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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1982
Page
1
Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist was discharged Sunday after a withdrawal reaction from a reduced dose of a pain drug for back pains. Doctors said he is in a clear mental state. the court plans to reconvene January 11 and no return date was given.
A twin engine Cessna 414 crashed in a wooded area near Hanover County Municipal Airport about 5 p.m. killing eight people including three Leadbetter family members from Glen Allen returning from Florida. Police withheld other victims' identities as weather and landing conditions are investigated.
Washington reports 1982 Social Security tax changes raise the wage base ceiling to 32400 and the rate to 6.7 percent, making the maximum tax for workers and employers 2170.80. About 11 percent of workers paid the maximum in 1981 and analysts expect 12 to 13 million to max out in 1982. John Trollinger of SSA notes the rise in tax impact per salary tier.
National Guardsmen and volunteers guarded damaged houses after a tornado ripped through Newton Mississippi killing a young man and injuring at least 17. Guardsmen canvassed for victims while Red Cross provided meals and evacuated residents as cleanup began amid rain and lightning.
Tonight's low around 15 under clear skies with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday partly sunny with a high near 36, turning colder Tuesday night to about 10. Week remains cold with this pattern. Clinton Lake reports at 8 am show ice cover over 50 percent, lake level 874.07 feet. Journal-World official readings note high 23, low 19, overnight low 9, with 29 precip units. sunrise 7:41, sunset 5:14.
Verona police pursue links between the Dozier kidnapping in December and a Rovigo women's prison escape that freed four suspected terrorists. One escapee is believed to be a Red Brigades member. two others are ex-members. The attackers breached the wall with a bomb and automatic fire, aiding four women inside the prison.
Retailers report stronger than expected Christmas week sales in 1981. Federated Department Stores posts a 25 percent gain for the week ending December 26, with other chains like Sears, Kmart, J C Penney, Dayton Hudson and May Department Stores showing double-digit gains. Analysts warn fourth quarter profits may still be flat or down despite holiday momentum. Final December reports due in March.
The Postal Service proceeds with E Com, a mail system where business bills and messages are printed at 25 offices and delivered with regular mail. It targets firms sending 200 or more messages and promises two-day delivery despite Justice Department opposition. Projected first year volume exceeds 20 million pieces with potential to reach 500 million yearly.
FBI has 1400 public officials under investigation for possible corruption, including local state and federal appointees. Oklahoma reports 135 convictions or guilty pleas in a pervasive local county bribery pattern. Webster notes probes face prosecuting officials hindered by the investigated. He also cites a rough estimate of 1200 U.S. diplomats amid questions about Soviet KGB presence.
Las Vegas police hunt one or two men tied to 16 small blazes across Barbary Coast Flamingo Hilton and Island Motel Apartments within 90 minutes. No injuries. fires extinguished by sprinklers or firefighters. Barbary Coast damage about 8000 dollars. Flamingo Hilton losses around 500.
President Reagan returns from California to a packed week with a lunch with West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, budget finalization, Poland security discussions, potential tax revenue shifts to states, and a meeting with national security adviser Richard V. Allen amid rumors of his departure. Separately, Clark County arson probes linked to fires at Caesars Palace and nearby venues seek witnesses.
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