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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1970
Page
1
Lawrence officials unanimously voted to raise off street parking for multi family units from one to one and a half spaces per unit while lowering rooming house requirements to one and a half spaces per living unit. The plan Sen to align parking needs with actual demand.
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird warned that congressional reductions in the defense budget will shrink civilian and military manpower, bases, and ships. He noted the six months remaining in the fiscal year face about $800 million in further cuts, increasing national security risk.
KU security increases night patrols after closing traffic control stations to boost manpower. Five arrests for vagrancy, including two KU students Rexroad and Neely, as campus braces for spring semester. EU Chancellor Chalmers declines summary dismissals for Strong Hall vandalism case. university to consider temporary or permanent counsel.
KU officials warned the PAS Study will cost the university 260 328 in 1971 with 78 722 to come from state appropriations. They argued the transfer of 18 366 would attract eightfold federal funds and urged against damaging reductions in educational programs. The Board of Regents seeks 37 million in budget cuts while other reforms faced bid objections.
Representatives from the Visiting Nurses Association and Achievement Place attended a Lawrence Cosmopolitan Club meeting in the Lorna Line Room to accept $250 checks from each organization. The two groups shared proceeds from a 1970 fundraising auction sale, totaling $500.
The Douglas County Reward Fund reports a possible lead in the Friday night bombing of Summerfield Hall at Kansas University. Law enforcement and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department have the information and will pursue it. The fund offers 2000 dollars, plus an extra 500 dollars from Governor Docking for key information.
Ten Haskell Indian Junior College students vie for King and Queen at the annual Christmas Prom in the Stidham Union. The BFDs will play, sponsored by the Student Council. Queen hopefuls include Anela Barney Tohatchi Navajo and others. King hopefuls include Bobby Davis Pawnee and Rudy Walker Pima. Walker’s brother Ron will stand in for him.
Three Kansas City defendants William R. Young 20 John T. Young 26 and Betty Gilley 36 pleaded guilty to felonious grand theft and face a December 28 sentencing in Douglas County District Court for items valued at 144.97 seized near the Medical Arts Pharmacy at Fourth and Maine after Lawrence police arrested them.
In Washington the Pentagon reported that the Soviet Union may have started slowing the deployment of the giant SS9 intercontinental missiles and could have fewer than 300 SS9s operational or under construction. Deputy Pentagon official Jerry Friedheim cited preliminary indications of reduced activity with the SS9 program.
The Missouri Senate rejected Gov Warren Hearnes' income tax proposal by 11 to 23 ruling out a one year tax increase. The measure remained pending as the Senate recessed for lunch.
Policewomen say derogatory remarks reflect a small minority and not the city. Miss Brown begins in the youth division at a salary of 11 112 dollars yearly. Police Chief Gaines plans to move her and other women to various assignments to improve vice and intelligence operations.
The article explains the shifting meaning of full employment in Washington. It notes Nixon's goal of mid 1972 low unemployment, possibly 3.3 million jobseekers, and a 4 percent unemployment midpoint. Officials acknowledge up to 4.5 percent, with higher rates likely in 1971 before decline. It contrasts wartime low unemployment with 1930s aims and explains frictional unemployment concepts.
The Lawrence United Fund Corp announced final 1970 drive totals at its quarterly meeting. The drive reached 140 921 dollars, surpassing the goal of 140 845 dollars. Allocations to 13 agencies were listed, and three new board members were appointed. The UF office moved to the Lawrence National Bank building while remaining contact details stayed the same.
Mrs. Roland Hurst said the Lawrence High School disturbance report has been completed and given to City Manager Buford Watson. Findings will be released after a Lawrence City Commission and Human Relations Commission meeting to discuss recommendations from the study. A Wichita Turnpike dispatcher reported the first heavy snowfall caused no serious accidents and only minor fender-benders, with wet roads statewide and icy spots in the Flint Hills.
George E. Kimball of Lawrence was convicted in municipal court of disorderly conduct for using vile language during a demonstration tied to Vice President Agnew's Wichita visit on October 29. Robert Tyson of Wichita, a Friends University student, faced similar charges.
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