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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1978
Page
1
A historic Kansas snowstorm burying Lawrence with about 10 inches by 10 am and more possible, closing Kansas University classes and many local offices. Turnpike hazards and drifting shut K-10 in Douglas County as officials forecast ongoing impacts and plan Tuesday decisions.
Officials reported partial success and frustration as snow slowed traffic. No major injuries were recorded since Sunday night. KDOT closed the K-10 from Lawrence to Kansas City around 10 AM as plows became stuck. U S 40 remained down to one slow lane, while the turnpike through the area was passable but slick. Wreckers aided 20 to 25 motorists who slid off the Lawrence stretch. In Lawrence, two minor accident reports with no injuries. Douglas County roads stayed open but winds threaten cleared routes. Lawrence crews raced to keep main streets open with scarce equipment and a lone snow blower attachment.
United Mine Workers members vote 30 to 6 against a tentative coal contract keeping the 70 day nationwide strike active. Arnold Miller says most workers want to work while leaders clash over government intervention. Utilities face reduced stockpiles. Carter orders energy emergency steps and Ohio headquarters plan.
President Carter plans higher visibility in the coming election year with two trips over the Washington's Birthday weekend. He will hold town meetings and regional news conferences to connect with voters, boost public approval, and aid his reelection bid. Press secretary Powell notes the shift from a quieter approach to a more forceful advocate of administration programs.
Tass reported Yuri Romanenko and Georgy Grechko completed their 1000th earth orbit aboard Salyut 6. The duo installed a new air filter and photographed Earth's continents and oceans during the mission.
Journal-World weather brief notes snow diminishing with full forecast details on page 12. The run totals 20,200 copies with ads for Raney Drugs prescriptions-Ady.
Mount Oread faced scarce transport as snow and ice shut Kansas University for the first time since 1971. The Lawrence campus closed after noon with a decision on reopening due Tuesday, while Facilities Operations cleared roads with about 50 workers. KU Police reported few calls, and the university's weather center handled about 1,000 inquiries as the storm dumped roughly nine inches by midmorning.
A severe winter storm blanks much of Kansas with heavy snow and widespread outages. Officials report 300 to 400 customers without power, mostly in Sherman and Wallace counties, with some areas without power since Saturday. Central Kansas reports up to a foot of snow, western sections endure dangerous drifts, and roads remain impassable in places. The storm moves east toward Missouri as conditions ease in the Kanarado region.
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