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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1973
Page
7
The National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals proposes a 25 year maximum for all crimes except murder and five years for non dangerous offenders. It backs prison access to legal help and media, bans plea bargains for lesser crimes, and favors single appeals and deinstitutionalization of simple drunkenness.
The Economic Development Commission voted to seek federal permission to move funds from the Planning Division to study the energy crisis as it affects industry. Lt. Gov. David C. Owen noted the need to act now and spoke of a related study with Kansas State University under Dr. Jim Morris.
Enrollment starts for the statewide continuing education network linking instructors to students in 23 Kansas communities via amplified telephone. Five of six state colleges offer spring courses through May 5, with 11 new courses granting graduate or undergraduate credit. Contact Cynthia Lingle, KU network coordinator, for details.
Manhattan Kansas AP says Kansas State University expects more than 14 000 students this spring with about 13 000 paid fees and assigned to classes. Dr E M Geritz dean of admissions notes late enrollments may exceed 1000, surpassing the 1972 spring enrollment of 24771.
Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings on two major bills the Uniform Consumer Credit Code and the Kansas Consumer Sales Practices Act. Supporters say enacted laws would raise Kansas to the top tier of consumer protection while addressing abuses by a small number of businesses. The Kansas Bankers Association backs the bills, noting they protect customers from bad business without harming most firms.
Madison firm Pickle Refrigerated Freight Lines, Inc. discriminated against Elaine Lyon by forbidding cross country trips with a male driver not her husband, terminating her lease as a woman owner-operator, according to the Wisconsin Department of Industry Labor and Human Relations. The company argued such pairings would provoke spousal objections raise costs and invite inappropriate conduct.
Col William Needham of the Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City district announced Perry Lake road improvements totaling 100000 to 150000 dollars. The project covers about 35 miles of service roads with oiling and resealing. Contracts awarded in April after a March advertisement with expeditious start possible.
Mrs. Janice Hodkinson formerly of Grandview Missouri is appointed resident manager of the Eldridge House at Seventh and Massachusetts. She replaces Dave Nelson and will oversee management maintenance security and tenant activities. Hodkinson, a widow with three children, has seven years experience in Grandview area apartment management.
A Vancouver man, 27, pleaded guilty to smuggling 168 pounds of sperm whale teeth into the United States. Judge William T. Beeks fined him $500 and ordered his removal from the country. Customs officers found two burlap sacks of teeth in his car. importation is banned due to endangerment.
Washington AP reports welfare reform faces only limited action in the 93rd Congress. Senate Finance Chairman Russell Long says small welfare measures may pass, but major bills would need House origin and face Senate resistance. Mills prioritizes tax reform and health issues as conservatives in Finance oppose large changes.
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