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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1972
Page
1
About a third of Kansas delegates to the Democratic National Convention may back Sen. Henry Jackson tonight to express conscience against McGovern. Gov. Docking and party leaders indicate some alternates may vote for Jackson, while others back McGovern.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a contract with Smith, Barney and Co. to advise on a $64 million bond issue funding a $50 million Kansas City science and clinical buildings project and remodeling. The plan hinges on a revised bonding bill and future legislative support to cover potential revenue gaps.
An unprecedented total of 1 003 people crowded the Douglas County Courthouse clerk's office on Tuesday to register before the 9 p.m. deadline for the Aug. 1 primary. County Clerk Delbert Mathia said the late surge was the strongest yet, likely boosted by publicity on registration rules and Democratic National Convention coverage. He noted party affiliation need not be listed, so party distribution among Douglas County's 27 321 registered voters is not knowable. In 1970 the governor primary saw 9 009 voters with 7 330 Republican and 1 679 Democratic. in the general that year Robert Docking led with 10 502 votes to Kent Frizzell's 6 605.
An accountant gathered figures Tuesday night to prepare the city budget, city clerk Nellie Perry said. The council tentatively set July 24 to discuss and approve the budget with a public hearing to follow.
In Lawrence residents scheduled an 8 o clock concert in South Park after the Democratic Convention. If rain delays, events move to Thursday. Larry Williams notes high school students have earned about 45 dollars nightly from ice cream sales, aiming for around 300 dollars for the six week series to fund an orchestra trip to Chicago in December. A separate notice advertises a registered palomino quarter horse gelding, seven years old, good with children and eats anything.
Former president Harry Truman, 84, was given an X ray of his upper gastrointestinal tract at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He ate a hearty breakfast afterward, including soft-boiled egg and sausage, after arriving on an empty stomach for treatment of persistent lower colon irritation.
The Kansas delegation lauds the delegation’s conduct at the Democratic convention. Gov Docking earns respect for his quiet dignified stance and Merideth Docking plus Mrs Docking win wide goodwill in national circles. Critics question voice vote reliability for key decisions.
at Ft Chaffee Ark troops discuss planning the Demo convention focusing on sensitive topics like homosexuality abortion and income. The Gay position spokesman earned applause while delegates respected his poise. Florida Governor Reuben Askew's keynote signals possible vice presidency interest.
Central Daylight times show a 1 to 4 p.m. youth caucus and a 6 p.m. convention session to nominate the presidential candidate.
Senator George McGovern said he would keep U S troops in Thailand and naval forces in the Gulf of Tonkin on an inactive basis until North Vietnam frees captured U S prisoners. The pledge aligns more closely with President Nixon's in Indochina policy amid calls from POW families. He added he would use all resources to win prisoner releases and missing Americans accounting while retaining regional military capability as a signal.
Lawrence police investigate the death of a collie type dog chained to a clothesline in the 1200 block of New York Street. Authorities say the animal starved and lacked water, possibly died from throat swelling due to a collar. The owner has been away about a week. other animal complaints include a skunk trapped in a water meter hole nearby.
Heavy fighting raged on three sides of Quang Tri City as North Vietnamese forces blocked a government bid to recapture the capital. The Saigon command claimed 198 NVA killed and four tanks destroyed in five engagements near the city, with 29 South Vietnamese soldiers killed and 69 wounded. Allied helicopters faced losses, and paratroopers endured artillery strikes amid sandstorms hampering pilots. Radio Hanoi announced a Communist committee now governs Quang Tri Province after May’s capture.
A July 21 sentencing date was set in Douglas County District Court for Terry Lee Chrisco 20 of St Louis Missouri after he pleaded guilty to attempted illegal possession of cocaine. He faces one to five years in prison. The case stemmed from February 26 1971 drug raids in Lawrence and court delays from a missed initial hearing. Braun sentence details follow in separate case: Stephen Stice Braun 23 of Galena was sentenced to one to seven years for illegal possession of marijuana with a request to send him to Topeka. the state supreme court upheld the conviction and ordered sentencing.
Douglas County seeks 15000 federal funds matched by 5000 local funds to renovate a second district court facility on the second floor of the old City Hall. The grant would cover a judge bench chairs clerkrooms and related furnishings with work starting after August approval and completing before January court session.
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