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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1973
Page
1
The column argues Nixon faces historically low approval despite his 1972 landslide. It cites erosion of respect and believability, notes possible innocence in Watergate while warning of lasting damage, and lists three causes: isolation from the public, Congress sidelined, and poorly chosen aides.
Arkansas tomato farmers ship most of their crop to Canada where brokers in Montreal pay $10 to $12 per 20 pound box while Kansas City price is frozen at $7.50. Hermitage Pink Tomato Market manager Bob Meggs says the price freeze hurts farmers and consumers as Arkansas tomatoes miss the June market, selling at Canadian higher prices.
Oskaloosa hosts the three day Old Settlers Reunion with the Jefferson County Band premiering at 7 p.m. in the new bandstand at Old Jefferson Town. The Jefferson County Historical Society sponsors the event followed by an all county talent show at 8 p.m. Organizers noted strong crowds and a tractor pull, with band director Pat Grindel promising standard band music and popular fare, including Star Spangled Banner.
Governors from 14 Midwestern states gather in Rapid City to tackle the energy shortage its impact on agriculture tourism and government. Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Ohio North Dakota Wisconsin and West Virginia participate with North Dakota leader John Gilligan and others. discussion includes power grid plans and hydroelectric capacity with a focus on national energy policy.
In San Clemente Kissinger pressed for a quick settlement in Cambodia and implied a possible conference with exiled Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk in Beijing. He avoided public discussion of peace talks and said no fixed deadline would drive U.S. diplomacy.
In Helsinki 35 ministers prepared to finalize the first phase of talks at a European security conference. A communiqué was expected as Geneva phase plans were outlined with Aug 19 start for next meetings and Sept 18 for subpanel discussions.
Willard L. Hattabaugh and Harold E. Barnes posted 225 bond each to appear July 23 in Lawrence Municipal Court on peace disturbance charges. Police found loiterers in the 500 block Locust and arrested the men after they refused to leave and argued.
The Kansas University Faculty Club abandons remodeling the Phi Kappa Tau house at 1120 W 11th and considers a new facility on Endowment land between 12th and 13th streets on Oread. The shift follows cost and access concerns and aims to offer dining liquor club privileges along with recreation and meetings for its 540 members.
The East Lawrence Improvement Association meeting scheduled for Monday is rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. on July 17 at the East Lawrence Recreation Center located at 11th and Delaware.
The Monday Meeting Breakthrough will gather at 7 30 p m Monday at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Clifford 801 Miss. for a church group session.
Hank Booth 27, son of KLWN founder Arden Booth, has been named manager of KLWN in Lawrence after two years of military service. He will balance duties with leadership of a Hereford cattle program while his father shifts more to state senate work. Booth has worked at stations in California and New Mexico and is married to Sue Shumate with one son, Andy.
Ten year reunion for the Lawrence High School 1963 graduates planned this weekend with a nostalgia theme. A dinner dance at 6 tonight at the Knights of Columbus Hall kicks off activities followed by a Sunday picnic at Centennial Park Shelter. About 200 graduates and spouses expected. 352 graduates total with reservations accepted at the door.
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