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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
14
Washington AP reports that federal workers have narrowed the pay gap with private industry since 1962. Government salaries now average 11 065 dollars, with raises boosting officials into a higher earnings tier and a 50 billion dollar annual payroll, while fringe benefits add to total compensation.
Lt Col Thomas E McHugh husband of Barbara of Lawrence graduated June 11 from the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. He is among 1247 officers from the armed services who earned the college degree. He entered the Army in 1954 and holds three Army Commendation Medals and the Legion of Merit. He will study toward a master’s degree in political science at Kansas University. He earned a 1954 B S from the University of Rhode Island and is a 1961 graduate of Drexel University Philadelphia where he earned a second B S.
Maj William J Wagner Jr and his wife Nancy reside at AA105 Bristol Ter He graduated June 11 from the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth He is among 1247 graduates entering Kansas University as a student He holds the Bronze Star Medal Air Medal Purple Heart Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Gold Star Combat Infantryman Badge and two Army Commendation Medals one for valor
Divorces granted for Roger L. McCollister from Geraldine N. McCollister Maureen Hollis from Steven Hollis and Brenda L. Nunez from Louis T. Nunez Stella Parker and Harry Parker also listed in divorce filings and settlements.
Maj Allan D Robb son of Ronald and Mrs Robb Rt 4 was named to the Commandant's list on graduation June 11 at Fort Leavenworth. The 252 officers from Army Air Force and Marines represent the top 20 percent of a class of 1247. The 110 month course trains staff officers and doctrine formulation. Robb last served at Fort Sill Oklahoma and holds the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals. He is slated for Vietnam reassignment. He earned a 1962 BS from West Point.
Dennis M. McConkey age 19, son of Mr and Mrs Francis, completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana. He studied drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and Army history and traditions.
Sedgwick County officials say welfare commodities must be available to striking workers. The county welfare director notes a job tied to a strike is not considered available for food program eligibility under state directives.
Detroit AP reports the long holiday weekend trimmed national car production to 136,193 for the week, about 42 thousand below the prior week. GM and Chrysler shut down Thursday midnight and won’t reopen until next Tuesday, while Ford and AMI operated five days with Saturday shutdown. June output estimated at 818,000, slightly above last year. Year-to-date output through July 3 totaled about 4.72 million versus 4.06 million a year ago.
The Kansas Association of Public Employees urged the State Finance Council to act immediately to raise salaries for Welfare Department workers and state college and university staff. They argued that other state workers receive increases now, creating discrimination and future retirement losses as retirement income is tied to current earnings.
An exhibition of over 100 authentic Oriental and Persian rugs will be free to view at 5 p.m. on Monday July 5 at the Holiday Inn in Lawrence Kansas followed at 7 30 p.m. by an auction and talk on the art form.
New York health authorities test Bon Vivant V-141 Vichyssoise as 61 year old Samuel Cochran Jr. dies and his wife Grace is paralyzed. Cans opened at home and others found swollen. distributors told to return stock nationwide. Botulism risk cited. heating to 240 degrees for 30 minutes required to kill toxin.
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