Official Says Gas Prices Won't Be Astronomical
Deputy Treasury Secretary William Simon told a House panel that gasoline prices are unlikely to reach astronomical levels despite higher crude costs. He outlined a voluntary allocation plan prioritizing critical services and warned it could become mandatory if voluntary measures fail. Shortages already appear in several states as officials anticipate summer supply constraints.
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Democrats See Record Banquet Haul From Watergate Fallout
Democrats forecast raising more money than Republicans from annual campaign banquets for congressional races. Rosalind Wyman says this may reach $1 million, aided by Watergate and related GOP scandals. Dallas and Texas events boost enthusiasm with several hundred attendees and high-plated commitments.
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Insomniacs Find Ways to Sleep
A London writer and literary agent discuss an upcoming bedside anthology for insomniacs prompted by listeners in a BBC interview. The piece highlights quirky sleepless-night behaviors and Rubinstein s hope the book helps people drift off with feigned calm.
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Reading Workshop To Open Wednesday
A six hour training workshop for volunteers to help children learn to read will run 9 am to 3 pm Wednesday at South Junior High School. Sponsored by the Lawrence Area Council of Parents and Teachers, the session costs for a handbook and materials. Sign up via the Volunteer Clearinghouse or Mrs Kenneth D Mackenzie.
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Pershing Rifles Honor Members At Annual Ball
Outstanding Pershing Riflemen from Kansas University were celebrated at the White Rose Ball at Forbes Air Force Base officers club. John Taxeras from Closter New Jersey earned the Outstanding Pershing Rifleman Award and became captain of Pershing Rifle Company E-7. Doug Spencer from Shawnee Mission received the Company Commander’s Award for leading Red Cross Blood Drives. John Davoren from Tonganoxie won the Outstanding Pledge Award as top new member, an Army ROTC cadet. Staff for next year includes George Pogge from Lawrence as special services officer. Tom Lee from St Danvers Massachusetts, Navy ROTC junior, is supply sergeant. Greg Strader from Shawnee Mission is finance NCO. Phil Crone from Wichita is clerk-typist.
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Graduation for 98 at Tonganoxie High School
Tonganoxie High School plans an 8 p.m. Friday graduation in the auditorium for 98 seniors. Valedictorian Carol Denholm and salutatorian Connie Swain will give the commencement addresses to graduates including Carol Denholm and Connie Swain among a list of class members.
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Bryan Swain
Carol Alexander
Dale Allen
Penny Anton
June Banks
Connie Barnett
Donna Beardsley
Mark Bontrager
Danny Braile
Ruth Brethauer
Michael Bundy
Debra Carpenter
Gail Cleavinger
Donald Coffin
Charles Conrad
Laurie Cooper
Robert Curran
Russell Davidson
Rodney Ditty
Donna Drew
Gary Dunlap
Charles Eibes
Donna Fannin
Linda Fitch
Loren Ford
Larry Hallenbeck
Alan Hand
Sandra Harman
Theresa Harris
Brenda Hitzeman
Joe Hoffines
Deborah Hunter
Gary Johnson
Becky Johnson
Stephen Johnson
Alfred Kahn
Connie Kelley
Marilyn Kesinger
Howard Koerth
Mirjana Karanova
John Korb
Linda Krummel
Debra Larimore
Larry Ledbetter
John Lenahan Jr
Jean Lynch
Patricia Maness
Robin Martynowski
Marshall Mills
Ronald Mills
Donald Mangold
Thomas Murry Jr
Gayle Myers
Dennis McAlexander
William McDaniel
Vicki Mc
Sino Soviet Conflict Deepens Yet Less Threat of War
Ambassador Marshall Green, top State Department Asia expert, says the Sino Soviet dispute has deepened over four years but is unlikely to erupt into war. He notes Chinese troop withdrawal from the Soviet frontier and ongoing talks as signs of reduced tension before departing for an ambassadorship in Australia.
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Coffee Grounds to Chairs a University of Illinois Idea
Urbana AP reports University of Illinois researcher Dr. Poo Chow developed methods to turn waste materials like coffee grounds corn stalks and sawdust into building products. He notes coffee grounds bind into aromatic wood like material and may form chairs while corn fibers offer strength. economic feasibility remains to be proven.
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Vaughn Monroe Leader and Singer Dies
Vaughn Monroe, 62, famed bandleader and singer of the 1940s and 1950s, died Monday in Stuart Florida. His easy baritone made Racing to the Moon a million selling record. He formed his own band in 1937 and led it on Camel Caravan for eight years.
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