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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
6
The Army re examined Nike Hercules air defense missiles after Russian SAMs fared poorly in North Vietnam. Officials say Nike systems remain superior radar and kill capability with no major changes needed. The study considered allied tactics and possible Russian training assists.
Three temporary visitors from Tokyo and Mexico City stayed at KU's McCollum Hall during the Fourth International Sculpture Casting Conference. Morio Shinoda and Daiyu Nishi translate for each other while Alfredo Salazar speaks Spanish. they learn from KU students and design faculty as they demonstrate lost wax casting and earth mold techniques.
Secretary of defense Robert S. McNamara said the manager of the U S post exchange in Saigon was fired after it was learned that more than 142 000 cans of women's hair spray had been imported by the exchange. There are about 750 women with PX privileges in Saigon.
Space Center Houston reports used spacecraft rarely enter the market as NASA prices out two man Gemini at about 25 million dollars and Mercury at 7.5 million. Officials note overhaul costs, mission specificity, and reentry rewiring make secondhand capsules impractical despite historic value. Museums hold many craft while some tour nationwide.
Community members from Bakersfield Independence Topeka and Lawrence shared weekend visits and gatherings. Families including Climer Petrie Rolin Voelker and Anderson hosted and attended events with others in Mission Valley Falls and Emporia, with plans announced for upcoming entertainments.
Gov. Avery announced a lifesize oil painting of Miss America by Wichita artist Mrs. Wilma Wethington will be shown on the Statehouse first floor during Debbie Bryant's reign. The artist offered to sell it, but no funds are available to purchase.
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