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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
6
Kansas Turnpike reports five month gross revenue of 2,355,074 up 5.7 percent from 1960. Net revenue before interest rose to 1,581,100 while tolls from passenger cars reached 1,553,003 and commercial vehicles 502,386. Concessions and other income totaled 206,040 with investments adding 64,000. operating expenses were 773,974.
The report notes commercial trips averaged 4 miles this year and 7 miles in 1900. Current average toll is $2.13, up from $2.21 last year, highlighting rising travel costs and longer-term shifts in mileage.
In Kansas City Kansas two carloads of Negro youths interrupted a white teams practice game at a public diamond. Four white men were hospitalized with injuries. Charles Rollins 36 was knocked unconscious McPherson A Horner 57 serious condition Phillip Davis 4 and Jones Core II 18 injured Davis improving Core released. Youths earlier observed by players then returned with friends leading to the fracas.
Grandview officials report an Air Force plan to shift operations and expand hierarchy at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. The 33rd Air Division will be phased out and a larger 29th Air Division will be organized here, shifting focus from the southwest to the north central states under Maj. Gen. Wendell W. Bowman who will command the new division.
Legal notices announce budget hearings for Lecompton and Clinton township budgets. Appointments include administratrix Emma Foerster and executor J Clifton Ramsey, with wills probated for Bert Williamson and Caroline Jespersen. Court actions cover divorces and probate petitions, with bids for sewer work in Lawrence.
Classified items include homes near campus in Stratford Road and Westside with prices from 14 500 to 18 600 plus autos like a 1959 Lark and a 1957 Buick. Local dealers Snyder and Gill Agency advertise showings and contact numbers while a separate sale notes strawberries and market specials.
A cluttered classified page lists for rent 3 and 2 bedroom apartments with various terms, large loan offers, and numerous real estate listings including modern 3 bedroom homes near Hillcrest, two story and ranch styles with basements, and owner financing options. Also midweek swap and sale items, furniture, tools, tractors, and farm equipment for sale or trade.
The plan places air defense responsibility on the 29th for all or parts of Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado Utah North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Kansas Missouri and Nebraska.
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov and disarmament negotiator Valerian Zorin visited the White House in an unscheduled stop. Asked if they would discuss Berlin with President Kennedy, Menshikov called it a courtesy call.
Auction for the estate of Dr. BE Lee Treece at 1635 Mississippi Street on Saturday July 1 1961 starting at 11 o clock. Items include a Webster dictionary 1869 solid oak writing desk filing cabinet lamps tables desks rugs chairs sewing machine range refrigerator dining set and many more. Terms cash. Executors Richard Treece and the estate of Dr. BE Lee Treece. Sale by M R Gill Agency Mike Murphree Bob Needles auctioneers.
The page compiles diverse notices and ads from housing to pets and services. Listings include auction houses, furniture, sewing centers, home sales, rentals, job offers, car care, and livestock, with contact numbers and brief product details.
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