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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1966
Page
1
Mrs Gandhi said the India China rift goes beyond borders, affecting regional roles in South and Southeast Asia. She urged no spheres of influence but warned against efforts to weaken or destabilize India.
The 2nd District American Legion convention will be held in Lawrence April 8 and 9 with Dorsey Liberty Post No. 14 and Auxiliary hosting similar activities the same weekend. Commander Marlin Hornberger announced at a Overland Park gathering where about 500 people attended. The post has 71,000 members district wide and several local posts. A memorial service for post veterans will be held at 8 tonight at Legionaires on West 6th Street.
James M. Pendergast 70 died at his home after months of cancer illness. A nephew of Tom Pendergast he helped push Harry S. Truman into politics. He preferred law, war service linked with Truman, and he never claimed credit. Survived by widow and two daughters.
Clyde E. Gilbert, a Topeka High School vocational and industrial teacher, filed Monday as the first candidate for the recent nomination for state Gilbert. The report notes his Topeka ties and candidacy filing details.
Political unrest in South Viet Nam halted the planned visit by Robert Komer and Bill Moyers to study pacification problems. Deputy Secretary Cyrus R. Vance remained on course for a primarily military mission as anti American demonstrations and Buddhist student actions were reported in Saigon and other areas.
Lawrence firemen received a charter to the International Association of Firefighters Local 1596. President Louie L. McElhaney said the group aims to improve the department and public relations. Charter granted January 4. the union lists 21 members with $3 monthly dues. Several top officers and city officials are not members.
City Commission Planning Commission City Manager Ray Wells City Attorney Charles Stough and City Planner Ken Thompson met at noon today at the Eldridge Hotel to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance. Commissioner Mike Getto was absent.
Republican leaders shelved a plan for a partywide conference to shape the 1968 platform. The Coordinating Committee postponed formal consideration until after the 1966 congressional elections, with Romney and Laird voicing reservations about pursuing the idea under current conditions.
Capt Robert H Eslinger Jr of Kansas University announced the Navy Two Year Contract NROTC deadline is now April 15 due to high national interest and limited summer training spaces. Applications must reach the Bureau of Naval Personnel by May 2 for the officers board final selection.
Travel ing exhibit titled Operation Palette features about 120 combat art works in oil and watercolor by artists who painted scenes of battle. Open April 4 through 11 at Mulvane Art Center Washburn University Topeka. Sponsored by the U S Naval Reserve Training Center Topeka Navy League chapter and Mulvane Art Center. Hours 1 to 5 p m daily April 4 5 7 and 11 plus 7 to 9 30 p m sessions.
Los Angeles AP Loretta Young files a 2.5 million dollar suit against NBC alleging breach of a 1959 contract. She says NBC used her introductions for reruns of television films outside the United States in addition to showing outdated costumes and hairdos.
A large water recreation exhibit outlines sailing and canoeing demonstrations on safety lights knots and repair. Displays include weather flags emergency rescue and mouth to mouth resuscitation with maps to major water areas and a family boating section. About 35 youths and six adults staff the show.
A three foot long cylindrical metal object with markings Thresher radioactive washed ashore at Kilkee Ireland. Police said it likely came from the U S nuclear submarine Thresher which sank in the Atlantic three years earlier with 129 crew. A U S Navy spokesman in London said a Geiger counter found no radioactivity on the object.
Lawrence firemen responded to a grass fire at 6 46 p.m. Monday at 867 Lincoln Street. Fire Chief F C Sanders reported a few boards burned in a nearby chicken house with $10 damage. Earlier at 12 55 p.m. today a car motor fire caused minor damage in the 1300 block between Rhode Island and Connecticut.
About two million whites will vote for the government to continue ruling South Africa with 18 million nonwhites. Verwoerd's Nationalist party seeks a bigger majority in the all white House of Assembly while the United party led by Sir De Villiers Graaff challenges.
Lawrence Rotary Club selected six new directors at the Monday meeting. The appointees are Jack Brand Robert Billings J W Newsom George Ryan Dr Howard Wilcox and Joe Wilson.
Three experts told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that prior hearings misled about China policy. Yale professor David N. Rowe said U S policy toward the Beijing regime is hostile, while Walter H. Judd urged intensified bombing of North Vietnam war targets. George E. Taylor urged continued aid to South Vietnam with force-backed programs.
Joint mid week Lenten services promptly at 7 30 to 8 15 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church 13th and N H speaker Rev Ivar Gjellstad pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church topic The Testing theme Scenes from the Passion of Our Lord liturgist Pastor Harold E Hamilton junior choir of 25 from grades three through six will present O Lord Most Merciful by Franck director Linda Winters organist Mrs Homer Frank acolytes Ron Haun and Phil Oliver.
Retired Lt. Gen. Stanley R. Mickelsen, 70, former head of the Army Air Defense Command and noted guided missiles expert, died Monday at his suburban Alexandria home, Virginia.
Air Force Colonel Frank Borman said he feels guilty not being in Vietnam to fight, though he is serving. He spoke to Arizona civic, business and political readers who gathered to honor him in Phoenix.
Lawrence students begin spring vacation at noon Saturday with classes resuming Monday at 7 30 am. April 11. Governor Avery to speak at 7 30 pm tonight in the Kan sas Union. Elementary and junior high schools dismiss Friday at noon for grades and conferences. Lawrence High stays normal Friday. Easter break runs April 8 through it.
The Haskell Institute Indian Club plans two performances this weekend with about 35 students. The Friday 4 15 p m show in the Haskell auditorium is for Boy and Cub Scouts and Brownies and Girl Scouts in Lawrence. The Saturday 7 30 p m performance is open to the public. The Lawrence High School A Cappella Choir annual home concert is set for 8 p m Tuesday April 5 in the high school auditorium to feature music for its April 13 14 tour under director R Wayne Nelson.
Ernesto Lejano visiting assistant professor of piano at Kansas University will give a free 8 p.m. recital in Swarthout Recital Hall. A native of Quezon City Philippines he studied at Santo Tomas University Manila the Royal Conservatory Madrid and Eastman School of Music. He will perform works by Mozart Beethoven Prokofieff Chopin and Liszt.
The Marine Corps is evaluating eight Stoner 63 light machine guns in Viet Nam. The system can form six weapons from one component, offering light weight and a bayonet option for hand to hand fighting. Trials began last month and may lead to a standardized infantry weapon for U.S. forces.
Ed ward D. Radin a leading true crime writer died Monday in Glen Cove New York from cancer at age 56. He was among the foremost authors in the field and his death marks a major loss to crime writing and journalism.
I thank my relatives neighbors and friends for cards remembrances while in hospital especially members of E U B Church for prayers and Rev and Mrs Benton for visits to hospital while I was there May God bless each and every one of you. Lattie Neis.
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