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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1971
Page
1
President Nixon unveils regulations allowing faster writeoffs for machinery and production facilities, creating a $2.7 billion tax break without new legislation. Critics warn it worsens the deficit and hinders revenue sharing, while Treasury officials project reduced revenues but longer term growth from investment.
Lawrence City Commissioner Jim Black announced he will not seek re election to a third term in the April general election. He, 42, owner of Jim Black Builders, said he wants to devote more time to his business. Filing closes Feb 16 with a $5 fee or a petition signed by 25 voters. General election set for April 6.
Lt Gov Reynolds Shultz joked bingo after a Topeka dinner barbs at Atty Gen Vern Miller. Lawrence High schedules exams Wednesday and Thursday with no Friday classes. US News item speculates Ellsworth may seek Senate again in 1972. Douglas Co searches continue for missing Donald Pugh near Wakarusa River after his pickup was found on a bridge.
AP reporting from Fort McPherson Georgia details testimony in the My Lai case. Artillery adviser Sgt Dennis Vasquez said gun ships fired on fleeing villagers and rounds were dropped to prepare an assault zone. He described about 200 bodies visible from the air on trails into My Lai.
NEA leaders warn the Nixon administration risks angering two million teachers in 1972 unless public education is upgraded. Helen Bain says teachers will act to prioritize education, while Sam M. Lambert notes a possible endorsement of a candidate and the voting bloc’s swing potential. The NEA cites federal funding of 2.9 billion for 1970 71, just 6.9 percent of the 42.5 billion needed.
Rep Calvin Strowig of Abilene revealed the chair assignments for the House committees. Arthur Gabriel of DeSoto heads Commercial and Financial Institutions while John Bower of McLouth leads Education. Strowig and Morris Kay will be ex officio with Jess Taylor serving as speaker pro tem to coordinate committee work.
Police seek tips on an unresolved Lawrence crime and urge the public to share information that could assist investigations. Call lines provided to contact detectives and protect community safety.
A puzzle note states the digits 842-8467 spell VICTIMS on a telephone dial. It adds no need to provide a name.
Perry schools report six months of delay on the new Perry Lecompton High School with no completion date set. Superintendent Mason Brunton notes difficulty valuing unfinished work as painting carpeting and locker adjustments continue.
Paul David Meadle testified Calley’s platoon entered My Lai fearful of attack and that troops, under orders to destroy the village, fired 10 to 15 full magazines into civilians. He said Medina could have stopped the killings and admitted emotional distress yet claimed to be following orders.
Three Douglas County convictions move to the Kansas Supreme Court. Lanny C. Riedel 22 of 212 Bristol Ct Colby Kansas City MO, charged with receiving herbicide worth 12840 stolen Dec 23 1969 from U S Agri Chemical Co Lawrence, posted bond. Kearns 29 and Roberts 30 Kansas City MO charged with two counts grand larceny each for removing 76 Kroger albums and two drills from Coast to Coast Nov 6 1969. Attorneys sought new trials. judge denied.
David Scott Bahn a 19 year old Kansas University sophomore from Rochester Minnesota posted 500 bond on unlawful assembly and riotous conduct charges after being arrested Monday afternoon by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. A misdemeanor trial is set for 11 a m Feb 5 in connection with the December 9 incident at Strong Hall involving Chancellor Lawrence Chalmers and the Black Students Union strike. Seven warrants were issued and three have been arrested so far.
Edward J. Cragoe, 81, apparently suffered a stroke about 1 30 p m Monday before his car veered off Learnard near 2130 in Lawrence. He was in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. No injuries to Cragoe. Damage to his car estimated at 475 dollars. Police also investigated two other Monday collisions with major property damage.
The House Republicans control 84 to 41 and ready for action after December organizational work. Speaker Calvin Strowig of Abilene, reelected, leads with other leaders to announce committee assignments. Senate Republican leader Glee Smith of Larned says caucuses will meet weekly with policy decisions likely.
Sheldon W. Stahl research officer and economist for the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank will discuss the 1971 economy on area and national levels at a noon Wednesday luncheon of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. About 120 members attend the general meeting and industrial recognition session at the Holiday Inn.
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