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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1972
Page
8
The Defense Department will cut beef purchases by 10 percent for four months to lower meat prices nationwide. Pentagon also plans a 50 percent reduction in its inventory of beef lamb pork fish and poultry. Annual beef buys run 123.3 million pounds costing about 117.4 million dollars.
City officials report resignations of two firemen who quit voluntarily alongside earlier sales tax related reductions. Fire and police hours were trimmed. fire crews drop from 72 to 56 hours weekly and police from 44 to 40. Recruits receive expanded training with most police rookies at the Kansas Law Enforcement Academy. The force grows to 74 police, with two added detectives and two dispatchers. four detectives were anticipated to be promoted. Fire department stands at 60 with two top officers. budgeted program costs rise from 399,648 in 1972 to 440,000 in 1973, with 25,000 planned for police renovations.
The ruling may enfranchise out-of-state students eligible for voting. colleges face last-minute registration surges as books close. KU Chancellor Chalmers says six state schools will follow current fee policies while suits loom over higher out-of-state charges.
More than 30 bicycles recovered by police will be sold at auction starting 9 a.m. July 8 at the Lawrence Police Station 745 Vt. These bikes were not redeemed by their owners and proceeds go to the police retirement fund. Bicycles are held six months before sale is advertised to allow owner redemption.
The report lists multiple hospital births and residents including Mrs Lorene Kerns, 1721 Vt and Harry Davis, 200 W 12th. It notes Mr and Mrs Larry Stancliff at 3323 Iona welcomed a girl on Friday and Mr and Mrs Eldon Zielsdorf at 2460 Ousdahl Rd welcomed a girl today. Eldon Criqui at Rt 2 welcomed a boy and a girl today.
Raymond Van Skiver of Wichita denied a claim he is ineligible for Kansas attorney general because he is not a lawyer. He cited former attorney general Kent Frizzell and argued the job requires only discerning right from wrong. Reno County Attorney Porter Brown attended and warned Van Skiver would have to resign if elected.
Gov. George C. Wallace plans to attend the Democratic national convention in Miami Beach starting July 10 after hospitalization from a May shooting. A dedicated box near an exit will seat six, with a portable ramp and a closed-circuit TV feed to monitor proceedings from his hotel room. 90 to 100 tickets per day will be distributed to staff and supporters.
Public notice prints suit against numerous defendants in Douglas County District Court Case No 27325 and lists required plead deadlines. It also covers Resolution 3881 authorizing state aid for Iowa Street bridge improvements and Ordinance No Ag22 enabling street and storm sewer construction with $400,000 in temporary notes.
The Lawrence Kansas governing body approves two measures to fund improvements. Ordinance 4324 covers sidewalk construction with 38 000 in temporary notes and a 4 percent interest rate, due July 1 1974. It also details payment at the City Treasurer and public notice of adoption June 27 1972. A separate ordinance similarly authorizes 400 000 in notes for other improvements with similar terms and dates. A Douglas County zoning appeals meeting is set July 19 1972 to hear multiple mobile home and front width variances and related applications.
Readers scan a packed Unclassified section listing open house for a ranch style home at 1840, plus several real estate offers in RM-3 zones including Mitchell Stephens ads with 3 bedroom homes and contract buys. Numerous items include garage sale furniture Danish teak pieces, and stereo equipment with contact numbers for McGrew Real Estate and related agents.
A reader notice card and classifieds note condolences for a bereavement and list local ads. Entries include room for rent, pets, sales from TVs to mobile homes, real estate, jobs, and household items with contact numbers. Names and places are partially readable.
A jumble of rental ads and sales notices lists garage rental nearby, two roommates needed for a large summer home, aquarium supplies, roofing services, mobile homes for sale, furniture, school bus for sale, paint and remodeling, carpeting, and commercial spaces for lease. Includes contact numbers and locations in Kansas areas.
Mixed rental and home service notes list upper and lower units with features and prices, fire prevention and heating offers, sewing classes, and apartment complex ads. Includes contact numbers and addresses such as 10 Harvard and 840 W. 24th for inquiries.
Classified items list multiple ads including Meadowbrook Sixcel lant lots available for new homes, contact numbers for Dunn Agency, plus various home bargains, appliances, repairs, and services with local phone listings. The scattered notices mix real estate, furniture, and service ads.
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