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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

14

Market Prices For Grain Futures This Morning

Wheat 3.95, corn 2.50, oats 1.26, mile 4.44. Soybeans no market listed this session.

Egg Market Report From Kansas City

Wholesale eggs show large grade an 80 percent yield at 65 to 75 cents per dozen. Medium grade eggs fetch 59 to 70 cents per dozen at the Kansas City market.

Kansas City

Stock gains fade but stay up on strong balance data

New York stock market opened with solid gains as traders welcomed favorable balance-of-payments figures and a stronger dollar. Analysts cited technical factors for the early rise, and said President Nixon's Watergate remarks did not influence the move. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 877.41, up 3.24, after earlier trading strength.

New York Todart Nixon Arlier

Dollar Reaches Two Month High on European Markets

The U S dollar surged to two month highs across Europe as investors cited a stronger U S balance of payments. It traded at 2 4440 pounds in London, 2 5080 marks in Frankfurt, 3 0700 Swiss francs in Zurich, and 4 375 French francs in Paris. Gold rose with London fixing at 96 dollars an ounce.

London U.S Parently Frankfurt Zurich Paris

Motel Owners in Kansas and Colorado Fight Gasoline Shortage

Area motel owners along Interstate 70 and in Denver Colorado Springs and Lawrence report sharp business declines due to real and feared gasoline shortages. Stations in Western Kansas advertise no shortage and claim 24 7 operations, while others face closures and reduced hours hurting service stations and allied businesses.

Kansas Colorado Denver Colorado Springs Lawrence

City debates pay schedules for police and firemen

The city of Lawrence filed a brief in Division II of the Douglas County District Court arguing that firemen and policemen pay scales are an administrative item not subject to referendum. An agreement says the case hinges on whether equal pay is an administrative or legislative topic. About 3,400 petition signatures supported a referendum.

Douglas County District Court City of Lawrence Fire Fighters Local Union 1596

New Students In Lawrence District 497 Urged To Enroll

New students must contact their school heads for enrollment in the fall. Parents should call the school administration center with questions about which school their child will attend. Elementary, secondary, and high school students have designated contacts and enrollment steps including immunization and birth certificates. Enrollments for new elementary students occur Friday with kindergarten age rules and required health records.

Lawrence Bob Taylor H. C. Stuart New Lawrence High School Kansas

Kansas Local Governments Gain Revenue Sharing Boost in 1974

Kansas local units will receive 1.25 million more in federal revenue sharing for fiscal year 1974, totaling 59.6 million in four quarterly payments starting in October. The state gains 77,540 more to 19.78 million. Recomputations based on actual figures reduce payments to 118 units, notably Ottawa and Larned, while Wichita and several cities and counties gain sizable increases.

Topeka, Kan Kansas U.S. Office of Revenue Sharing Revenue Sharing Office Office of Revenue Sharing Ottawa Office of Revenue Sharing Figures Larned Neosho Russell Brown Wichita

World Wheat Farmers Urged to Plant All-Out for 1974-75

Oklahoma City AP report quotes Richard Bell deputy assistant secretary of agriculture urging Oklahoma wheat growers to plant aggressively in 1974-75. He notes world markets are open, currency value gains boost U.S. exports, and the new farm act guarantees price support with production payments if prices fall, predicting record income for American wheat growers.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Richard Bell Agrculture Bell China U.S.S.R U. S U.S

Bradley Undergoes Emergency Surgery in California

Gen Omar N. Bradley, the nation’s only five star general, underwent emergency surgery at UCLA Medical Center to insert a sieve like device to prevent blood clots from reaching the lungs. His wife Kitty issued a statement saying the general has survived and the prognosis is hopeful while doctors noted recurring clots despite heparin treatment.

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