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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
14
Market notes show wheat at 1.40 corn 1.16 mile 1.75 beans 3.38 oats 0.50. Wholesale eggs in Kansas City quoted large 26 35 and medium 24 33. In New York the stock market fell with declines outpacing gains 7 to 5 and the Dow at 925.72, as investors waited for a new market direction.
Kansas City AP report shows cattle with 100 head and calves none. Steers mostly choice 36.00 to 75. Heifers 34.50 to 35.50. Hog prices fall about 1.00, some 1.25 off on various weights. Sows 25 to 50 lower. Sheep 75 head. spring lambs steady with some prime at 30.00 to 32.00.
Senator James C. Eastland of Mississippi was elected president pro tempore of the Senate by voice vote at the opening of today’s session, succeeding the late Allen J. Ellender of Louisiana who died last night of a heart attack.
A notice of appeal was filed in Douglas County District Court challenging a June 27 ruling that the Gaslight Tavern at 1241 Dread may remain open. Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller and Douglas County Attorney Mike Elwell pursue the appeal after filing the original action on October 22, 1971 alleging the tavern is a common nuisance due to drug violations during June to September 1971.
Two Neighborhood Development Program committees plan meetings. The Downtown NDP Pac will discuss Constanta Construction Co. request to connect the 1000 block of Massachusetts with the 800 and 900 blocks, potentially blocking intersections during work. The East Lawrence steering committee will review possible projects and housing data at the Recreation Center.
Douglas County issued 686 absentee ballots for Tuesday's primary, over 240 more than the 1970 total. County Clerk Delbert Mathia expects 11,500 to 12,000 voters to cast ballots, with up to 900 absentee votes. The office opens 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for issuance, deadline noon Monday. Secretary Shanahan predicts over 475,000 will vote statewide on August 1.
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