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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
5
The article recounts Shih Huang-ti, founder of the Qin dynasty, uniting China by 221 B.C. and launching policies to standardize weights and measures, suppress dissent, and destroy libraries. It notes the Great Wall’s construction, massive labor, and the dynasty’s short 15-year span ending with rebellion in 207 B.C.
The piece notes Sen. Edmund Muskie’s planned January 4 television reveal as part of a broader pattern of political theater around presidential bids. It cites former candidates in Caucus Room announcements, hotel halls, and city venues, contrasting formal entries with preannounced campaigns and unannounced yet active efforts.
Kansas buyers who sought a retroactive federal excise tax rebate can also claim a refund of the 3 percent state sales tax charged on the excise tax. Revenue Director James T. McDonald says buyers must petition the dealer, sign an affidavit, and the dealer then files for credit against future taxes. The 3% rate applies in Topeka, Lawrence, and Manhattan.
Sgt. Arnold Hooper 23 from Augusta Kansas is in police custody in Oklahoma City after a high speed chase. His companion Cpl Layne Stubblefield 20 of San Angelo Texas surrendered at the San Diego depot Dec 23. A fishing boat found adrift in San Diego Bay tied to their case. Both men were in a special mission unit requiring parachutists and strong swimmers.
From Pasadena AP Mari ner 9 orbiting Mars since November captured a dramatic image of parallel ridges resembling elephant hide. Scientists say the faulted terrain suggests recent volcanic activity and a subsiding dust storm as they plan to raise the craft’s orbit for broader mapping.
The American Civil Liberties Union will represent Jerald and Mrs. Davis, parents of a seven year old Overland Park boy, who faces suspension after Christmas for hair length that covers his ears. North Oxford Elementary principal Samuel Bliss says the boy will be suspended upon return. The dress code bans hair that covers ears eyebrows or neck for students kindergarten through high school.
Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali arrives in Jidda and is greeted by hundreds of admirers. He plans to visit Ali Kaaba in Mecca and the burial site of the Prophet Mohammed in Medina to fulfill his pilgrimage.
State highway officials say Kansas has recovered more than 9 million dollars from the federal highway trust fund after six years of withheld allocations. The release followed the Nixon administration’s push to stimulate the economy by delivering due dollars to states with ready to bid projects. Kansas moved quickly on several contracts including paving U.S. 75 south of Topeka, building twin viaducts for I-35W in Wichita, paving Kansas 10 in Kansas City Kansas, and railroad crossing work worth 300 000 to 400 000 dollars.
Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn wrote a lament for Alexander Tvardovsky after his ouster as editor of Novy Mir. He attacked the Soviet Writers' Union secretariat as “mediocre” and “unhealthy fat ones” for dismissing the editor and harming the journal he cherished.
President Nixon and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt wrapped up their Florida summit with broad expressions of goodwill and pledges to stay close. Nixon announced former Treasury Secretary David Kennedy will be the new NATO ambassador, signaling strong U S European ties. Brandt and family then went to Longboat for a Gulf coast holiday.
An Inman man Michael L Solida 25 and Edith D Weyer 23 of Hutchinson were killed when his car and Norris M Peterson s truck collided while both attempted to cross old U S 81 north of McPherson five miles north of town. Peterson 52 and his 14 year old son David were treated at the McPherson County Hospital.
Bob Zimmerman, chairman of the Area Retail committee, said a limited supply of 22 by 28 inch base price signs and price request forms will be ready Friday December 31 1971 at the Chamber office Ninth and Tennessee. Retailers must display base prices for the 40 items with the highest sales or that account for over half of yearly department sales, and must do so by Saturday.
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