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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
15
Fair and cool tonight with light northwest winds. Saturday brings sunny skies and warmer conditions with highs in the upper 70s and a mid 60s low tonight. No precipitation expected tonight or Saturday. Journal-World official readings show a high 83 and low 63 today, morning low 64, rainfall 2.43 inches, and a record high 100 in 1936 and low 49 in 1958.
Darrell Grove, 16, of Chanute, lost a leg and suffered wrist and hand fractures when his motorcycle collided with a Katy freight train east of Chanute. He was in serious condition at a Chanute hospital after the train dragged him about 130 feet. Police said he was riding with two others and appeared to brake before the crash.
Violet W. Elston and Howard Lee Elston divorce filed. Ruby Ilene Lee and Ronnie Robert Lee Sr. divorce filed. Barbara Gentry Slabosky and Philip Stephen Slabosky divorce filed.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce presented reports at hearings in Overland Park before the Special Committee on Economic Development. Postma urged action to reduce tax burdens and stabilize industrial growth. Hansmann proposed a tourism study with KU extensions and architecture involvement. Drummond provided project details. Similar hearings were held in Garden City and Wichita.
Dutton, son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Dutton of 803 Highland Dr, cycle traveled 360 miles on U S 24 to Colby visiting grandparents B V and Mrs Dimmitt. He used motels in Clay Center and Hill City, then returned by bus after three days. He plans Europe trips next summer staying in youth hotels.
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