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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1973
Page
13
Lawrence Municipal Court fined 46 persons for traffic and related offenses last week. Total fines reached 828 dollars for 66 people, including a 10 day jail sentence, with speedings contributing 575 dollars and other violations adding 151.50 dollars.
Leavenworth charges against Alfonso Moreno and Herman Brown Jr. for the death of Von J. Greathouse at Lansing State Prison were dismissed after a key witness, a fellow inmate, refused to testify. Greathouse, 27, of Iola, died in a cell fire in 1971 after prior robberies in 1967.
Glen G. Scheuerman of Ellinwood Kansas, 49, died Friday when the car he rode in rear ended a truck turning off U S 281, according to highway patrol.
A busy regional arts calendar features a KU carillon recital by Albert Gerken and various concerts at St Luke A.M.E. Church and Hashinger Theatre. Lectures, films, and exhibitions fill the week across Lawrence venues including Swarthout Hall, Woodruff Auditorium, and the Kansas Union, with events from senior lectures to international cinema and art shows.
Douglas County debates public health nursing. VNA handled 321 home visits with 223 referrals, yet Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements are limited. Officials consider contracting with the VNA, drawing funds, or expanding services, while salaries for the three nurses remain below state recommendations.
The Center for Disease Control reports more than 480000 legal abortions in 1971 across 24 states and Washington DC. The abortion ratio rose from 48 per 1000 live births in 1970 to 136 per 1000 in 1971.
Rep. Bill Roy said he will start groundwork next year for a U S Senate bid, but may stay in the House. He would avoid opposing Gov. Robert Docking in a Democratic primary if Docking seeks the race. Roy, Kansas' only Democratic congressman, plans to broaden support in the 2nd District and be ready to challenge Dole in 1974.
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