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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
1
Douglas County plans new subdivision rules to ensure open space and proper design standards. The 27 page proposal, backed by planners, officials, developers and environmentalists, seeks public input at a 7 30 p.m. hearing Tuesday at South Junior High School.
After two years of study and debate, Douglas County proposals aim for harmonious and orderly growth. The draft subdivision regulations emphasize orderly land use, standards for parcels, roads, and public facilities to guide future development.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a record 11.87 billion dollar VA budget for 1973 as part of a 19.71 billion bill. The package boosts VA medical care to support 85,500 daily patients, with 98,500 beds and a 1.49 staff per patient ratio.
Denver racer Jim Malloy died from injuries sustained in a crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during a practice run for the 56th 500 mile race. Medical director Dr Thomas A Hanna announced the death. Malloy's Eagle race car struck the concrete retaining wall in the northeast turn.
Kansas highway death tally for May 28 shows May 1972 figures and compares to 1971 period. The log records a total 232 deaths for the year span and notes changes versus last year.
Gov. George Wallace receives physical therapy at Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland after five bullet wounds. Doctors state paralysis in his legs is unchanged and predict limited chances of walking again, even with surgery and bracing. Thurmond visits and brings Senate ashtrays. investigators probe connection to McGovern literature.
In Las Vegas eight pros compete at Binion’s Horse Shoe in Hold Em with $10,000 stakes each. Adrian Doyle wins a $25,000 hand as John Moss hits a deuce full house run, with the eventual $80,000 prize awaiting the winner after days of play and no dinner breaks.
Milwaukee mother Mrs William Bremer says she prays constantly for Arthur Bremer and doubts his involvement in the Wallace shooting. She describes her nervous state, reports four broken fingers on his left hand and head injuries after being knocked down in Laurel Maryland.
A South Vietnamese relief force advances to within 232 miles of An Loc, its largest gain in six weeks, aided by the carrier Saratoga. Air strikes from Saratoga and B52s press the push while Hanoi claims extensive U S bombing. 300 North Vietnamese troops were reported killed southwest of An Loc. The operation involves about three divisions with cautious field reports of tough fighting ahead on Highway 13.
Clear skies and unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast for Lawrence tonight and Friday with a weekend outlook for continued warmth. The National Weather Service predicts highs in the upper 80s after overnight lows around 60, with a slight chance of clouds and light showers Friday and possible scattered showers Saturday or Sunday. Temperatures Wednesday reached 86 with a 58 degree low this morning.
Defense Ministry confirms bombs aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 and four bomb disposal experts are being flown to the mid Atlantic to neutralize them. A ransom demand allegedly from Copenhagen prompted the alarm as Cunard coordinates with Britain and the U S Coast Guard monitors the 65 000 ton liner 500 miles northwest of the Azores.
Apple Valley Boats announces hours extended to 1:30 AM for one weekday, advertised as a limited weekly schedule. The notice emphasizes a single late open day per week, inviting customers to plan purchases and rentals accordingly.
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