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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
12
New York's First National City Bank announced a rise of the prime rate to 8 percent, the highest ever, with Marine Midland of New York and Girard National of Philadelphia quick to follow. The change takes effect Monday as analysts note ballooning short-term credit costs and strong corporate borrowing.
The U.S. Court of Appeals granted a stay of a lower court injunction that would have halted American bombing of Cambodia by 4 p.m. The three judge panel acted to allow an appeal set for Aug. 13. Burt Neuborne of the ACLU said he would seek Supreme Court relief.
A brief AP traffic log records highway deaths in Kansas for 24 hours ending 9 am Friday. It notes a single fatality in the Topeka area and provides minimal details on location and circumstances.
The Commerce Department reports the index of leading indicators up 1.9 percent in June, with initial unemployment claims rising to 238000 and the average workweek edging down to 40.7 hours. The April-June quarter shows a 2.4 percent gain, the smallest since 1971, as four categories rise and four fall.
Douglas County commissioners discuss a county wide half cent sales tax to replace the Lawrence levy. Revenue would be distributed by a formula splitting funds between the county and cities and a floor guarantee protects Lawrence. A special election would include residents outside Lawrence.
The National Weather Service trimmed its sunny weekend outlook to scattered thundershowers tonight and Saturday with a 30 percent rain chance tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Temperatures tonight expect the 60s, with Saturday highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Lawrence records show Thursday's high 87 and low 63.
Lawrence city commissioners discuss amending the dog ordinance to allow a dogcatcher to pursue loose dogs onto private property. The 1974 budget includes funding for a second dogcatcher and new canine control staff, amid complaints about the current lack of enforcement.
John Ehrlichman testified he doubts Dean told Nixon a March 21 account of Watergate. He said Nixon did not show signs of being told and that Haldeman later claimed Dean lied. Ehrlichman recounted March 21 and 22 meetings and opposition to immunity proposals.
Local Raney Drug Stores provide accurate filling and home delivery of doctors prescriptions. Advertisers tout reliable service across multiple locations and prompt promptness in medication dispatch.
A Kansas University pilot program among faculty and staff shows improved resting heart rates and aerobic capacity, suggesting reduced cardiovascular risk. Three medical advisors oversaw evaluations. summer results await, with about 35 to 40 participants joining from university and community members.
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