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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
2
In Montreal area, a six hour riot at St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary injures 30 and damages six buildings. A prisoner died from rifle wounds in hospital. 200 troops joined guards to subdue convicts who faced bayonet point. Authorities plan a three man inquiry.
Dolph Simons explains the Federal Reserve System at the Lawrence Rotary Club. He outlines its political independence, 14 year governor terms, the Wichita region’s nine directors, and the area served by the 10th district with branches in Omaha Oklahoma City and Denver. He notes the Fed’s role in money and credit management to curb inflation and deflation and to foster employment stable values and rising consumption.
Phil J. Gengler of Route 2 Douglas County filed Saturday as a Democratic candidate for the state legislature from the 4th District. He will oppose incumbent Byron Springer of 1731 Maple Lane in the August primary. Gengler previously sought sheriff as a Republican two years ago but withdrew.
Douglas County Commission announced ready overnight camping area at Lone Star Lake twelve miles southwest of Lawrence. About 100 units can be used at once with registration at the boat house. Parking costs are 1 dollar per night without outlets and 1.25 dollars with outlets.
Topeka AP Gov. John Anderson filed for nomination to a second term today. He urged legislation in education and finance taxation and favored a four year governor term via constitutional amendment. Opponent Harv Crouch filed earlier.
Two undercover New York City vice squad detectives set up a date with two alleged $100-a-night call girls in a Manhattan apartment. Detective Frank Nallan posed as an ad writer and composed a jingled farewell before police arrived to arrest the women, ages 25 and 27, on prostitution charges with $1,000 bail each for Friday’s hearing.
Nairobi AP reports 68 year old actor Edward G Robinson suffered a heart attack early today in northern Tanganyika while filming at 6,000 feet on a 15,000 foot mountain near Mount Kilimanjaro. A heart specialist was flown from Nairobi to treat him.
Community newspaper notice invites readers to update delivery address for summer issues and provides a phone contact for subscriptions and redirects. It emphasizes timely changes and uninterrupted access to local news.
John Vogel a 46 year old farmer from northeast Lawrence announces for the Kansas Legislature in the Republican primary. He represents the 14th district including East Lawrence and eastern Douglas County and has deep involvement in farming, 4-H, and local civic groups.
Valeria Thomas, eight, remained in fairly good condition in the intensive care ward at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a bicycle car collision at 8th and N.I. Streets. She rode with Wanona Jackson, ten, when the bike allegedly ran a stop sign. Francis Krogmann, 26, of Ponpanoxie, drove about 25 mph and says he nearly stopped.
FBI report links Thomas G. Doty of Kansas City to the Continental Airlines 707 disaster. It notes he bought dynamite and over $300000 in insurance for his pregnant wife before boarding, with circumstantial evidence suggesting potential motive and means. CAB officials say explosive residue was found in the right rear washroom.
Haskell will add five teachers to its staff including two auto mechanics, one drafting, one lithography, and one electronics instructor. Former ninth grade teachers will reinforce upper level instruction. The school will also seek more space for vocational classes and plans to compete in the Centennial High School League this fall, though enrollment decline may shorten its league participation.
About 50 people attended a Douglas County Lake open house at a site 11 miles southeast of Lawrence. Officials said fish stocking could occur in a year and fishing by 1965. The dam will be 2,300 feet long and 60 feet high, with a lake of 180 acres normally and 250 acres in flood emergencies, 644 miles of shore, and a total site area of 717 acres with camping areas.
Charles Lloyd Matthews 21 of Tonganoxie drowned Sunday night when a canoe with five people overturned at Miller's Lake 4 miles northwest of Tonganoxie on Highway K 16. Matthews tried to rescue his aunt Margaret Brown 32 who was saved by John White. Darlene Matthews 24 of Kansas City and John Parker 27 of Lawrence helped others reach shore. Donald Fowler 31 of Lawrence survived. Funeral arrangements pending. Survivors include parents, siblings, and a large extended family.
Kansas University Chancellor W Clark Wescoe will attend a Mid America State Universities Association meeting in Kansas City at the Hotel Muehlebach. The first such gathering since his July 1960 arrival will cover general administrative problems with possible discussion of athletic programs among Big Eight members.
Evangelist Pete Riggs headlines nightly Christian Crusade at the Varsity Theater through Sunday with the Kingsmen Quartet. Rigs topics include Love of Christ and Why Men Go to Hell, plus Sight-Seeing Tour Through Hell and Three Bologna Peddlers. Services start at 7 30 p.m. nightly and crowds have grown each day.
The Baldwin Teen Club hosts a swimmers only party at Lone Star Lake Wednesday night. Advsor Earl Bast said attendees should meet at Boast's house at 6 o'clock and refreshments will be provided.
World advert notes a Vacation Pak package with no extra charge included in plans. The brief highlights no additional fees and promotes the offer as part of the publication’s advertising content.
Douglas and Leavenworth counties move to approve new Kaw River bridge plans after ice damage. Two spans were ripped out in January, replacement cost about 150000 dollars. Projections include a 750000 dollar rebuild with federal aid sought and local levy questions.
Memorial Hospital lists numerous residents and their addresses with several birth announcements. Included are multiple families from Emery McReynolds Kansas City Wamego Leavenworth and nearby towns with two baby girls and one baby boy among the entries. The items note new births alongside household names and streets with dates indicated as today or Sunday.
Blonde entertainer Demna Grossman, 21, was released on a 250 dollar property bond after a motel performance led to lewd and lascivious conduct charges and a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A 16 year old protégé faced similar charges and is held at a detention home.
Col Edward G Edwards hosted Alpha Chi Omega fathers at Leavenworth for a day of tours and lunch. Meanwhile Douglas County tax deadlines loom with payments due by Wednesday. post events report a record model contest drawing about 1,500 attendees and 80 entrants at the Malls Shopping Center.
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