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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
13
The forecast calls for more rainfall across the weekend with heavy showers lingering into Saturday Sunday and possibly Monday. Lawrence expects punctuated downpours as April drought ends with about 3.37 inches for the month and a majority falling in the last two weeks.
The National Weather Service in Topeka warned at 2 p.m. that heavy rain gusty winds and possible hail are likely later this afternoon or evening with no tornadic activity expected. A sewer thunderstorm watch is in effect until 4 p.m. Douglas County reports no immediate problems for Lawrence. Central Kansas faces flash flooding.
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong increased shelling in South Vietnam and clashed with Saigon troops near the A Shau Valley and in eastern Cambodia. The Saigon government cited 24 rocket and mortar incidents in 24 hours, with one large burst of 10 rounds and light casualties. Reports say 119 enemy troops were killed at four A Shau points and five Cambodia sites. Saigon uncovered an arms shop and dumps with over four tons of arms. Saigon losses included 13 killed and 45 wounded. eight militiamen were killed and 12 wounded on an irrigation project aided by American volunteers and rebuilt from discarded war material. A U.S. Marine civic action team began the project three years ago to provide year-round water for Montagnard refugees.
Lawrence High selects 18 year old John Nitcher as the eighth recipient of its Citizenship Award amid senior assembly honors. He earned the honor for all around citizenship, activity, and service and will be a student speaker at graduation. Nitcher plans Kansas University study toward law or social work.
Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor resigns after six years in charge during Vietnam War challenges. Melvin R. Laird accepts with praise as a successor is sought, with Resor remaining until June. Resor, a New York lawyer, faced criticism over the war, service clubs, and civilian surveillance.
Auto mobility insurance for teenagers offered by Gene Doane Agency at 824 Mass in an Adv advertisement.
Washington AP reports key senators agreed on voting over the next two weeks on draft reform. The Senate planned June 4 votes to end the draft and shorten a two year extension to one year, with next week set for pay raise amendments and a Vietnam service ban for draftees.
President Nixon expressed optimism for a U S Soviet accord this year to restrain both offensive and defensive nuclear weapons. He cited intensive talks and a joint SALT step aimed at ABM limits alongside measures on offensive weapons.
Lawrence High senior class raised 2200 for school needs surpassing past records by 700 to 800. Items include library books, two hallway clocks, acoustical curtains for the auditorium, gym sound system help, curtains for the library classroom, banners for Sunflower League, and a portable typewriter.
Washington warns Kansas and four other states Georgia Indiana Montana and South Dakota that 10 percent of their federal highway funding could be cut next year for failing to adopt billboard control laws. Total penalties around 36 million dollars aim to enforce the 1965 Highway Beautification Act.
The Kansas Joint Council on Recreation approved a 36 092 dollar federal grant to acquire 20 acres along the Naismith Ditch in Indian Hills for a greenbelt park in Lawrence. The city must match the funds and plans call for minimal development with trails and a few picnic areas.
Senior awards at Lawrence High School honored Del Fambrough English teacher for dedication and years of service. She, married to KU coach Don Fambrough, expressed pride in teaching and openness to a temporary retirement, citing future return plans and active involvement in national NCTE activities.
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