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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1975
Page
1
The General Services Administration plans a Monday sale of about 350 million dollars in gold bars of 400 ounces each with a minimum bid around 70 000 dollars per bar. About 30 sealed bids have been received as market prices hover lower.
Lawrence Mayor Jack Rose announces he will not seek another term on the City Commission, joining John Emick and Nancy Hambleton who also plan to step down. Filing deadlines are Jan. 28 with elections set for April 1 and primaries on March 4.
John D. Ehrlichman, convicted in the Watergate case, reported his legal bills exceed 400000 dollars. He spoke after arriving by air from Washington and said he is negotiating with Mutual Broadcasting System for a political commentator role. He was formerly a Seattle zoning and land use lawyer before serving as President Nixon’s chief domestic adviser.
KU will not offer pre-enrollment this semester or next but may adopt a regular spring 1976 procedure if a $1,089,728 state computer system package is approved. Legislative action and Gov elect Bennett's budget message influence the outcome. without approval, plans remain uncertain and early class selection may be used in 1976.
President Ford offered Labor Secretary Peter J. Brennan the ambassadorship to Ireland to gain a labor ally able to work with unions and mend the economy. Brennan weighs the offer as Meany and AFL-CIO rift lingers. other names circulate for the post.
Six Lawrence High students Kevin Holloway Rob Matthews Alan White Jeff Lindenbaum Kevin Sundbye and Steve Griffin compete in the East District National Forensics League tournament at Washington High School in Kansas City Kansas. Coach Carl Mibeck leads the team as the winner advances to national competition.
At 9 10 a m Wednesday fire crews investigated 935 Rockledge for a blaze reported by occupants Donald Racy but found no fire after inspection. The alarm was caused by a smoking fireplace according to fire department statements.
The FBI annual report warns that nuclear weapons could fall into terrorist hands and notes increased investigations into Atomic Energy Act violations. It flags Communist Party USA efforts in unions, rising Soviet bloc and Chinese presence, and a record 3,485 bank robberies in fiscal 1974 along with 3,091 white collar crime convictions.
Norman Bell Jr. infant son of Lynette Hamm and Norman Bell Sr. died Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from an inoperable heart condition. Born April 15, 1974, he leaves a sister Latrica and extended family in Kansas City and Los Angeles. Bertha Smith of Kansas City will have services at Newcomb Chapel and Fairview Cemetery with survivors including two daughters and two brothers.
Don Howard Long, 28, Topeka, was to be arraigned in Douglas County District Court Division 1 on 13 charges tied to a robbery slaying at Sanctuary Club on Nov. 13. Bound over to District Court Dec. 12 by County Judge Mike Elwell, he was to learn his trial date from Judge Frank Gray. Long, transferred from Kansas State Penitentiary at Lansing, is serving time for three Topeka burglaries and would be returned there after court proceedings.
Claudia Carver, a handler of exotic animals, asks the Portland city council for a temporary permit to keep a three month old African lion cub named Kilo in her home while her family plans to move to Clackamas County. Mayor Goldschmidt cautions about external risks. A basement room is to be measured in a week for safety permit conditions.
Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, recovering from a stroke, is unlikely to return to the bench when the court reconvenes January 13. Dr. Thomas Connally said Douglas shows left side weakness but progress is noted. doctors cannot predict recovery duration.
Philadelphia AP Penn Central trustees warn without substantial federal funds in February and March the railroad will undertake extensive furloughs and drastic maintenance cuts. They blame a faltering economy, coal strike, and shrinking steel and auto shipments and say 60 million is needed to get through winter after receiving 30 million last month.
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