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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1969

Page

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Tshombe Dies in Sleep at 49 in Algiers

Moise Tshombe known as the rubber man of African politics died Sunday in Algiers at age 49 from an apparent heart attack. A communique by Algerian doctors said he likely died in his sleep and an autopsy would follow.

Algiers Moise Tshombe Congo Katanga Tshombe Algeria Spain Palma de Majorca Kinshasa Leopoldville Moise-Kapenda Moses Musumba

Bicycle and car collision injures 7 year old in Lawrence

Scott Gregory Allen 7 treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after his bicycle collided with a Lawrence patrol car near his home at 6 46 p m. Patrolman Ronald G Dal quest driver of the car faces investigation and damages listed at 75 dollars for the car and 15 for the bicycle. Police probed 13 additional weekend accidents with two more injuries.

Scott Gregory Allen Doris J. Allen N. Y. St Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lawrence

HR Commission Agenda Sets Regular Meeting

The Human Relations Commission outlines its monthly meeting for 8 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall. Director Vernell Struns will present the monthly report including police community relations, officer sensitivity training, and progress on the employment program. A joint HRC and Board of Education meeting will discuss hiring a minority member to fill the vacant Assistant School Superintendent post. The session is open to the public.

The Human Relations Commission City Commission City Hall Vernell Struns Board of Education

Male Animal opens at KU Murphy Hall theater tonight

Lawrence notes mention James Thurber comedy The Male Animal debuting at 8 20 p m in Murphy Hall Experimental Theatre with further shows listed for Wednesday Saturday and mid July dates. Local garden report identifies Raymond Van Meter and relatives as harvesting early tomatoes from a 4 H project garden after a wet spell.

James Thurber Experimental Theatre of Kansas University Murphy Hall Lawrence Raymond van Meter del. St Rhonda Donita Landreth

Mrs Kennedy Attends Fund Raising Party

Ethel Kennedy makes first social appearance since Robert Kennedy’s assassination. She joins 350 social and political notables at a Southampton fund raising cocktail party for striking California grape workers, a cause once supported by her husband.

Southampton N.Y Ethel Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy

Camper Truck Overturns on U S 24. Driver Escapes Injury

Mrs. Mabel J. Weeks, 33, of 1328 Ky. St., said she fell asleep at the wheel causing her camper truck to leave the road and overturn on U S 24 about 14 miles east of the U S 24 40 intersection. Estimated damage to the vehicle was $2000.

U.S. 24 U.S

First Woman Prime Minister in Ceylon

The island nation of Ceylon, located southeast of India, reportedly had the world’s first female prime minister, Mrs. S. Bandaranaike.

Ceylon India S. Banderanaike

Hallmark Plant Open House Draws Thousands Of Visitors

About 5 000 people attended Hallmark Cards Inc open house with 4 830 counted by hand and manager Robert Payne noting possible undercount. The event ran from 12:15 p.m. to just after 6 p.m. showcasing printing engraving silk screen and other processes at the plant. Visitors were served punch and received sample product packets and a booklet. Displays also featured items from Leavenworth and Topeka plants and a 100 year antique card exhibit.

Hallmark Cards Inc Robert Payne Payne Hallmark Leavenworth Topeka

Kansas Bills Bring Tourism and Tax Changes Into Effect

The package enacted Tuesday includes 15 extra Kansas highway patrol troopers and shifts in hotel guest charges for private club memberships. Nonresident fishing permits and licenses for under 16s, plus military on leave fishing rights, are introduced. A truth in lending style law replaces federal rules, port authorities can issue revenue bonds, a statewide public defender program expands, and new rules cover divorce grounds, real property assessment, scuba diving regulation, and creation of an Animal Health Board.

Kansas Animal Health Board Kansas Livestock Sanitary and Brand Commissions

Bergen Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1765

The symphony orchestra of Bergen in Norway traces its origins to 1765, marking one of the oldest concert ensembles in the region. The group has developed a noted regional presence through decades of classical performances and collaborations.

The Symphony Orchestra of Bergen Norway

Rumsey Funeral Home Service Advertised at 5111

An advertisement for a home or away service notes Rumsey Funeral Home and lists phone number VI 5111 for arrangement and contact.

Rumsey Funeral Home

Man 74 Faces Molesting Charge in Douglas County

A 74-year-old man is jailed on molestation charges involving two sisters aged four and five. Bond set at $2,500. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 11 a.m. July 9 in County Court. Arrest occurred inside a garage at 11th and N.H. Streets with the girls present and the door closed. The girls were examined and not hurt. Police also report other incidents including assault on Charles Patton and a bus investigation of a gun report, plus thefts and mischief.

Douglas County 11Th and N.H. Sts Lawrence Charles Patton N.J. St Lawrence Memorial Hospital Trailways Union Depot Mass 2Nd

Bridge Rebuild in Clinton Township Planned After Flood Damage

Douglas County Commission acts to replace the Halmark Bridge on the Wakarusa River, first in county along the river, originally built in 1908. A damaged access bridge to the Gene Haley property on Yankee Tank Creek will be rebuilt to its prior condition. The board also approves a $405 carpet purchase for District Judge Frank Gray's chambers from Bud Jennings Carpet and Draperies including installation.

Clinton Township Douglas County Commission Wakarusa Halmark Gene Haley Yankee Tank Creek Frank Gray Bud Jennings

Goldberg Laud Warren as Great Emancipator

Arthur J. Goldberg former associate justice lauds Chief Justice Earl Warren as a great emancipator at a national tribute on the Lincoln Memorial steps. He credits Warren with facing troublesome justiciable problems and notes his achievements will endure beyond criticism.

Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Supreme Court Earl Warren Warren Lincoln Memorial Goldberg

Israeli Commandos Strike Deep Into Egypt Rupturing Power Line

Israeli army reports its commandos carried out a deep raid into Egypt near Suhaj rupturing the Cairo Aswan 500 kilovolt power line and damaging another line at Suhaj no ground resistance reported Cairo denied any power failure or raid knowledge saying authorities saw no disruption.

Tel Aviv Egypt Middle East Cairo Aswan Dam Suhaj Nile River Gulf of Suez Sinai Desert Suez Canal Cairo-Aswan El-Walid Salameh

Bergen’s 1899 Theatre Pioneers Norwegian Stage

One of Norway’s early national theatres emerged in Bergen, founded in 1899, marking a foundational moment in the country’s performing arts history. It reflects early national cultural consolidation and Bergen’s role as a center of theatre development.

Norway Bergen

Disturbance at Lawrence pool leads to closure and injuries

Gregory Cooper 19 of 1425 Alumni Place is under treatment for a brain concussion at Watkins Memorial Hospital after a Sunday disturbance at the Lawrence Municipal Pool. The pool closed as 20 to 25 people clashed. no arrests were reported. A separate Saturday incident involved Jim Dickenson being struck by an ashtray. he suffered minor injuries. Cooper and Spradley, both white, aided a young girl who struggled to swim but were blocked by a group of men.

Gregory 1. Cooper Watkins Memorial Hospital Lawrence Municipal Swimming Pool Ray Wells Harper Daniel Young Cooper Kansas University School of Fine Arts Ted Spradley Ky. Sr Spradley Watkins Hospital Raymond Schwegler Jim Dickenson Avalon Rd

Tennis pro mixes sports in Highland Park exhibition

Don Sieffert, a tennis pro, played an exhibition at Highland Park Country Club with three amateurs when a sparrow flew into the path of a serve. The bird was struck and knocked to the ground, surprising spectators.

Highland Park, Ill Don Sieffert Highland Park Country Club Sieffert

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Europe Belgium Joseph Kasavubu Patrice Lumumba South Africa Rhodesia United Nations U.N Dag Hammarskjold Zambia Hammarskjold Kasavubu Ronald G. Dalquest Madeline Lane Allen Melvin C. Hurrelbrink Rt. 5 Gary R. Spriggs Bonanza Dr 19Th St Haskell Ave Hurrelbrink LMH Cecilia O. Pearson Ohio St Virginia Pearson Tenn. St Steven J. Adams Conn, St Wathene Adams Adams John H. Brown Ili 6Th and Mich. Sts Brown Jeanette V. Spade 25Th St Jerry W. Roberts R. I. St 17Th Mass Sts Roberts Spade HR Commission Mrs. Kennedy Hallmark Card Inc Judy Blaas Journal-World Photo Kansas Highway Patrol Holmes Realtors Massachusetts Man Patrick J. Reding Miss. St Jeff Jackson John Haddock Ford Ala Sts John C. Trevolla Ind. St 8Th and Mass. Sts Emancipator Bob Harper Larry Sump Liability and Life Insurance MFA Forrest Ave
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