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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
12
Kansas City market roundup lists wheat and corn at 1.32 per unit with oats 0.71 and beans 2.99. Egg quotes hold for large at 29 to 39 cents a dozen and medium at 22 to 31 cents. Butler brand unchanged with grade A quarters at 85 cents per pound and solid grade A at 85 cents.
Kaw Dehydrating Co. truck driver home near Lone Star was the haul point for three escapees. Elam Bright and Allen were apprehended after roaming the area asking to be removed due to vehicle troubles. An anonymous 11 a.m. call prompted the arrest about 1 p.m. Thursday. Guards returned the trio to Topeka institution later that day. Heavy rain hindered Wednesday efforts, with Johnson noting the downpour thwarted progress near Twin Mound. Bright, Elam split from Allen on Wednesday night. Allen was caught several miles from the main search area.
New York stocks eased with the Dow Jones Industrial Average off 2.77 to 856.24 at 2 p.m. The NYSE saw more declines than advances as traders noted a return to seasonal sluggishness after a two day rally and predicted a drift in coming sessions.
Early week cattle show 100 head with calves scarce as choice steers move 32.50 to 32.75 and heifers 31.90 to 32.50. Hog totals near 2,000 with barrows and gilts up to 25 higher. weights 200 to 262 pounds quoted 18.25 to 20.00 with other weight ranges noted and sows softer to 075.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cortner on Rt. 3 Lawrence was totally destroyed by fire reported at 2 47 a m. The family was away in Montana and no fire department responded as the blaze spread. An investigator was requested from the state fire marshal.
Athens hosts a public demonstration by Nick Matsoukas and 13 aides to fight superstition. The event features 13 maidens, mirrors broken to ward off evil, laurel, and peace pipes from Gov. Hall. Matsoukas, 68, born in Greece, has sparked similar protests for 28 years.
About 20 Lawrence elementary science teachers will attend a seminar at Deerfield School from Monday through Aug 20. Coordinators are Calvin Rice and Herb Simmons. The workshop centers on implementing the Science Curriculum Improvement Study method to involve students in hands on activities. Each elementary school will designate one teacher as a pilot to train others for district wide use.
County officials expect a bond election date and amount to be set after a city county agreement is reviewed. If approved, the plan calls for a nearly 6 million bond issued for the Lawrence-Douglas government complex with space shares 28 percent city and 72 percent county. The city would use the complex for about 20 years, with the city paying for its space.
Chilean Foreign Minister Almeyda criticized Washington for delaying a $21 million Export-Import Bank loan tied to Chile’s nationalized American copper properties. He said the decision harms cordial Chile–U.S. ties while Chile seeks aircraft for its international airline.
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