Markets Upbeat After Choppy Week On Wall Street
The New York market edged higher at midday with the Dow Jones at 998.56, up 2.43, while up and down moves persisted from recent sessions. Oil issues led activity as Texaco, Atlantic Richfield and Standard Oil of Indiana posted gains, and the NYSE composite rose to 77.67 with lighter volume than Tuesday. In Kansas City, Lawrence-Wheat and corn prices were noted, and a Washington State University February graduate from Lawrence, Richard Howey, earned an MBA. Cattle, hogs, and sheep trading showed varied moves, with cattle and hogs active and prices mixed across categories. Estimated Thursday receipts projected higher slaughter and feeder volumes.
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New York
Texaco
Atlantic
Standard Oil
Indiana
Ohio
Gulf Oil
Harnischfeger
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
Legion Plans Parade for Second District Convention in Lawrence
The Second District American Legion Convention comes to Lawrence this weekend with a Saturday downtown parade led by Dorsey-Liberty Post 14 and Auxiliary Unit 14. Local officials Commander Bob Wooten and Chairman Dale Kerr coordinate events including dinners dances meetings and a Sunday donation to the Kansas State School for the Deaf. Special guests include Adie Grant Yonker Carr and other district leaders with activities at Legionacres Holiday Inn Russell's East and Legionaires and a Sunday memorial service.
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Lawrence
American Legion
Dorsey-Liberty Post
Dorsey-Liberty
Kansas
Bob Wooten
Kasold Dr
Dale Kerr
Rockledge Rd
Legionacres
U.S
Adie
Grant
McPherson
Charles M. Yonker
Topeka
John Carr
Atchison
Holiday Inn
Russell’s East
Legionaires
Kansas State School For the Deaf
Gerald Johnson
Jeanine Hardy
Second District
Darlene Sleckia
Nell Birk
Department
June Slater
Supreme Court upholds Cobb murder conviction in Kansas
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed Kathleen Cobb’s murder conviction, ruling no evidence of death by own action supported an aiding instruction. Cobb admitted shooting Henry Davis after an agreement he would self-administer an overdose. the court noted Davis did not kill himself and Cobb acted as the principal in the fatal act. Cobb, daughter of Robert and Mrs. Cobb of Lawrence, is KU executive vice chancellor.
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Davis’ Temple
Davis
Cobb
Henry Davis
Ms. Cobb
Shawnee
Topeka
Robert Cobb
Lawrence
Kansas University
City approves industrial tract zoning amid debates over school ties
City commissioners approve rezoning of an already largely industrial tract. Mayor Ed Carter said the city has some say on which industry locates there. Arthur urged for an enclosed odorless industry. Mrs Eldredge cited a five year precedent linking industrial development to Riverside School closure and noted traffic and drainage concerns. Clark sought staff clarification but was cut off as the vote ended discussion. Eldredge offered uncertainty about future action by her clients.
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Ed Carter
Arthur
Eldredge
Sion
Riverside
Clark
Carter
Tornado drill rated success across four Kansas towns
Douglas County Emergency Preparedness Agency ran a statewide disaster drill with sirens at 10:15 a.m. in Lawrence Eudora Lecompton and Baldwin. Director Phil Leonard said state officials and the National Weather Service supported the test. The exercise included a voice command radio test at local checkpoints.
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Douglas County Emergency Preparedness Agency
Phil Leonard
Lawrence
Eudora
Lecompton
Baldwin
Leonard
National Weather Service
Spelling Bee Set Saturday for Douglas County
About 100 area students from fifth through eighth grade prepare for Saturday's county spelling bee at St John’s Elementary School gym. Registration 9 to 9 30 a.m. Written rounds for each grade follow. final oral spell-down around 10 30 a.m. Contestants limited by school level. Bill Redlin of KANU to announce final words. Judges include Sister Virginia Bartolac and Sister Maureen Craig of Bishop Ward.
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Douglas County
St. John’s
Mary Ann Bartolac
Bill Redlin
KANU
Mary-Ann
Virginia Bartolac
Bishop Ward High School
Kansas City
Kan
Maureen Craig
Bishop Ward
Truck Jackknife Closes Eastbound Kansas Turnpike Near Lawrence
A semi-trailer jackknifed near the Lawrence Service Area on the Kansas Turnpike blocking an eastbound lane before 6 a.m. The driver Leo K. Mc Collum, 63, of Phoenix, reported a car swerved into his path. the trailer overturned spilling produce. Both occupants were treated for minor injuries and released.
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Lawrence
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
KTA
Leo K. McCollum
Phoenix
Ariz
Memorial Services For Mrs Maude Dart Held In Lawrence
Death notices for Maude S Dart 95 of Lawrence cite services at Warren McElwain Mortuary at 3 p m Sunday with Rev M Paul Messinee officiating Memorials may go to Valleyview Care Home in care of the mortuary She died March 8 at Valleyview Born December 13 1885 in Garnett She lived in Neodesha and Lawrence the past eight years Worked 33 years as a cashier at First National Bank of Neodesha Surviving are two stepsons Robert Dart Neodesha Fred Dart Torrance California One daughter Maurine Altamari Lawrence and six grandchildren Also Ruth Sabath Kauffman 79 died in Bal Harbour Florida March 9 cremation followed She was born January 23 1902 in Chicago and was sister of Mrs Ralph Wolfson of Lawrence Kansas
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Maude S. Dart
Lawrence
Warren- McElwain Mortuary
M. Paul Messinee
Valleyview Care Home
Dart
Garnett
Neddesha
Bal Harbour
Fla
Ruth Sabath Kauffman
Chicago
Ill
Ralph Wolfson
Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence district cancels classes for conferences
Lawrence School District 497 says students in local public schools will have no classes Thursday and Friday for teacher-parent conferences at the end of the third quarter. Attendance is optional for students, who will return to school Monday.
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Lawrence
Silver theft nets 15500 in Lawrence burglary
Lawrence police report a 15500 burglary of sterling silver in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane. A house maid found the scene with no signs of forced entry. Loot included a 6000 tea service, three 2000 chafing dishes, and two 1000 casserole dishes. Police link to a string of 1980 1981 silver burglaries with over 100000 stolen, no arrests made.
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Lawrence
Lyle Sutton
Orchard Lane
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