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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1973
Page
12
The Commerce Department reports 1972 Q4 GNP rose 8.5 percent annual rate with 2.7 percent inflation, total 1972 GNP about 1.152 trillion dollars. Inflation near 3 percent, wage price controls kept, administration eyes slower growth in 1973.
South Vietnam indicates readiness to accept a peace agreement with the United States and North Vietnam. Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam says we are close to a conclusion and seeks clarifications on technical annexes before Kissinger and Tho resume talks in Paris. Lam notes no unilateral cease-fire tonight and stresses protecting national interests as key points remain unclear.
Gale Sayers may return to Kansas University in multiple duties including assistant coach and athletic director aide. The role depends on the new athletic director's preferences with discussions already underway among KU officials. Sayers, a 1964 All American halfback, recently visited Lawrence and is now a Chicago stockbroker and community leader.
President Nixon announced Lewis A. Engman a White House aide will replace Miles W. Kirkpatrick as Federal Trade Commission chairman. Engman faces confirmation and will lead FTC policy during the administration.
The National Weather Service notes a shift from unseasonably warm to cooler conditions with overnight lows below freezing for the first time in five days. Daytime highs should reach the 40s in Lawrence, with a weekend pattern of 40s and upper 30s. A 40 percent chance of rain is expected Saturday through Monday amid increasing cloudiness.
In Saigon three campaigns by U S and South Vietnamese forces press for a cease fire as B52 and fighter-bomber strikes total more than 400 on base areas the communists could use for operations. In Washington an ethnic cocktail party and three concerts kick off celebratory events ahead of President Nixon’s second inauguration oath.
Alfred C. Baldwin III testified that he watched from a motel balcony and radioed a warning before five men were arrested at Democratic Party headquarters last June 17. The court barred admission of wiretap content as his testimony resumed.
Rep. Robert Turner of Wichita introduced a lobbying control measure in the Kansas House as the 1973 session reached the end of its second week. It was among 21 new bills filed before the weekend adjournment.
Two Kansas University students admit sneaking into Sunset Zoo and taking what they believed was K State mascot Touchdown VII. The animal taken was Kansas the $1500 cat used in film and TV, not the $50 wildcat, prompting talk of amnesty if the correct cat is returned to Kansas State University and the matter resolved with officials.
The KU Endowment Association reports a mid-year record in gifts and a donor total of 9,904 since May 1, up from 9,471 last year. Executive secretary Irvin Youngberg credits Chancellor Raymond Nichols for the strong response to a year end alumni mailing and notes many donors include personal notes. The article also outlines progress on a Burnett treatment unit, a KU Faculty Club conversion, expanded retired faculty housing, and a split of ALZA’s Lawrence branch with proceeds reinvested in INTERx.
Cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures forecast across the region with a passing cold front. Expect scattered showers mainly late afternoon and evening with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the 40s.
Local ad notes sale items including 98 cent finking shears and 390 Fri Sat specials. It promotes free delivery prescriptions and advertises Doane Agency offering auto insurance at 824 Mass.
Alvin Samuels says 49 firemen are in a slowdown over salaries, with new members recruited after a 7 am meeting at Fire Station No. 1. No talks scheduled as City Manager Buford Watson is away. officers expect an IAFF adviser arrival while Fire Chief Fritz Sanders reviews crews.
Marion County rancher Arthur L. Lewerenz was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the July 20 slaying of his wife Nancy Susan, 34. Judge A B Fletcher Jr ruled Lewerenz sane at the time, rejecting insanity and avoiding a second degree murder verdict.
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