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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1971
Page
1
The KU Union Book Store profits 20 percent with 5 percent refunds and a scholarship boost. Publishers drive up prices via hardbacks, new editions, and promotional costs. Experts note paperback editions, used books, and faculty discounts shape the market, while critics argue professors oversell texts.
Martha Grue 41 arraigned in Reno County on criminal destruction charges after hurling grocery items through plate glass windows of a Hutchinson market when credit was refused. Preliminary hearing set Sept 13. bond $1000. Earlier Michael J. Rice faced similar charges for throwing rocks at a local cafe windows Aug 19. bond $1000. Sept 16 hearing. Damages > $300.
Kansas University's homecoming committee will hold its first formal meeting of the year Saturday. Alumni Association executive director Dick Wintermore chairs the group tasked with organizing the committee and shaping policy including decisions on decorations to revive color for homecoming. Memorial Stadium hosts the October 9 clash between KU and Kansas State.
Saratoga Springs NY AP Mitchell argues granting students voting rights in their college towns would discriminate against others including 800,000 servicemen stationed away from home. He favors voting in home towns but declines to make an official stance.
Three pleas were entered on September Court Day in Douglas County District Court. Karen Dingman and Justine Hinton, both 23, had misdemeanors reduced from felonious possession and sale of marijuana and were each sentenced to six months in jail with a one year suspended sentence and a $500 fine. Fisher Jr., 20, pled guilty to forging a $50 check and will be sentenced September 14. he faces a minimum prison term of one to three years up to ten. Fisher was jailed for pre sentence investigation.
A green motorcycle owned by J Michael Jones at 2411 La was stolen between Aug 1 and Thursday night. Rick Pfeifley who also lives at 2411 La told Lawrence Police the bike valued at 1000 dollars was taken from the parking lot at the Malls Olde English Village Apartments.
A 19 month old Raytown Missouri baby died at the University of Kansas Medical Center after swallowing aspirin from the family medicine chest. Paul Woodham a retired Air Force sergeant said the child David was found in the bathroom sink with no initial signs of pill intake. Vomiting began about two hours later and the infant was moved to Richards Gebaur Air Force Base then Veterans Hospital before the medical center.
An injunction filed Monday against the city of DeSoto dominated a Thursday City Council session at City Hall. Attorney John Anderson represents Fred Benson in seeking to prevent rezoning to residential use and to push action on Benson’s planned mobile home park. The city’s land-use dispute is paused to Sept 24, and outside counsel was urged for the council. The new majority reportedly opposes the park, with three against and two for.
A warrant for the arrest of a Lawrence woman alleged to have stabbed Stanley J. Thompson, 24, near East Eighth at the Green Gable Cafe, is being prepared. Thompson, with a five inch abdominal wound, is listed in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Kansas traffic fatalities for a 24 hour period ending at 9 a.m. Friday in September 1971 reached 2, with a comparable 1970 period at 4. The brief shows counts for the 24 hour window and notes year comparison without details on location or cause.
Dr. Eugene G. Hoyt told a Senate hearing that rural Appalachian schools suffer from scarce health services and high failure rates. He urged regionalization via ARC to pool districts, expand technology, testing centers, and federal grants, claiming potential 25 percent savings on equipment.
Gunfire from a speeding car killed a British guardsman at a border station in Northern Ireland. The casualty, the 18th this year, served with the British army near Kinawley. An army spokesman said the car escaped across the border. A major was shot later in Londonderry, leaving him critically wounded.
Ambassadors from the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union signed a Berlin agreement aimed at ending confrontation and fostering a new East West relationship in Europe. The signing in the Allied Control Council Building followed months of talks since March 26 1970 with translation delays delaying proceedings.
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announced that South Park Recreation Center the East Lawrence Center and the Community Building will be closed September 6 Labor Day.
The Cost of Living Council plans to refine its wage freeze ruling for teachers while not backing away from restrictions. A council source says the update will clarify guidelines, not a substantial change, and apply across all workers. NEA and AFT threaten action over raises while urging delay of the freeze for teachers.
A notice notes a traditional service ongoing since 1920 at Aueey Funeral Home with contact at 843-5111.
Lawrence public schools and St John School students enjoy a three day weekend with Monday off for Labor Day. Classes resume Tuesday morning. Two shoplifters wheeled a grocery cart from West 23rd store aisles into a van at about 2 p m Thursday. Officers were alerted by store staff who saw the escapees described as hippo types. License plate provided. cart valued at 35 with items value unknown.
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