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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1973
Page
1
Rain and floods hindered rescuers as the quake left over 600 dead in the Puebla Veracruz region. President Echeverria planned a tour of the disaster zone amid ongoing collapse risks and widespread destruction.
U S District Court Judge John Sirica required President Nixon to produce for in camera inspection the Watergate tapes and transcripts linked to key aides. A five day stay was granted to allow appeal, with the judge signaling possible indefinite extension if needed. The ruling marks a historic step forcing presidential materials under judicial scrutiny while seeking a middle ground on privilege.
Bonner Springs David Wayne Barnett aged five died Monday night when a hydraulically operated tractor disc toppled as he and two cousins played near his maternal grandparents home. Sheriff deputies say a child may have released the lever. He was born January 7, 1968 in Kansas City Kansas. The funeral is set for Thursday at Alden Harrington & Sons Chapel with burial in Lenape Cemetery Linwood.
Unofficial figures for 1972-73 show Lawrence School District 497 with 7,577 students, down 81 from 7,658 last year. Lawrence High School enrollment fell about 30, while three junior highs total 1,920. elementary schools total 4,002. Official counts expected by Sept. 15.
Douglas County Counselor Daniel Young filed a suit in Douglas County District Court seeking a sheriff's sale of 34 tracts with $18 866 57 in unpaid taxes penalties and interest The action targets 21 owners with details by tract across Baldwin Lawrence and county locations and notes potential sale dates December or January pending notification and court judgment.
A Shawnee County coroner's jury ruled the Aug. 13 shooting of 16 year old Nancy Hall accidental. Nancy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bertel Hall, died from a shotgun wound to the head while on a living room couch in the John J. Lorence residence in southwest Topeka. Lorence’s son Jeffrey testified he and friends were discussing hunting and he retrieved a 20 gauge shotgun from a closet.
KU housing director J. J. Wilson says bids for October and November may be delayed as vendors avoid commitments on meat prices. Some items could be bought through state channels while shortages and price fluctuations push need for menu adjustments and direct purchases.
U S Representative Larry Winn will address a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 7 30 a m in the Skyline Room Holiday Inn. He will discuss Watergate fuel shortage inflation and commodity exports with a Q A session after the remarks.
Blood donations surpassed the two day quota at Lawrence Memorial Hospital during a Red Cross bloodmobile drive. On Tuesday 157 pints were donated, bringing the total to 311 with a daily goal of 150. The drive runs until 2 p.m. Jo Anne Byers praised the new appointment system for reducing wait times.
The North Lawrence Improvement Association received a $10,000 federal allocation approved by the Lawrence City Commission as part of a larger budget plan. The funds aim to catalyze cooperation with the city, with other allocations covering sidewalk and alley improvements, streetlights, rail renovation, and social programs. Public hearings were set on mobile home tie-downs and landfill charges were deferred for study.
In New York a tunnel arch collapsed trapping hundreds during rush hour. A Long Island man died and 18 were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion after concrete and an electrical fire filled the sweltering tunnel. Passenger accounts describe fear, heat, and limited panic as services halted.
A Salute to Ted Agnew Night committee representative pleaded innocent to four counts of conspiracy to violate state election laws. The indictment centers on a $49,900 loan from the committee to re elect the president, tied to ticket sales for a May 1972 fundraiser in the vice president’s honor. seven alleged co conspirators are named but not charged. The committee faces up to a $4,000 fine if convicted.
A car struck a parked vehicle at 11 30 p m in the 400 block of West Sixth. The driver Sherry Jones 1600 W Fourth was admitted for observation at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in fairly good condition according to police.
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