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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
1
The article profiles the Presidents News Summary a daily, bone dry digest prepared by a five person team for the President. It surveys about 30 newspapers plus major wires TV and magazines, airing key topics from Watergate to Indochina and economy.
A survey of 12 stores shows minimal sales change after President Nixon’s June 13 price freeze for 60 days. Managers report some item rollbacks mainly on fresh foods while meat ceilings hold profits, and wholesale costs rise yet retail prices remain mostly steady.
Saigon reports heavy fighting on the northern edges of the U Minh Forest near Vi Thanh with Viet Cong gains and cease fire violations up 20 percent. Government forces suffer multiple fatalities and injuries in two battles while Viet Cong shelling and assaults unfold. U S B52 raids continue on Khmer Rouge routes south of Phnom Penh as Cambodia warns Congress bombing halts would embolden insurgents.
A federal grand jury indicted former major league player Gerald E. Priddy for interference with commerce by threats in the $250,000 bomb extortion attempt aboard the Island Princess. The cruise ship carrying 850 passengers was en route to Puerto Vallarta when a caller claimed bombs were on board unless paid. Devices found on the liner were discarded overboard.
The Kansas Park and Resources Authority approves Wells Park upgrades including restrooms an observation tower and shelter house. Douglas County Commission authorizes contracts with Kenneth Klingenberg to build the facilities with costs 9405 for the tower 6388 for the shelter and 5554 for the restrooms.
Students and locals debate Nixon's possible involvement. Quotes express varied views on impeachment and accountability while emphasizing preventing future scandals and maintaining national stability.
Anita Knopp and Linda Schild join the Journal-World as honor graduates from Kansas University. Knopp, from Oberlin and KU Journalism School with distinction, will cover School District 497 and Haskell Indian Junior College. Schild, Lawrence native and KU Phi Beta Kappa journalism major, will report on EU events.
Brezhnev met with French President Georges Pompidou for three hours in Paris to begin follow up discussions after the Washington summit. A Pompidou aide called the session positive and very complete and noted Brezhnev stressed France’s role in Western Europe while insisting no country claimed sole rights to world decisions.
Rear Adm. James B. Stockdale accuses two ex prisoners of war of six offenses. Marine Lt. Col. Edison Wainright Miller, 41, of Tustin California, and Navy Capt. Walter E. Wilber, 43, of Columbia Cross Roads Pennsylvania, face mutiny and related counts.
The Commerce Department reports May imports at 5.76 billion and exports at 5.60 billion, yielding a 157.9 million deficit, reversing April's surplus of 196.3 million and signaling renewed pressure on the dollar.
A G Matamoros vice president and chief economist Armstrong Cork Co Lancaster Pa will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce general meeting at noon Wednesday in the Eldridge House He will discuss the local national international and future economic picture according to Bill Salome committee chairman.
Fire shorted wiring and burned a car owned by Rosalie James at 1026 N.J. at 4 35 p.m. Monday two miles northeast of Lawrence, damage around 50 dollars. No damage from a pan of overheated grease at 518 Kasold home of Robert Allison at 6 09 p.m. Monday. A motorist reported smoke at the Elks Club 3705 W 23rd at 7 15 a.m. Monday but firemen found no fire.
Douglas County officials must submit annual budget requests to Budget Director Darlene Hill by Friday. A tax lid base will influence restrictions, with five percent limits being discussed until the base is determined. The county’s total assessed valuation rose by over 6.2 million, potentially signaling lower taxes for some taxpayers, with large gains in Lawrence and multiple townships and municipalities listed.
Samuel W. Schlup of Overland Park pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court Division II to criminal damage to a vending machine. He was fined 150 dollars and given a six month suspended jail sentence. Schlup had been free on a 750 dollar bond since May 15 after Lawrence police arrested him for breaking into a soft drink vending machine near the Kansas University Barber Shop at 411% W. 14th Street. He faced charges including criminal damage to property petty theft and possession of tools for breaking into a vending machine.
In a Senate session Dean asserts no firsthand knowledge Nixon knew of the wiretap. He says Gordon Strachan may have relayed information to Haldeman and believes Haldeman would have informed the President. Dean admits participating in the operation and regrets not stopping it earlier.
An Indian merchantman passenger ship the Saudi capsized and sank in the Indian Ocean Monday night. The Navy reported about 55 feared dead, 43 rescued including the ship's captain, after a distress call was picked up by the destroyer USS Jonas Ingram. The Saudi carried 98 persons in all. A rescued crew member said a large wave caused its cargo to shift.
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