurements and a digging device while noting gritty soil, large rocks, shallow lander sinks, and minimal dust in Oceanus Procellarum.
Kansas University security officers were told a globe valued at about 50 dollars was stolen. Research associate Ross Cope land reported to KU police that the globe came from Room 10 Bailey Hall.
In New York Harbor, a collision between the Texaco Massachusetts and the Alva Cape caused a blazing fuel spill in Kill Van Kull Channel. At least 20 dead, 12 missing, and 69 survivors with 40 hospitalized. eight of the Esso Vermont crew missing after the tug exploded amid boiling water and flames.
American Dr. Albert Starr demonstrated a 74 hour heart valve replacement on Mrs Ziba Vasvi 27 in London watched by 200 doctors on color TV Starr is from the University of Oregon and presented his ball in a cage mechanism at an Atlantic City convention prior to the London demonstration He noted no current signs of problems with the patient
Aubrey James Norvell, charged with attempting to murder James Meredith during the Mississippi march, posted 25 000 bond and was released from Hernando jail today.
Gov. William H. Avery said federal help may include building a trafficway through the damaged area as an interstate highway. Mayor Charles Wright proposed a freeway along the destruction path to aid Topeka's recovery.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union disclosed its proposed treaty to ensure peaceful space exploration. It largely aligns with the U S draft but omits a requirement to report findings to the UN secretary general and publish them internationally. Both drafts are slated for the next UN General Assembly session.
Navy Capt. James A. Lovell Jr. and Air Force Maj. Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. were chosen to fly Gemini 12, the final two crew mission. The plan calls for an around the world space walk by Aldrin during a three day flight planned for November, advancing Project Apollo goals to reach the moon by decade's end.
Mrs. Berniece K. Henkle of Great Bend announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Kansas 1st District. She is the wife of former Lt. Gov. Joseph W. Henkle Sr. and will file in Topeka as Bob Dole seeks renomination.
Lt. Gov. John Crutcher filed today as a Republican candidate for reelect in Topeka. Crutcher, a Hutchinson real estate and insurance broker, seeks a second term. Democrat James H. DeCoursey Jr. of Mission Hills is also running for lieutenant governor.
County Clerk Delbert Mathia warns Heard in Lawrence filing deadline is noon Monday and July 2 is last day to switch party affiliation for the August primary. Junior high dance at South Park Recreation Center runs 7 30 to 10 30 with Invincibles band and admission. Pink Palace coffee house opens 8 to 11 with coffee tea and dancing music. Francis Crosby of the Illinois Racing Board backs the wallet theft suspect at Cahokia Downs in East St Louis. the 92 year old victim lost 140. The track voices concern over windows damaged in a smash and grab incident.
Six Kansas University theater students will perform in Starlight Theatre in Kansas City this summer. The cast includes Paul Hough To peka Jack Newsom Kansas City Dick Caskey Sikeston Bill Bowersock Shawnee Mission Susan Kelly Ottawa Shirley Potter Mendon Mo. Dick Watkins Kansas City Mo helps with lighting as the season opens Monday with How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Todd Whatley, 1947 world champion rodeo cowboy, was shot to death at the Choctaw County fairgrounds in Hugo Oklahoma. Edward R. Kizer, a 46 year old Hugo businessman, is charged with murder and wounded the wife of the man held. Deputy Sheriff Winfield Doyle reported the arrest within two hours of the shooting.
Chinese Premier Chou En-lai starts an eight day stay in Romania praising Bucharest neutrality in the East West split. He avoids direct criticism of the Soviet Union while Romanian leaders stress cooperation and possible talks on mutual international questions.
Mrs Dorothy Bussell expresses heartfelt thanks to doctors Wilcox Manahan and Jones and the hospital staff for care on the third floor. She also thanks relatives friends and neighbors for gifts flowers cards and food, noting such thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
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