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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1977
Page
1
A dawn explosion and fire at Garvey Grain Inc on Chicago's South Side killed two watchmen and injured three others. Fire crews battled flames from a four‑million bushel complex as lightning sparked the blaze and winds fanned the inferno.
The EPA seeks a civil penalty for Kansas University’s May 5 oil spill into the Wakarusa River, while Coast Guard lawyers say KU isn’t in the owner operator category. Washington officials will resolve the dispute, with no decision yet on criminal reporting charges.
The Justice Department will provide House investigators with a list of about 20 congressmen and other government officials who were to receive cash from South Koreans tied to an influence buying scheme on Capitol Hill. The House ethics committee said it reached agreement with the department late Wednesday.
Garner Stowall 29 will join the Lawrence-Douglas County planning department as long range planner on Aug. 29 with a master’s degree from Oklahoma University. He has been a regional planner for the Chikaskia Golden Belt and Indian Hills association and led local planning programs in Pratt. Hedrick cited his neighborhood volunteer work and plans to develop Pinckney and Oread area plans. The post has been vacant since February after Deane Vieux resigned.
A congressional committee favors a $3.05 maximum deficiency payment based on a $3 or $3.05 wheat price, with a $2.35 loan rate up from $2.25. Set aside plans aim to cut U S wheat by 500 million bushels, potentially shifting acres to nonsubsidized crops in Kansas.
Lawrence officials review a KU institute housing study recommending a priority formula directing over 60 percent of aid to East Lawrence and 30 percent to North Lawrence, with Pinckney at 7.5 percent, while cautions remain about applying changes to current applicants. The study also highlights more federally subsidized elderly housing and HUD Section Eight projects as beneficial.
David Ward, 22, of 802 Avalon Rd., was named circulation manager of the Journal-World on Aug. 1. A 1974 Lawrence High School graduate, he has worked at the paper three years and was assistant circulation manager since January. He is married to Bonnie S. Roper of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ward of Lawrence. He attended Harding College and KU Journalism School. Ron House, former circulation manager, joined Stauffer Publications in Topeka.
Kansas corrections secretary said Larry Miller, who escaped July 19 from the Kansas Penitentiary with Roy E. Schultz, was arrested by FBI in Denver and held by Denver police pending transfer. Schultz was recaptured July 24 in Bloomington, Illinois. Miller, 30, from Kansas City, Kan, served 1 to 10 years for theft.
CIA Director Admiral Stansfield Turner told Senate and Health committees it is highly unlikely the agency will restart experiments on unwitting humans. He cited a heightened awareness of human rights and potential whistleblowing as deterrents and described past MK ULTRA activity and its wide institutional involvement.
The six day fair starts Monday at 9 a.m. with a horse show. Entry reception is Tuesday 4 30 to 8 30 p.m. for Wednesday through Saturday contests. Wednesday features judging from 8 30 a m to 7 30 p m including home economics, tractor pull, steers, dogs, sheep, crops, gardens, poultry, dairy, swine, horticulture, food sale, dairy cattle, beef fitting. Thursday covers 4 H FFA steer judging breeding beef rabbit judging home economics judging and demolition derby. Friday includes dairy cattle judging live stock contests and pony pull plus live stock auction. Saturday begins 8 a m goat show and ends with a 7 to 8 p m public style review and awards.
Marie Louise Weicker obtained a divorce from Sen. Low ell P. Weicker Jr. in Stamford Connecticut. Superior Court Judge William J. Tierney Jr. sealed the file at both parties request. The writ cites irretrievable breakdown and assets over 100000 with alimony child support and custody sought for at least one of their three children aged 10 to 19.
State architect Louis Krueger ruled the Kansas University law school building substantially complete after a Monday site review. Casson Construction Co. faces 7000 in liquidation damages for late completion and a 500 daily fine for delays from July 18 to August 1. The firm will be paid after minor work ends in the coming weeks. Green Hall move authorized with classes slated for early October.
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