The Douglas County Fair was underway, and an article explained how a judge might select the “perfect pie.” The crust must have a pleasant flavor, delicate brown color, and be both “short” and flaky. A “short” crust is one which is tender and breaks easily. The fruit filling should contain plump fruit, be thickened to hold its shape, and have an attractive color and pleasant flavor.

Local baseball fans were awaiting news of a major league strike, as players and owners continued negotiations. James Carothers, KU associate professor of English, said that a strike would prove that “once you turn baseball over to the lawyers, nobody has fun.”

A plan was under discussion which would move Clinton Lake’s marina from its current location at the Bloomington public use area to a cove in Clinton State Park.

The Community Children’s Center was set to expand in the fall, ensuring openings for all children who had attended the Head Start program at Children’s Hour, 345 Florida, which was not reopening in the fall.