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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
1
Lawrence debates who should pay for and care for right of way trees. City figures show elm losses, a $65k forestry budget, and a plan to replace about 300 trees yearly while urging private owners to maintain adjacent trees.
A bill by Rep. Louis C. Wyman proposes annual physicals for Congress members with public results. He argues openness should apply to all elected officials and cites Sen. Eagleton’s past nervous condition as context. The measure also calls for revealing substantial assets under government regulation and encourages retirement at age 70.
A Sherbrooke group used 36 504 dollars from the federal Local Initiative Program to produce a slide and tape recording on regional unemployment and to beautify car dumping grounds in the area.
The Senate narrowly backed an Ed Brooke amendment to halt U S combat in Indochina within four months if Hanoi frees prisoners and accounts for missing servicemen. The measure attached to a 20.5 billion Pentagon bill passed 49 to 47, with White House backing shifting on other end the war provisions amid complex conference risks.
Two local teams Bob's Gulf of Baldwin and Interpretations Systems of Lawrence compete in the Kansas State Women's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament at Santa Fe Park Topeka. The double elimination event runs through Sunday with Bob's Gulf facing Grecian Health Spa of Topeka at 6 30 p m tonight. Interpretations Systems has no game scheduled tonight.
Utilities to avoid delay claim faster progress remaining downtown segments after heavy work in the 800 and 900 blocks. Water and gas crews report initial setbacks and street base damage but with coordination they expect less disruption as they move into the 1000 block.
Police were called to the Red Baron at 804 W 24th in Lawrence around 12 12 a m for a disturbance. Injured are Bradley D Black 18 and Scott Scales with a stab wound and facial injuries. two suspects Ozzie Red Elk 24 and Gary F Crawford 24 were arrested on aggravated assault and disorderly conduct charges respectively. Red Elk remains in county jail on a 1500 bond. Crawford posted 200 bond for an Aug 14 Municipal Court appearance.
U S ambassador William J Porter calls Hanoi seven point peace plan unreal and renews call for an immediate cease fire in Vietnam He notes no shift in North Vietnam position after Kissinger talks Thuy accuses U S of barbaric bombing and war crimes while demanding end to bombing and Saigon support for Thieu
Douglas County fairgrounds prepare for the annual event with 4-H club cleanup then livestock judging and non livestock contests. Demolition derby and tractor pulling highlight Aug 9 to 11 with horse show and prize livestock auction closing the fair. 4-H members showcase demonstrations with blue ribbon winners earning state fair spots.
The East Lawrence advisory committee to the NDP chose Rev. Harold Hutton and Don Barnett as co chairmen. Fifteen residents met at East Lawrence Center to review housing data and plan for a possible $500,000 federal grant in 1973. The eight member steering group may dissolve, returning to the original 26 person committee and possibly forming task forces.
Douglas County Clerk Delbert Mathia outlined filing rules for campaign expenditures. Candidates must submit records within 30 days of certification with separate filings to county clerk and secretary of state based on office. Violations are misdemeanors and committees may file by December 31.
Bremer describes attempting to reach Nixon at Ottawa airport but denied entry. He roamed the motorcade route, found a vantage at an abandoned gas station, and recorded thoughts of firing near a patrolman. He also mused on whether a large crowd would secure a view.
William D. Buddy Gilmour, a top harness driver, was arrested on a burglary charge after an early morning break-in at a mobile home in Batavia. He posted $5,000 bail and was taken into custody near the trailer. Gilmour had 305 victories last season, second in North America behind Herve Filion.
About 120 youths swam in the all comers meet held Wednesday evening at the municipal pool run by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. Top point winners in each age group will be listed in Friday’s Journal-World sports section.
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