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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1972
Page
1
Washington reports April trade deficit over 699.4 million, pushing year total to about 2.2 billion. Commerce Department cites booming U.S. economy and sluggish foreign markets as the main driver while exports fall slightly and imports stay near March levels.
Firefighters report an estimated 1500 damage at the home of Eugene L Hardtaker 802 Lawrence Ave caused by a stove fire started around 10 am with smoke filling the house. Mrs Hardtaker said she left at 830 am and may have left the burner on low. A second fire at 546 pm damaged a car engine compartment owned by John Weaver 2200 Harper with about 50 damage and undetermined cause.
Marian A Pate 22 of 601 Indiana Bonner Springs suffered back injuries Wednesday night after falling from a tree near Sixth and Mississippi while installing an aerial for a ham radio. He is reported in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, transferred from the acute care ward. An employee of McRumsey Funeral Home said Pace fell from the tree during the installation.
Kansas Farm Bureau president Ray Frisbie has not decided whether to pursue the Republican nomination for governor. An aide said Frisbie, en route to his McDonald family ranch, had previously indicated a decision this week but no firm choice has been made. Other Republican contenders include former Gov. John Anderson Jr and Lt. Gov. Reynolds Shultz, with speculation about State Rep. Morris Kay entering the race.
Dr. Wernher von Braun, the German born rocket expert, announces his retirement as deputy associate administrator of NASA effective July 1. He will join Fairchild Industries in Germantown Maryland as corporate vice president for engineering and development after leaving NASA in Huntsville Alabama where he has lived since 1950.
In Washington, loyal volunteers keep Muskie and Jackson campaigns alive after they stopped active primaries. Betsy Boyce and Nina Cohen assist with delegate tracking as Muskie’s support hovers at about 175 pledged delegates. Volunteers say reforms and loyalty drive continued belief despite weak primary results.
Lawrence High School suffered a 4:30 a.m. break-in discovered by a custodian. Police said a south side door glass and three interior door windows were broken, with a large amount of blood inside. only memorial plaques and library items were reported missing. Principal William Medley commented on the incident.
Lawrence High School senior David May was named recipient of the $845 Journal-World Scholarship at the senior awards assembly. May, son of Evelyn and Wallace May, maintains a 3.38 GPA and plans to attend Kansas University next fall.
Coast Guard continues search for two crew members missing after an explosion on the 600 foot Zim Tokyo 120 miles east of Cape Henry Virginia. The vessel with 32 aboard reported engine trouble and a blast that killed one crewman as heavy seas and gale winds hampered rescue efforts. Imperial St Lawrence aided and reported fire under control while helicopter and planes used flares to locate the missing seamen.
Lawrence notices no Monday residential trash collection for Memorial Day. Residential routes shift to Thursday while commercial routes run as normal. Ballard Community Center at 708 Elm will be closed for the holiday.
Elizabeth continued article lists bank scholarship recipients Roxanne Blann Bryson Roberts presented by Al Hack with ABWA Regina Hunt by Mrs Alpha Cahoon ABWA president AAUW Melodie Boswell by Mrs Cora Adams BPW Pamela Hoover by Mrs Russell Steen Danforth Awards Kathy Craper and Gerald Lane presented by Principal William Medley A full list will be in Saturday Journal World.
Douglas County voters face a busy primary with 72 candidates. 24,341 residents are registered, 21,000 in Lawrence, as 18- to 21-year-olds may bring 3,000 to 8,000 more to the polls. Filing ends June 20. poll workers urged by July 5.
Lawrence High School psychology teacher Larry Morlan was surprised by the Class of 1972 during the senior awards ceremony, receiving an engraved plaque after two years as top teacher. He credits the students and notes his diverse duties including coaching and council roles.
On May 26 events include the 1868 impeachment attempt against Andrew Johnson failing by one vote in the Senate. Other notes cover Tennessee's 1790 organization, Napoleon crowned king of Italy in 1805, Montana Territory in 1864, World War II drives toward Stalingrad and the Caucasus, and the 1954 Cheops ship discovery. Birthdays listed for John Wayne and Laurance Rockefeller, plus a Dutch proverb thought for today.
The Kansas University Traffic and Security Office is investigating the theft of video recording equipment valued at $2,725 from Bailey Hall. Marion Breck, assistant director of the audio-visual department, reports the theft occurred between 5 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday from a storage room accessed by a key.
A compact classified note from Rumsey Funeral Home lists 843-5111 and mentions a spacious foyer designed for bad weather conditions as part of their advertisement.
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