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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1971
Page
1
President Nixon rode through Rochester in a campaign style motorcade with Gov. Rockefeller amid large crowds. Supporters waved flags and placards while antiwar banners appeared, as Nixon waved from an open limousine roof.
The KU marching band gains Athletic Department backing after last year’s Student Senate cut, with possible all male membership continued. Foster supports an all male band while praising former director Russell Wiley and aiming to restore leadership and a stronger sound through recruiting and better marching.
Daniel Ellsberg, MIT research fellow and former Pentagon insider, has vanished after Sidney Zion named him as the source of the Pentagon study leak to The New York Times. FBI focus on Ellsberg while his father reports no contact since last August. Ellsberg praised the leak as serving the nation and Congress.
In Congress support grows for the New York Times as it resists a court injunction to halt its Vietnam era Pentagon study series. Senator Curtis urges press freedom while Democrats urge disclosure and senators Ervin and Kennedy defend publication against national security grounds.
Douglas County Treasurer Bessie Bennett says Monday is the final date to pay the second half of 1970 assessed taxes without penalty. Postmarked letters with payments will be accepted even if not received for a day or two. A jail escapee, Charles Girtin, 23, remains at large after walking away from the Douglas County Jail. Jury panel for the Douglas County District Court need not report before 8:45 a.m. June 28 unless directed otherwise.
Senators Pearson Dole and Rep Winn Kansas Republicans announced a $182184 research grant from HEW nursing division to the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.
Kansas civil rights chief says no comment on discrimination complaints against Ottawa Employment Service and Plattner Industries until a conciliation hearing is held. Two men Mora and Godinez allege discriminatory referrals and hiring. Investigating commissioner Charlene Young found probable cause. case awaits conciliation prior to court action.
President Nixon seeks 155 million more for federal anti drug programs with 105 million for treatment and rehabilitation. Congress debates scope arguing funds are insufficient while praising urgency and emphasis on education and rehabilitation. Officials question whether Justice or health professionals should lead. A new office under Jaffe would oversee policy and research. Vietnam testing and rehabilitation for 30000 addicted GIs proposed with possible active duty drug hold.
A hitchhiking man, Micheal K. Davis, 21, of 500 Ill and Newton, posted 500 bond on illegal possession of marijuana after police stopped him near Sixth and Iowa. He will face a Douglas County Court trial at 3 p.m. June 30. Davis tossed a purple metal container containing three cigarettes believed to contain marijuana and tried to hide it when officers checked IDs.
Kansas traffic deaths for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Friday show 282 comparable to 1970's 276. Data reflects ongoing road danger as authorities track fatalities for the 1971 period.
A hospital notes list multiple residents and addresses, noting births and family updates. It includes Mrs. Janice Rickett and baby boy born at 7 9 Stouffer Place and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hatcher welcoming a boy today.
In NORTH AUGUSTA, S C two men were found dead and two women critically injured at a motorcycle club headquarters. The men, both 26 and tied hand and foot, were beaten stabbed and had their throats slit. The women, both about 18 and from Aiken, had slashed throats but were not beaten. Police suspect a motorcycle gang fight and report one woman escaped and summoned help.
Walter Cunningham, 39, announces resignation from NASA citing short sighted support for the space program and intolerable pressure on families. He will join Century Development Corp. of Houston as vice president of operations.
The city will not run a major mosquito control program this summer. Assistant city manager Dennis Kallsen says the only large measure would be a fogger, which previously drew complaints. Instead, overgrown lots will be cleared and stagnant water treated to kill larvae, with DDT avoided due to environmental concerns.
Groundbreaking set for July 1 at 1 30 p m for a CO2 recovery plant to be built by Airco Inc New York at Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assn plant The project will convert CO2 waste into a usable product for the frozen food and soft drink industries Attending will be Charles H Simpson Airco president and other officials A luncheon at Eldridge House will precede the ceremony with Gov Robert Docking Lt Gov Reynolds Shultz and state officials invited.
Snow blankets Aviemore Scotland, the summer ski center, after a snap blizzard. Thick snow covers surrounding mountains catching campers and hikers in light gear and disrupting summer outings.
An advertisement from Rumsey Funeral Home highlights more than forty years of experience and provides contact details with a phone number 843-5111 for arrangements and inquiries.
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