Bridges Threatens World Strike Over Arbitration Move
Harry Bridges leader of the striking West Coast longshoremen warned Congress against compulsory arbitration and said ships would be affected only when touching U S locks but could be blocked overseas as well. PMA head Flynn supported the bill, while Bridges urged a private settlement and signaled possible noncompliance if law enacted. The dispute centers on retroactive wage increases, paid holidays, benefits, and skilled differentials.
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Washington
Harry Bridges
Congress
Bridges
House Labor
U.S
Nixon
Emund J. Flynn
Pacific Maritime Association
PMA
January traffic injuries down while collisions rise in Lawrence
Lawrence Police Chief Richard Stanwix credits added manpower and heavy radar use for a drop in January injuries. Collisions rose to 183 from 128 in 1971, while injuries fell 25 percent to 39, with eight incapacitating and ten non incapacitating. A pedestrian injury with a broken collarbone was reported. officers will keep radar patrols and issue more speeding citations.
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Lawrence
Richard Stanwix
Stanwix
CJH Gym Opens For Adult Men Free Play
Central Junior High School hosts adult men free play on Tuesdays from 6 8 p m starting February 8 through the cooperation of Parks and Recreation and School District 497. Enter via south entrance to girls gym. no showers.
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Central Junior High
Parks and Recreation Department
South Junior High
Kennedy
Sunset ‘Hills
Parks and Recreation
Guilty Plea Entered in Douglas County Marijuana Case
Michael K. Zullig, 23, of Shawnee Mission, pleaded guilty Thursday to illegal possession of marijuana. Sentencing set for Feb. 14 in Douglas County Court. Other illegal possession charges for dangerous drugs were dismissed. Zullig was arrested December 21 by Lawrence police and remains free on bond.
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Michael K. Zullig
Shawnee Mission
Douglas County
Zullig
Lawrence
Helmet and goggles rule sent to Kansas House
The Kansas Senate approved a bill requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets and goggles to meet federal standards. Goggles would be unnecessary for bikes with windscreens. John T. Cunniff, AP, wrote a booklet Where Does Your Money Go How to Stretch a Color. A five part condensation runs in the Journal World starting Monday with ordering coupons.
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Kansas Senate
House
John T. Cunniff
Associated Press
Journal-World
Recreation Site Planning Promising at Clinton Lake
Clinton Lake recreation plans move forward with six Corps picnic areas and two lakefront zones. KU and the State of Kansas will develop major zones including a 1 000 acre state park west of Lawrence. Projected cost 450 000 to 600 000 dollars, with private gifts funding Adams Campus.
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Corps of Engineers
Clinton Reservoir
Kansas University
State of Kansas
Kansas Park, Resources Authority
Lawrence
U.S. 40
Kansas Authority
Lynn Burris
Burris
Ing
Park Authority
23Rd Streets
Perry Reservoir
Adams
Conard
Dennis Kallsen
Clinton
Dinner Guests at KU Students Invite Solons
The Association of University Residence Halls at Kansas University plans an informal dinner for legislators on Feb. 17. The event aims to let lawmakers visit with students and is coordinated by Students Concerned About Higher Education in Kansas.
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Association of University
Kansas University
Kansas
AURH
Sondermeyer
AARH
Hashinger Hall
Alex Thomas
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Mike McGowan
Sundermeyer
Veterans Job Plan Presented by KU Student Leader
Ed Bruns head of the Campus Veterans group in Kansas University presents a seven point program to the Lawrence Jobs for Vets Committee to aid veteran employment. Mayor Robert Pulliam, chair of the committee, says there will be a meeting next week to review the proposals.
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Ed Bruns
Kansas University
Campus Veterans Organization
Lawrence Jobs For Vets
Robert Pulliam
Job Group
Unemployment Dips Slightly In January
Washington AP finds seasonally adjusted data show total employment up 240000 to 80636000 and unemployment rate down to 5.9 percent. Labor Secretary Hodgson says figures reflect real growth as employment rises despite raw numbers showing monthly shifts.
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Washington
James D. Hodgson
Labor Department
Britain and West Europe Recognize Bangladesh
Britain West Germany and several West European nations announced recognition of Bangladesh. Sir Alec Douglas-Home said Britain would pursue new era of friendship with the subcontinent as Mujibur Rahman’s government is recognized. Other nations followed with quick steps toward formal recognition. A Bangladeshi official ordered a nationwide house to house census of victims of atrocities by the Pakistani army for an international war crimes tribunal.
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London
Britain
West Germany
Bangladesh
Alec Douglas-Home
House of Commons
India
Mujibur Rahman
Pakistan
Alec
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Brussels
European Common Matrket
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
France
Italy
Douglas-Home
Sheik Mujib
Subcontinent
Soviet Bloc
Romania
U.S
United States
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Abdul Aziz
IRS audits shrink in 1971 as refunds rise and computer picks rise
The 1971 IRS report shows fewer individual and corporate returns audited, one in 56 for individuals versus 46 in 1970, but computer aided selection yielded about 3.4 billion in additional tax payments. Walters notes fewer audits amid calls for more funding to handle more returns.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Johnnie R. Walters
Treasury
Nixon
Walters
Welfare Mother Sentenced to 30 Days in Kansas City
Wyandotte County Magistrate Judge Dean J. Smith sentenced Bernice Heard a 40 year old welfare mother to 30 days in jail on welfare fraud charges. She must repay $2160 in Aid to Dependent Children grants received during 16 months of employment. Her attorney asked probation and the judge said he would consider it later.
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Hodgson
Kansas City, Kan
Wyandotte County
Dean J. Smith
Bernice Heard
John H. Fields
Mrs. Heard
Drives for Food May Be for ESC, Chairman Says
ESC chair Rev. Maynard Beemer says no official door to door food drives are organized for the Emergency Service Council though KU student groups sometimes help quietly. Some residents report canvassers for cann ed food. yet if the food reaches ESC it is gratefully received. The crisis remains for about 250 Lawrence families as welfare cuts weigh on breadwinners, with April 1 as the earliest relief date if HB 1707 is enacted.
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Emergency Service Council
ESC
Maynard Beemer
Kansas University
Lawrence
Beemer
Skating Areas All Okay in Lawrence Tonight
Lawrence officials say all skating areas are in good condition for ice skating tonight. Potter Lake on KU campus approved by KU physical education, while Lawrence High and Central West South junior highs provide smooth ice after potential morning cleanup. Central Park pond flooded but ice safe, though shell ice pockets may exist. officials deem hazards minimal. Rumsey Funeral Home listing provided.
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Potter Lake
Kansas University
KU Physical Education Department
Bill Womack
Lawrence High School
Central
West
South
Womack
Central Park
Fred DeVictor
Parks and Recreation Department
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