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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1973
Page
2
Governor Docking proposes shifting state aid to Kansas schools with 89 districts losing funds and 222 gaining, totaling 229.8 million in foundation aid plus 10.8 million for transportation. The plan aims to ease property tax burden and would be introduced next week.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital administrator Charles Denniston warns Phase II and Phase III federal cost controls may raise drug and equipment prices, with no offset from higher service charges. Board sets priorities to implement Joint Commission recommendations including fire safety upgrades and wall renovations. A $600 donation from local auxiliaries supports the hospital endowment.
In Olathe Kansas a Johnson County District Court judge gagged Clarence Banks 26 after repeated refusals to enter the courtroom and to allow the judge to explain a denial of a motion to change attorneys Banks who said he was black and claimed his rights were being denied was carried in by sheriff's officers and later removed from the courtroom in the morning session and after a recess
A letter from Mrs. Donald P. Young of Dodge City includes a $100 check and a faded 45 star US flag tied to a Roosevelt dedication at Lawrence’s Warren and New Hampshire streets. The flag recalls a horse trough dedication later made a fountain in South Park. The gift supports the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum drive with broad, unSolicited support from former residents.
A Kansas legislative panel outlines two financing plans to raise aid for poorer districts while capping increases for others. The committee proposal allows up to 20 percent yearly increases for low spending districts, with wealthier districts facing redistributed property tax loads. Eudora District 491 could gain about 400 thousand more state funds under either plan, tracking figures for several area districts.
Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Association president John C. Dicus calls 1972 the best year in the 79 year history with growth of 89 million dollars. Assets topped 653 million and the chain added a Shawnee 12th office and a 13th in Olathe while serving Greater Kansas City plus Manhattan, Lawrence and Topeka. Frank H. Wright IV of Lawrence named assistant cashier with other Lawrence officers re elected.
Gov. Robert Docking praised Agency Records Control Inc. as it opened a new Lawrence office on the fifth floor of the First National Bank Tower. About 100 guests attended the invitations only open house, with Kaneb Services executives and local officials present. The firm provides computerized data services for independent insurance agents in fire and casualty fields.
Two watercolor paintings by Walter Yost were reported missing from the Lawrence Public Library where his works were on display. Wayne Mayo, library director, said the pieces valued at 190 dollars were first noticed missing Sunday. Yost, director of visual arts at Highltss Community Junior College, is known for depictions of real life.
Lawrence City Commission adopts a new pay plan raising most city salaries by five percent effective Tuesday. The plan increases the 1973 personnel budget by 135887 and introduces 11 merit steps about 2.5 percent each. A future yearly adjustment tied to the Kansas City metropolitan area CPI is approved, with some departments receiving automatic increases to minimums or merit-based boosts.
The upcoming Journal World will publish specifics of the new city pay plan including monthly pay ranges, job classifications, and the old ranges. Administrators receive raises with four automatic moves to minimum and a five percent merit pool for Watson, with broader merit reviews anticipated.
Lawrence police report a bomb threat at 1 27 a m Sunday to the Elks Club at 3705 West 23rd. The building was evacuated for over 40 minutes while officers searched. no bomb was found. The call indicated a young female voice.
Dr Helen Gilles will staff clinic at Ballard Community Center Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Dr Judy Bachélder notes the clinic sees patients up to age 20, offering care for youths and young adults.
Traffic fatalities in the 24 hours ending at 9 am Wednesday totaled 1 in Kansas. The report records an additional accident victim in the period with details sparse and no further context provided.
Ottawa man Gordon Paul was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after an industrial accident at Elm's Sinclair Station. The hydraulic cylinder slipped while being loaded into a truck, breaking a window and causing head and facial cuts with rib bruises.
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