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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1975
Page
3
Boston AP Mayors of major cities gather for a closed session to map a strategy against Ford administration for renewed federal aid. They consider tours with congressional leaders to spotlight urban problems and revive support for a $39.8 billion five year program. Ford's budget plans and vetoes loom over the talks.
Kansas natural gas reserves dropped from 20.1 trillion cubic feet in 1958 to 11.7 TCF by year end, with Cities Service officials warning that little new gas is being found. The committee discussed potential energy shifts to coal, including a possible $700 million coal gasification plant in the Kansas City area, as Kansas faces tighter supplies and federal price rules.
A group representing grain inspectors opposed broader federal involvement in grain inspection citing performance records. Private and state inspectors currently oversee export quality amid bribery probes involving 20 indicted officials.
Dang Van Quang, a former South Vietnamese general accused of heroin smuggling in Saigon, says he will challenge deportation from Canada. Immigration Minister Robert Andras cited confirmed nefarious activity, including drug trade, as basis for removal after Quang entered Canada May 15 from the United States.
Flames swept the three story Pomona Hotel in downtown Portland near Burnside Bridge killing eight people. Lt. Les Pratt of the Fire Bureau reported 26 injured including three firefighters, with eight in critical condition. Desperate guests crowded windows begging for help.
Sidewalk booths remain available for the Lawrence event on Thursday July 17 as organizer Joe Flannery notes. Bazaar hours run 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m with private groups invited to reserve spaces via Dale Carney at the Ben Franklin store.
U S intelligence reports that about 3000 Soviet specialists are in a growing Russian military complex in Somalia. Senator Bartlett and Pentagon technicians cite a missile-handling facility and other evidence of Soviet presence. The Berbera port is denied as a Soviet warship base while intelligence says ships operate from Berbera and scattered compounds house most personnel.
George Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry performer famed for his 1949 Candy Kisses, died after heart surgery and a May heart attack. The report notes his age and status as a longtime Opry star.
Leavenworth city officials travel to public meetings this week to drum up backing for a July 15 county wide half cent sales tax referendum. The plan promises to cut two mills and save a fire department position if approved.
President Ford says gas may not reach one dollar a gallon while Senate leader Mansfield sees a good chance it will if oil producers hike prices and Ford policies hold. Mansfield attacks recent three cent increases by oil firms. White House press secretary Nessen says Ford does not expect eighty five to ninety cent fuel and criticizes Congress for delaying energy plan taxes and rebates.
A Treasury official says the Ford administration is finalizing gun control legislation with proposals for mandatory sentences, fewer licensed dealers, and federal checks on handgun buyers. The bill mirrors April recommendations and aims to curb Saturday night specials with a waiting period and buyer declarations.
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