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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1972
Page
19
A blaze on the seventh floor of the Baptist Towers 11 story seniors residence in southwest Atlanta killed nine and injured 32. Fire officials say the fire began in room 710 on the seventh floor and spread down the hallway.
The Kansas University search committee for a new director of athletics met and screened about 30 candidates. Henry Shenk said guidelines were set for the search and organizational details discussed. no timetable is set, but they aim to move quickly while finding the right person and welcome recommendations.
Dr. John J. Wild won over 16 million dollars in a defamation case after two foundations and Frank M. Rarig withdrew federal grant sponsorship in 1964. The jury found bad faith contract termination interference with business, defamation, and awarded 10.8 million in punitive damages. Wild, 58, said he would use the funds to continue cancer research on ultrasonic breast cancer screening.
Charles E Haverty will chair the prospects and solicitors committee for a 200000 capital campaign to convert the old city hall at 11th and Massachusetts into the Elizabeth M Watkins Community Museum. Campaign formalities begin next month with a major gifts drive.
A 21324 Learnard one room rented by Tom Eversole of Rose Key Studio was gutted by noon fire. Estimated damage to the apartment and contents totals around 9 2500, with the cat dying in the blaze. Firemen say bedding dragged to a gas heater by a pet cat started the fire. no injuries except the cat.
President Nixon will retain Secretary of State William P. Rogers for the second term while reorganizing the State Department. Kenneth Rush will become deputy secretary of State, replacing John L. Irwin. William J. Casey and William J. Porter will take new undersecretary roles in economic and political affairs.
President Nixon meets South Vietnam's special envoy Nguyen Phu Duc for 35 minutes at the White House to discuss peace talks. Henry Kissinger attends with Duc before and after the session, as officials say the atmosphere mirrors the prior detailed discussion.
The Pentagon said U S troops would continue withdrawing from Vietnam while the White House refused to confirm. Press secretary Ziegler cited a Saigon dispatch and noted no formal comment on levels, but affirmed the Dec 1 target had been met. Defense officials said withdrawals would proceed on a limited, flexible basis pending Paris talks.
Paris talks hear US pledge that Nixon will not permit avoidable delay in ending the war. Hanoi demands removal of all North Vietnamese troops and accuses US of breaking faith by not signing the draft peace accord.
Lawrence area forecasters predict clear skies and warmer temperatures Friday with sun through the weekend. Low tonight near 30, Friday high 50 to 55, Friday partly sunny. Area received 4.56 inches of moisture in November, with 35.09 inches year to date, above average levels.
Short ad blurbs show free delivery prescriptions from Raney Drug Stores and advertising for R Russell Stover Candies and Key Rexall products.
Saigon reports 49 enemy assaults in 24 hours ending 6 am marking the quietest period in two months. Analysts cite understrength North Vietnamese units and supply shortages as a factor while a pair of Long An province attacks kill nine and wound eight. Northern frontier artillery and mortar fire against Marine advances from Quang Tri drops to about 1000 rounds with light casualties.
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