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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1962
Page
8
Dorothy A. Lynch a first year KU medical student from Tulsa Oklahoma told KU police her billfold containing 53 dollars in bills and checks was taken Wednesday afternoon from a dressing room in the Coach House at 1237 Oread Avenue.
Derby Grain Co lists wheat at 1.96, corn 1.04, oats 0.70, barley 0.70, soybeans 2.29. Kansas City figures cover consumer eggs grades, wholesale egg prices, poultry by weight, and butter prices with grade A solid at 65 to 66 cents per pound.
New York bonds dip while cotton remains quiet and grains edge mixed. Wheat futures hover around 2.11 to 2.20, with bids and offers showing modest moves. Hogs rise slightly while cattle show no slaughter steer sales. Kansas City grain prices list varied ranges for corn, soybeans, and oats amid light to slow trading.
Calves strong demand with 400 head, steers 23.25 to 25.00, cows 13.00 to 14.25, feeders 25.00 to 29.00. Hogs 2,400. barrows and gilts uneven but steady, sows steady to weak, lighter hogs 15.00 to 16.00, heavier sows 13.75 to 14.25. Sheep 400. lambs steady 20.00 to 22.50.
New York stocks closed up after a late rally as the market, moving at a snail's pace, recovered from an early decline and mixed results. Prices improved just before the close, aided by the late surge.
May 20 marks the 100th anniversary of the Homestead Act which opened 160 acres to settlers. Realtors plan National Real Estate Week May 20 26 with Lawrence Open House tours 17 sites 1 to 6 pm and campus parking permits. University budget exceeds 12 million with KU Medical Center 8 million and Costa Rica Peace Corps project approved.
The board authorized 600000 in revenue bonds to fund five Stouffer Place apartment buildings for married student housing now under construction. Dr Wescoe urged private enterprise for future projects to boost tax revenue and the local economy. A campus parking ban was adopted restricting cars to visitors and permit holders to improve access.
President says each Estes allotment must be investigated on its merits and officials involved in improper deals will be disciplined. FBI probes continue as aides are fired or resign. Kennedy notes first government grain contracts in 1959 and that most fees were paid before 1961. Miller accuses administration of belated action and cites prior Texas AG and press exposure.
A U S House appropriations subcommittee was asked in Washington for an additional 6 million to plan and build flood control projects in Kansas and Missouri. Lawrence mayor Ted Kennedy and others presented requests totaling 57.754 million for two states and Iowa Missouri River segments, with several specific project figures and funding deltas noted.
Memorial Hospital shows admissions for Helen Zoellner Tonga noxie Mae Richardson 1117 Vt St Darlene Lauppe 940 Tenn St Irene Lewis 174644 Ohio St Kathryn Traynor Olathe Lazara Romero 1225 N J St Karen MacCarthy 1200 Miss St Virginia Harris 2009 Maple Lane Mabel Rutledge 732 Conn St. Dismissals include Jon Cranor 2018 Miller Dr G A Carlson 1715 Del St Anna Hartman and baby boy 1147 Tenn St Gary Frock 2437 Redbud Mary Soetaert and
Baby girl born to Phillip Cross at 1805 Brook Street with Mrs. Alice Rust and two others listed at 646 North 3rd Street and 2120 North H Street. Mrs Carol Williams and baby boy at Route 5. A son reported for Mr and Mrs James Espy at 724 West 25th Street on Thursday. A son for Mr and Mrs Ivan Pippert of 1510 East 13th Street today. A daughter for Mr and Mrs Earl Kasson of Lecompton today.
The Vendo Co announces a midwestern test of an automated grocery store in Kansas City. Spencer Childers says a test superette will be shown to retailers and a Washington store is to receive the system in about 60 days. The setup uses key plates, vending machines, and a computer to track purchases.
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