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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
13
In New York the stock market recovered from early losses and advanced for a sixth straight session. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 4.09 to 850.10 as trading remained active, with advances outpacing declines on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts cited renewed buying after early profit taking as evidence the uptrend remained intact.
Eight students were chosen for Wednesday activities of the Kansas University School of Business Advisory Board. The seniors included Larry Muldegan of 1128 RI and graduate student John Coder of 3519 W Seventh, who were selected to attend.
Cattle and calves about 6000 head at Kansas City feeder auction. Feeder cattle and calves mostly steady with ranges for various weights and grades. Prime 290-400 lb 45.00-48.00. 300-400 lb 42.00-45.00. 400-500 lb 39.00-43.50. fleshy 400-500 lb 37.00-40.00. Heifers: 275-450 lb 34.00-37.50. 450-650 lb 33.00-35.00. Good and low choice 400-700 lb 30.00-33.00.
During a routine shakedown at the Douglas County jail Sheriff Rex Johnson said late Wednesday three prisoners were moved after hacksaw blades and a wire stiletto-type weapon were found in a cell on the southeast corner of the lower floor. The items had partially cut two bars and may have entered through unguarded window areas.
Kansas University students from Alpha Chi Omega and Acacia fraternity run a 123 hour card playing marathon at Hillcrest shopping center to raise funds for the Lawrence Christmas Bureau KU Medical Center burn unit and Douglas County Emergency Service Council. About $500 raised since Monday with donations lagging as cold weather keeps people away. Donations and pledges can be made by calling 843-0091.
Nancy S. Culver a 17 year old from 419 Minn was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a three vehicle collision at 9 45 p m Wednesday at 19th and Ousdahl The Culver car collided in the intersection with a car driven by Michael R Lipman 64 of 1734 W 22nd The Culver car then jumped a curb and struck a parked vehicle owned by Eldon W Cos 1645 W 19th Ter Vehicle damage was 1000 for the Culver car 1800 for Lipman and 50 for the parked car
Douglas County Sheriff's Department reports a daytime burglary at the Leonard H. Williams residence Rt. 1. Items missing valued at over 650 dollars include a color television set a vacuum cleaner an electric hair curler set and several linen pieces.
Six student security patrol members at Haskell Indian Junior College met with about ten Lawrence Police Department officers in Stidham Union on Wednesday to clarify roles and coordinate campus security efforts.
Local officials and state Highway Safety Program representatives met Wednesday to review statewide traffic safety plans and funding guidelines. City Manager Buford Watson highlighted current funding for eight of Lawrence’s 16 public safety officers and noted a $17,000 replacement cost for the computer linkage with the Highway Patrol.
About 200 people attended a pesticide clinic at the Ramada Inn to hear clarifications on state and federal pending legislation. Phase I of the Kansas Pesticide Use Law took effect July 1 1970 and Phase II will enforce January 1 1973 with broad regulatory changes and strict controls on chemical pesticides. Representatives from the EPA outlined current federal rules on application storage and transport while Rep John Vogel and Sen Don Christy explained legislative aspects and fielded questions from farmers and applicators. Christy noted the challenge of crafting laws that permit safe, effective pesticide use and urged public protection through regulation. The Phase II provisions require registration licensing and exams for all commercial applicators and local government applicators, plus criminal enforcement provisions handled by county attorneys and registration of application equipment.
Victor C. Breen a 55 year old Kansas University alumnus and Tucumcari New Mexico district attorney was killed by a sniper as he prepared to leave for work. Breen a KU graduate 1939 1941 served as district attorney for 23 years and was shot in the back during a murder trial.
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