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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
1
Members of the Children's Literature Club at Haskell Indian Junior College assist Lawrence Indian children from kindergarten to sixth grade at Broken Arrow School to read more books. The 17 member group funds books through Reading Is Fundamental and plans more fundraisers.
Archie Dykes returned to Knoxville Tennessee after meetings with Kansas University officials. He will become KU chancellor on July 1 and plans a visit before moving with his family to Lawrence around June 30. He toured the KU Medical Center and met with multiple university leaders and staff including vice chancellors and administrators.
A three judge federal court ruled liquor by the drink may not be sold on Amtrak trains passing through Kansas. The decision denied Amtrak’s request for an injunction against enforcement of the Kansas law by Atty. Gen. Vern Miller and others after a raid on an Amtrak train at Newton last year.
Constant Construction Co is nearing completion of all major work for the downtown Neighborhood Development Program with Phase II set to begin in a few weeks. Concrete and brick work wrap up, nursery planting starts in a week, and benches and trash cans will be installed as phases progress. Street lights are active at Eighth and Ninth Streets with remaining fixtures due soon. some intersections may remain four way stops until Phase II. The Ninth Street reconstruction to May 30 is contracted to Constant with a total bid of 320 690.19. Condemnation suits to acquire property for the Sixth Street plaza are approved for filing by the Lawrence City Commission.
Kansas University security reports four separate assaults on coeds Monday night. Two women were raped near Dyche Hall and the Endowment Association building while two others were molested near Dyche and Douthart Hall. Investigators cite unknown number of assailants and describe suspects as young white males of medium height and weight.
The Lawrence High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform a 7:30 p.m. taping concert tonight in the school auditorium dedicated to acting high school principal Max Rife. Ed Bartley, the director, says the finale marks the ensemble's last show of the year and will be recorded for a possible future release.
Eudora resident Dale Conner is recovering at home after being overcome by gas while emptying a 2,500 bushel corn bin on Monday. He crawled out after smelling gas, was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with oxygen, and released Wednesday. Kansas State University expert Robert W. Schoeff calls the gas formation in the corn unique and distinguishable from silo gas.
Odle testified that Haldeman and Mitchell helped form the Nixon campaign staff in 1971. He said Maurice Stans had final authority over campaign spending while Kalmbach served as associate chairman and controlled large funds used for political activities.
Three people remain hospitalized after recent traffic incidents investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. One person was treated and released. Patrick Franey and Matthew Dickey stay under observation at Watkins Memorial Hospital. Sperry and Scott were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for injuries from a motorcycle crash and a bicycle fall respectively.
Three Kansas University musicians earned awards at the Mid-America Jazz Festival held by the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Harry Drabkin Junction City adolescent student Dan Taylor Wichita sophomore and Dennis Brunk Lawrence junior joined the All-Star Band. Drabkin named best alto sax and Taylor earned an honorable mention for trumpet. KU Jazz Ensemble ranked among the festival’s top five.
Lawrence city leaders cancel Tuesday commission meeting to attend hearings in Washington D C and Overland Park. Mayor Hambleton and Commissioner Clark will seek funding for Mud Creek flood protection and Clinton Reservoir with Watson Smith Brune. Pence plans a regional workshop for new commissioners while offices are visited Monday.
Douglas County Council on Services to the Aging Inc plans a county wide model program to aid the elderly at home. President Nel Mitchell said a paid administrator may be hired to organize efforts including Meals on Wheels and transportation with federal funding covering 75 to 90 percent and private matches sought for the remainder. Further discussion set for Tuesday meeting.
The final phase of soliciting funds for the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum began with a Wednesday meeting at the Eldridge House. Dole Brooking chairs the residential campaign with seven captains and 18 workers, aiming to complete by month end for a final report.
TOPEKA Kan AP Gov Robert Docking office announced he will hold a major news conference Friday after returning from overseas. The announcement came Wednesday and officials did not give details on topics to be discussed.
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