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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1972
Page
1
A contemplative column probes Vietnam's near future and U.S. policy. It weighs Nixon's decisions, broader Arab-Israeli tensions, and potential international flashpoints that could reshape American involvement abroad.
The Kansas University School of Pharmacy honored outstanding graduating seniors at an awards banquet. Recipients include Jim DeVillier for highest average, Steve Moon for Lilly Achievement, David Warbinton for Merck Excellence in compounding, Karen Barker for lab excellence, and others across Rexall, Merck, Johnson and Johnson, and Robert D. Irsay awards. Moon also earned the Gold Key Award. several juniors received NSF fellowships.
A trial date of June 13 is set in the Douglas County District Court before Judge Floyd Coffman for the state’s case against the Gaslight Tavern at 1241 Oread. The civil action, filed in October 1971 by County Attorney Mike Elwell and Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller, seeks to designate the tavern as a common nuisance and close it for alleged drug violations.
Enemy forces attack Pleiku with tear gas rockets and mortars, killing an American adviser and wounding many South Vietnamese troops. Reports say 80 defenders killed or wounded at Fire Base 42, while 36 enemy dead were found inside the base. Fighting also rages near Kontum and Hue as U.S. air power hits targets and Phnom Penh endures the largest barrage of the war.
Michael Glover, a 24 year old candidate in the new 44th district for central Lawrence, had his Democratic nomination petition rejected by Secretary of State Elwin M Shanahan for circulating signatures himself. Glover will resubmit after rechecking district numbers while on U S Army active duty.
Two Lawrence Board of Education members plan an informal 7 30 p m meeting with parents at the Lawrence High School cafe to discuss local school topics. The Kansas University Symphonic Band has its year end concert at 3 30 p m Sunday in the University Theatre with John Giordano as guest soloist and Fort Worth Symphony conductor.
Two Kansas lawyers seek $23,670 in attorney fees for 1964 Senate redistricting challenge. Ralph Gilchrist and Thomas Van Cleave claim 270 and 315 hours, with a $40 hourly rate, noting a similar Alabama case awarded $16,572. The three judge panel took the request under advisement as it revises Senate district plan for current elections.
Paul Waltman twenty seven of Baldwin was grazed on the left side by a .22 caliber round when a target shooting incident occurred at 8 45 p m Friday about one percent mile southwest of Baldwin Junction. Waltman and George Best twenty one of Baldwin were together at the time. He was treated and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
An Alitalia DC8 crashed on a Sicilian mountainside near Carini, Palermo, killing 113 aboard. Victims included Italian director Franco Indovina. The jet, en route from Rome to Sicily, caught fire in clear weather as it prepared to land. Alitalia noted domestic flight passenger lists are not used. most aboard were Italian.
Dr. Benjamin Spock the child care expert and People's Party candidate will address an audience at 3 30 p m Tuesday in Woodruff Auditorium. He rose to prominence with Baby and Child Care and is known for anti war stance. A 1968 draft evasion case ended in prison sentence which an appeals court overturned. He also co chaired the National Conference for New Politics in 1967.
White House confirmed Henry Kissinger held secret talks with Le Duc Tho in Paris on Tuesday. Officials cited Communist bad faith and noted talks preceded U S Paris negotiations suspension. Pentagon indicated Abrams may deploy up to 5000 Marines and Tahklis base to host 72 fighters as Vietnam war pressures rise.
A motorcyclist, John W. Shigouri 21 of Shawnee Mission, broke his right leg in a Friday night collision on Emery Road in front of West Hills Apartment. Cathleen D. Chandler 22 of Topeka drove a car pulling from a private drive. Damage to car $300 and motorcycle $850. Police logged five other Friday incidents with minor damage plus a deputy sheriff report of a one vehicle crash causing $1,700 damage to a truck.
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