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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
1
President Nixon told reporters that recent chatter on China policy moves ahead of reality and could jeopardize gains. He cited progress in travel and trade while delaying discussion of recognizing the government or United Nations seat, calling speculation since the table tennis visit premature.
Lawrence police report a car struck the Baskin Robins Ice Cream Store at 1524 W 23rd causing 1500 dollars in damage. Driver Kimberly J Moke 18 of 1603 W 15th said her foot slipped off the brake.
Kansas Public Service Co refunds to Lawrence customers rise to 442000 with 30000 added by Cities Service Gas Co deposits after a tax settlement. Mailed May 10, average refunds around 20 dollars, varies by consumption, delay of about one week due to extra funds.
The Nixon Administration plans a summer campaign named WHEP to eradicate wild marijuana across 10 states in the Midwest. A total of 85 000 dollars from the Justice and Agriculture departments funds grants to farmers to remove illegal hemp from farm land, fence rows, and field corners.
Westside Construction Co. accelerates paving on 15th Street and Kasold Drive in Lawrence Kansas. Concrete pours reach 400 feet on 15th east of Kasold Wednesday and 1200 feet Thursday. By today two lanes of 15th from Kasold to Crestline are planned with Kasold Drive paving to begin and curbs being poured. Completion is targeted for this summer.
Douglas County Sheriff's report details a 12:07 a.m. burglary at Herb L. Roberts garage Lecompton. Items missing include 20 tires valued at 600, four batteries 88, 30 cartons of cigarettes 75, tape player 20, cash 30, and a chest with tools 400. a white 1964 Plymouth was seen nearby possibly involved.
Kansas University selects twenty seven sophomore men for Owl Society junior men’s honor society. Mark Yates, president, notes eligibility includes scholarship and leadership with membership at 2.5 percent of the junior class. New members hail from Sabetha Topeka Wichita Mankato Prairie Village Pittsburg Ulysses Overland Park Kansas City and other cities.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers urged an interim Suez Canal reopening to lower the risk of renewed Arab-Israeli conflict while stressing it is not a substitute for a final peace settlement. He spoke to leaders in Turkey Iran Pakistan and Britain about new momentum toward peace and US backing for a canal agreement if Egypt and Israel agree. Martial law in Ankara tightened control as authorities shut five leftist periodicals and arrested prominent leftists. Rogers planned a trip to Saudi Arabia.
The welfare board supports reducing welfare costs by curbing abuse while preserving aid for the sick disabled and dependent children. The policy excludes able bodied 18 to 40 year olds, ends special circumstance aid, denies college student aid, and caps exempt earned income for dependent children. State officials have been notified but no action yet.
A Rumsey Funeral Home foyer is closed due to inclement weather. Visitors are advised to use side entrances or reschedule arrivals as staff coordinate safety measures.
A public auction of one sled and 50 bicycles will start at 9 a.m. Saturday in front of the Lawrence police station. Lt Jack Evans of the traffic unit supervises abandoned items. Trooper Donald Kearns leaves Lawrence to join the Capital Area Major Case Squad in Topeka. the squad investigates the stabbing deaths of two women early Wednesday, with Det Donald Dalquest and Undersheriff Dallas Murphy also on the case.
Family prescription records maintained at Raney Tillcrest forug 925 Iowa RAg-9012 Ady for taxes and insurance purposes.
President Nixon spoke on television arguing gradual U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam remains wisest while pledging to pursue prisoner releases with high priority. He warned against protests and said lawbreakers will be prosecuted. He weighed China policy and noted possible visit to mainland China.
Four men including the Cosmopolitan National Bank of Chicago’s former vice president and bookkeeper were indicted on defrauding the bank of 28 million dollars. The case cites a 6.7 million loss with 550000 sent to Albert Parvin in Beverly Hills, a Los Angeles financier with casino holdings in Las Vegas. Other defendants include Frank Baum and Louis Steinberg of Steinberg Baum Co and Leonard Freedman.
Higginbotham called for action on employment health care and justice reform for all Americans and urged acceptance of Langston Hughes's dream of freedom. The KU event, first in a series funded by the Vickers family, drew about 150 attendees including university leaders and students.
Lawrence police report two additional motorcycles taken today bringing this week’s total to six. David E. Fonseca of 1603 W 15th reported a blue 1970 motorcycle stolen between Tuesday and 4 15 p m valued at 675 dollars. Bill Christ of 1232 La reported an orange 1967 motorcycle stolen since noon Tuesday with no value given.
A small classified advertisement lists Raney Hillcrest Drug at 925 Iowa with phone 843 9012 offering family prescription records services.
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