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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1966
Page
8
In Saigon police seal off the Buddhist Institute after a fatal police shooting and a mob beating. Premier Ky marks one year in power, calling dissidence a nonissue. U.S. B52 raids hit Viet Cong targets as ground fighting declines. A 16 year old Buddhist girl set herself on fire in an anti government protest.
New York AP The nation’s top education official Harold Howe II told a administrators conference that schools are almost as segregated today as in 1954 and urged bold desegregation efforts. He called for a third front between gradualists and activists and warned that violence seems the only path for some Americans.
Randy Matson of Texas A&M shattered the discus record in his first attempt at Bloomington, unleashing a 197 foot toss to eclipse Gary Carlsen of Southern California who had set the 190% record the previous day.
Washington analysts speculate the Soviet Union ordered Fidel Castro to curb public remarks. They cite his reduced visible engagement since May 1 and rising dissension at home, as Moscow seeks to stabilize ties amid Cuba's strained economy and Yugoslav tensions.
Saigon announces sweeping measures including an 80 to 1 exchange rate plus a 38 piaster tax, a 50 percent devaluation, and 20 to 30 percent salary raises for 800000 state workers. US pledges 160 million to support the regime during a two to three month economic shock.
Karen Keesling defeated defending champion Diane Wilson 4 and 3 in a Kansas Women’s Amateur Golf semi final at Lawrence Country Club. Barbara Gench led Levon Devers 4 up after 12 holes, making a Sunday title match between Keesling and Gench likely.
Government troops seized the Dieu De pagoda in Hue and removed three coffins believed to hold the remains of dissident Buddhist soldiers. Nun Tri Hai accused the soldiers of robbery as Thich Tri Quang’s aide, while Ky sent 500 marines to Hue to reinforce central government control.
In Helsinki Soviet Premier Kosygin and Finnish President Kekkonen call for a conference on European security with all concerned nations. They urge non interference in internal affairs and say a Viet Nam solution should follow the 1954 Geneva accords. The joint communique notes friendly talks and concern over Viet Nam’s perilous course. Millcrest Drug ad runs on Sunday front.
President Johnson announced the retirement of Admiral William Raborn as CIA director and named Richard Helms as his successor. Helms has long served as deputy director and brings a wartime OSS and Navy background. The move follows controversy over Raborn and Fulbright senate oversight debates. Johnson signaled a tougher Viet Nam stance and noted continued contact with France and Canada on peace prospects.
Douglas County 4H Fairgrounds readies for the 21st annual Lawrence Horse Show. The four day event, sponsored by the Lawrence Jaycees, benefits the Jaycee Achievement Place at 23 West 11th. Jaycees report 350 man hours repairing six barns with donated funds from the 1965 show.
Lawrence weather today remains generally pleasant with scattered showers possible over the weekend. Skies will be partly cloudy with rising temperatures and a chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon or evening. Friday low tied a 1960 record at 55 degrees and KU station notes a 1963 record also broken. Highs near 80, tonight in the 50s, precipitation under 10 percent tonight and about 30 percent Sunday.
Sunday brings a campus move as about 400 Girls State delegates depart Kansas University after a week on Mount Oread. The KU Midwestern Music and Art Camp expands to Lewis and Templin Halls and several Greek houses, with total enrollment around 1,650.Concerts run Sundays 3 and 7 30 p.m. June 26 through July 31 in University Theatre and Memorial Stadium for the finale fireworks. Notable guest conductors include J H Howe London Scots Guards and Weston Noble Luther College.
Rehearsals underway at Kansas University for a July repertory season. Director Lewin Goff says four shows will be staged by a company of newly enrolled freshmen and current students. Freshmen auditioned in April and were cast Sunday night and will earn eight summer credits.
Employment at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant is expected to rise from 3200 to 3500 by the end of July as production moves to seven days a week. Hercules Inc. assistant plant manager Lewis M. Roper cites ongoing applicant processing and a need for more technical and supervisory staff.
U S Ambassador Charles E Bohlen met Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville in Paris to discuss future evacuation of American bases in France. The envoy visited the Foreign Ministry and stayed with Murville for about half an hour.
Concord patrolman Bruce Russell investigated a complaint about a German shepherd frightening neighborhood children. Russell's report in the police log Friday states the dog bit an officer.
The forecast shows showers for northeast Kansas today and tonight with a chance of scattered thundershowers Sunday afternoon or evening. Temperatures range from the upper 50s tonight to near 80 tomorrow.
Local bowling event set for Saturday and Sunday at Hillcrest, with four lanes available for play. Organizers invite participants of all ages to join, with casual competition and potential prizes for top scores.
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