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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1968
Page
1
Gov. Robert Docking plans to announce he will let the Senate reapportionment bill become law without his signature and seek a three judge panel review of the second plan. The Legislature must reapportion by April 1 under a federal court order.
Kansas House leaders warn adjournment deadline ends consideration of House bills. Many measures likely die as focus shifts to Senate proposals, including mobile home regulations, minimum wage, cigarette tax, school safety rules, meat inspection, and other local and state policy ideas.
The weather bureau forecasts mild temperatures through Wednesday with highs in the 60s and clear to partly cloudy skies. Monday’s high reached 64 at the Rentae University station, and tonight is expected to drop near 30 degrees with no precipitation expected in the near term. A five day outlook suggests possible rain or snow by Friday or Saturday.
Viet Cong forces seized Can Tho and attacked Cam Ranh Bay as part of a broad shelling campaign across southern Vietnam. Government troops recaptured the Can Tho hospital after an 11 hour hold, with civilians and soldiers suffering casualties amid ongoing mortar and rifle fire.
The Journal-World reports KU has been offered a National Invitation Tournament bid and will decide after practice. First round games are scheduled for March 10 11 and 12 in New York with quarterfinals set for March 18 and 19. KU’s opponent is not yet announced.
Washington AP backers of a civil rights protection open housing bill promise to fight a rider that would make it a federal crime to move between states or use interstate media to incite a riot. The measure, offered by Lausche and Thurmond, was brought up as debate closed amid a 65 to 32 cloture vote.
The Knox superintendent case for District 497 remained uncertain after a marathon six hour meeting with two split votes. The board approved a one year extension through 1969-70 by 5 to 1, and approved a 5 percent salary raise for 1968-69 by 4 to 2.
TOPEKA AP There will be no extension of the 1968 Kansas legislative session beyond Friday unless for Senate reapportionment. Senator Glee Smith of Larned said the Senate Republicans reached three decisions in a mostly discussion caucus. They will reconvene Thursday to decide. a fair housing bill passed by the House drew impassioned speeches but no decision. The bill heads to the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee Wednesday. the panel sided 6-5 against it last year.
The United States aims to build an over-the-horizon radar in Britain to detect Soviet orbital missiles and devices by peeking around the curvature of the earth. Officials denied specifics while confirming talks with Britain on multiple projects including the radar.
State Insurance Commissioner Frank Sullivan called his Lawrence visit a good conference as he reviewed fire protection upgrades including two new fire stations approved in November. He noted plans for a public safety division and cross trained patrols, while promising a study before lifting any surcharge on fire insurance rates.
Attendees at a Travelers Protective Association meeting at the County Fair grounds rejected accepting TPA sponsorship for the 1968 Lawrence Horse Show. Lawrence Jaycees, previous sponsors, say they cannot handle the project this year. The Chamber of Commerce expresses interest in any group willing to sponsor the show.
Readable fragment notes Gene Downe in St Ady facing difficulty securing insurance amid cost concerns with a figure cited as $24 Mang. No clear event or outcome provided.
Lawrence public school teachers receive a base salary increase of 400 dollars a year as the District 497 board approves a new salary schedule. The base grows to 5500 with increments, and totals rise to 11138 for the doctorate holder with 16 years. Funding hinges on state approval to exceed the budget cap.
Weather outlook shows warm mild conditions in Northeast Kansas through Wednesday with a low tonight near 30 and a high Wednesday around 40s. Reported temperatures include yesterday high 64 and low 37 with morning low around 30s to 40s and a high near mid 80s at times in recent days.
A fragmented OCR item lists Auine Cleaners at Parsons Mall in Downtown Viltares area with unclear details. The readable fragment mentions a business notice or storefront entry and potential location names.
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