Jaworski takes lead in Korea influence probe
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski begins the House ethics committee inquiry into alleged South Korean gifts favors and cash contributions to members of Congress. He warns against rushing judgments and stresses thorough fact finding over speculation.
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Salary scale key issue in stalled talks
Lawrence police officers and firefighters plan a public information drive this week to push for higher salaries as contract talks with the city remain at an impasse. About 55 members of the law enforcement and fire unions will lobby, with a Friday evening meeting set to explain why current scales are inadequate and how money is available for raises.
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Carter begins weeklong Camp David stay during vacation
President Carter starts a week at Camp David with family in western Maryland mixing rest with work on tax reform and government reorganization. He arrived Monday, joining Rosalynn and other relatives after visiting Plains, Georgia, and awaiting return to press events tied to the Panama Canal accord.
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Lawrence Chamber Corrects 4 H FFA Livestock Auction Buyer
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce corrected earlier details on the Friday 4 H and FFA livestock auction. The buyer of a hog from Leslie Gilges was Farmers Co op Assn rather than CFCA Rt. 2. A call sold by Helenna Lee was jointly bought by FMC Corp and Woods Lumber Co., not FMC alone.
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Subsoil Delay Halts Downtown Tower Construction
Excavation for a 180 foot downtown Lawrence communications tower stopped Monday after workers hit unexpected subsoil sand water rock and cement in a foundation hole. Douglas County emergency preparedness coordinator Travis Brann said tests will continue next week and foundations may be dug and filled differently.
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Carter avoids direct comment on Lance probe
White House spokesman says President Carter is satisfied with Lance's background and does not comment on the federal investigation. Powell notes Carter and Lance played tennis together and spoke of the probe but did not discuss details. The comptroller's report to a Senate committee is expected soon with no prosecution recommendation.
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Fuel bill aid program extended deadline Kansas SRS extension
The Special Crisis Intervention Program funded by federal money offers fuel bill relief through the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Service. The deadline is extended one week. eligible elderly or disabled residents may receive up to 50 or 250 dollars based on household status and unpaid bills with income limits for farm and non farm households.
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KU Visual Arts Facility Suffers Air Conditioning Failure
Kansas University's new visual arts facility experienced a cooling system breakdown last week. Two relays failed, prompting office fans and early departures for some staff. Max Lucas, KU facilities planning director, notes such failures are common in near completion buildings under beneficial occupancy.
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Fire damages rural home at west Lawrence edge
Investigators traced a rural Lawrence area house fire to a window fan on a chair back, with the Wakarusa Township Fire Department estimating 4000 to 6000 dollars in damage to the residence and contents. Occupants were uninjured. A separate election saw a tax measure for a recreation complex in McLouth fail by four to one.
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Delivery line up at Journal-World newsroom
Readers are urged to call the Journal-World at 843-1663 with late or missing newspaper delivery issues before 7 30 p m on weekdays and Saturdays to arrange solutions.
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