14 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1976
Page
1
A government analysis says the U S wheat reserve by June 1 will top 1.02 billion bushels, the highest since the 1960s, with exports down and a record 1976 harvest boosting the stock while farm prices drop. Corn and cotton projections also adjust the year ahead.
Gary Gilmore, described as somber and reflective, ends hunger strike after the Supreme Court lifts its stay, returning his fate to Utah courts. Attorney Ronald Stanger says Gilmore will not pursue delaying tactics and may file a habeas motion, while Gilmore seeks speedy death per his wishes.
The Capital Area Plaza Authority named Malcolm Frazier to begin preliminary carving of "'Justice'" for the new Supreme Court building in Topeka. The work honors Frazier's late father Bernard Poco Frazier who designed the piece. Elden Tefft of Kansas University will assist.
Two live nativity displays brighten the area with hours and locations. First Baptist Church at Sixth and Iowa opens at 6 30 p m on Wednesday with a scene built by its junior and senior high groups including a live cow donkey and participants viewed 7 to 9 p m nightly through December 24. Vinland United Methodist Church hosts a heated stable on Howard Hemphill farm fourty four miles west of County Road 1085 three miles north of Baldwin with viewing from 6 to 9 p m on December 21 22 and 23.
In Doha Qatar oil ministers from 13 exporting nations convene with heavy security as they discuss potential price boosts and policy options. Observers expect a rise somewhere between token increases and 25 percent with likely mid range.
District 497 Board approves a 48 passenger bus purchase and an architect’s demand for damages on unmet construction specs. Supt Knox to speak at today's legislative briefing. Board discusses positions on negotiations, finance, transportation and civil rights forms for vendors.
Topeka hospital administrator Dr. Bill Roy reports informal talks with Carter aides about a possible HEW secretary slot. He says official contact has not occurred and remains hopeful but cautious about being chosen. Robert Brock, Carter donor in Kansas, says Roy is under serious consideration for several positions.
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