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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
1
Touring reporter notes Austrian cities lack litter and hair curlers while the public realm shines with clean streets and abundant flowers. Prices for food and lodging run below New York and larger U.S. cities, with Beefeaters gin selling far cheaper than in Lawrence. Vienna impresses with old grand buildings, parks, and polite, cheerful people.
Washington reports growing labor unrest could produce the largest wave of strikes since 1960. Federal mediator William E. Simkin cites rising union unrest and bargaining complexity as factors. Also notes Health Service warning for travelers returning from England to watch for smallpox symptoms. In Houston, Walter L. McCans, a retired Navy chief petty officer, has had a partial artificial heart removed after 27 hours on a mechanical pump and is reported to be holding his own.
Kansas University Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe will award outstanding KU military students at 4 p.m. Friday during the Chancellor's Review in Memorial Stadium, with KU Marching Band music. In case of rain, the event is canceled. EU professors announced Friday’s award recipients including William Hendricks, Dennis Pankratz, and Riley Fowler. Gold medals go to Robert Waddall, Virgil Young, and Douglas Douville, with additional honors to Delbert Moore, Jack Steary, and Terry Oldham from various military societies.
Lawrence police logged several tire and wheel thefts on Wednesday. Bob Larrabee at 1725 Vermont Street reported two tires and wheels valued at 60 dollars stolen from his parked car. Jack Nachamkin at 1041 Rhode Island Street reported two tires and wheels valued at 50 dollars stolen. Richard A. Lanier of 433 Ohio reported two tires and wheels valued at 30 dollars taken from his parked car.
A jury in Indianapolis convicted Gertrude Baniszewski, 37, of first-degree murder and recommended life in prison. Her daughter Paula, 18, was convicted of second-degree murder. Baniszewski's son John, 13, was convicted of manslaughter. The four teenagers faced similar charges in the October death of 16 year old Sylvia Likens.
Providence Rhode Island AP reports Theodore Francis Green aged 98 died at home. He retired from the U S Senate in 1960 and was the oldest man to serve in the Senate. His death followed heart failure after cerebral strokes in 1962.
Viet Nam war has virtually ended any chance of halting the drain of American dollars overseas this year. Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler indicated this, saying the administration may have to settle for less than ending the U.S. deficit in the balance of payments in 1966. He spoke after reporting a $582 million deficit for the first quarter.
City Manager Ray Wells Mayor Jim Schubert City Planner Ken Thompson and Jack Robinson of Black and Veathh Kansas City flew to Fort Worth to present Lawrence's applications for federal assistance programs Wells piloted the plane. March 10 visit with Al Moore U S housing official outlined steps and requirements to qualify for funds. Applications focus on water lines and sewers with a priority on urban beautification programs.
The Planning Commission met briefly at City Hall approving final plat for Four Seasons replat southwest of 23rd and Kasold and preliminary plats for Indian Hills southwest of 27th and La Streets and Western Hills Suburban Rancheros No 3 between 14th and 15th west of Monterey Way. Eugene Riling urged zoning amendment to limit multiple-family and residence-office uses near single-family homes and the commission will study it next.
Kansas University announces the poetry reading by Allen Tate, moved from Friday to Thursday May 26 at 4 p.m. in the Forum Room of the Union. The event remains open to the public.
In the Courts TRAFFIC Police Court entries show numerous defendants with speeding excessive noise improper muffler defective equipment traffic signal and no driver's license stop sign school stop sign and related fines ranging from 5 to 115 dollars. Divorces Granted include Crystal L. Davis William L. Davis and others with several couples separated or filed for divorce.
Washington Rep. Melvin Laird asserts 440000 American servicemen are on duty in Southeast Asia focused on the Viet Nam War. He says about 270000 ground forces plus 70000 Navy and 100000 Air Force personnel are currently in the area.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital LMH has been notified by the Kansas City regional Social Security office that it is fully approved and accredited to participate in the federal Medicare program starting July 1. LMH administrator Rodger Johnson says only routine paperwork remains.
The Dougas County Sports men's Club and Park and Recreation Department sponsor a four Saturday fishing program at Mary's Lake one mile south of 23rd Street on Haskell from 8 30 to 11 30 a m. Open to boys and girls under 16 with under 10s accompanied by adults. Prizes awarded each Saturday for largest fish and a final prize at end of four weeks. Registration help provided by a Sportsmen's Club representative.
The University presents fall shows on Oct 7 8 14 and 15 and major productions include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and KU Homecoming theater dates Nov 3 4 6 10 11 12. Upcoming on the University Theatre list are School for Scandal Feb 8–11 Marat Sade Mar 15–18 Love for Three Oranges Apr 21–29. Experimental Theatre offers The Rogue s Trial Dec 7–16 Oh What a Lovely War Feb 16–25 Dylan Thomas works Mar 22–31 The Wicked Cooks May 11–20. The Children s Theatre includes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Dec 1–3 and Two Pails of Water Mar 2–4.
A blaze at Heating and Air Conditioning Co. a sheet metal shop at 4th and Elm Sts. erupted at 1 54 p m and was controlled by 2 30 p m. A 55 gallon adhesive drum exploded causing the fire on the first floor spreading upstairs. No injuries reported. Electric power restored by 2 15 p m. phone service to seven block area may take longer. Damage estimated as extensive.
Frances White of 109 E 8th Street reported to police Wednesday that 137 dollars worth of clothing jewelry and small appliances were stolen from her apartment Wednesday night.
Four Baker University affiliates will receive Alumni Citations at Alumni Day Assembly on Saturday June 4 in Baldwin. Recipients include Dr Thaine Billingsley a 1949 Baker grad and brain injury researcher. Harold McDaniel a 1923 grad and former Baker trustee and Lyndon mayor. Mrs Marie Ebright a 1905 Baker graduate long time public speaking instructor and Baldwin correspondent. and Miss Ellen Callan manager of the Baker Student Union dining room since 1945.
The MS drive reached 1728.05 in Lawrence, topping the 1700 goal by 28.05 with praise for community response and KU fraternity sorority volunteers. An additional 154.44 was raised in Baldwin by Delta Delta Delta at Baker University.
The Douglas County Sheriff's office will get two new patrol cars within 30 days after commissioners accepted a low bid from John Haddock Ford Inc. of 4413.78 for air conditioned cars. The bid included a trade in allowance on two 1964 sheriff cars.
George Sarlls 53 of Eudora listed in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after forklift injury to right foot. Other patients treated include Eric Kelzel 12 with cut knee, David Bousser 9 with bike fall, Loraine Calvert 23 with nail wound, Sadie Hillebert 73 with puncture from rooster spurs, Joseph Wehmeier 16 months with cut above eye, Stephanie Cook 6 with thumb cut, Ray Wiggins 11 with cut hand, Ralph May 2 with nail injury, Pearl Shirk 71 with glass cut.
KU will use all major housing units in June and July for camps and previews. New Oliver Hall near 19th and Naismith is on schedule with furniture expected in August and about 680 University Extension freshmen will reside there next fall.
John Aspinwall the Texas Ku Klux Klan vice president and state grand klief said he quit the organization after his family received repeated telephone threats to kill or injure his children. He cited danger to his family as the reason for resigning.
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