Rhodes Says Bills Need Simplification
Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona says Congress failed to pass emergency energy legislation because the bill was loaded with confusing amendments. He argues for simpler bills so members can understand actions and achieve results. The White House may back separate measures like an excess profits tax on oil companies.
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Four Held in Rembrandt Theft Case Near Cincinnati
Police in Ohio say four people are in custody after the recovery of two stolen Rembrandt paintings from the Taft Museum and the return of nearly all the $100,000 ransom. Lt. Col. McLaughlin indicated charges may be filed today as investigations continue.
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Car Stolen From Massachusetts Street Parking Lot
Lawrence police report a car owned by Ronald T. Quadagno 2401 W 25th was stolen around 2 p.m. Sunday from a parking area in the 1000 block of Massachusetts. Quadagno located the vehicle about an hour later a block north of the original site.
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Washboard Art Exhibit Prep At KU Museum
Eight of the fastest thimbles perform rapping rolls as KU Museum basement work leads to HANDbook for hands in art exhibit opening January. Economics professor Richard Ruppert demonstrates washboard to aid an activity filled booklet funded by arts grants.
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Christmas Slows Lawrence Bustle Across Town
Lawrence eases into a quiet Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with reduced business and travel. Gas stations and restaurants report shortened hours as crews close early or shut for the holidays, while travel agencies note a postholiday slowdown after a busy weekend.
Ice storm pummels Kansas Republic County power outages rise
Republic County reports 300 to 500 homes without power as ice and snow hit with up to four inches of snow in western Kansas. Dennis Cooper of North Central Kansas Electric says repair crews are en route, while the weather service warns of hazardous roads and up to six inches of snow by Christmas Day across the north central and western regions.
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Kansas Death Toll Reaches Two After Christmas Crash Near Mayetta
The Kansas patrol reports two deaths from holiday weekend crashes. Harland Nielsen, 40, Holton, died after his car left a county road and fell 18 feet from a bridge while stepping from the vehicle. Preston Porter, 43, Wichita, died when his car overturned in Wichita and plunged into a creek.
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Airplane Theft Reported Here
A blue and white 1972 Cesna 182 Skylane valued at $30,000 was reported stolen from Lawrence Municipal Airport. Owners Russell Jones and H Lee Zimmerman notified police after locating the aircraft missing from its tiedown near the main administration building.
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City Commission Cancels This Week’s Meeting
Lawrence officials announce no commission session this week. The next meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday Jan 2 in the fourth floor meeting room of City Hall located at Ninth and Massachusetts in the First National Bank Building.
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Chancellor Archie Dykes to keynote Kansas City convention
Kansas University Chancellor Archie Dykes will be a featured speaker at the 77th annual convention of the National College Physical Education Association for Men, to be held Wednesday through Saturday in Kansas City. KU speakers include Marian Washington, Bob Lee, Marlene Mawson, and Wayne Osness.
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Business Briefs Ray N Murphy Retires From Federal Service
Ray N Murphy served nearly CN years as a federal employee before retirement. He worked as a supply store engineer with the Directorate of Facilities Engineering at Fort Leonard Wood. Murphy resides at 2578 Contry Drive in Lawrence.
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Christmas features by Fulton Oursler and Dickens
Lawrence Journal-World presents two Christmas features in this issue A Childs Life of Jesus by Fulton Oursler and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The tradition of families gathering on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to read these stories is noted through the years.
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Royal Family Uses Minibus for Windsor Chapel Trip
The British royal family traveled from Windsor Castle to Windsor Great Park in a 11 seat minibus, driven by Prince Philip. A castle spokesman noted the trip is convenient and saves fuel, contrasting with a Rolls Royce alternative.
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