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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
1
A traveling reporter details a slow scenic drive through Switzerland in a compact Volkswagen. He praises mountain routes and village charm, notes Einsiedeln Abbey and the Miraculous Lady statue, and contrasts Swiss urban upkeep with American park design and building habits.
A Legislative Council vote approved a plan to raise basic student fees at six state colleges and universities. If the Board of Regents backs it, the increase could bring in 3.5 to 4 million dollars annually and lift the share of general education costs paid by fees to about 25 percent from 20. Nonresident students would face larger increases. The measure excludes KU Medical Center and is paired with opposition to a state radio network for the Forestry Fish and Game Commission.
Russian writer Valeriy Tarsis, stripped of Soviet citizenship on Feb 12, says he did not know what living was until he arrived in the free West. He told the National Press Club that in America he realized he had merely existed, suffocated in a lightless cell, and that his consolation is opposing evil and not betraying his ideals.
Fisher dedicates much effort to the local retard ed children program and works with the Bess Stone Activity Center. Walter Heck introduces the special musical program by the Wakarusa Valley School with a 15 member band directed by Mrs. Veda Stanton and numbers from the school chorus. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hoskins of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Eller of Long Beach Calif.
Seven Lawrence artists and sculptors will display works at the Nelson Art Gallery Kansas City for the 16th Mid America Exhibition running Thursday through June 12. Artists include Richard Schira Nick Vaccaro Russell Davidson Richard Knox Dennis Rexroad Terry Johnston and James Sterritt with works in painting drawing lithograph and sculpture.
About 125 engineers and construction personnel are expected to attend the 15th Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Conference Friday at Kansas University.
A spring snow storm dumped up to 18 inches in parts of the Midwest while freezing conditions slashed the fruit crop. Ohio losses to cherries and peaches estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars, with Michigan and Virginia also reporting damage. Several states endured record cold as farmers faced widespread impact on orchards and crops.
Dr Howard Neighbor of Prairie Village seeks a special independent industrial relations court to curb strikes and protect the public while guaranteeing fair settlements for labor and management. He unveiled the proposal at the Overland Park Optimist Club while launching his campaign for the Republican nomination in Kansas 3rd District.
Lawrence High School Budget tied for third with Wichita East in the 46th annual High School Newspaper Contest at Kansas University. The Budget won six awards including first in editorial by Kit Gunn and second in layout, with three special commendations in the miscellaneous division for Mike Elzea and Jane King.
The Kansas University Band under conductor Russell L. Wiley will give a concert at 3 30 p m Sunday in University Theatre. The program includes Italian in Algiers Overture Rossini Symphonic Requiem Nelhybel Concerto Grosso Jager Trumpet Concerto Hummel Till Eulenspiegel Strauss. Admission is free.
John C. Whitley, a Kansas University junior from Bartlesville Oklahoma, told KU police and traffic officers a $400 camera was stolen from his unlocked locker in Bailey Hall Annex between last Saturday and Tuesday.
Heard in Lawrence Specialists licensed by the Atomic Energy Commission will arrive in Lawrence to transfer the radioactive cobalt source buried in the ground in the research vault west of Lindley Hall. The unit will be placed in a lead shipping cask Thursday or Friday night under supervision of Prof. Ralph Krone and Prof. Benjamin Friesen. Traffic will be briefly restricted on Naismith Drive and Lindley Annex will be vacated during the operation.
The Kansas Board of Regents will hold an annual budget session Friday at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City. The meeting in A Building begins at 9 30 a m with speakers including M C Cunningham of Kansas State College Fort Hays Emory Lindquist Wichita University George F Budd Pittsburg Kansas State College John E King Em poria James McCain Kansas State University and KU Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe at 1 p m.
Outgoing Kansas University ROTC cadets received honors during the annual awards day parade. Delbert Moore of Topeka earned the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association award for academics and leadership and the Society of American Military Engineers gold medal for top national engineering student. Edward McBride, KU senior and son of E. J. and ? McBride, received the SAME medal as the outstanding ROTC engineering student. John Strahan of Salina, a senior, won the Veterans of Foreign Wars marksmanship award for top rifle team member.
Pitcher Dick Ellsworth earned four wins as the Chicago Cubs outpaced the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series of eight victories during the 1965 season.
Tokyo reports that radioactive fallout from China's third atomic blast may be 33 times stronger than the second test. Niigata University measurements show dust radioactivity peaking at 1.5 million units versus 45,000 in the prior test, raising concern over health and vegetable contamination. Weather factors affect local fallout while U.S. estimates warn four to five days for cloud arrival.
Second Lt. John Arendale 28 of Olathe Kansas was injuried with a broken leg after his F4B was hit while bombing a convoy near Da Nang. He ejected at 400 feet and crawled 75 yards before rescue. He plans a three week leave with wife and children before hospital care and a return to Viet Nam in about 18 months.
The city discusses preserving the library at 845 Vt. St. while seeking a more attractive building to draw patrons. Officials weigh library placement in downtown redevelopment near llth and Mass. Sts as a civic center idea, commending the Library Board and Mayo.
Keith Nitcher, Kansas University comptroller, was elected vice president of the Central Association of College and University Business Officers at the group's annual meeting in Omaha Nebraska. He becomes president-elect and will serve as president during the 1967 68 year.
The family thanks relatives and friends for food flowers and cards and for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our father Alonzo E. Welsh Dr Nelson Dr McElroy nurses and hospital staff are thanked for their help Homer Welsh and family
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