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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
8
Jarbalo Kansas a 100 person community and rural area suffered heavy damage from June 8 tornadoes the same night as Topeka. Estimated losses reach up to a half million dollars with a general store and several homes destroyed and others damaged across the area.
Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr plans to drive his race car at about 170 miles per hour on an open track this summer. He told Indianapolis Star interviewer Ray Marquette in Atlanta that he intends to test the car and race it, noting his history in sports cars speedboats and modifieds.
Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg, nearing one year as U.S. chief delegate to the United Nations, says he is ready to remain in the post if the President wishes. He denied feuding with Secretary of State Rusk, said he occasionally disagrees but has no desire for Rusk's job, and emphasized duty over personal satisfaction.
The ruined tanker Alva Cape, damaged by explosion and fire, will be towed over 100 miles from New York Harbor and scuttled. Federal authorities ordered the action after deeming the ship a navigation menace with volatile naphtha in its hold.
A joint House Senate Conference Committee backed a 17.4 billion military authorization bill authorizing funds the administration did not seek. It includes a nuclear powered frigate for the Navy with added 20 million for related construction, plus a 3.2 percent pay raise for uniformed personnel. Total first year cost is about 350 million.
Robert Warn, 24, of 1000 R. S., was reported in fairly good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after sustaining a head injury Wednesday at the Stokely Van Camp plant.
Richard M. Helms was sworn in as director of the Central Intelligence Agency at a White House ceremony. President Johnson praised Helms and his predecessors, noting the agency’s long secrecy as he joked about not yet meeting a real 007.
Lula Lamb returns home after visiting sister Guerney Knight and her family. Lester Lewis family from Bridgeville PA visit Maud Lewis. Methodist Church hosts fellowship dinner with guest of honor Gus Dean Dittman, Star at Starlight Theater. Linwood churches sponsor a community dinner honoring new school principal Ralph Alplanalp and family.
Reports from Baghdad say Army officers announced a takeover led by Brigadier Areg Abdul Razza k and urged military support. Transmitters aired then went silent suggesting ongoing fighting as Tehran heard Arif may have fled. The broadcast named Arif as the ousted president with the coup framed as a socialist betrayal.
Pour batter from a pitcher or ladle to shape pancakes evenly. Control flow to form uniform circles, then cook until edges set and bubbles form and pop. This method helps achieve consistent thickness and smooth surfaces.
Cordele Georgia faces a second wave of racial trouble as curfew from 830 p.m. to 6 a.m. is imposed after a gun battle between white and Black residents. Police report arrests and ongoing desegregation efforts amid vandalism and violence near a swimming pool and two service stations.
John R. Lewis, 26, former SNCC chairman, says he resigns from the organization amid disagreements with its shift to black power. He submitted his resignation June 11, effective July 22, and did not detail the reasons beyond concerns about SNCC’s leadership rhetoric.
Big Springs residents hosted and visited relatives from Lecompton Honolulu Hawaii Overland Park Lawrence Merriam Melvern Richland Nelvern and Kansas City last week. Families include H M Edmonds and Lois Wells. Joseph Logan and Jake French. Marcus Rankin and Harry Shay with Doug and Steve. Vitus Had entertained Norman Blaker Richard Carter Roger. Sophia Damm and Opal Conn. Alice Zeeb and others.
Kansas employers will continue withholding state income tax at 15 percent of federal withholding through at least August 15. The State Department of Revenue and the State Board of Tax Appeals agreed, though the board insisted approval lasts only until Aug. 15. Revenue Director Dr. Leonard Axe said no change in the rate is intended.
Goodland Kansas plans a July 30 dedication of Renner Field airport to honor Dr. M J Renner with Gov. William H Avery in attendance A testimonial dinner is set for July 29 A fly in breakfast aerobatics show and Navy Crusaders exhibition are on the program A new runway will allow Central Airlines Dart 600 turboprop service tentative due lighted approval
British seamen end 45 day strike fearing little gains as experts estimate potential country losses up to 280 million dollars. Editorials call the cost a terrible blow to wages, exports, and Bank of England reserves amid pressure on the pound. Shipowners also face financial losses from the stoppage.
Washington AP reports during the fiscal year ending today Americans including overseas military personnel consumed a record 534 billion cigarettes, about 3 billion more than last year. Cigar and pipe tobacco saw slight declines while overall tobacco use remained high.
Mrs. Carol Fisher, 27, of Tyler Mountain, died in a South Charleston hospital 18 hours after a neighbor helped her in the back yard. Authorities say she apparently saturated her body with gasoline and set it afire. No motive was disclosed.
A public auction on July 2 1966 at 1 p.m. at the 4 Lakes Recreation Club near DeSoto Eudora Kansas. Items include hogs grain bins antiques farm machinery livestock vehicles car wash equipment household goods and more. Terms cash not responsible for accidents contact Keith Chasteen owner Russ Feeback Belton Mo Bing Carter Gardner Kan and auctioneers Bank of Eudora clerk lunch served at noon.
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