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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1978
Page
1
Authorities investigate a suspect in an explosion and leak that shut the trans Alaska pipeline for about 24 hours. Oil flow resumed to 730000 barrels per day by mid afternoon as investigators remove 90000 gallons of spilled oil and assess environmental impact.
Frank Shelton Jr. of the American Party pledged a one term, four year governorship for Kansas and called for a constitutional tax cap of one percent. He spoke in Lawrence at the Douglas County Fairgrounds about limiting government and reducing immigration while focusing on native residents and national energy concerns.
Structural tests within the next month will determine repair needs for a down town Lawrence building damaged by the December 15 explosion and fire. A three story structure at Eighth and Massachusettts suffered collapse near the northwest corner. two apartment residents were killed and a neighboring building was damaged. Tests will focus on 745 Mass. to assess code compliance and wall integrity before any permit to repair or remodel is issued. TheWall ownership dispute delays decisive action on who pays for repairs or demolition.
Washburn University President John Henderson urged a Senate Education Committee to raise state aid above Gov. Bennett’s $2.2 million proposal. He requested $282,000 in new aid, arguing a boardwide $18 per credit hour rate is affordable and noting current tuition covers only 42 percent of operating costs, far above KU and K‑State. He warned without more aid or tax authority, tuition would rise or programs would be cut.
Amtrak says a nationwide rail study will not be released before May 1 due to funding delays linked to a stalled congressional bill. The Lone Star route through Lawrence faces no immediate cancellation though officials warn of possible future action as finances remain strained. Kiwanis fundraiser proceeds support local projects with a flea market at First United Methodist Church on Saturday.
A staff photo by Richard Gwin captures a caregiver with a goat, illustrating hands on animal care in a farm or outreach setting. The image emphasizes calm handling and attentive supervision during daily livestock tasks.
Douglas County Attorney Mike Malone said he will likely drop the felony charge against Terry E. Avery, a Denver woman named a material witness in the Norwood slaying. Avery's preliminary hearing was postponed to March 2, while two Denver men, Charles Moore Jr. and Lee Harris, face murder and related charges in the same case.
A bill to upgrade Douglas County and Seventh Judicial District prosecutors to the fifth district attorney’s post drew no opposition in a Kansas Senate committee. If approved, the measure would set a $26,500 salary and bar district attorneys from private practice, replacing the current county attorney system where officials may maintain private work.
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