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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
1
Washington analysis breaks down rising grocery prices by share to farmers retailers and processors. It notes beef lettuce and bread price splits, retailer margins shrinking to under 1 percent, and farming costs rising while farm income climbs modestly. The piece highlights processing and distribution as key factors.
E Raymond Hall told more than 100 Lawrence Rotarians that the preservation of a tallgrass prairie Kansas park seems more likely now. He outlined a proposed 30 000 to 50 000 acre site in the Flint Hills with 6 to 10 million dollars for land and fencing and noted opposition from cattlemen fearing grazing loss and tourist impact.
In Washington the White House and Cost of Living Council meet with representatives of the four largest auto makers at President Nixon’s request to discuss 1973 prices. Officials would not confirm jawboning but say the talks concern auto price effects on the economy. In Saigon the Navy said jets attacked seven targets near Thanh Hoa, denying Hanoi claims of bombing a business center and cathedral area.
Tonganoxie school district will increase the levy by 11.83 mills for 1972 73 to 906 124 dollars in the budget. Superintendent Powers cites rapid enrollment growth and an 8.55 mill state levy to hire extra elementary teachers plus a 0.435 mill special education levy. The board also adopted a revised district policy handbook and accepted Meyers Milk of Basehor for the lunch program.
Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky started their 14th world championship game in Reykjavik Iceland after a two day delay caused by a medical postponement. Spassky plays as White. Fischer seeks victory to force decisive play.
In Miami Beach the Republican Rules Committee debated proposals to open the delegate selection process and modify how delegates are allocated, a move with major implications for the 1976 Republican National Convention. Attorney General Kleindienst warned of mass arrests on a May Day scale if protests disrupt the convention, though he did not expect it to occur.
The Pay Board announced no change to the general wage standard of 5.5 percent per year after a comprehensive review. It will be reexamined as new data arrive later in the year, noting that average hikes since November have been about 5 percent, a trend the board says helps slow inflation.
Lake Perry sits about one percent foot above the 891.5 feet normal pool at 892.92 feet per resident engineer L C Myers. Rainfall in the watershed totals only 0.3 inch for the week as conditions remain clear with a surface temp around 76 degrees and fishing rated only fair. Tickets for a Memorial Stadium two mile run with Jim Ryan and George Young go on sale at Allen Fieldhouse with racing on Hershberger Track starting at 8 p.m after 7:20 p.m preliminaries. admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students.
Tonganoxie council approved a 1973 budget of 244471 with a 15.67 mill levy, down .9 mill from 16.57. The budget totals 203940 and was not challenged. The panel adopted a comprehensive growth plan and approved resurfacing about 17 blocks along parallel streets.
Helmeted officers cleared about 100 campers from Flamingo Park in Miami Beach as City Council allowed non delegates to use the site for the Republican National Convention. Police Chief Rocky Pomerance said more time was needed to prepare the 36 acre park for thousands of protesters.
A list of names and addresses appears, including Jian Fletcher of 126 Indian Ave, Pearl Carter of 816 Ky, Maurus Winter of 618 W Fourth, Mildred Beerbower of 444 Locust, Morna Calas of 2216 Melholland Dr, Clay Young of 1137 Ky, Eugene Dillard of McLouth, Elwood Cox of Independence Mo, Philip Chappell of 2825 Maine Ct, Virginia Wright of 813 Garfield, Lois Doane of 3501 W 10th Ter, Laura Beard of 1032 Ky, Jeff Wright of 825 Ky, Deborah Hoover Rt 5, Jerome Booth Rt 4, Lisa Gordon of 2728 Rawhide Lane, Mamie Cottom of 1308 Conn, Minnie Ingle of 810 Ky, Julie Brown of 1100 E 19th, Edna Ramage 925 Kg, Doris Lindt of Pittsburg, and others including Jian Fletcher and Karen Tyler of 319 E 19th.
A local notice thanks volunteers who carried petitions and all signers for their hours and warm reception during the de annexation petition campaign.
Kansas University Chancellor Laurence Chalmers refused to comment on a possible verbal resignation amid news of his divorce. The Kansas Board of Regents will meet Saturday to discuss the divorce’s impact, with options including resignation acceptance, leave, or interim arrangements.
Oscar Levant, a pianist, wit, composer and actor, dies at 65 in Beverly Hills after years of public activity and recent health complaints. He sparked both brilliance and eccentricity, ranging from Gershwin performances to sharp onstage quips and a popular radio and film career.
The House rejected the Senate prohibition on committing U.S. troops to a conflict for more than 30 days without Congress approval. The House struck Senate language, replacing it with its own plan by a 344 to 13 vote and sent the bill to conferees for compromise.
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