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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
2
George Romney conceded the campaign had little chance of winning and exited the Republican presidential race after a globe spanning, costly effort. His final NH stop honored campaign workers as he recalled the hard miles and unusual stunts of his bid.
Rev. Tom Emswiler Jr. of Trinity United Methodist Church will speak at a family service from 7 30 to 8 30 tonight at West Side Presbyterian Church 1124 Ka sold Dr concluding World Day of Prayer activities An interdenominational children chorus will sing under Mrs R Edwin Browne supervision A nursery will be provided World Day observance began at 8 this morning with ongoing prayer vigil Dr John E Febble spoke at 2 this afternoon Church Women United sponsors Bear One Another's Burden.
The Ballard Community Center will be closed Monday through March 9 for renovations including partitioning two rooms, new flooring and wall painting. Sewing cooking piano and guitar classes will proceed as scheduled during the work period.
A 17 year old Lawrence girl was injured in a two car collision near 14th and Conn. Streets. Mary A. Best 17 of 1235 N Y Street suffered a forehead cut and was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released. Wesley S. Sims 74 of 1325 N Y Street drove the westbound car. Damage to the Bost auto was 400 dollars and to the Sims car 275 dollars. A separate non burial accident occurred at 9 11 a m Thursday near E 17th and N H Streets involving a 19 year old Darrell L White truck and 35 year old Shirley J Floyd car. Damage totaled 125 and 200 dollars respectively.
Lawrence man Ronald E. Johnson 27 was hospitalized with a fractured leg after a one car crash on the Kansas Turnpike near West Lawrence Interchange at 10 10 p m He was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released today The turnpike noted about 500 damage to the car and an estimated 5750 total damage in the related four vehicle crash seven miles east of the East Lawrence Interchange at 5 50 p m Also involved were Ray P Wright 65 John W Ferri 28 Jerome Durham 21 and Delbert Ryan 46 with damages ranging from 400 to 3500 Ferri suffered minor abrasions but did not seek hospital care The Ferri vehicle rear ended Durham after Durham slowed for a stationary vehicle aiding a flat tire, triggering the chain reaction.
Dr. Louis Speer, district coroner, said heat likely caused injuries in a man found dead in a burned-out car two miles northeast of Ottawa. Henry J. LeValley, 33, of Aurora Nebraska, was identified by dental records. Foul play appears less likely as investigation continues with autopsy pending.
European gold markets gained momentum amid currency fears and rumors from Washington Paris Tokyo Ottawa and Johannesburg about the future of the British pound and the U S dollar. London experts note rising demand from private buyers toward the end of the week as markets seek security in gold amid currency instability.
FDA chief told the Senate subcommittee he sees no sure way to stop doctor misuse of the antibiotic Chloroquine tin without government control over medical practice. He opposed government takeover, warned taking the drug off market would cause more harm, and endorsed tougher labeling plus a direct appeal to physicians to heed hazard warnings.
Thirty six students from Sequoia Indian High School Tahlequah Oklahoma toured the Haskell Institute campus today. They visited classrooms and grounds as prospective students for summer school or fall term enrollment. The group arrived Thursday and plans to depart Saturday afternoon.
Kansas University junior Michael Shay reported the theft of a coat and billfold valued at $60 from his car in the Corbin Hall parking area. He found the items missing when he returned to the lot at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, according to KU police.
The noble gas helium was first isolated in 1894 by chemist Sir William Ramsay, marking a milestone in the discovery of inert elements and expanding modern understanding of atmospheric gases.
President Johnson witty remarks greet 23 Republican and 19 Democratic state executives and wives at the White House. He jokes about the Welcome being temporary and recalls a Pentagon elevator mishap with Defense Secretary McNamara.
Fire in the Miami police station property room forced evacuation of the city jail on the second floor. Six fire companies contained the blaze in about 20 minutes. 196 prisoners including 12 women were moved to a courtroom as smoke filled the building. A trainee bucket brigade moved 75 rifles and other material to safety. officials suspect electrical faults started the fire.
Secretary Orville Freeman will lead a 60 member delegation on an 11 day agriculture trade mission to Japan and Taiwan from April 3 to April 13. The trip, funded under $10 000 excluding plane costs, seeks to raise farm product sales while spouses travel free. Critics call it a possible boondoggle.
Former Lawrence mayor and city commissioner Chris Kraft is recovering at home after a Jan 20 fall from a shaft in an elevator he was repairing at the McCrory Otasco store. He says he had no broken bones, remains sore, and is gaining mobility at his Mass Avenue home.
Kansas State Representative Walter Ford of Ulysses died at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City at 11 a.m. He was 75 and had been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack yesterday morning at the Jayhawk Hotel in Topeka.
Wichita Kansas January traffic on the Kansas Turnpike rose to 548,881 vehicles up 16,448 from a year earlier while gross revenue climbed by 34,000 to 819,245. Chief engineer-manager L W Newcomer attributed the gain to an upward trend despite stormy weather.
A series of social events are planned for Haskell Institute students this weekend. Nine dental assistant students attend an indoor picnic tonight at 935 Rockledge Road hosted by supervisor Mrs. Don Racy. The Trade and Industry Council plans its annual banquet tonight at the Little Banquet with representatives and guests. A Couples Dance runs Saturday from 7 30 to 10 30 p.m. in the girls gym, limited to couples.
About 75 residents attended a Grant Township town hall at Grant School. Speakers included Herschel Hemphill, John Clyatt, I. C. Sanders, John Kasberger, and John Quinn of the Army Corps of Engineers. Quinn outlined flood control plans for Mud Creek as overflows have damaged property and highways in the township and North Lawrence. Art Heck praised the meeting's excellent response.
The House cleared a $3 billion portion of Johnson's tax program and may ease opposition to the income tax hike. A Senate move looms that could threaten the overall plan. The chamber extended excise taxes on autos and telephone service beyond April 1 and sped up income tax collections while the 10 percent surcharge remains stalled in the Ways and Means Committee chaired by Wilbur Mills.
President Johnson welcomed Clark Clifford as secretary of defense in a ceremony in the White House East Room. Johnson pledged that military control remains with people directly responsible to the people and credited Clifford with advancing the civilian control concept established under McNamara.
The mid Pacific Pitcairn Island census records 98 residents living on the remote colony. The count highlights the island's small community size and stable population status amid limited accessible services.
Five Lawrence High School students Susan Culbertson Sandy Binns Cindy Gallup Neal Pease and Martin Umbholtz will compete against Shawnee Mission West on a taped program airing Saturday at 11 a.m. on WDAF Channel 4. The team will answer questions in history science English current events literature and general information. Gov. Docking will speak at KU Band banquet Sunday 6:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom honoring retiring KU band professor Russell L Wiley who will devote full time to directing the Midwestern Music and Art Camp.
City workmen remove tree stumps from 19th to 23rd on Massachusetts Street as part of an urban tree removal program. Diseased trees cut down are shredded on site by a city owned machine.
The Douglas County Democratic Central Committee will meet this evening to elect delegates to the March 8 district convention in Overland Park. Dr. R. O. Nelson says state delegates will be chosen at the Overland Park meeting and Kansas delegates to the national convention at a March 30 state gathering in Topeka. The national Democratic convention will be in Chicago in August. Delegates and alternates for the district will be announced Friday.
Micki the chimpanzee billed as The Almost Human Chimpanzee will perform at 8 tonight in the Has kell school auditorium for students. Trainers Merle and Lea Snyder of Chicago accompany the act, which has appeared in several U S circus shows.
Alice Shupe expresses sincere thanks to Doctors Mitchell Dunlap and Joseph, nurses and staff, Centenary WSCS and S.S. class, for care, flowers, cards, visits, and letters during her hospital stay aiding her recovery.
Pete Bahnmaier expresses gratitude to his doctor and nurses, his pastor, friends and relatives for prayers visits cards and flowers during his hospital stay.
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