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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1973
Page
10
Kansas University weather observer Ted Stimach notes 1972 had an early summer and fall with very cold winter. The year was one degree cooler than average and over two inches wetter, yielding a generally normal overall pattern despite seasonal shifts.
The year featured a record high 99 degrees on August 21 and a low 8 below zero on January 15. Drought early year and above normal rainfall later affected farmers. Total rainfall reached 36.73 inches, 2.16 inches above average. August saw the most rain, while January and February were driest. A February warm spell hit 82 degrees on February 29. Tornadoes were absent, with a typical scare level.
President Nixon told congressional leaders he should know soon whether North Vietnam is ready to negotiate the three main Octo ber issues or resume a stall pattern. He promised to send wage price control recommendations soon but offered no details on bombing, peac e talks, or U.S. negotiating positions. Senate leaders signaled an all out drive to cut war funds if Paris peace talks fail to yield a settlement by January 20.
Communist forces extend winter spring campaign into a third day with 97 attacks recorded in South Vietnam. Most were rockets and mortars, concentrated in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon, with roads cut and villages under fire. Government claims 96 enemy killed. allied losses include one helicopter crewman wounded.
Two University of Kansas students face preliminary hearings on charges of stealing explosives from an Army repository and storing them in Learned Hall. Jack Butler and David Akin, both linked to KU, were arraigned in Topeka with bonds set at 1500 dollars. A third man, Ronald Johnson, was reportedly abroad but expected back soon.
Lawrence braces for a second winter blow after a brief pause as three inches remain on the ground and four more inches are forecast. The National Weather Service predicts snow this afternoon heavy tonight and ending Saturday with continued cold and a chance of more snow early next week. Police report minor rush hour accidents with no injuries and power outages totaling about 12 customers, as Kansas Power and Light Co. shifts to fuel oil at the request of Cities Service Co.
City plans to buy 20 acres from Four Seasons Inc for 88500 to form Naismith drainage ditch park. Federal grant of 44250 enabled the late- delayed acquisition. taxes of about 4500 will be paid by the city, with 38500 repayable by Four Seasons as partial payment on delinquent assessments.
Washington AP reports total employed rose to 82.8 million, unemployment steady at 5.2 percent. Jobless numbers edged down 150000 to 4.1 million, December seasonal adjustment classed as unchanged. Average weekly earnings for 50 million workers rose to 139.50, up 6.2 percent year over year.
Campaign opens with a kickoff meeting as volunteers plan calls through Jan 18 and progress reports by Jan 26 and Jan 29. Lawrence leaders John J. Andrews and Charles E. Haverty praise the effort and cite strong community enthusiasm for transforming the old city hall at 11th and Massachusetts into a museum. Six major gifts of five thousand dollars each are already cited as early support.
MUSEUM page 2 notes a reader inquiry about pit auto insurance options. The Doane Agency is recommended for quotes and coverage details.
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