County Traffic Fatalities Total 15 in 1970 Same as 1969
Douglas County reports 15 traffic deaths in 1970, unchanged from 1969, tying for fourth highest on record. Notable fatalities include KU students David Gore and Linda Wilson, local pedestrian Sheri Herrington, and pedestrian Ellafern Wise. Multiple deaths occurred on Highway 59 and Turnpike corridors.
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Douglas County
David L. Gore
Pawnee Rock
19Th
Iowa
Linda Wilson
Lake Quivira
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Sixth Street
Minnesota Street
Sheri -Lee Herrington
Ellafern Ray Wise
Eudora
Things a Columnist Hopes To Avoid During New Year
New York based columnist lists resolutions to skip during the new year avoiding self praise and public lecturing. He rejects vanity politics and sensational stunts while humorously naming odds and ends such as eating caviar and crows, running for office, and harpooning a minnow.
Drought Dominates Year in Weather News
A summer drought devastated crops especially corn with July rainfall at 2.06 inches in Lawrence and only 0.65 inches by month end. The year saw 38.60 inches total rainfall, September record highs, and a cold November 24 low of nine degrees.
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Robert G. Hatch
Nixon
Laptad Crossing
Lawrence
Arlinda M. Cummings
Vinland Road
Herschel G. Arnold
Church Street Blacktop
Eudora
Alvin Monroe Ellis
Ottawa
Louisiana Street
Leary Road
Secret 1971 meat import quotas to be announced
Agriculture Secretary Hardin must issue a quarterly 1971 import quota estimate under the 1964 law. The U S relies on voluntary agreements with Australia and New Zealand to keep beef shipments within limits. In 1970 overages prompted Hardin authority to halt noncomplying imports and curb third country shipments via Canada.
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Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
Hardin
United States
U.S
USDA
White House
Canada
Household Appliances and Small Goods Listing
A catalog style listing highlights items such as knife and scissors sharpener avocado or gold reg 16 99 electric can opener 10 cup stainless steel reg 14 99 10 cup aluminum reg 9 99 electric percolator 36 cup senna reg 12 99 electric coffee uni 7 12 speeds reg 19 99 electric hand mixer 11 3 pieces hamper ensemble 288 battery operated reg 15 99 electric wall clock 16 0 cu ft refrigerator avocadoo 1 only electric alarm clock 377 lighted dial napper bar reg 7 99.
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Kenneth M. Berg
Mabton
Wash
Shawnee- Douglas
James H. Stephenson Jr
Bettie
Kansas University
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Journal-World Photo
Hal Boyle
New York
Mae West
Phyllis Diller
Washington
Agriculture Department
Australia
New Zealand
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