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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1973

Page

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Clinton Lake area to see suburban growth under new plan

Officials outlined a phased Clinton Lake development on the northeast shore prioritizing dense housing while preserving farmland. The plan proposes three development cells with 1980 start for the first, focuses on utilities like sewers, and avoids flood plains and slopes over 15 percent.

Clinton Lake Lawrence City Commission Douglas County Commission Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Ramada Inn Ron Jones Lawrence Clinton Dam Jones Wakarusa River Don Haines Clinton

British Conservatives Face Sex Scandal Turbulence

London AP reports the Conservative government faces a major sex scandal as two ministers resign and others admit casual affairs with call girls. Prime Minister Heath defends security while opposition gains in special elections hint at political damage, though analysts caution about direct causation.

London Britain Edward Heath Heath Lord Jellicoe House of Lords Lord Lambton Alec Douglas-Home The Times of London Labor Party Commons

Lawrence Welcomes New Highway Commissioner Kenneth Phelps

Retiring first district state highway commissioner Robert Hagen tours Lawrence projects with his successor Kenneth Phelps, who was appointed by Gov. Docking to take over June 1. Phelps shadows Hagen to learn K 10 east of Lawrence U S 59 south of Lawrence and the Lawrence eastern bypass. Hagen says projects are on schedule as he leaves a longtime service in public works.

Jones Lawrence Planning Commission County Commission Robert Hagen Robert Docking Phelps Highway Commission Hagen Kenneth Phelps Manhattan Lawrence Area Journal-World Photo

John Hird Receives Journal-World Scholarship at LHS

John Hird, son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Hird of 2002 Oxford Rd, earns the 24th annual Journal-World Scholarship valued at 410. He maintained a 3.76 GPA, worked as a Journal-World carrier from 1967 to 1972, and will attend Kansas University Endowment Areas. He is a National Merit Commended Scholar and ranked in the top 10 percent of the 1973 senior class.

Journal-World Lawrence High School John Hird Robert W. Hird Oxford Rd Ron House J-W Kansas University Hird LHS State of Kansas KU Donnelly Edward Lanning Richard Whitley Jr Fred van Bebber Tom Ryther Frank Black Kenneth Janeway Danny Wiley Fred Wiley John Somme Neal Malicky Baker University Malicky Baker

Watergate figure Barker says orders guided actions

Bernard Barker and Albert Baldwin testified they followed orders without question in the Watergate affair. Barker sought proof Castro funding. Baldwin pursued a steady job. Senate hearings saw arrests and heightened security as testimony continued with dramatic scenes.

Washington Bernard L. Barker Watergate FBI Albert C. Baldwin III Barker Senate Watergate Investigating Committee Fidel Castro Baldwin Connecticut Senate Qualise

Haskell Graduates Urged to Set Tempo

Richard West urged the 1973 Haskell Indian Junior College graduates to set the tempo for a turbulent decade and preserve native heritage while mastering white society’s tools. Salutatorian Jesse Blaze and valedictorian Mary Kingfisher echoed the themes at Haskell Stadium. West received a lifetime membership in the Haskell Alumnae Association for his service.

Richard West Haskell Indian Junior College West Haskell Archibald MacLeish Bureau of Indian Affairs Jesse Hall Blaze Mary Kingfisher Haskell Stadium Blaze Brownin Mont Kingfisher Pryor Okla Haskell Alumnae Assn

Birthday party for City Attorney Milton P. Allen

A surprise birthday party for Milton P. Allen, city attorney, was held in his offices Thursday afternoon. About 20 city officials, lawyers, and friends attended his 59th birthday. Also, a rainbow ring around the sun was observed in Lawrence and explained as atmospheric light refraction by ice crystals, per Kansas University emeritus astronomy professor N Wymen Stor er.

Milton P. Allen Lawrence N. Wyman Storer Kansas Univerity Storer

Fire damages mobile home of Gerald Self at 2200 Harper

Lawrence firefighters report a morning blaze at 9:30 a.m. damaged a mobile home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Self at 2200 Harper. Damage totaled 7000 dollars. Fire began from a pan on the stove, possibly started by a youngster who turned on the stove.

Gerald Self Harper Lawrence

Envoys End Peace Talks In Vietnam Cambodia Talks End

U S envoy William H Sullivan and South Vietnam foreign minister Tran Van Lam ended an 11 point cease fire program discussion in Saigon after a seven hour session. Sullivan planned to fly to Phnom Penh for further talks as Kissinger and Le Duc Tho reportedly shaped technical details. No official substance was released.

Saigon U.S William H. Sullivan South Vietnam Vietnam Cambodia Sullivan Tran van Lam Phnom Penh Henry A. Kissinger Hanoi le Duc Tho

Kansas Traffic Deaths Log May 0 1973 37

Kansas traffic death log for Friday shows no fatalities in the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. May, with the 1973 tally at 37. Funeral home notice for Heiney Funeral Home, contact 843-5111, appears in the clipping.

Topeka Kan Kansas Heiney Funeral Home

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