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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1965
Page
6
County Extension News advises homeowners to start spring lawn care with rake-cleaning of debris, then fertilize at 1 pound nitrogen per 1000 sq ft. For example 10 pounds of 10-8-6 or 6 pounds of 16-20-0 per 1000 sq ft, followed by watering.
Douglas County adopts a new method for feed grain acreages in the 1965 program. Farmers file acreage reports and receive aerial photo copies. field measurements occur on a random sample later, with no follow up visits.
Dr. Harold E. Jones of Kansas State University warns water policy will drive future Kansas living standards. He notes 85 percent of rainfall evaporates or transpires, 10 percent leaves the state via streams, and less than 5 percent is used for irrigation, domestic needs, or industry. Potential exists to conserve water through research, though current methods don’t yet cut evaporation significantly or yield high crops with less water.
A Trans World Airlines Boeing 27 jet wing was damaged when a gusty wind tipped it during landing at Municipal Airport Kansas City. No injuries among 90 aboard as the plane traveled from St. Louis to San Francisco. Wind gusts reached 36 mph. the aircraft was able to exit the runway and passengers were rebooked.
In 1960 Kansas high school seniors entering college rose from 47.5 percent to 53.2 percent by 1963. Douglas County shows 42 percent in 1960 but 50 percent in 1962 and 1963. Education costs rise but long term payoff remains solid with college graduates earning about 9 200 annually. First foal of Indian Maid Nashua sired Nashni Diam named after her, a 22 year old filly at Hialeah.
Ex king Farouk of Egypt collapses at a Rome restaurant and dies en route to San Camillo Hospital. The playboy ruler exiled after 1952 revolution left Egypt aboard the Mahroussa and had a son proclaimed King Fuad II before the monarchy ended.
A Trans World Airlines Boeing 727 on Flight 407 from St. Louis to San Francisco was tipped by gusty wind during landing at Municipal Air Terminal Kansas City. The left wing scraped the runway causing damage. one person was injured and transferred to other flights as weather reported gusts up to 36 miles per hour.
A TWA spokesman said landing flaps and control surfaces were torn off the left wing in the incident.
The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Willem van Otterloo performs at 8 20 p m in the Kansas University Auditorium. The Dutch ensemble is on its second U S tour. its first visit was in 1962 63.
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