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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1969
Page
1
School officials deny racial incidents at the New York School after parents report concerns. Principal C Leigh Johnson says no problems exist, notes transfers and overcrowding issues at East Heights influence decisions, while district aides cite incidents but deny widespread beatings.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who steered the nation through Cold War tensions and the Korean War, died after a lifetime of military and political service. His body will lie in state at Washington Cathedral, then travel by caisson to the Capitol before burial in Abilene, Kansas. He led NATO, ended Korea, and warned against a military industrial complex. Nixon, among others, faced the duty of successors.
The 1948 presidential campaign railway car will travel the Santa Fe Chief through Lawrence at noon Sunday, rather than 11 a.m., with Kansas Governor Docking and Missouri Governor Hearnes aboard from Topeka to Kansas City. Alexander Barker of Civic Plaza Bank in Kansas City plans to board with his family.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce launches annual Clean-up Week with civic groups starting weekend activities. Kenn Ragland lists volunteer projects and offers contact at VI 34700. Residents urged to tidy lawns basements and garages as extra sanitation crews operate April 7 to 14. Grade school children receive a project questionnaire usable as a Granada Theater free movie ticket on April 5.
Police report six car thefts across Wednesday and Thursday nights. Items include tachometer clock and battery, stereo players worth 110 dollars, tapes, and 15 to 48 dollar damages. Notable incidents on Redbud Lane involve three thefts within two blocks and multiple residents naming specific addresses.
An advertisement from Petey Funeral Home highlights experience and reliable service. Contact VI 3-411 for details on arrangements and compassionate care.
Walter Looney, 23, of 1034% Pa. St., is reported in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being pinned between a wholesale meat delivery truck and a loading dock at Kroger Family Center. He suffered a possible hip fracture and was admitted for observation. The truck, owned by Rodeo Packing Co., was driven by Frank Lomonaca of Independence. Looney works in the Kroger meat department. Also injured: Walter Morton, 47 Winona Ave., with chest injuries after his car hit a bridge. Random Dubois, 19, backed into a gas pump at Moon's Sinclair Station leaving Grill Cafe.
Dr Hedberg earned a B A from Kansas in 1925 a masters from Cornell in 1926 and 13 years of geology work in Venezuela. He earned a Ph D from Stanford in 1952 served as Gulf Oil assistant chief geologist in 1939 rose to vice president for exploration in 1957 then became adviser for exploration in 1964 while teaching at Princeton since 1959.
The Education Committee in Topeka urged passage of a bill to create classes for mentally retarded children in every school district. The plan would set up classes under guidelines from the State Board of Education.
Lawrence Police and Douglas County sheriff reported no recent complaints about conditions at the New York School. Records show zero calls this calendar year and one this school year for a break-in in October with no items missing.
Topeka witnesses told a House committee that removing several sales tax exemptions would curb Kansas industrial growth. Rep. Franklin Gaines, D-Augusta and chair of a tax reform panel, backs the bill arguing exemptions cut state revenue and shift burden to local property taxes.
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