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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1971
Page
1
The article argues Kansas University must aggressively recruit gifted students to offset falling freshman enrollment and recent campus troubles. It praises Don Fambrough for effective selling of KU and urges expanding previews, camps, and targeted outreach to attract high achievers nationwide.
New York AP reports American agent for Soviet Intourist says Johnny Carson may have jeopardized talks to broadcast the Tonight Show from Moscow. Carson discussed the invitation with Claudia Cardinale, prompting caution from State Department officials in Washington.
George J. Stevens 63 of Limon Colorado died from injuries after a one car crash on U S 160 about one mile east of Meade Kansas near 11 30 p m Friday. He died about six hours later according to the highway patrol spokesman.
Washington AP reports negotiators raced toward a midnight deadline for the steel industry talks. Vice President Joseph Molony of the United Steelworkers said some progress exists but not enough to forecast outcomes, while noting offers are “less than stingy” despite seeking hefty wage hikes.
Americans cut back on major buys kuten cars appliances and furniture as a Commerce Department report based on July surveys shows households expect to buy 10 percent fewer cars 4 percent less furniture and carpets and fewer new homes, signaling slower business activity despite Nixon administration efforts.
Lawrence police dispatcher Jack D. Wicks pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of premature disclosure of arrest and search warrants. He was fined 250 dollars and received a six month suspended jail term. Wicks was terminated from the department after the July raids. he had been free on 1500 dollars bond.
The Lawrence Board meets at 7 30 p m Monday at the Administration Center to approve the 1971 72 budget. Final figures await state valuations, with tentative mill levies and expenses totaling 7 052 269 dollars. The plan includes salary increases for returning teachers and staff, a 6200 base for teachers, and a 4 percent raise for returning teachers.
Kansas traffic death log reports 59 fatalities for July and 373 for 1971 through the comparable 1970 period. The figures cover 24 hours to 9 a.m. Saturday and are compiled by AP from Topeka.
Senate majority leader Mansfield says a quick end to debate and a vote may come if a $500 million loan guaranty plan passes, with half for Lockheed. House actions cut the broader $2 billion package, sparking cross party opposition and a tight tally ahead of a recess.
Lawrence police arrest two men Reginald Thomas Brown 19 of Kansas City Kansas and Douglas Noyes McCue 20 of 380 West 16th for illegal possession with intent to sell marijuana. They were found stripping marijuana near a vehicle by a patrolman at about 5 a.m. Bond set at 1500 each for arraignment in Douglas County Court Monday afternoon. McCue is a Kansas University junior from Leavenworth attending summer school.
The U S Command said two new protective reaction strikes occurred in North Vietnam. A Navy A6 attacked a SAM site northwest of the DMZ while U S artillery hit a rocket launch site in the northern DMZ area. No casualties or damage were reported.
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