Tree distribution boosts Lawrence nurseries amid chilly weekend
Lawrence nurseries report increased activity after the Journal-World distributed 800 sugar maple trees. Customers purchased add-ons like peat moss fertilizer and planting tools despite cool weather. KU spring break and Mount Oread Centennial events follow the tree program with ongoing expectations of stronger business as conditions improve. KU students from the Philippines and China won top awards at the International Festival, with judges noting strong exhibits and performances.
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Journal-World
Kansas University
Philippines
China
Hoch Auditorium
Charles Weinang
Clark Coan
Elizabeth Sherbon
al Martin
Shawnee Mission
Tom Rader
Greensburg
Lewis Tyler
Charles Rankin
Policy on China Under Review at United Nations
Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg said the United States is reviewing its China policy while maintaining the current stance on China’s U.N. representation. He noted Nationalist China and the Peking government oppose a two Chinas proposal that would grant both seats at the U.N. conference.
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United Nations, N
J-W Publisher Voted KPA Vice President
Dolph C. Simons Jr., publisher of the Journal-World, was elected vice president of the Kansas Press Association at its annual meeting in Kansas City. Kenneth Bruce of Hillsboro Star-Journal became president, Merle Miller was named treasurer, and Larry Miller was re elected general manager. New KPA directors include John Stauffer, Floyd Cooley, Jack Wertz, Charles Barnes, and Richard Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Journal-World
Kansas Press Association
KPA
Kansas City
Kenneth Bruce
Hillsboro Star - Journal
Kenneth Powe
Southwest Daily Times
Liberal
Merle Miller
Bellville Telescope
Larry Miller
Topeka
Kansas Newspaper
John Stauffer
Floyd Cooley
Ness City
Jack Wertz
Minneapolis
Charles Barnes
Pratt
Richard Ramsey
Hoisington
Governor Avery to Speak at KU Campus Event
Kansas Governor William Avery will address students at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Kansas Union Big Eight Room. The Collegiate Young Republicans sponsor the appearance with no topic announced as campus elections approach on Wednesday and Thursday. Ballot sites include Strong Hall Murphy Hall and the Kansas Union.
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Kansas
William Avery
Kansas Union
Young Republicans
Kansas University
Avery
Mount Oread
Strong Hall
Murphy Hall
Kansas Union selects Student Union Activities board members
Jennifer Spear Tom Sullivan John Hoppe Linda Maher Sallie Lillard Bruce Peterson Tom Swale and John Green were chosen Sunday in interviews in the Kansas Union for the Student Union Activities board. A coyote sighting was reported by Ted and Mrs Loukota at 6 30 this morning near their Kingston Avenue home heading toward the Hallmark plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University Student Union Activities Board
Kansas Union
Jennifer Spear
Wichita
Tom Sullivan
John Hoppe
Ottawa
Linda Maher
Hinsdale
Sallie Lillard
Salina
Bruce Peterson
Prairie Village
Tom Swale
John Green
Kansas City
Ted Loukota
Kingston
Mrs. Loukota
KU Debaters Win Big Eight Travel and Per Mans Trophy
Four Kansas University debaters won both the first place permanent and traveling trophies at the Missouri Valley League Tournament in Omaha. The KU team included Bob Ward, Bill Ward, Bob Campbell, and Jim McNish with coach Donald W. Parson. The topic was That State Legislatures Should Not Be Apportioned Solely on the Basis of Population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Mount Oread
Omaha
Neb
Bob Campbell
Topeka
Bill Ward
Wichita
Jim McNish
Bob Ward
Bill
Journal- World
Missouri Valley
Donald W. Parson
Bob
Lawrence Chamber names seven to board for three-year terms
Seven men were named to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board for three-year terms starting in April. The new directors are L. C. DeMoss Robert Harrison Keith Lucas George Noland Frank Raley Al Sabol Jr and Raymond Schaake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
L. C. DeMoss
Robert Harrison
Keith Lucas
George Noland
Frank Raley
al Sabol Jr
Raymond Schaake
C of C
E. R. Zook
Roger Allen Jr
Jack Arensberg
Richard A. Barber
Frank Bradley
Arthur Heck
Keith Lawton
G. Maynard Stark
George Clem
J. D. King
James Owens
Fred Rumsey
Ralph Simons Jr
G. K. Whitenight
Bob Zimmerman
Three Treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
Three persons were treated Saturday through this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital ER. William Wilson aged 42 of 601 Lake was injured his fingers when a hammer struck them. Roy Page 11 of Route 4 was bitten by a cat. Bobie Carner 38 of Topeka injured left hand in an elevator.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
William Wilson
Lake
Roy Page
Bobie Carner
Topeka
Royal Welcome For Mrs Gandhi At White House
In Washington the 1960s style welcome marked a close friendship between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Johnson. Gandhi called for better understanding between nations and nations’ aspirations as she prepared talks on peace and Pakistan.
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Washington
Johnson
India
Indira Gandhi
United States
White House
Mrs. Gandhi
Pakistan
Vogel seeks third term in Kansas House citing education work
Rep. Vogel, Douglas County, announces bid for a third term. He cites two key education bills passed in the 1960s and notes his roles on the Agriculture and Education Committees. He highlights plans to influence public education amendments and endorses experienced committee members. He and his wife have two children and he remains active in the Farm Bureau and local civic affairs.
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House
Rep. Vogel
Douglas County
Vogel
House Agriculture Committee
Route 4
Lawrence
Jerry
Nancy
Fort Hays State College
Rep
Kansas University Business School
KU Alumni Association
Helpku
Farm Bureau
Trinity Lutheran Church
Douglas County State Bank
Wounded Viet Vet Eases After Bite and Shots
Maj. David L. Mead, 39, wounded in Vietnam, was bitten by a dog 10 days earlier. After two dangerous antirabies shots, doctors now give him a good chance of surviving as he reports no serious illness after a second daily stomach injection.
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San Diego
Calif
David L. Mead
Vaughn Named Executive VP of Lawrence Building and Loan
Vaughn M D Arkie Vaughn 38 named executive vice president and secretary of the Lawrence Building and Loan Association with election to the board last week He will assume duties April 1 Lisle Eby will become advisor to the board Vaughn a Yates Center native and former Colonial Savings and Loan VP has two children and plans to move after the current school term He holds a BS from Washburn and a master’s from Emporia State Teachers College He coached at Ft Scott and Pratt Junior Colleges and served as an Army platoon leader in the Korean War He attends Christ Episcopal Church in Overland Park and speaks of growth and aggressive service by the association equity with area residents Henry Brinkman James F Schubert Warren Decker Olin Petefish on the board
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M. D
Arkie) Vaughn
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Vaughn
Yates Center
Colonial Savings and Loan Association of
Prairie Village
Lisle Eby
Shirlie
Tammara
Lawrence
Washburn University
Emporia State Teachers College
Oklahoma State University
Savings and Loan
Ft. Scott Junior College
Pratt Junior College
Christ Episcopal Church
Overland Park
Apparent arson attempt at Oaks Lodge investigated
The sheriff reports an apparent arson attempt at 8 p.m. Sunday near Oaks Lodge, 14 miles south of Lawrence along U.S. Highway 59. A passing motorist extinguished rear flames. two bottles of inflammable liquid were found. Minor damage occurred as the state fire marshal investigates.
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Sheriff's Office
Oaks Lodge
Lawrence
U.S. Highway 59
Wayne Schmille
Schmille
Miami Youth Kidnapped From Home On His 18th Birthday
A short, stocky gunman invaded the home of a wealthy contractor in Miami and kidnapped Daniel Goldman at gunpoint. He demanded 25,000 dollars for his return with a 6 am Tuesday deadline. The boy’s parents freed themselves with neighbors calling police. The kidnapper threatened the boy’s life if the ransom is not paid. The incident occurred on the boy’s 18th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Aaron Goldman
Daniel
Goldmans
Goldman
Campus Politicians Claim Conspiracy At KU
Tom Stanton a Pratt junior and Vox Populi president along with other Vox members file a petition with the All Student Council elections committee charging a conspiracy to defraud and mislead the student body. They accuse a University Daily Kansan editor of violating public trust and say she should not print views. Editorial backed Al Martin for student body president, Vox calls it a deal. Two KU students Bob Montgomery and Mike LeVota sign a statement claiming they overheard the deal.
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Tom Stanton
Pratt
Kansas University
Vox Populi
Vox
All Student Council Elections Committee
Kansan
al Martin
Shawnee Mission
University Party
Bob Montgomery
Mike LeVota
Fire Kills Girl in Kansas City Home
In a Sunday morning blaze, 5-year-old Oudia Gale Taylor died after escaping her mother’s grip and hiding in a bedroom. Firemen found her body as mother Cleora Taylor, 32, and 3-year-old Iris were injured, while Oscar Taylor and six other children escaped unharmed through second-floor windows. A polio-stricken 13-year-old son slid down a downspout to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oudia Gale Taylor
Cleora Taylor
Iris
Oscar
Fred C. Black Dies on Sunday at 56
Fred C. Black known as Bunny 56 died early Sunday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after illness starting Saturday. He owned Royal College Shoe Store and had been a KU football star and WWII veteran. Funeral Tuesday Plymouth Congregational Church with private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to Bunny Black Athletic Scholarship Fund. Survivors include wife Kathryn daughter Kay Sloan Black son Thomas H. Black sister O L Martin and three grandchildren.
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Fred C
Bunny) Black
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Stratford Rd
Black
Royal College
Kansas University
Plymouth Congregational Church
Paul Davis
Memorial Park Cemetery
Rumsey Funeral Home
W. F. Coen Jr
Richard Barber
Ben Barteldes
Ralph Campbell
Lawrence Royer
James Roark
Clinton Daniels
Ad Lindsey
Bunny Black
KU Endowment Association
Kathryn
Kay Sloan Black
Thomas H. Black
Schwarz Rd
O. L. Martin
Salina
Connie Wempe Wins Dairy Cattle Championship at K State
Connie Wempe of Route 1 won top honors in a dairy cattle fitting and showing contest at the Little American Royal held at Kansas State University Manhattan. She placed first among 44 entrants and is a K State freshman studying home economics. Wempe is a Lawrence High School graduate from 1965. her parents Mr and Mrs Francis Wempe attended the event.
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Connie Wempe
Route 1
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Miss Wempe
Lawrence High School
Francis Wempe
Thanks for kindness after loss of Sidney C Simons
The family of Sidney C Simons expresses gratitude for flowers cards prayers food and support at his death. They thank Dr. Kenneth Holladay Rev Harvey Doud Rev Maynard Beemer and Rev Richard Benton and the church choir for their kindness and music. May God bless you all. Your family.
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Sidney C. Simons
Kenneth Holladay
Harvey Doud
Maynard Beemer
Richard Benton
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