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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1973
Page
1
Space Center reports Skylab 1 crew Kerwin Conrad Weitz in excellent condition after 28 days in orbit. Kerwin notes body changes from weightlessness while the crew emphasizes repairs and readiness for Skylab 2 and 3 missions.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital board accepted three renovation bids during a regular meeting. Constant Construction Co. won a $39,950 bid for a new stair tower and west exit renovations, with a $3,000 bid for additional hospital renovations and enlargements.
The city board approved an $890 bid to repair the exterior wall of the Intensive Care Unit. Total committed funds reach about $200,000 for the renovation, not counting $100,000 in federal revenue sharing for expanding emergency and out patient facilities. Remodeling of the surgical suite is set to begin Sept 18, with ICU waiting room work starting around Aug 1.
Firefighters union officials expect a declaratory judgment as city commission weighs a 1.75 mill levy for permanent improvements. The board approved funds for hospital land, temp revenue, and 15 new air-conditioning units as admissions rise this year.
A federal judge ruled the Nixon re election finance committee guilty of violating the Campaign Finance Act by failing to report a $200,000 contribution from financier Robert L. Vesco. The finding highlights alleged improper handling of large donations in the 1970s political finance period.
Linwood resident Robert Glenn Corkey Kirkman 45 was killed when his car ran off K-32 and hit a tree near Bonner Springs at 4 30 a m He worked 24 years as a Union Pacific brakeman and was a member of several lodges churches and unions Survivors include his wife Barbara and daughter Glenna Funeral arrangements are set for Alden Harrington & Sons Bonner Springs with Masonic services and burial planned at Mount Sidney Cemetery Linwood
Saigon reports the second lowest cease fire violations this year yet notes intensified fighting in multiple areas. A U S Air Force F4 Phantom crashed in eastern Cambodia with two crew missing, while a Soviet MIG 19 conducted two passes over Quang Tri province. North Vietnam accelerates road-building in Laos and Vietnam to ensure year round supplies and force presence despite the Paris cease-fire pledge.
John Crown former Lawrence city commissioner Ben Barteldes and Kansas University Student Senate President Jack Brand propose a 50 to 60 member Citizens Advisory Council. The plan guarantees ward representation two members each includes student leaders and minority groups with a three year term staggered start. A 15 member board would lead and schedule. The commission has not acted.
The SEC says former Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird directed aides to press in a stock fraud probe of Florida railroad magnate Edward Ball. Records show two SEC attorneys told a U.S. district judge that Laird twice pressed aides to inquire about the Florida East Coast Railway investigation and its board chairman, 84.
Douglas County Commission leader Walter Cragan says the panel will not pursue a detailed debate on Lawrence police building use after moves to a county judicial law enforcement complex. City officials push for a briefing from the building architect and consider a mill levy to match federal grants, with countywide programs to be required.
Clark proposes using the library to house health department needs as the Proposal department and the mental health center run out of space. Rose notes completion timing in April 1976 fits the five year city lease obligation for office space in the First National Bank building. City rent and tax payments total $49,685 annually per Dennis Kallsen.
Local obituary and funeral service listing notes Rumsey Funeral Home in Lawrence has operated since 1920. Contact 843-5111 for arrangements and inquiries.
Midnight tonight marks the deadline to mail personal property and real estate tax payments to the Douglas County Treasurer. The second half of 1972 taxes are due, with penalties for late payment as warned by County Treasurer Edythe Norman. Channel 41 airs a 7 p.m. replay of the 1972 Grey Cup game Hamilton 13 Saskatchewan 10, followed by East-West all-star game coverage from Lubbock with more specials into January 1974.
Kansas educator Bennett argues universities must shed ivory tower trends and refocus on teaching. He urges professors to engage with the public, criticizes bureaucrats, and calls for internal re evaluation of course offerings enrollment and nonresident subsidies across six state institutions.
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