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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
11
New York stock prices fell again as traders cited re examining President Nixon's economic program and a weak dollar abroad with gold prices firming. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 12.34 points by 2 p.m. as declines led advances about 4 to 1 on light NYSE trading. The broad NYSE index of about 1,500 stocks slid 0.58 to 53.47.
Cattle 100 head ofert limited, choice steers 46.00 to 47.25, choice heifers 43.00 to 45.75. Hogs 1,200 head up 1.00 to 1.50, bids higher than Thursday, weights 200 to 260 and 274 to 292 at 38.50 to 39.75 and 36.50 to 37.50. Sheep 25 head scarce, prime spring lambs 38.50 to 39.50. expects Monday totals cattle 1,700 hogs 3,500 sheep 300.
David Rundquist a 16 year old white male from 1708 La left home early Monday. Harold Hutton Douglas County juvenile officer said a missing person report was issued Wednesday by his parents. Rundquist is 6 feet 4 inches tall slender build about 130 pounds with brown hair hazel eyes and a chipped front tooth.
Renovation of the Lawrence Boys Club on the third floor above the Duckwall store at 10th and Massachusetts is nearly complete but operating funds are short. A first year expense of about $20,000 is needed to qualify for United Fund support, with $9,000 already raised and $1,500 spent.
Penn House plans a volunteer program to help elderly and low income residents comply with city codes on junk in yards and hazardous home conditions. The effort aims to remove junk cars undergrowth and old appliances, with possible minor repairs if funds allow. Ed Covington proposed the idea and will refer residents to Penn House coordinated by Sandy Hunter.
James D. Schulz reports to Lawrence police that a stereo set valued at 944 dollars was stolen from his apartment on Thursday. He states his wallet and identification were also missing. police say entry was gained through an unlocked door.
European money markets saw the dollar fall as concerns over Watergate and Nixon’s anti inflation steps weighed on sentiment. Gold rose to 120 dollars an ounce in London and 121 in Zurich while the pound held gains against the dollar in London.
Topeka AP reports a statewide traffic death log showing 2 deaths for June 25 1973 and 9 a.m. Friday. The 24 hour tally lists 2 for June and 25 deaths for the year compared with 280 for the 1972 comparable period.
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