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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
1
The administration says there will be no gasoline rationing before March while a House panel moves to ease auto emission standards. A compromise exhaust provision would suspend further cleanup for at least a year, as part of emergency energy legislation.
The Clinton Parkway funding was killed by the Senate Public Works Committee and will be considered again in the 1974 session. Officials say the Rivers and Harbors Act amendment failed due to no full Senate hearings, but supporters view a minor victory as the measure prompts future consideration and faster prep for the 1974 bill. The $6 million parkway would link Lawrence and Clinton Lake, with federal funding proposed at 70 percent. County leaders plan lobbying efforts amid the setback.
Kansas University's Student Friends of Art won approval for an all day benefit sale at the KU Museum of Art. Proceeds fund purchase of a museum work. The Events Committee also approved a School of Architecture Student Council party at Marvin Hall on December 14 pending a report on a previous event.
Kansas University presents the 49th annual public Christmas Vespers Sunday with two performances at 3 30 and 7 30 p m in Hoch Auditorium. The School of Fine Arts sponsors the event featuring the Brass Ensemble University Choir and University Symphony Orchestra amid candlelight processions.
United Nations spokesman Rudolf Stajduhar said Egyptian forces opened fire in Suez triggering a 13 minute flareup with Israeli forces. Finnish peacekeepers’ post and tents were hit with no U N casualties. Cease fire reportedly holding.
Plastic industry leaders in Lawrence warn that any broad oil allocation cuts could devastate local manufacturing and jobs. Chambers of Commerce officials cite potential closures, reduced income, and bank-deposit losses, while firms like Packer Plastics race to secure resin via bulk rail shipments and storage upgrades to weather shortages.
Sunflower League schools including Lawrence High will halt all high school activities and practices December 22 to 30 per KSHSAA directive. The LHS sophomore basketball tournament scheduled for December 26 to 28 was cancelled. A district building closure decision rests with a task force on the energy crisis.
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley pledged a full report to the attorney general on a three year counter intelligence program begun by J Edgar Hoover to expose disrupt and neutralize the New Left movement The operation ran May 10 1968 to April 28 1971 and reportedly used agents provocateurs to incite violence Critics may seek tighter controls on FBI counter intelligence while some documents remain missing or classified.
The 16 United Fund supported agencies receive their requested shares of this year 179 850 goal after the drive met its target. Drive secretary Betty Pearson announced the board approved allocations Thursday.
A two month investigation led to 14 arrests in Parsons Thursday night in multiple locations. Warrants remain for five others and two suspects already in Hutchinson face drug charges. The operation ran from 8 p.m. to midnight under the attorney general Vern Miller. The drive also reports progress toward this year’s fundraising goal with $180 105.69 raised and committees named for allocations to local agencies.
Three men face battery charges from a November 30 disturbance in Lawrence involving a Kansas Attorney General office special agent. Arraignment set for Thursday in Douglas County Court. Named defendants are Ray Simmons of Hutchinson and Jack Spurgeon of Wichita, with contact by Melvin Tyler of 1733 West 24th. Spurgeon also charged Tyler with battery. Lawrence police identify Tyler as a local businessman. ©
Ten participants enroll in a Hunter's Safety Course sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police. Sessions run 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday at the Lawrence Police Station 745. Registration is through Donald Dalquest FOP committee chairman at his home or the police station.
The Douglas County Clerk issues 16 absentee ballots for the Lawrence Airport Bond election. Ballots may be picked up until noon Monday and must be filed by 7 p.m. on election day.
Lawrence notes that fall semester classwork at Kansas University closes Wednesday. Final exams run Thursday through December 22, followed by Christmas recess at 5 30 p m. Orientation for spring starts January 14 with registration January 16 18 and classes resume January 21.
All five Kansas members of the House voted in favor of Rep. Gerald Ford on Thursday. Their support reflects party alignment and a unified stance on the vice presidential choice.
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