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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
1
In Saigon the government announced that the October 3 election will proceed with President Nguyen Van Thieu as the only candidate after the Supreme Court removed Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky from the ballot. The move ends U S hopes for a multi candidate race and drew a sharp rebuke from Gen Duong Van Minh.
North Vietnamese gunners launched their heaviest assault in two weeks along the DMZ. The United States answered with land, sea and air bombardment extending into the southern DMZ. More than 550 rockets and mortars hit five South Vietnamese bases and an armored column, wounding six South Vietnamese troops. U S forces reported no American casualties as B 52 bombers, ground guns, and 7th Fleet ships attacked suspected rocket sites and depots in and just south of the DMZ.
Oklahoma Governor David Hall announces the Southern Great Plains Weather Modification Conference to be held October 6 in Oklahoma City. Texas Kansas and New Mexico governors are invited to join. the meeting focuses on cloud seeding and coordinated drought relief efforts across the region.
A weather update notes a chance of showers this evening across the INDEX area with possible late-night rain. Forecasters urge residents to carry umbrellas and monitor local advisories on page six for full details.
An advertisement from Doane Agency at 824 Mass promotes auto insurance options and accessibility for customers seeking coverage.
The U S dollar strengthened against the West German mark and French franc while holding versus the yen. In Moscow the Soviet government revalued 15 foreign currencies in rubles but kept the dollar rate at $1.11.
State commissioner Dr. C Taylor Whittier announced guidelines Tuesday that may exempt contracts under a system wide wage schedule from the wage freeze. Lawrence District leaders await official word by mail to determine if local contracts negotiated last spring may be exempt from the freeze under the new directives.
In Pittsburgh three people were wounded in a rapid exchange of gunfire outside Precinct Station Two. Sgt. Harold Friedman 27 was in critical condition with a stomach wound at Mercy Hospital. John Mangum 26 in custody on an open charge also in critical condition. Walter Bailey 77, a bystander, was treated for a leg wound and not considered seriously hurt. Police sealed a four block area around the station.
The Lawrence City Commission voted to authorize City Manager Burford Watson to apply for federal funds under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 to hire city staff. The plan would cover 90 percent of costs with a 10 percent soft match from city facilities, though Commissioner Jack Rose cautioned about federal program risks and the employees’ fate when funds end.
Commissioners weigh relying on federal money for staff costs as the Sept. 10 deadline nears. Rose warns funds may dry up and shift burdens to the city while Hambleton argues the city must pursue available federal dollars to avoid losing eligibility. Watson notes immediate action is required as applications go through the state.
Douglas County Budget Director Darlene Hill announced Lawrence property valuation at 71 551 472, up 4 487 162 from 1970. County total set at 131 876 409 with township and city figures outlined for Clinton Grant Kanwaka Lecompton Wakarusa Eudora Marion Willows Springs Palmyra Baldwin City and others.
A few copies of the ith annual EU Edition remain and can be bought from the Journal-World Circulation Dept. Now.
Three lawsuits challenge President Nixon's wage price freeze as unconstitutional for government workers and contractors. Postal unions seek overdue raises and in grade adjustments, Kansas City electricians fight for a raise and benefits, and Boston police claim the law oversteps Congress power and excludes government employees.
The National Weather Service lists a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday in the Lawrence area. No significant rainfall has kept yearly totals just under normal with August rainfall at 2.06 inches and a year to date 24.74 inches versus 25.43 inches normal.
Judge Frank Gray announced the appointment of Dr. Laurance W. Price Jr. as coroner and Dr. J Alan Sanders as deputy coroner for Douglas County. Their terms run until mid January 1973, with resignations already filed by Dr. James Reed and Dr. Wayne Hird.
A funeral service was held at Rumsey Funeral Home for an individual associated with 98 B11 Adv. The ceremony honored the deceased with family and friends in attendance at the local house of mourning.
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