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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1973
Page
15
Partly sunny and mild Saturday with highs in the upper 80s and a fair amount of cloudiness. Tonight remains mild with lows near 70 while Thursday’s official readings peaked at 93 and 72. Sunrise is 6 46 a.m. and sunset 8 04 p.m.
Registration for a local Hunters Safety Course will run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. August 30 31 and September 1 at the Lawrence Police Station second floor 745 West. Youngsters 16 on or after July 1 must complete the course before obtaining a hunting license. Three sessions three hours each begin September 7 or 8. Don Dalquest Lawrence detective coordinates. Sponsored by Fraternal Order of Police and Douglas County Agricultural Extension Office.
One of eight arrested during the July 11 drug raids in Lawrence was sentenced to one to 20 years. Wayne Martin, 19, of 925 Ala., pleaded guilty August 1 to illegal sale of marijuana. Judge James Paddock ordered execution to the Kansas Reception and Diagnostic Center.
Washington AP Administration economists insist most Americans are better off financially than they feel despite inflation. Herbert Stein and John Dunlop cite rising incomes outpacing prices, though real take home pay slowed due to higher Social Security taxes. They foresee inflation remain below 8 percent this year and note COLC asked ADCO to explain recent wholesale gasoline and home heating oil price hikes.
Township of Willow Springs faces an inability to spend tax money after the treasurer and Rt. J. Baldwin resigned. County counselor Dan Young says a treasurer must be appointed soon, with recommendations awaited from township officials Henderson and Flory. Henderson warns that some may not get paid if action is delayed.
Ray Samuel city human resources director says a five week typing course for all races and low income residents starts Tuesday. Sponsored by School District 497 Adult Education Program, it aims to teach typing to help participants secure better jobs. Instructor Mrs. Martha Jean O'Toole will conduct sessions from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Soviet Union women’s basketball team crushed the United States 82-44 in Moscow to win the gold medal at the World University Games. Led by 6-foot-11 Ouliana Semenova, the Soviets, with three other players taller than six feet, overwhelmed the Americans who earned the silver.
Indianapolis indiana Robert Brock president of Topeka Inn Management which operates 74 Holiday Inn facilities was among three honorees for the Top Teke of the Year award announced Thursday in Indianapolis.
Brock, an alumnus of the Kansas University Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter, was chosen for his community involvement citizenship and leadership after a week-long biennial fraternity convention culmination.
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