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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
9
The article discusses the uncertain future of the $2 bill facing possible extinction and slim circulation. It notes about $128.5 million in $2 bills are in existence, with demand reportedly low and many officials puzzled by usage trends. The Federal Reserve surveyed demand at the Treasury's request.
Washington AP reports higher living costs in April driven by services including medical care taxes and mortgage interest. Factory pay fell as hours shortened, with average weekly earnings at 98.24 for workers with three dependents, reducing purchasing power to 88.9 cents per 1957-59 dollar.
In Da Nang and Hue, rebel shelling wounded 15 U.S. servicemen and mortars struck the U.S. air base near Da Nang. The United States warned Buddhist leaders that retaliation could follow further attacks on American installations. Thich Tri Quang pressed for U.S. pressure to oust Ky’s military government.
The Greater University Fund of Kansas University raised a record 505427.70 dollars from 15078 donors, up 12 percent in amount and 5 percent in donors from last year. Todd Seymour announced at the Kansas Union meeting with KU Council for Progress chair Stanley Learned and Chancellor Wescoe praising private giving. Robert D. Hovey was elected board chairman with John O Leary Jr as vice chair. new and retiring board members listed.
Air Cavalry from helicopters pressed the Viet Cong in rugged central Vietnam, raising Operation Crazy Horse total dead to 122. The 25th Infantry Division also swept rubber plantations near Saigon in Wahiawa, reporting 86 Viet Cong killed and substantial captures. Monsoon rains limited air missions to 15 on Friday, with strikes focused on coastal routes and yards.
Vickie Jackman aged 11 at the Cincinnati Zoo gulped a fistful of nickels dimes and a quarter while reacting to a ride. She received treatment at General Hospital and was reported in good condition.
Doctors at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn implanted an artificial heart pump in a female patient. The operation, led by Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz, followed a similar procedure last February that ended in the patient's death from liver disease.
Karl Dennison state director of Campus Crusade for Christ counsels about 30 KU students weekly and conducts College Life meetings in fraternity and sorority houses. He notes about 200 Mount Oread students attend, sessions sometimes run to 3 or 4 a.m., and asks what students will do with their life. Dennison, 27, began at KU in 1963 after a 1962 Crusade start following a personal indecision period. He is a Phoenix native and ASU graduate who shifted from music to ministry, believing college students are the key to spreading Christ. The Crusade is non denominational and supported by businessmen and laymen nationwide, attracting Protestants Catholics and Jews.
Douglas and Jefferson county officials selected a site for the Lecompton bridge east of Lecompton near Penny Rock Quarry. The Kaw River crossing will connect to a southbound blacktop road to US Highway 24. Preliminary plans include soundings and a new cost estimate. the project is priced at 1.25 million dollars with 80 percent funded by Douglas County and the balance by Jefferson County.
President Johnson told about two dozen reporters in the Oval Office that the United States regrets any diversion from aiding South Viet Nam to defeat Communists or to help build a democratic society. He said the U S will not dictate South Viet Nam's government and emphasized unity through constitutional processes amid war. He acknowledged public worry but said sacrifice and patience are normal as U S forces remain involved.
Wall Street rallied in places this week with the Dow rising 0.78 to 876.89 marking the first two rallies in a week amid a four week decline. Volume favored losers 960 to 488 as fears over profits, Vietnam unrest, and possible tax hikes clouded optimism.
Clouds lingered in Lawrence with a possible break by noon and a Sunday with partly cloudy and humid conditions. Friday night hail caused thousands of dollars in damage to greenshouses roofs cars and gardens though no crop losses were reported. Total rainfall for the month reached 1.93 inches with 7.11 inches year to date, while forecasts call for partly cloudy warm weather and a 20 percent chance of storms Sunday.
The Kansas University symphony orchestra chamber and concert choirs will perform a Pop concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Hoch Auditorium to raise funds for the music scholarship. KU faculty will serve root beer and pretzels to concertgoers around tables. The program marks the farewell for conductor Robert Baustian who moves to Oberlin College and director Clayton Krehbiel who will lead Cleveland Symphony chorus programs.
Forecast expects warm humid conditions through Sunday with a chance of scattered showers Sunday. Tonight lows near 60 and Sunday highs in the 80s. Historical readings show yesterday’s high around 80 and a record high of 98 in 1936.
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