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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1972

Page

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Temperature Trend and Garden Outlook in Lawrence Weather

The National Weather Service predicts gradual warming and partly sunny skies for Lawrence this weekend. A light frost at 29 degrees caused minimal garden damage, according to Wes Seyler of Gardenland Inc. Peach crops in Douglas County faced extensive January frost damage, while cherries and apples show resilience. The Friday high reached 67 degrees with a 29 degree morning low.

Wes Seyler Gardenland Inc Douglas County Lawrence

Open House in Eudora Kansas at 802 Acorn St

Real estate listing notes an open house in Eudora Kansas at 802 Acorn Street scheduled for Sunday April 9 from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Mitchell Stephens Realtors advertise the event.

Eudora Acorn St. Sun Mitchell-Stephens Realtors

Arbor Day 1972 Focus on Tree Awareness in Lawrence

Lawrence forester George Osborne explains Arbor Day aims beyond talking with trees. He notes 60 000 trees citywide and urges residents to plant, study tree species that suit local soil and conditions, and use extension literature for guidance.

Kilmer Osage Crescent Road George Osborne Earl van Meter Douglas County Osborne Lawrence Lawrence Flower Club

Communists Expand Offensive in Delta Mekong

In South Vietnam the Communist drive grows in the Mekong Delta with rocket and mortar attacks nearly doubling. U S air and naval reinforcements arrive as Hanoi faces renewed bombing of North Vietnam. Saigon fights to hold An Loc with paratrooper redeployments to relieve Highway 13 pressures.

Saigon South Vietnam Mekong Delta United States Indochina North Vietnam An Loc Highway 13 Lai Khe Central Highlands Tran Ai Quoc Chon Thanh Route 18 U.S Hanoi Dao Nang

Rusk warns of possible bad news on Vietnam

Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned in Decatur that the American public should brace for bad news as North Vietnam escalates its offensive in South Vietnam. He said the U.S. must be ready for consequences after deciding to withdraw and questioned the value of Paris Peace talks.

Decatur, Ga Dean Rusk North Vietnam South Vietnam Vietnam Rusk

Ford paid 689000 to Henry Ford Jr as officer pay

Ford Motor Co. reported in a proxy statement that Henry Ford Jr. earned 689000 in salaries and bonuses last year, up 189000 from 1970, with total company earnings at 657 million. He led with 264000 salary and 425000 in bonuses as officers saw a 27 percent pay rise.

Detroit Henry Ford Jr Ford Motor Co Ford

Manhunt for Hijacker Near Provo Utah

Search near Provo Utah for a hijacker who parachuted from a United Airlines 727 with $500000 after diverting from Denver. Police cite a suspect and a plastic fragment. FBI involvement and a large ground and air posse are unfolding as crews check area hospitals and roads.

Provo Utah FBI Jesse Evans United Airlines Evans Utah Highway Patrol

Lawrence Youth Shot in Chest at Home

Kevin Smith age 11 son of Mr and Mrs Howard Z Smith 703 Lawrence Ave was accidentally shot in the chest about 1010 am today Lawrence police report He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with seriousness of injury not immediately known He was conscious at the time of removal from the family home where the incident occurred Kevin attends West Junior High School First reports said a .22 caliber bullet inflicted the wound while he was alone in his home

Provo Utah Lake Rocky Mountains Denver Los Angeles San Francisco Dick McLennan CBS Jim Kilpatrick Sandy Wilkinson UAL Kevin Smith Howard Z. Smith Lawrence Ave Lawrence Lawrence Memorial Hospital Kevin West Junior High School

Weather forecast for today with sun and cool air

Partly sunny and cool conditions expected with no precipitation. Highs near seasonal norms and light winds from the northwest across the region.

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Joyce Kilmer Lawrence Area National Weather Service Russell Stover Key Rexall Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department Kansas University Parks and Forestry Division Parks and Recreation Department County Extension Service Delta 1St Marine Air Wing Nixon Melvin R. Laird Washington Demilitarized Zone Newark N.J San Francisco International Airport Air Force Hamilton Air Force Base Nevada Wilson Creek Nev Journal-World Photo Eonsorge Ease Patel Oll Sif OSS Sebnes Sbeebers
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