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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
4
March sales tax revenue in Lawrence fell 19.62 percent to 36 880.04, the lowest full month since the tax began last July. Topeka and Manhattan also declined, with March figures down 18.87 percent and 12.76 percent respectively. Revenue funds new police and firemen. the tax expires December 31.
The price of gold rose to a record 54.50 dollars an ounce in the London free market, up 1.05 from 53.45. Dealers report strong demand and active trading though no single trigger is evident, with some brokers linking the rise to forecasts of higher future gold prices and currency speculation in Europe.
About 400 Kansas bankers are expected at Kansas University for the 33rd annual Bank Management Clinic June 13 15. It is sponsored by the Bank Management Commission of the Kansas Bankers Association and the KU Continuing Education Division. Topics include state banking legislation insurance investments and the economic outlook. Speakers listed are Gov. Robert Docking Jack Whittle George Mitchell and Leonard Lanton.
U S District Court Judge Allen E Barrow approved a plan for Mullendore ranches that requires no sale of ranch land and uses 11.2 million dollars in cash and mortgages. Much cash derives from life insurance settlements on E C Mullendore III. Claims deadline set for July 1.
South Junior High presents its annual Spring Concert at 7 30 in the school gym directed by Frank Purvis. The Chorus and Concert Choir perform a varied program with religious and popular tunes as students serve as accompanists for most numbers.
Lawrence may speed up an outdoor siren system for 12 Lawrence sites and three surrounding towns. Douglas County Commission chair Arthur Heck says strong public input prompts rethinking a three year plan to possibly install six sirens in 1972 and six more early 1973 aligning with the 1973 storm season. The project seeks a federal matching grant to fund the sirens as current warnings rely on whistles and vehicle sirens.
Kansas highway death log records May 28 1972 in Topeka noting 227 fatalities so far this period, with one new fatality reported.
At Kansas University the Haiphong Coalition and students condemn violence after Gov George Wallace survived an assassination attempt. John Musgrave of Vietnam Veterans Against the War says marchers fear being seen as celebrating a victory. The group urges ceasefire in Indochina war and supports Wallace’s recovery.
Outstanding vocational students will be named at Lawrence High School's TRADES VICA Employer Employee banquet at 6 30 p m in the LHS cafeteria. Keynote speaker Harold Lewis of Topeka will discuss vocational education from the State Department of Public Instruction.
Los Angeles police said Anna L. Johnson, 32, threw her sons Daniel 9 and John 5 from an overpass, then jumped to the road. Daniel was seriously injured and John critically injured with possible brain damage. Johnson was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident, motive not established.
The Kansas Budget Division reported a total budget of 998.2 million for the 1973 fiscal year starting July 1, with 465.6 million for state agency operating costs, 384.4 million for aid to local governments, and 148.2 million for capital improvements.
Alex Thomas, AURH president and Addis Ababa native, asks the University Senate to add an AURH member to the KU Parking and Traffic Board. He says the appointee would propose dormitory parking changes and suggest using fine revenue for dorm lot renovations.
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Tass News Agency in Moscow reported the shooting of Georgia governor George Wallace who was campaigning for the presidential nomination in Laurel Maryland near Washington. The dispatch noted the attempt occurred as several shots were fired at him during the campaign.
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