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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
6
County officials discuss the Lecompton Bridge financing with Douglas and Jefferson counties. Douglas seeks voter approval for a construction decision and a county bridge tax to cover over 80 dollars share. Jefferson plans to fund its portion from secondary road funds and may skip an election.
Commissioners backed King's plan to place the bridge proposal on the August 2 ballot with the exact location and cost to be listed. The project requires a majority from Douglas County's 18 000 qualified voters. Population listed as 40 407 by Assessor Darwin Rogers. Span site chosen May 20 by Douglas and Jefferson County commissioners at the Courthouse. It lies east of Lecompton on the Kaw River with the south approach about 11 miles from Lawrence and connected to a nearby blacktop road feeding U S Highway 24.
Friday testimony centered on Senator Dodd's August 1964 visit to Germany with Julius Klein. Pearson and Anderson framed the trip as Klein's effort to retain West German clients. Dodd's team says it aimed to prepare a report for the Senate Internal Security subcommittee on the Rogden Stashinsky case, a Soviet defect or and murder context.
A ninebound station wagon left the Stranger Creek bridge and flew more than 60 feet to the westbound lane then plunged 22 feet to the creek bed. The vehicle was demolished. Nancy E. Smith, 24, of Sunflower Village, was hospitalized in fair condition after a separate head collision on K-10 near Ednora. Damage to her car was reported at 400 dollars. Gary Schmedemann, 27, sustained minor injuries after colliding with a parked car on Massachusetts Street when a door is opened by Leonard G. Rockers.
Regents plan activity fee rising two dollars per semester and Union building fee up five dollars per semester to finance a new addition possibly lacking a swimming pool. The activity fee will also fund concerts and student events at Kansas State.
A memorial hospital notice lists residents and relatives including Marguerite Maffet Lorna Westhoff Clathe Laura Henick Oscar Klamm Baldwin Wesley Bevens Kenneth Gibler Loretta Stancliff Larry Schomer Velda Markham Ivareen Coffman Janie Walker Wilfred Lipton Gerald Debra Ronald Marie Jose Jr Valdez and Jose Valdez all of St Louis Missouri, Mrs Valairanne Cuaren a and daughter Violeta of the Philippine Islands, Bonnie Zilliox Andrew Zilliox Dorthea Henkel Violet Elstron Dell Marcoux and baby boy Pauline Morgan William Baxter Linda Panos Dorothy Weeks Duane Miller and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bagwell with a Friday birth.
Firemen were called to three incidents Friday night and Saturday morning. A neon light shorted at Sanders Motor Co a wood block ignited. A car fire erupted at Stratford and Iowa. A trash fire at 707 Mo. St. got out of control but caused no damage.
Aries warns against missing government and other payments with a focus on clearing obligations before a calmer evening with loved ones. Taurus advises evaluating partnerships and your relative standing, while Gemini suggests organizing routines to make work enjoyable. Moon Children urge using talents for leisure and growth, Leo calls for care with kin and business sense, Virgo favors early duties then personal matters, Libra stresses constructive thinking for abundance, Scorpio emphasizes communicating desires, Sagittarius urges devotion to loved ones, Capricorn notes a helpful friend and clear ideas, Aquarius urges respect for formality and aiding higher-ups, Pisces sees benefit from studying trends and new contacts.
East Heights Baptist Church hosts a daytime Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to 12 from 8 30 a m to 11 30 a m daily through July 1 Registration is from 9 a m to 12 p m Teen Youth School runs June 25 to 30 from 7 to 9 p m with preparation day June 24.
Vacation Bible School runs June 27 to July 1 at the Adventist Church for children ages three to 12. Each morning sessions begin at 9 and run to 11 30 with a closing program on July 2 at 8 pm. Theme for the year is Gods Children. All children invited to attend.
In the police court record list, individuals including Gerald B. Peel Jr. Jerry L. Davis Karen Noland David E. Manley Harold L. Freeman Harold Reed II Charlea A. Higley Verna L. Harris Sara M. Aldridge and Dorota Dunbar are cited for speeding with fines ranging from 8 to 15 dollars. Addresses are noted beside each name.
The excerpt presents a weather and public notice section from a 1966 publication. It lists official notices, legal publications, and weather updates relevant to readers seeking hazard alerts and regulatory information.
The June influx of Bermuda and Europe bound tourists is up 17 percent, with all accommodations sold through mid July and some September bookings difficult. Domestic travel rises over 10 percent as passengers seek alternatives due to reduced transatlantic flights and strikes. Travel agencies report booming business and more first time travelers, with Maupintour noting rising demand and new travelers each year.
George C. Tucker 71 of 115 E Lith St died Friday at Veterans Hospital in Topeka. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home with Harold Hamilton attending. Burial in Desoto Cemetery. Tucker was a retired postal worker and World War I veteran.
Auction listing for June 26 1966 at 1 pm details household goods machinery antiques and tools to be sold cash and as is. Items include freezer refrigerator piano television furniture appliances and farm equipment with signs posted. sale conducted by Paul Peterson and George Warren auctioneers with references to DeSoto State Bank and Sacred Heart School as refreshment sponsors.
Homeowners J R and Edith Needels move to furnished apartment. Auction Sunday June 26 starting 1 p.m. at 14 miles north of Baldwin on blacktop road. Items include living room sets, bedroom suites, appliances, tools, lawn mowers, and more. Consigned by Leonard Sheldon. Terms cash. Auctioneers Bob Bigsby and Bob Needels. Not responsible for accidents.
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