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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1973
Page
1
Campaign director John T. Andrews outlines a six section second phase to raise capital gifts for the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum. Leaders include attorneys James Postma Gerald L. Cooley Ralph King Jr Fred N Six Charles D Stough and Robert B Oyler with medical and dental auxiliaries aiding.
The Supreme Court declined to rehear the Hughes damages case, voiding the prior ruling as the issue was not raised by Hughes on appeal. Defense budget pockets and postwar Vietnam aid were discussed by Secretary Richardson, who suggested funds could be redirected if a ceasefire holds. Nixon proposed to replace urban programs with a Better Communities Act and urged Congress to act.
President Nixon declares the crisis hour is past and urges Congress to approve a $2.3 billion package for wide community development. He frames the plan as a major federal push to revitalize urban areas and spur economic growth.
The Kansas House voted to reconsider actions on two bills reviving private club liquor pools and billboard liquor advertising. A 10 cent per ounce tax proposal on liquor in private clubs was debated. bills return to calendar for amendment and debate before possible Senate referral.
Six directors for the Lawrence Rotary Club were elected at the regular noon meeting at the Holiday Inn. Elected for one year terms were Arly Allen Edward Bassett Robert Candlin Wallace Galluzzi Thomas Greene and William Salome. The president will be chosen from these six new directors.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board members meet this afternoon to count ballots for seven director seats. Friday was the deadline to cast ballots featuring nominees Frank Alexander Martin Dickinson Roger Hill Carl Knox John McGrew Don Palmateer Dick Peters Jim Schwartzburg Byron Springer Jack Starkey John Weatherwax Pete Whitenight Wesley Wulfkuhle and Lee Zimmerman.
An Adv. for Ta Wo keen for City Commission appears in a Lawrence area notice, noting Ramney Funeral Home establishment since 1924 and advising on political campaigning details for the upcoming municipal race.
Dr. William O. Rieke urged a legislative committee to back Gov Docking’s plan to fund the University of Kansas Medical Center expansion. The proposal calls for 28 million cash in FY 1974 and 32 million in bonds. Senate Republicans discuss lowering cash by 10 million and raising bond funding to 32 million to free 7.1 million for other programs.
The Citizens' Coalition for Clinton asks the Army Corps of Engineers to zone Douglas County Reservoir with buoyed inner and outer zones, allow unrestricted boat size and horsepower, impose speed limits on outer zones, and enforce laws locally. The plan calls for lake bed preparations for fish cover and immediate construction of substitute roads and bridges to improve access for Clinton residents.
New business items include proclaiming May 1 as Law Day and a 12 inch fire escape width variance for Jenkins Music Co. 926 Mass for a recital hall. Also requests for Art in the Park closure, Sunflower Cablevision franchise renewal, bids and ordinances involving streets sidewalks and parking, and various site plans and sewer projects.
Lawrence voters in the City Commission and School Board primaries will choose up to three candidates per race. The commission field drops from 14 to six in the general, and the school board field from seven to six. Absentee ballots totaled 40 issued by noon today.
Lawrence city commission meeting on Tuesday will review street requests including a five year Sunflower Cablevision franchise extension and sidewalk installations on Massachusetts from 11th Street to North Park Street. Public hearing set for March 20. Additional street extensions and paving requests are proposed for West 15th, West 27th Terrace, West 28th Street and West 28th Terrace.
Oklahoma City Times sports editor Frank Boggs predicts Kansas State coach Jack Hartman will be the next OSU field cage coach. Boggs notes Awbrey resignation and mentions Hartman Don Haskins and Eddie Sutton as leading Oklahoma State graduates linked to the job.
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