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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1975
Page
1
Lima reports night raids by troops against looters and arsonists amid widespread rioting against President Velasco. Officials cite 30 to 50 killed and 100 plus wounded as tanks and helicopters enforce a curfew. U S Embassy windows were damaged in the street clashes.
Douglas County weighs electronic voting under a Kansas House proposal that would let counties buy or lease e voting devices with voter approval. A joint county city school district project adds to interest as the system could punch ballots and tally results quickly, while concerns about cost and reliability remain.
In Topeka the Kansas Senate defeated a 1976 liquor by the drink constitutional amendment 23-16 after a year of alcohol debate. The measure faces likely revival next year as supporters vow renewed effort while opponents warn of profit over people.
Sen Henry M Jackson announces his 1976 presidential bid in a five minute paid telecast. He has raised about 1.1 million dollars in the past year and polled near President Ford, shaping a broad campaign organization amid energy and economic battles in Congress.
Kansas University Follow Through program funds case may produce charges Monday or Tuesday. Officials from the Attorney General's office met with Douglas County Attorney David Berkowitz who said several more interviews are needed before a decision. The inquiry began last July after a EU audit flagged irregularities.
Kansas University Senate Executive Committee discussed practical smoking policy enforcement after Valerie Voigt described asthma aggravated by smoke in classes. The panel urged sharper language, with the issue returning to the University Council on February 20, and debated sick leave policy for classified staff.
Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto begins day two of discussions here with assurances the United States will supply Pakistan with 300 000 tons of grain and consider lifting a 10 year arms embargo. He later meets the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and plans a lunch with Henry Kissinger.
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