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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1972
Page
1
Lawrence city commission defers curbside trash collection decision seeking more data on staff recommendations to curb setouts to save about 45000 from April 1 1972. Report cites landfill costs 26800 yearly and possible rate hikes 25 percent single family 10 percent apartment to offset.
County commissioners asked a consulting firm to coordinate with the Corps of Engineers to define right-of-way needs for the Clinton Parkway. The aim is to have the parkway end at the Clinton Reservoir dam with alignment to Corps plans and access roads. The project carries a 4 million dollar estimated cost and aims to align completion with the dam around mid 1976.
Oklahoma State University swimming coach James Cutter said a team meeting and a moment of silent prayer preceded a Friday meet with John Brown University after his son Air Force Capt. James Dickinson Cutter was shot down in Vietnam. He and his wife credit prayer with their son's survival and later good condition.
In Lawrence a River side School gathering at 7 30 tonight will outline possible actions by residents opposed to the citys 1780 acre annexation A spokesman Don Kufahl the groups chairman says information will be released and a lawsuit is under consideration with opposition options to be discussed at the meeting
The NCAA sues the American Basketball Association and Howard Porter in Chester County Pennsylvania court seeking damages totaling 216,663 plus 100,000 exemplary. Porter former Villanova star admitted signing a professional contract on December 16 1970 and Villanova vacated its 1971 NCAA run.
Kansas University administration housing committee faces decisions on next year’s social fund distribution student participation in selecting resident assistants and directors and offering one semester dorm contracts. AURH officials will also consider Hashinger Hall revamp priorities and freshman previews funding at a Thursday meeting.
The Lawrence Gay Liberation Front filed a notice of appeal with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to overturn U S District Judge George Templars ruling upholding Kansas Universities denial of official recognition. Local attorney Jack Klinknett said records and documents will be filed within the month to show that Templars decision was in error.
Kansas Atty General Vern Miller said an extensive investigation is under way in an unnamed town where agents are purchasing heroin openly. He anticipated a raid in the town soon and said slot machines have nearly disappeared from Kansas. Miller noted a definite tightening of drug sales statewide.
Haskell Indian Junior College establishes a long range study via a faculty panel to address issues including substance abuse, weak vocational focus, irregular attendance, academic prep gaps, and poor communication. Supt. Wallace Galluzzi will appoint a coordinator and director to lead the effort, following a recommendation from an ad hoc committee led by General Education Dean William Burgess.
A Kansas report shows 0 fatalities in the 24 hour period ending Wednesday at 9 am, with 21 deaths recorded in February and a total for the 1972-73 period. Authorities compiled the figures from state traffic records and police reports.
Four women linked to Boyd Douglas Jr. disclose through a lawyer they will refuse to testify against Philip Berrigan and six others in the Harrisburg 7 conspiracy case. They invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid possible incrimination, risking contempt if they maintain the stance.
A Douglas County District Court jury found James H. Rexroad Jr. guilty of illegal sale of a dangerous drug after about 30 minutes of deliberation. Rexroad, 23, of 1105 La Hutchinson, was arrested during the September 24 drug raids in Lawrence. His attorney plans a motion for a new trial, with arguments set for 1:30 p.m. March 29. Rexroad remains free on bond.
Rural congressmen urged passage of a 300 million dollar annual program to aid towns up to 5500 people. Chairman W R Poage noted the bill aims to raise living standards without harming cities, expanding funds for water sewer pollution control and community development through Farmers Home Administration and Soil Conservation Service.
In Topeka the Kansas House passed a major judicial article 106 to 12, sending the proposal to the Senate with possible voter consideration in November. The measure would unify the court system under the Supreme Court, remove the seven member limit, and allow nonpartisan district judicial selection or retention of partisan methods. Several bills were also approved or defeated, including licensing for nursing homes and charity fund registration.
Truesdell Junior High in Wichita will resume classes after officials meet one student demand to remove one way signs in hallways. About 50 students presented grievances including hall supervision, locker access, a lounging area, and a dress code with further reviews planned by student leaders faculty and administration.
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