03 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
1
Washington reports estimated income taxes under the new bill for three years. Tables show single earners and married filers with no children or two children at income levels of 5000 to 20000 dollars, using 10 percent or 18 percent deductions.
Keith E Gardenshire of Wichita had his motion for a new trial overruled in Douglas County District Court. He remains free on bond until sentencing set for December 13 after a jury convicted him November 10 of aggravated battery for wounding Harry K Snyder on December 7, 1970 near Watson Library amid a Black Students Union strike at KU.
KU on campus and KU Medical Center in Kansas City link through an acoustically coupled transreceiver. The system speeds article transfer to four to six minutes over a telephone line. It handles journals and documents under 100 pages due to scanning limits.
Conferees finalize a $15.8 billion tax cut over three years and postpone the presidential campaign checkoff to 1976. The White House signals Nixon would sign, while seeking to repeal the checkoff if needed. The bill boosts exemptions, raises deductions for low earners, repeals auto excise tax and expands investment credits, shaping economic policy amid party political fights.
The House Banking Committee approved Phase 2 legislation extending Nixon era economic controls through April 30 1973. The bill allows retroactive payment of frozen pay raises and strengthens consumer suits against overcharges, with tougher terms than the Senate version and no exemption for media publishers in the House proposal.
City Manager Buford Watson said signals will be placed at the 23rd and Haskell intersection in about four months after design and construction. the Kansas State Highway Commission approved signals on K-10 at Haskell Street at its November 23 meeting. Federal assistance application planned. project cost estimated at 7500 to 8000 dollars.
Kansas University Museum of Natural History hosted an open house and bazaar drawing up to 1,000 attendees. New and refurbished exhibits debuted including Comanche the mounted horse. the event featured Indian artwork, Haskell Indian Junior College student performances, a film, and tours of restricted areas.
Treasury Secretary Connally, after Rome talks with major trading partners, expressed optimism a world economic crisis may settle by year end 1971, while cautioning against false hopes. He cited a large 11 percent realignment affecting $9 billion in U S exports versus imports and noted progress toward a viable dollar value for non Communist economies.
Five Kansas University students were hurt in a one car crash at 2:30 a.m. on Sunflower Street. Frank Goss of Leawood drove the car which struck a traffic control station extension, skidded and flipped. Thomas Jones of Prairie Village suffered facial and head lacerations and possible skull fracture and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Deborah Herd of Wichita Margaret Heitland of Overland Park and Tim Cox of Wichita were treated at Watkins Hospital for back injuries and a finger laceration respectively. Goss had a minor head injury and stayed overnight at Watkins.
Elfriede Fischer Rowe releases a new batch of Wonderful Old Lawrence, 130 pages with 33 chapters. second printing of 600 copies priced at 3.95, available at local stores including Keeler's Allen's Town Crier KU Union Book Store Weaver's KU Museum of Art and the Journal-World.
A new Lawrence planning commission committee will review the 1964 Lawrence Comprehensive Plan. The 132 page document guides zoning, utilities, parks and schools and is due for a formal update though no text amendments will occur during the review. Commissioners Barkley Clark D Don Haines and Joanna Kollmorgen lead the effort as McClanahan urges a public acceptable revision of the unratified plan.
Lawrence motorists have watched gasoline prices swing up to 13 cents within a few blocks. Regular gas has ranged from 24.9 to 37.9 cents a gallon as stations compete, with some offering cheaper self-service options and omitting services like windshield wipes and oil checks.
The Senate unanimously approved a 1.5 billion effort to control narcotics addiction and to treat and rehabilitate its victims, outlining a broad push for enforcement, prevention, and healthcare support.
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