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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
14
New York stocks fell with the Dow Jones average down 4.07 to 920.98 at 2 p.m. amid rising prices and Vietnam hostilities. Declines outnumbered advances about three to one in light trading, with the Dow breaching its 1973 year low and nearing last October bottom.
Cattle feeders face sharp supply drop with mixed demand. Steers under 500 pounds steady while larger and thinner grades slide. Feeder heifers unevenly weak to fully two dollars lower. several weight ranges show declines. Hogs slow with barrows and gilts 75 to 1.00 lower. receipts exceed estimates. Sows off up to one dollar. lambs at 38 to 39 dollars.
Funeral services for Glenn Wilson 83 Wellsville will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the annunciation Catholic Church Baldwin with Rev Richard Burger in charge. Burial in Calvary Cemetery Baldwin. Wilson died Tuesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after months in Orchard Lane Nursing Home. He lived in Wellsville since 1956 and was a retired interior decorator and World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife Geneva a sister-in-law a brother and several nieces and nephews. Memorials suggested to McLouth United Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs Lois Kopfer age 54 of Dallas Texas will be held at 10 30 a m Saturday at the McLouth United Methodist Church Rev Wilbur Zook will preside Burial will be in McLouth Cemetery She died unexpectedly in Dallas She was a former McLouth resident and moved to Dallas about eight years ago Born May 25 1918 in McLouth she was educated in McLouth and was a Methodist Survivors include her husband
The utility industry projects electricity consumption in the United States will double between 1970 and 1980 and almost quadruple by 1990, signaling substantial growth in demand and infrastructure needs.
The Douglas County Commission began sitting as the county board of tax appeals with four hearings held Monday and four more planned for next Thursday. Kansas law requires action on real estate appeals by April 2 and on personal property appeals by May 15, followed by on-site surveys of disputed properties before decisions.
An $865000 architectural contract for Haskell Indian Junior College is sent back to the BIA for proper procurement. Five Kansas firms are ranked for design of a master site plan and two buildings. top firm negotiations proceed if within budget. Delays persist since 1972, eroding the $6 million package.
Lawrence police report an estimated $1000 in damage at In Sight Tavern 2205 Haskell after an apparent early Wednesday vandalism. Owner Cornelius C. McHenry sets the loss. no forced entry signs were found.
The Lawrence American Legion Post hosts its annual Pancake Day Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legionacres 3408 W Sixth. Proceeds fund the Legion summer baseball program, with about 85 volunteers from the Legion Auxiliary and baseball team. Adults pay 1 dollar, children 50 cents, and the meal includes pancakes sausage coffee and milk.
The Permanent Advisory Committee on Curriculum of the Lawrence Council of Parents and Teachers will meet at 7 30 tonight at the school administration center to discuss the transition from elementary to junior high. H C Stuart, director of secondary education, will lead the program.
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