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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1973
Page
1
City inspectors and Kansas Public Service Gas officials warn of household gas leaks as health and fire hazards. They urge immediate inspection and action while noting costs and practical steps to prevent incidents.
Bellecourt remained in critical condition after being shot in Rosebud South Dakota. AIM leader Clyde Bellecourt, Minneapolis resident, underwent four hours of surgery. Russell Camp 32 a Ponca tribe member and AIM organizer was arraigned in Rapid City on assault with a deadly weapon on an Indian reservation. Bond set at 25000 with preliminary hearing September 4. Camp’s brother Craig and Leroy Cassades charged similarly and sought by authorities.
In Barstow California an 11 year old boy Wesley Parker died after his parents discarded his insulin. They attribute his death to a faith healing at their Assembly of God church and expect resurrection in four days. The funeral was attended only by cemetery staff and the funeral director while the parents rejected mourning. The San Bernardino district attorney's office reviewed police reports for possible criminal charges.
Gil bert Gilges of Rt. 1 Baldwin is sworn in as treasurer of Willow Springs Township today. The county commission appointed him after the previous treasurer Fred Barkley resigned, leaving no legal authority to pay bills. Commission Chairman Walter Cragan said the appointment followed recommendations from township residents.
About 200 guests attended a Kansas Union luncheon after Archie R. Dykes became KU's 13th chancellor. Sen. Bob Dole Gov. Robert Docking and other lawmakers and university leaders praised Dykes, with many presidents presenting plaques and certificates. Chancellor Emeritus Raymond Nichols was recognized with applause.
Police sealed the House of Commons after a suspected cigarette-pack bomb was found amid a surge of bomb alerts in London. IRa was blamed as 30 devices exploded in 10 days, with hundreds of suspicious calls and a halted tour program. Heath flew to Northern Ireland for talks as the crisis spread to Paris embassies.
Seventeen kindergarteners from Schwegler Elementary will transfer to India Elementary. All reside in Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park at 3020 Iowa. Assistant Superintendent David Kendall cites parental approval and strong cooperation for the move. Pre-enrollment occurred last spring.
Officials report 75 kindergarteners this fall with 43 at Schwegler and 17 moved to India, affecting two half day classes. Kindergarten starts Wednesday as population changes in mobile home court and Prairie Meadows complicate projections. Official counts arrive Wednesday, with no bus route changes expected unless new data prompt it. Don Shepard, transportation supervisor, says larger buses on routes and possible future counts will guide any adjustments.
The two day strike by about 45 mechanics against United Parcel Service halted parcel delivery across Missouri and in Kansas City Kansas, leaving shipments delayed and operations disrupted.
Three Topeka residents died in a one car collision on the Kansas Turnpike at Mud Creek near the Douglas-Leavenworth line. Driver Richard Stiner 18 Mary J Akin 20 and Sherry A Agnew 18 were killed with Akin's 4 year old son Gene treated for minor injuries. Bodies were sent to local funeral homes and arrangements announced.
Congressman Larry Winn will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce at a 7:30 a.m. membership breakfast in the Skyline Room of the Holiday Inn. Topics include Watergate fuel shortages inflation and commodity exports with a Q and A session. Reservations are via the Chamber.
The Kansas University Athletic Dept with Lawrence Parks and Recreation invites fourth to ninth graders to buy four in one tickets for two dollars. Tickets are for Section 23 only with Parks and Recreation chaperone supervision and gate entry through 23 24. Four games listed Washington State Sept. 15 Minnesota Band Day Sept. 29 Oklahoma State Parents Day Nov. 3 and Colorado Nov. 10.
The Kansas University College Republicans schedule their annual fall organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union. Chairman for the year is Grant Hewitt, a Great Bend junior.
The Flamingo Club at 501 N Ninth was closed for 10 days by the Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Department. John Pence announced the closure and said the club may reopen at noon September 4. Charges of operating an open saloon were filed July 31 against three club employees, with the case referred to the ABC by Douglas County Attorney David Berkowitz.
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