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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1976
Page
1
The Saturday column notes spring enrollment at Kansas University and Gov. Bennett's budget message. It argues for continued strong state support for higher education, cautions against across the board cuts, and urges regents to justify funding based on program costs and needs across institutions.
A Patterson-Puritan Aerosol Co plant in Cumberland Rhode Island exploded injuring about 25 workers. Police said most victims were badly burned and taken to Fogarty Hospital Woonsocket and Memorial Hospital Woonsocket as crews cleared debris and searched for others trapped. Initial reports counted 12 people still inside the debris.
The Douglas County Disaster Siren Warning System will be tested at noon on Monday. If weather is inclement, the test moves to the following Monday.
In Topeka the 1976 Kansas Legislature gears up after a three day recess as Gov. Bennett outlines a wide agenda. Leaders expect debates on highway funding, malpractice insurance relief, a 10 percent pay hike for Regents faculty, and reinstating the death penalty amid rising crime.
Gov. Bennett is expected to propose a 1.65 billion dollar state budget for the next fiscal year, up from 1.49 billion this year. He plans to outline details in a Monday joint session and signals roughly 10 percent overall growth ahead. Bennett also hints at about 15 million more state aid to schools, including 2 million for transportation and 2.2 million for tax rebates, while local district financing may rise about 10 percent after appeals.
Lawrence High School students stage Arthur Miller's The Crucible at 7 30 p m Tuesday and Wednesday in the school auditorium. The tragic satire on Salem witch hunts parallels 1950s McCarthyism with a 1770s religious zeal theme. Cast includes Mark Green John Proctor Annette Galluzzi Elizabeth Rev Parris Steve Hall Rev Hale Robert Casad Abigail Williams Cindy Crain.
Kansas House Speaker Duane McGill backs a 5 percent merit raise for Kansas Board of Regents faculty, signaling a conservative stance despite regents seeking 10 percent. University leaders warn that 5 percent may stall progress toward peer salary parity while Gov. Bennett backs 10 percent and a 7.5 percent compromise is floated by Senate President Doyen. The survey also shows split views on tax exemptions and highway funding.
Craig McCoy 31 a Dallas Texas resident and certified public accountant has been named KU comptroller. He will start January 28 replacing Ronald Hamilton who resigned last fall. McCoy will also serve as treasurer for the KU Athletic Corp Memorial Union Corp and the Center for Research Inc.
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