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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
13
London distributor Distillers Co doubles its offer for thalidomide victims to 27.6 million dollars, about 80 thousand dollars per child, drawing mixed reactions. Some parents vow to fight while others accept grants from a November government pledge. 62 families appeal already settled cases.
In Rochester Henry A Kissinger, presidential aide, is named Kraut Character of the Year by the National Kraut Packers Association at its annual convention. The group calls him a colorful figure linked with world leaders and many ladies and vows to send a one year supply of sauerkraut.
Chief Justice Burger prompted Amtrak to ban cigar and pipe smoking in Metro club cars between Washington and New York after his complaint about smoke in both directions. Cigarette smoking remains allowed. Burger and his wife are nonsmokers.
Police report an African suspect arrested in a hit-and-run that injured renowned heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard and his pregnant wife Barbara in Cape Town. The couple, expecting their second child, are in satisfactory condition at Groote Schuur Hospital where Barnard earlier performed the first heart transplant.
Legal notices from Douglas County Kansas announce final settlement hearings for Harriett G. Hutton estate with dates and executors named, plus a Lawrence zoning board public hearing on January 4 1973 for variances affecting 2420 Town and 305 Mast 7th sites with applicants listed.
In Douglas County Kansas Kathleen M Lustig deceased Hans L Peterson appointed executor of the will and letters testamentary issued November 27 1972 creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication. Also notices hearing in Lefferd estate with descent of real property described. Unclassified ads follow listing rentals trade ads and real estate offerings across Lawrence and surrounding areas.
A chaotic mix of late 1960s to early 1970s classified blurbs. Vehicle sales, real estate, apartment rentals, and domestic items advertise prices, contact numbers, and brief specs. Listings include a 1971 Chevy, 1968 VW Bug, 1968 Dodge pickup, 25 acres, several 1 2 bedroom homes, and general household items with phone contacts.
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