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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1971
Page
12
Incoming lieutenant governor Shultz and Lt. Gov. candidate Booth outline tax options favoring sales tax increases if needed, ecology concerns, and the 18 year old vote issue. They call for reorganization, redistricting, school aid formulas, highways, and welfare reform as likely legislative priorities.
In New York trading the stock market gained earlier on broad support but stalled late. The Dow Jones average rose to 838.86 up 0.89 as banks fell with a rate cut to 6 percent from 6 3/4. About 12 million shares traded by 2 p.m. with a 350 to declines lead on the NYSE.
Feeder cattle mostly steady to strong with gains up to 50 cents. Steers and steer calves 315 to 500 pounds bring 33.50 to 38.50, larger calves 30.00 to 34.50. heifers 26.90 to 30.90 for 400 to 760 pounds. Hogs mostly steady to weak with 225-pound animals at 16.50 and 200–240 pound hogs 16.00 to 16.35. sows 12.00 to 13.25 for 450 to 600 pounds. Sheep steady with wooled lambs 22.00 to 24.00 and ewes 3.00 to 4.50.
Debbie Bryant Wil son, Miss America 1966 and former KU student, now Mrs Rod Wil son, serves as special projects representative for the International School for Young Americans based in Cincinnati. Her husband is an attorney there and she works on the school's fashion program in the U S and Europe. Kansas ice on Potter's Lake measures four inches and should remain safe with forecast sub freezing temperatures. Kansas football fullback John Riggins to start for the North in the Senior Bowl with $1500 for winners and $1200 for losers. Lawrence police report a quiet day with five minor two vehicle collisions investigated.
Officers of the Lodge of Perfection Chapter Rose Croix Council Knights Kadosh and Consistory were elected at Wednesday meetings at the Masonic Temple in Lawrence. The first public joint installation in local history is planned for a special banquet January 20.
For January 1971 Kansas highway death toll shows 8 fatalities. The AP log covers 48 hours to a.m. Thursday and compares with 14 deaths in the similar 1970 period. No further details on locations or causes are provided.
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