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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
14
Comet Kohoutek becomes visible to casual observers in the Midwest with rises before dawn in the southeast until December 19 and after sunset in the southwest from December 31 to February 26. KU Observatory plans open houses to guide viewing and explain its solar orbit, noting it won’t match Halley’s brightness.
Arraignments are set for Dec. 7 in Douglas County District Court for three men facing drug charges. Eugene C. Land, 20, and Mark K. Cory, 20, both of 2608 University, are charged with illegal delivery and possession of cocaine and marijuana. Thomas D. Phillips, 24, of 516 W. Sixth, faced a prior hearing. All were arrested Sept. 27 and remain free on bond.
Wheat 4.24, corn 2.28, oats 1.42, soybeans 4.84 with 5.65 gain at 2 p.m. NYSE advances 5 declines 2. Dow Jones off .01 at 54.81 at 2 p.m. American Exchange index 100.03 down .07. Feeder cattle and sheep/lamb values listed. Friday estimates: cattle 100, hogs 2,000, sheep 25.
Kansas City report notes wholesale eggs with large 80 percent A at 60 to 70 cents per dozen and medium 80 percent A at 56 to 67 cents, reflecting maintained price ranges in the market.
New York stocks opened with mixed results as investors began buying bargain prices. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped about seven points in early trading, while the blue chip index rose to 875.53.
AP notes feeders and steer runs show gains from prior week with steers and calves in the 224-310 lb range at 60.00 to 62.00, 375-460 lb at 55.50 to 58.75, and mostly choice 503 lb and up, amid direct market strength across weights.
The Douglas County Historical Society will hold a 6:30 p.m. banquet and meeting on November 26 in the Kansas Room at the Kansas Union. John T. Andrews will discuss museum restoration work and Watkins papers on display, with George Griffin arranging the exhibit. New officers will be elected and reservations are via Ethan Smith at 333 Ill. The event is open to the public.
Senator George McGovern, 1972 Democratic presidential candidate, will address students at 8 p.m. November 30 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The talk, titled Beyond the Watergate, is sponsored by KU's Student Union Activities.
UAW International Executive Board says the Ford contract is valid though skilled trades workers rejected it. Board orders renegotiation of the overtime provision for skilled tradesmen. GM walkout remains on hold with local ministerial action possible if no deal by Monday.
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