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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
10
Kansas University assistant professor Leon Smith reports a survey of 280 EU dormitory students finding little link between song lyrics and drug experimentation. Most students cite magazines and friends as information sources. 59.5 percent doubt lyrics cause experimentation.
Four Topeka youths were arraigned in Douglas County Court on felony charges after a KU parking lot incident. A stolen 16 mm projector valued at 400 dollars was recovered from a car linked to the suspects. The youths, detained in Douglas County jail, include Albert Thomas, Eric Thomas, J D Tuarks, and Robert Williams with bonds ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 dollars. A juvenile is referred to Douglas County Juvenile Court.
Wayne Wilson a Hutchinson man on strike for railroad signalmen placed a classified ad thanking Dodge City citizens for their friendliness and apologized for any inconvenience caused while he and other union members did picket duty in Dodge City.
David Thomas Wright of Eudora died early today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a suspected heart attack. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Clifford Rowley officiating. Burial in Eudora Cemetery. He served in World War II and worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant and Cooperative Farm Chemicals Plant. He was a member of several fraternal and veteran organizations and is survived by his widow Amaretta. Memorials suggested to the church. Friends may call Warren Mortuary this afternoon.
Funeral services for George William Donahue, 68, of Kansas City Missouri, are pending and will be announced by Sheil Funeral Home. Donahue had visited friends in Eudora Kansas and became ill about 7 p.m. Thursday at a friends’ home. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial and death was attributed to either a heart attack or choking on food. Additional information is not available.
A hospital notes page lists numerous individuals and families with addresses and newborns. Entries include multiple babies born to mothers such as Breshears and Com brink, with fathers named in several notices and towns including Perry Winchester Kansas City Overbrook and Winchester.
Etna's lava river widens and speeds toward Sant'Alfio, endangering about 4,000 residents. Some residents fled farms as police and fire crews monitor the motion with no orders to evacuate. Officials hope the erratic flow, on day 46 of Europe's tallest volcano eruption, will change course to spare the town.
Jan H Pitman associate professor of pharmacy at Kansas University has been awarded 20853 dollars from the U S Public Health Service to fund the first year of a study on chemical reactions between nucleic acid components and pollutants. The grant marks the first segment of a 65849 dollar total award. The work grows from Pitmans 1966 finding that pyrimidines react with sulfur dioxide a common environmental pollutant and additive in many foods and drugs.
City of Lawrence Kansas along with Douglas County Kaw Drainage District and Kaw Basin Water Management Association adopt a resolution urging a local delegation to attend May 24 hearings in Washington. The measure supports a joint community development effort and authorizes representation at the Appropriations hearings.
The City of Lawrence Kansas advertises proposals for food concession operation at the Municipal Swimming Pool with bids due May 26 1971. Proposal forms and information are available from the City Purchasing Agent Vera Mercer at 910 Massachusetts Street.
Public sale of pasture equipment and livestock at 420 West 19th Ottawa Kansas on Sunday May 23 at 1 pm. Items include Ford 9N tractors with front end loader plows harrows and a range of farming tools plus two Tennessee walking mares and other horses and saddles. Auctioneer Myers and Beatty will conduct the sale. Not responsible for accidents. Paul Gaynor owner.
Antique auction on Sunday May 23 starting 1 30 p m at 6th and Crestline Lawrence Kansas features a walnut china cabinet walnut chest of drawers antique divan hanging walnut mirror Pennrich Brass mirror 48 by 30 large table lamp and many glassware porcelains plus a German Bavarian painted plates set of dishes and carnival glass The sale is cash only and items must be paid for day of auction Harold and Mel Hays of Hays Brothers Auctioneers handle the sale.
A yard sale and auction will be held Saturday May 22 at 1 o'clock five miles east of Baldwin Kansas on Highway 56 and 12 miles south of Madora. Items include a dinette set a 42 inch Westinghouse range a Hammond gas dryer and multiple rugs and antiques plus misc hardware and decor. Owners Mr and Mrs Clarence Kreighbaum. Baldwin Auction Co auctioneers Bob Needels and John Schwalm.
Public auction in Lawrence Kansas on Saturday May 29 starting 1 p.m. at 1724 Brook. Items include Westinghouse and Admiral refrigerators freezers ranges a Kenmore washer dryer a GM hi fi console Sears garden tractor and more plus a Sears trailer sickle bar and roto tiller. Cash only and payment required day of auction. Owners Dr Lloyd Frink Mel Hays Harold Hays Auctioneers 843-4489 843-8363.
Postponed from May 10 due to rain the sale will be held Tuesday evening June 1 1971 at 101 Elm St Perry Kansas starting 6 80 p m. Items include brass beds oak furniture dressers tables chairs wardrobes sewing machines and numerous antiques plus a few lamps and jars. State sales tax applies. Cash only. Ferry Uniques Auct M I L Stebbins 697 3671. Clerk om Hotchkiss bidding by number.
Multiple notices offer sale and want ads from local youths. Items include pets training wheels bikes shoes drum sets toys and clothing with contact details and ages for Ky Eudora area residents seeking work babysitting lawn care and small services.
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