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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1971
Page
11
In Pittsburgh, three major strikes affect 600,000 residents with newspaper shortages, school closures, and overflowing bins. Expanded TV news fills gaps as unions push actions. 73,000 pupils enjoy extra vacation while some teachers cross picket lines. Elevator, heat, and light services remain prioritized.
Through January the Lawrence area hosts multiple exhibits at Watson Library Spencer Library and Art Museums of the World plus paintings by Richard West Dorothey Newman Leonard Schneider Sheri Rieth and others at local venues. Films for KU students and staff include Key Largo High Sierra Planet of the Apes and Henry the Fifth at Woodruff Auditorium with showings this week and next.
A Douglas County District Court session saw William C. Bennett, 27, sentenced to one to 10 years for grand theft after admitting taking $400 from Apco Service Station on Dec 28. Larry Dean Moses, 18, pleaded guilty to felonious attempted grand theft and awaits sentencing Jan 18. Dennis A. Wilson, 21, pled guilty to joyriding with a one year suspended sentence after felonious car theft charge reduction. Kathryn A. Fikan, 19, pled guilty to misdemeanor theft by deceit with a one year suspended sentence after an alleged forgery case involving a $45.85 check.
Parsons Kansas dedicates Belmont Towers a seven story, 1.7 million dollar federal public housing project for the elderly. Senator James B Pearson remarks on the need for community spirit amid urban growth and lauds local initiative and use of federal help to promote social balance and prosperity.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department is told Ralph Rake reports a theft at Stall Service in Lawrence. A padlock was forced open and two $200 chain saws, a $150 welding set, a $175 battery charger, a $100 impact wrench and other tools valued at $417 plus $1,342 total are missing.
Ralph P. Reed 17 son of Dr. and Mrs. James S. Reed of 1485 Engel Rd. has been nominated as an alternate to West Point by Senator James B. Pearson. Reed attends Lawrence High School as a senior. Pearson also nominated Ronald J. Muhasky Wichita Randy G. Broadfoot Olathe and Richard Felton Junction City for Air Force Academy.
Eleven lake associations across Kansas formed the Kansas Lakes Association Inc in Salina. Will F. Smith of Meriden was elected president with Clyde Brainie as vice president Norma Northrop as secretary and R W Heckman as treasurer. The group aims to promote lake development and share information with state lawmakers. Lakes represented include Perry Tuttle Creek Cheney Glen Elder Elk City Kanopolis Webster Marion Milford Cedar Bluff and Wilson.
University Press of Kansas will publish Frontier Challenge Responses to the Trans Miss West this month. Edited by KU history professor John G. Clark the collection includes KU historians George L. Anderson Allan G. Bogue and others such as Vernon Carstensen Paul Gates Earl Pomeroy and Oscar Winther.
The Washington Monument has welcomed more than 52 million visitors since its 1888 public opening. The landmark continues to attract travelers, historians, and daily tour-goers drawn to its height and historic significance.
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