10 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1977
Page
1
At Afton Oklahoma the 16th Midwestern Governors Conference condemned President Carter energy program 11 to 1. Nebraska Gov James Exon and Howard Hjort argued farmers bear food costs while U S food dollars favor processing and transport.
Lawrence negotiations break as unions urge creation of an independent fact finding panel to resolve salary disputes with the city. Attorneys challenge city study while lawmakers warn of long term labor tensions and possible legislative action.
Gov. Robert Bennett named a task force of 16 library officials including Jim Ranz to study duplication and funding for state libraries. The group will coordinate resources, assess administration, and report on improving efficiency and service quality for KU and others.
The Baldwin City Council moves to probe obtaining a federal grant to rehabilitate sewer and water lines in the city. ATuesday story lines were garbled by missing text and a misidentification involved Stephanie Blackwood in a Kan sas University fire safety note.
The House of Commons passed emergency back-to-work legislation by 136 to 1 to end a three day air service suspension. It imposes a 7.4 percent pay raise, allows fines up to 100 dollars per day for noncompliance, and sends the bill to the Senate for approval. CATCA leaders had urged a return once enacted. Air Canada anticipated aircraft in the air by noon.
Kansas health officials asked local authorities to increase regular inspections at Wakarusa Manor and report findings. Gov. Bennett’s July 7 visit prompted concern from Dwight Metzler, with weekly visits planned for 30 to 60 days and written reports required. A decision on renewing the home's operating license will follow inspections this month.
Chancellor Archie Dykes approves a revised Kansas University grievance procedure that lists discrimination bases as race sex national origin religion age veteran status disability but omits sexual preference from formal complaints. Dillingham notes the issue may be addressed by other channels if needed. The plan imposes a 60 day response window from complaint receipt to final action.
Lawrence firefighters were sent to Jayhawker Towers Apartments at 1603 W. 15th about 6 30 p m Tuesday. Investigators said an electric motor for an elevator overheated and smoked but caused no damage.
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