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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
10
South Vietnamese forces cut three major North Vietnamese supply routes through southern Laos and repelled two Communist attacks in eastern Cambodia, with 116 enemy killed. U.S. air strikes along the border aided drives, 2,900 troops massed near the border, and 16,000 Saigon troops in Laos increased by 5,000.
In San Diego, AP reports Miramar Naval Air Station hosts go go luncheons with a rock band, go go dancers, and models as 10 000 sailors dine on roast beef Waldorf salad and pizza. Captain Alfred W Chandler Jr launched Dial a Gripe to boost morale a year ago.
President Nixon warned North Vietnam of massive airpower strikes anywhere in Indochina to shield American troops, reiterating a pledge to use airpower without limits except nuclear weapons. He also addressed wage controls, housing segregation, revenue sharing, and Middle East mediation, noting Israeli cooperation and a cautious path forward.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for southeastern Nebraska northwestern Missouri northeast and east central Kansas and south central Kansas with parts of Oklahoma. The watch extends until 7 p.m. today as the region faces potential tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, large hail and damaging winds. Radar showed rain moving from central Kansas toward the area, with expected measurable rain tonight and Friday. Temperatures vary from morning 28 degrees to afternoon 64 degrees with tonight near 40 and Friday highs around 50.
Kansas University Chancellor Laurence Chalmers urged the Senate Ways and Means Committee to restore budget cuts to salaries capital improvements and the shrinkage allowance. He warned 5 percent unfilled positions would hamper hiring and objected to using the Educational Building Fund for nontraditional projects jeopardizing a $4 million science building. Chalmers noted faculty productivity and research publications affect teaching quality while stressing more upper level courses and transfers shape KU's freshman to senior mix. Dr Charles Brackett pressed for $363000 more for an accelerated curriculum and hospital programs as part of the Medical Center request amid questions on the governor's budget.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved two resolutions to place a lottery amendment on the April 6 ballot and a House resolution to remove the lotteries ban from the constitution for a public vote. Another measure would appear on the same April 6 special election ballot along with extending voting age to 18 in state and local elections. Senator Glee S. Smith questioned the referral to the judiciary panel while Sen. Lester Arvin urged keeping the lottery amendment out of April 6 but failed. No vote tallies were recorded.
President Nixon unveils a six point plan aiming to expand private insurance and reorganize care through a federal backed system. In a 17 page message to Congress he pitches a private insurance oriented national health program as an alternative to Democratic nationalization.
Defense psychiatrist Dr. David Crane testified Lt. William Calley knew he was ordering civilians killed at My Lai but could not confirm he fully grasped the consequences. The 27 year old officer faces charges of killing or ordering the deaths of 102 Vietnamese civilians on March 16, 1968 as prosecutors pressed to test his intent.
Supt. Wallace Galluzzi announced a $2.4 million replacement cost for Sacajawea Hall at Haskell Indian Junior College. Contents loss estimated at $150,000 with cause undetermined. Board to review options including corrugated buildings or temporary classrooms while seeking funds from BIA and congressional delegation.
Col. Philip Riedel Jr. head of the Army ROTC at Kansas University says the United States can meet military needs without a draft. He notes the president and defense secretary advocate replacing conscription with all volunteer forces and outlines features of that plan.
Kansas lawmakers show little opposition to a bill allowing Douglas County and Lawrence to joint fund a six million government center. The measure, backed by Rep. Morris Kay and Rep. John Vogel, would permit bond financing beyond local legal limits with voter approval, streamlining a county city project slated to include admin offices and a judicial and law enforcement facility. If approved, the plan could proceed after summer with a July 1 effective date.
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