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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1973
Page
2
Gov. Robert Docking announced Kansas reduced highway fatalities from 678 in 1971 to 652 in 1972—a drop of 8.8 percent—despite a 5 percent rise in traffic volume in the first 11 months. He noted 902 fewer people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 1972 than in 1971.
The N R Hamm Construction Co with offices in Perry and Lawrence is among 60 firms in the Kansas Contractors Assn honored for safety at its annual meeting in Topeka. Hamm placed third in a division for firms with 150000 300000 man hours. Forty eight percent of the 108 companies had no lost time accidents in 1972 and 19 firms had only one accident.
The government will continue controls with vigor for food firms and form a committee to review federal food price policies and a nongovernment advisory group to study stabilization options. Initiatives to boost supply include more grain, livestock production, and faster commodity movement. Health industry controls will persist until modified by the Cost of Living Council on Health.
The Army unveiled a major 11 year first reorganization aimed at boosting readiness and efficiency while cutting military and civilian manpower by 15,000 and saving about 1 billion over five years. 813 troops and civilians will be cut at headquarters with 1,986 moved to other commands.
Topeka water commissioner James Love and Finance Commissioner Kenneth Kern face charges after a grand jury indictment that their campaigns exceeded legal spending limits. Vern Miller, Kansas attorney general, is accused of filing an August 1970 expenditure statement that allegedly was not properly itemized. Love’s lawyers argue prosecuting known violations while pursuing related charges is improper.
An aide to Howard Hughes says he is pleased by a Supreme Court ruling that dismisses Trans World Airlines' $145.4 million judgment against Hughes’ company in a 12 year old lawsuit. Hughes is in London after leaving Managua following the Nicaraguan earthquake. The 6-2 decision overturned the award, which could have reached nearly $175 million with interest.
A new Volunteer Clearinghouse group in Douglas County coordinates volunteers for Lawrence and area groups. Sponsored by the Lawrence Area PTA Council, it opens Jan 29 in donated offices at the First National Bank Tower. Community service days Jan 26 27 showcase needs and signups.
Rep. Garner E. Shriver of Kansas was elected Wednesday to the Republican Policy Committee, succeeding Rep. Page Belcher of Oklahoma. He will represent the 13 state region two on the 27 member panel serving as an advisory body to GOP members in the House.
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