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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1965
Page
9
A predawn explosion at a mine near Dhanbad in Bihar state killed 200 workers and potentially 200 more. Officials said coal dust likely caused the blast at shift change, in the Bokaro Ramgarh group serving Bokaro steel mill.
Census Bureau data report 464000 families crossed $3000 income and poverty line. 10 8000 families earned $10000 or more in 1964. Median family income rose from 6249 to 6569 dollars while purchasing power grew 4 percent amid higher prices. Negro families earned 5814 versus 7720 for whites. 37 percent of Negro families were under the poverty line, 15.4 percent of whites.
NASA may authorize a rendezvous between Gemini 4 crew James McDivitt and Edward White and the spent Titan 2 second stage in an early orbit. The attempt would rehearse linking with an orbiting object for future moon missions. Officials withheld confirmation, noting conditions must be favorable.
Two U S Army helicopters collided and crashed at Bien Hoa Air Base killing nine soldiers and injuring two more. A Marine was killed in a separate Chu Lai clash with Viet Cong and U S Marines near Da Nang.
Officials say a protest by resident physicians and interns to flood Los Angeles County General Hospital with patients was curbed. Admissions rose 25 percent and discharges fell 40 percent as the plan was halted. Doctors urged admitting any patient seeking care while discharging was paused. The salary plan now offers interns 330 to 337 dollars monthly plus room and board, and residents 435 to 645 dollars starting July 1.
In Saigon the political crisis deepens as Chief of State Phan Khac Suu rejects two new ministers in Premier Phan Huy Quat's government claiming incumbents did not resign. Quat hesitates to push the issue amid a delicate balance as religious groups join the dispute. The standoff risks a broader confrontation within Saigon.
The Dow Jones settles at 335.8, up 1.5 points, with the closing average of 60 stocks chalking a modest gain as traders wrap the day.
A bad battery cell delayed a Gemini 4 rehearsal for astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White at Cape Kennedy. A postponed practice could push the planned June 3 launch. officials said a battery change and tests would determine if the schedule can be kept.
The Pentagon and Rep. Robert Ellsworth offered no certainty on reopening Sunflower Ordnance Works. Sources say partial reactivation of one of seven powder lines near Lawrence could resume triple-base powder and propellant production, potentially employing over 1,000 workers. The plant, idle since the Korean War, was once the world’s largest powder facility with 15,000 workers.
Ambulance crews brace for a deadly Memorial Day period as authorities predict high fatality rates and drownings. Law enforcement and hospital staff prepare for increased emergencies while Sheriff Rex Johnson stresses driver responsibility to curb accidents.
Officials of the Kansas University Art Museum invite Lawrence residents to an open house on Sunday June 6 from 2 to 4 p m during Commencement weekend Seniors and parents are especially welcome Fortitude and Prudence Italian Renaissance sculptures from the 16th century have arrived and will be displayed June 6 The marble figures were funded by Elizabeth M Watkins Funds in the KU Endowment Association The collar worn by Chancellor Wescoe in 1964 and the university marshal's mace will be permanently housed in the Art Museum The Emblems were donated by Mr and Mrs Wescoe in memory of their parents The gallery redesign will open to the public during 1965 Commencement The Op Art exhibition from Martha Jackson Gallery New York is also on display at the KU museum
Kansas state colleges and universities accelerate construction to meet rising enrollments. At KU Mount Oread and nearby sites, a $1.0 million plus $0.45 million in state funds fund new dorms and facilities including Fraser Hall and a humanities building. KU enrollment is projected to reach about 17,937 in 1969–70 and 22,115 in 1974–75, with spring KU totals near 11,434. The KU Medical School expects 1,050 fall students, rising to 1,200 by 1970 and 1,500 by 1075, as a nonsectarian chapel and a $1.68 million laboratory building join the campus.
About 3000 visitors are slated for Kansas University in June for institutes conferences and courses run by University Extension. Highlights include Boys State June 6 12 with 1030 delegates and events on June 8 9 10. The Bank Management Clinic runs June 7 10 with speakers including Sen James B Pearson. Other workshops and institutes span June 8 28 across multiple Pearson Halls with credits awarded.
The Lawrence area stays fair and cool through Saturday with little chance of rain before Memorial Day weekend. Overnight lows in the mid 40s, Saturday high near 70. Thursday's high 66, low 46 a record, with past day and date comparisons noted. A high pressure system over the Rockies keeps Kansas dry this period.
Northeast Kansas enjoys fair and cool weather with northerly winds 10 to 28 mph diminishing tonight. Lows around 45 tonight, Saturday high near 70 with little rain. Historical readings show yesterday’s high 66 and a record high 90 in 1959. The Bank of Lawrence and local businesses observe Memorial Day holiday on Monday.
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