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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1971
Page
20
City Manager Buford Watson announced six of the eight Lawrence apartment complexes cited for fire safety violations have written agreements to come into compliance. Several will enclose stairwells and provide two exits per unit, while others may rely on dirt fill to affect compliance.
Two Lawrence ministers offer cautious support for a volunteer army while favoring professional service as soon as feasible. Rev John Febble and Rev Harold Mallett discuss the draft, Indochina war, and lottery reform, noting morale gains and national security concerns.
The IRS seeks $48,193 in 1968 and 1969 taxes from Stokely Carmichael and Miriam Makeba. The claim, disclosed at the Bronx registrar’s office, notes the couple now reside in Conakry, Guinea. Carmichael helped popularize Black Power and led the SNCC.
U S Postal Service officials consider buying or leasing cargo planes to haul long distance mail after airlines cut about 700 flights in the past year. Asst Postmaster General Hargrove notes delays and overnight mail holds while airlines resist keeping late night flights. The idea follows limited success in encouraging carriers to maintain schedules and relies on authorities granted by the Postal Reform Act. Airlines say the impact is limited and a meeting is sought to review solutions.
The Senate rejected Thursday a bid to easier cut off filibusters by 11 votes, 48 to 37. Democrats supporting the motion included Missouri’s Eagleton and Symington, while Kansas figures Pearson (Republican) supported. Dole of Kansas opposed.
Kansas City police say 52 year old Benzal Bob Amos was shot to death in his residence on Thursday night. The 37 year old common law wife was hospitalized for shock and will be questioned later by authorities.
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