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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1973
Page
1
Kansas University students massing in Lawrence threaten fuel strain as local stations report September allocations unclear. Several outlets rely on prior year sales, with some closing evenings to conserve stock while others expect near normal August levels.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital trustees approve a 167000 ground floor renovation and expansion project and officially appoint Donald W. Lenz as administrator starting September 4. A Good Health Inc study on facilities is authorized to be completed in 60 days to guide future needs.
An unauthorized one day strike by Kansas Power and Light Co electrical line crews in Lawrence and six other Kansas cities ended today. Gene Pitts of IBEW Local 304 said 359 workers were involved including 25 in Lawrence. The walkout began Tuesday morning and spread to seven cities. Pitts said the union seeks a 10 percent raise, double time after 16 hours in emergencies, and higher pay when crews are moved to other communities for storm work. The latest offer cited 5.6 percent raise. KPL reported no emergency impact and no total absent count.
The division of architectural services waits for Kansas University to submit the specifications for a new Law School building before appointing an architect. Louis Krueger said he awaits the revised program from KU facilities planning to name the associate architect. The $4.9 million project includes over 71 000 square feet of usable space and KU visual arts space may see an architect later this week.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Estelle Nelson 83 who died Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness Burial took place at Memorial Park Cemetery She was a Lawrence community leader and lobbyist against capital punishment in Kansas Survivors include her son Dr Richard O Nelson of Lawrence and two daughters Dr Margaret Holt of Halstead and Mrs Mary Lou Penny of Emporia She helped bring federal health money to Kansas through the maternity infancy act and supported numerous local initiatives
Stephen Fair 21 of Raymond Kansas drowned after a rubber raft went over a small dam on the Snake River in Idaho Falls. He was with Rod Warren Dave Strauss and Tom Bauer all from Kansas when the accident occurred according to Jefferson County sheriff's office.
Two U S Air Force F 105s flew over Phnom Penh at 10 45 a m signaling the end of the nine year American air campaign in Indochina. An OV10 observer plane released a blue and white trail as a closing gesture while Khmer Rouge forces remained poised around the capital.
The government reported a substantial rise in personal income for July while factory payroll growth slowed compared with June. The report contrasts stronger consumer income with cooler manufacturing hiring.
A 27 hour wildcat strike at Chrysler’s Mack Avenue stamping plant ended with about 40 protesters leaving the site. Police arrested two strikers William Gilbreth and Clinton Smith on assault charges following clashes with guards.
Pamela Kelly 19 of Centerville Mass remains in serious condition after an open Jeep crash involving Joseph P Kennedy II 20 and two Kennedy brothers. She suffered a broken spine and leg and underwent a three hour operation at Cape Cod Hospital. Doctors say paralysis extent and permanence cannot be determined for two weeks.
Washington reports the reestablishment of federal welfare case investigations by new rules from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The changes affect relief eligibility determinations fair hearings and overpayment recovery to cut errors costing taxpayers hundreds of millions. Rules take effect in 60 days unless states implement earlier pending legislation.
Three city sewer inspectors Bud Rinke Willie Davis and Vincent Schoenberger were treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after inhaling a gas of undetermined type while checking a new sewer in Heatherwood Addition east of Kasold Drive on 23rd Street. Rinke was transported by ambulance about 10 30 a.m. after descending into a manhole and passing out.
Lawrence grocers say KU students returning will not cause new shortages. Falley’s Discount Foods says meat and canned veg and fruit are tight but expect new crops of green beans peaches and apricots to arrive. Meat prices and supply unlikely to change until September.
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