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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1973
Page
1
A report notes rising demand for plastics and petrochemicals amid limited crude oil and refinery output. Industry executives warn suppliers may favor contracts, risking production cuts and higher costs, with no near relief expected.
Death of Richard M. Kennedy 50 of 342 Ind. prompts funeral at Rumsey Funeral Home at 3 30 p m with Rev Benton Roy Hanan officiating Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery He owned Auto Glass Co and was a World War II veteran Survivors include wife Beverly and six grandchildren plus three sons and two daughters The family requests contributions to the heart fund.
Funeral services for Frank B. Steele aged 82 of Rt. 1 are pending and will be announced by Rumsey Funeral Home Lawrence. Steele died early today at his home.
Mrs. Georgia Vivian Maichel 65 of Overbrook died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Topeka after three years illness. Born Sept 7 1907 in Osage County she taught in Douglas County and worked eight years at the Overbrook post office. Survivors include husband Ralph a daughter Beulah Proc tor Topeka a son Farrell Ft. Riley five grandchildren five sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements by Greenwood-Roberts Funeral Home Overbrook will be announced.
A Tuesday crash seven miles east of Lawrence on the Kansas Turnpike left one man at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and another at Stormont Vail in Topeka. David Blakesley 21 Topeka had a broken leg and cuts while Eldon Thorman 51 Clay Center and passenger Robert Murray 55 Junction City sustained injuries. Karl Menninger 22 Topeka was treated and released.
Dismissals include Jack Brenton of 909 W 29th St Mrs Ethelyn Dutton 803 Highland Dr Mr and Mrs Robert Willis 1940 Naismith a boy born Tuesday
Peace and Freedom party leader John Haag said Republicans helped his party to siphon votes from Democrats for Congress and the state Assembly. Haag told the Sacramento Bee in an interview that the level of Republican interest was surprising. Ramasey Funeral Home service details appeared in the piece.
Lawrence police logged more than 30 calls about fireworks discharges mainly between 10 p.m. Monday and 1 a.m. today but reported no injuries or serious wrecks. Civil Defense tests of storm warnings prompted many misdirected calls though lines were tied up briefly.
Americans observe Independence Day with fireworks and speeches. Washington hosts a large display at the National Monument while the Festival of American Folklife showcases Kentucky tobacco and bourbon on the Lincoln Memorial grounds. Boston features a parade and Revolutionary War commemorations at the Granary Burial Ground and the Fe neuil Hall tea party stamp unveiling.
Two ex White House officials Gordon Strachan and Herbert Porter reportedly prepared to plead guilty and testify about Haldeman. Porter faces perjury obstruction charges while Strachan seeks immunity and could confirm Haldeman knew of the cover up from the beginning. The Daily News also notes a new $3.5 million in Nixon campaign funds plus $19.6 million from other donors. White House counsel Garment promised a reply on White House Watergate files by Thursday as Senate probes continue.
Hurricane Alice brushed Bermuda causing no major damage and ending a drought with rain totaling at least two inches. Ten thousand Americans were confined to hotels and ships. a few trees and electric lines fell. No casualties reported as rain squalls continued and winds peaked near 90 mph.
An estimated 6 000 to 10 000 spectators are expected for a National Moto Cross event July 15 near Baldwin Junction. Rex Johnson says he will manage the crowd with Kansas Highway Patrol help. Wheelsport Motorcycle Club coordinates traffic and safety. About 80 riders from the U S and foreign countries are expected in two classes with $10 000 in prize money. The race site is two miles south of Baldwin Junction on Herman Butell property, with practice at 10 a m and races at 1 p m.
Chris Evert an 18 year old from Fort Lauderdale Florida defeats top seed Margaret Court of Australia 6-1 1-6 6-1 at Wimbledon earning her first shot at the women's singles title in England.
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