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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
12
Wheat at 4.36 corn 2.35 soybeans 5.52 oats 1.40. Dow Jones up over 80 points at 2 p.m. blue chips to 973.13 and volume strong while advancers outpace declines three to one. Hog and cattle prices listed by weight and grade with feeders and sows showing varied moves.
Wholesale eggs remained unchanged with large eggs at 56 to 66 cents per dozen and extra large at 51 to 62 cents per dozen. Market quotes from Kansas City indicate steady pricing across grades with no movement in the wholesale market.
New York reports stock prices climbing further as investors ignore the anticipated correction from Agnew's resignation and the Middle East conflict. Analysts, surprised by the continued rise, weigh whether war dynamics or political shifts will eventually curb gains.
The Senate passed a war powers bill 75 to 20 to curb executive action, requiring the president to report within 48 hours if U.S. forces enter hostilities. The measure, sent to the House, faces possible presidential veto as Nixon weighs constitutional powers.
Kansas University reports an average student fee of 16 dollars below prior estimates this semester, creating a 620000 budget underrun. Vice chancellor Keith Nitcher says the shortfall should not affect the budget and KU will seek a 1974 supplemental appropriation to cover the deficiency, using balances to offset part of the need.
A Douglas County jury found Tracy A. Ward guilty of aiding in cocaine sale after about an hour of deliberation. Her attorney requested a new trial, with a hearing set for Oct. 29. Ward was arrested July 12 in a raid led by Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller and remains free on bond before the next hearing. The trial opened Wednesday in Division II.
Former White House aide Egil Krogh Jr. was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of perjury. The indictment stems from testimony given during investigations related to the Watergate era.
Lawrence police said a car owned by Stephanie Rita Heath 2552 Redbud was recovered at 4 20 a m today before it was reported stolen. The vehicle was taken from a parking space near her home after 2 a m today and abandoned at Louisiana Extension and Armstrong Road about half a mile south of the city limits.
Cattle 3,500, feeders strong to instances 1.00 higher. Feeder steers under 400 lb not established. 400-500 lb mostly choice. 537 lb choice thin 60.30, 525-685 lb 53.50-56.60, 573 lb 59.00.
Lawrence-Douglas County planners voted unanimously to consider a frontage road along the south side of 23rd Street from Haskell Avenue to county road 10-A. The plan would allow future access while not forcing landowners to dedicate right-of-way, with a 10 year potential need and concerns from India neighborhood residents about the road.
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