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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1972
Page
1
More than 100 KU Assembly members debated easing requirements and a general studies BGS degree. Opinions split over structured versus unstructured models, language and speech requirements, and Western Civilizations changes with committee chair Baumgarter noting a likely BGS proposal paired with degree revisions next fall.
Cape Kennedy Florida AP shows Saturn 5 begins countdown to liftoff at 11 54 a m Sunday after fueling and systems checks. Crew John W Young Charles M Duke Jr and Thomas K Mattingly II rehearse descent rendezvous and lunar surface operations with a planned 73 hour surface stay near Descartes crater and two seven hour excursions to study geology and volcanic evidence.
Lawrence City Commission will review a revised townhouse plan for an 18.75 acre tract south of Peterson Road and east of Lawrence Avenue, amid ongoing resident opposition. A separate Sixth and Lawrence rezoning request faced a 4-4 vote with no recommendation, while the panel may approve $300,000 in temporary notes for U.S. 59 right of way costs.
City Commission meeting items include Poobah Clothing sign variance at Malls Shopping Center and a Chuck Wagon restaurant addition at 2408 Iowa. Also plan review for B A Green Construction carpet extension, 930 Mass sidewalks, and temporary notes for US 59 right of way.
Zero Population Growth will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in Dyche Auditorium Museum of Natural History Kansas University Officers will be elected A film Populations will be shown Local trash pickup zones are announced for Wednesday Zone 4 north of 15th Street to the river and east of Mississippi Palmquist notes a giant redbud tree two miles south of Kanwaka Corners on Bromersick Scout camp land The tree is six feet in circumference and possibly two trees grown 40 years on one limb He contends the record surpasses the book Trees and Shrubs and Wood Vines of Kansas by eight inches and is a true patriarch
Kansas University sophomore Tom Kivisto is among 28 chosen to represent the NCAA at the U S Olympic basketball development camp at the Air Force Academy starting June 12. Included on the roster are UCLA stars Bill Walton and Keith Wilkes. Missouri's John Brown and Oklahoma's Scott Martin are the only other Big Eight players chosen. State Rep Morris Kay of Lawrence attended the First Congressional District Republican convention at Barton County Community College in Great Bend with speculation he may seek the GOP nomination for governor. Lt Gov Reynolds Shultz and former Gov John Anderson have announced. Financing is seen as a key issue before Kay can decide.
A record 720 tickets sold by noon for Friday's Lawrence Chamber of Commerce banquet featuring George Bush United States ambassador to the United Nations. Officials expect nearly 800 by 7 p m at the Kansas Union with Bush delivering a talk then answering questions from a panel including Robert Payne Nancy Hambleton Martin Dickinson and Clifford Ketzel.
Dodge City resident E. W. Schwartz, 47, is in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being admitted about 11 p.m. Saturday. Police say he appeared to have a heart attack while attending the Hillcrest Theater.
A. Frank Case of John Had dock Ford will receive Ford Division Sales Award at a 300 500 Club banquet in April for excellent sales during 1971. R. J. English Kansas City district sales manager notes the award recognizes top retail performance. Forest Dryden will also receive the 300 500 membership award.
Apollo 16 astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. flew a T38 proficiency mission over central and south Florida a week before launch. He traveled to Patrick Air Force Base for the exercise while crewmates John W. Young and Thomas K. Mattingly II rested in crew quarters as the countdown began for a 12 day mission atop a Saturn 5 rocket scheduled for 11 54 p.m. CST next Sunday.
Allen Swift, a voice expert and familiar face in television commercials, notes that true imitation requires a good ear and acting ability. He adds that many skilled mimics imitate only heard words, while some actors struggle with commercials due to slow character development.
McCoy, a law enforcement student at Brigham Young University and former Green Beret, is charged with air piracy and interfering with flight crew. He allegedly commandeered United Airlines Flight 959 from Newark to Los Angeles after a Denver stop. FBI tied him to the case after highway patrolman Robert Van Teperen learned of his comments about hijacking.
Wakarusa Township Fire Department did not call for help from Lawrence Fire Department in Saturday morning grass fire at Baker University Wetlands southeast of 31st and Louisiana. Lawrence truck assisted. about 15 acres burned.
Jennifer McCarthy of Gower Place told Lawrence police a $300 camera was taken from her purse about 3 a.m. Sunday in a restroom at the Holiday Inn at 23rd and Iowa.
The Lawrence B F Goodrich footwear distribution center manager Chester Thomas says no new developments have occurred since the home office announced the sale of footwear assets. He reports business as usual with 90 employees and no plans to slow operations. Earl D Gunn confirmed negotiations with potential buyers for the division’s assets.
James Church, 14, of Rt 2, was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after an accidental .22 pistol discharge in his pocket left leg. The South Junior High ninth grader said dogs attacked him while riding a bicycle on East 23rd and that the gun was his uncle Edward Hadl’s. He planned to fire into the air to frighten dogs if attacked.
Vandalism estimated at 1000 dollars occurred Friday at a home under construction 2606 Orchard Lane. Harry Hunn and 946 Jane reported Saturday afternoon to Lawrence police. An obscene word and dog footprints were found in the concrete.
Lawrence attorney Olinto Petefish injured in a Saturday crash on I 35 south of Norman. He has a minor fracture of the right leg and is in satisfactory condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital expected to be released soon. His wife was uninjured and only his car suffered substantial damage.
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