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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
14
Prices in wheat corn and other grains are listed with exact figures while eggs in Kansas City hold steady. In New York, stock prices gain modestly with the Dow down 0.90 at 963.88 by 2 p.m. as declines outnumber advances 2 to 1. Brokers note buying in select issues offsets selling pressure from inflation data and the Vietnam situation.
Cattle and calves 3500 head with feeders up to 1.00 higher across weights, thin to choice feeders 300-700 lb quoted 38.00 to 52.00, hogs 4000 head steady to higher with 215-220 lb barrows 23.75 and 330-600 lb sows 20.75-21.75, market notes reflect strong demand in feeder categories and steady hog values.
Wayne Kellum Douglas County zoning administrator reports a sharp rise in rural building. First quarter 197X totals show 31 residential permits valued at 456 291 and commercial permits valued at 292 200, versus 422 225 and 42 300 in 1971.
Ronnie Jamerson 20 of Pa coima Calif was returned to Douglas County Jail from San Diego County for a district court parole violation hearing. A bench warrant issued Dec 2 for his arrest after a November 1970 guilty plea to attempted car theft. He faced a misdemeanor battery charge in county court with a May 4 trial set, related to an alleged October 18 1971 assault on Lawrence Dreyfus who aided Ellen Hansen at Ellsworth Hall.
An 18 month study led by Dr. Benny Eaton of Kansas State University finds Kansas marijuana low in potency and hallucinogens, with far smaller cultivation than estimated. The project, funded by an $80 000 federal grant, targets eradication within two to three years by preventing seeding and removing plants.
The KU Parking and Traffic Board eliminated proposals for parking meters and one way streets on the campus next fall. The board will study these ideas later while maintaining restrictions and addressing funding for new facilities and zones.
Douglas County commissioners heard bids from Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Benefit Life for a county paid health plan for employees. Final choice postponed to next week as they weigh plan forms and note United’s $2500 life insurance rider is not desired.
Kansas traffic death log shows 145 fatalities for April 26 through 9 a.m. Thursday in 1972, compared with 177 for the same period in 1971.
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