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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1973
Page
9
President Nixon begins a new era promising enduring world peace in a tightly guarded ceremony. Vice President Agnew takes the oath as 20,000 guests observe. security and protests loom over the Washington event.
Inauguration eve in Washington features the Nixon family at Kennedy Center concerts with Eugene Ormandy leading the Philadelphia Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Leonard Bernstein conducts a free peace concert at the National Cathedral drawing thousands, while the Nixon group enjoys Mike Curb Congregation and The New Seekers performances.
General Haig left Saigon after a 30 minute meeting with South Vietnam's Thieu, signaling possible progress toward a Vietnam peace settlement. Haig planned talks in Seoul with Park then on to Washington to brief Nixon and report on Asian allied discussions. Meanwhile Paris talks between Schumann and Kubisch touched the Vietnam situation but offered no details.
Local lawmakers from both fresh faces and veterans report rapid progress after the first week. Key bills move from committee to floor, with debates on higher state liability insurance for motorists, higher teacher retirement benefits, and a mandated death sentence for certain crimes. A major school financing plan aims to boost state aid via a 1.5 percent income tax, while Gov. Docking plans a competing school plan.
A 19 foot tall crimson blue and gold Jayhawk ceramic mosaic now graces the west wall of the Robinson Gym natatorium. Gifted by the Class of 1966, the mural measures 25 feet 9 inches by 45 feet 3 inches, uses 167 784 one inch tiles, and cost 5000 dollars to complete during Christmas break after years of planning.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that cruelty to animals laws do not apply to cockfights but stated that this does not authorize gambling use of fighting birds. The decision reverses a Johnson County District Court ruling in a case brought by Atty. Gen. Vern Miller against Vernon D. Clairborne, a Johnson County gamecock breeder and fighter.
Western Kansas faces heavy snow this weekend with colder temps and a 50 percent rain chance tonight in Lawrence. Lows reach the mid 30s tonight, Sundays highs near 40, and through Wednesday expect 20s to 30s. All Raney Drug Stores offers free delivery prescriptions.
Four gunmen seized ten hostages at John and Al’s sporting goods in Williamsburg Brooklyn. A police battle left one officer dead and two wounded as a Black Muslim negotiator urged surrender and hostages were released. police later freed two captives while gunmen refused to release the rest.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a resolution urging the Legislature to expand fringe benefits for faculty at six state colleges. The plan seeks a 6 percent increase in the total salary and benefits package, including retirement, disability, and life insurance, arguing it aligns with federal guidelines and helps Kansas compete for faculty. Dormitory rents at Kansas University rise for next year with higher rates to fund new facilities.
A weather update notes colder air moving in with a chance of rain across the region. Forecast details on Page 5 indicate cooling temperatures, with rain showers possible at various times.
Readable ad fragment shows Gibson's sharpening service on Russell Street with prices for pinking shears sets at 9 98 and a 390 sale. Advertises brand listings Key Rexall Russell Stover Candies and multiple shop ads.
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