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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1973
Page
5
Lt. Gov. Dave Owen said he will take a research and fact finding trip to Arkansas next week to meet with state government officials. He chairs the Kansas Economic Development Commission and aims to discuss various state functions.
Eight Kansas communities received $82,670 in Neighborhood Youth and Operation Mainstream grants. The programs would serve 614 youths and provide paid work experience for 60 mature workers with chronic unemployment. Grants were awarded to Southeast Kansas Community Action Program Girard and others including Horton Ottawa Kansas City and Wichita.
The Jayhawk Audubon Society will hold its first meeting of the 1973 74 year at 7 30 p m Thursday at the South Park Recreation Center. Kansas University graduate student Richard Lattis will present a talk titled A Trip to Costa Rica.
A survey of 13 stores including Dillons 1740 Mass Kroger Downtown Rustys Hill crest and Safeway shows declines in ground beef and chicken prices while other groceries such as produce dairy and baking supplies eased. Notable drops include cut up frying chicken 20 cents whole frying chicken 19 cents and 88 to 90 percent lean ground beef 2 cents per pound.
Kansas officials clash over crop size as harvest begins. Narcotics chief Mervyn Purdy notes a drop in marijuana arrests while Assistant AG Gary Porter says harvest is as strong as ever. Brown County Sheriff Gene Shorb reports less activity so far, with farmers harvesting at stealth. County weed control programs are cited as helping.
In Kansas City, police arrest 21 year old Eugene Theodore Kelly Jr after tin cans stuffed with rags are found near a downtown mall claimed as bombs. He says he is the son of Jesus and God made him plant the bombs, while one can was spotted by the station owner’s wife. In Houston Skylab mission nears day 50 as two Apollo engines show problems. Ground crews plan two homecoming tests and re entry maneuvers with only two usable thrusters. In Los Angeles the Democratic Party launches a nationwide telethon to pay debts and fund 1974 campaigns led by Sam Ervin broadcast on NBC from 6 pm to 1 am CDT.
Riverside firm Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. writes off 4.7 million against current quarter earnings reflecting the full carrying value of notes from Azimuth Equities Inc. The write-off causes a net after tax charge of 2.5 million. president William W. Weide calls repayment likelihood sufficiently uncertain. Fleetwood earned 3.1 million in fiscal 1973, 27 cents per share, and moves to exit real estate in mobile home park development. Fleetwood operates a facility in Lawrence.
The CSPC warned of a possible fire hazard in 1972 19 inch Zenith table models after a Milwaukee fire. It will contact all 12,000 owners to arrange free repairs at the commission's expense.
Dr. Joel J. Nobel of Philadelphia's Emergency Care Research Institute told a Senate committee that devices banned as unsafe or ineffective in the United States should not be sold overseas by their manufacturers.
Helsingborg Sweden AP King Gustaf VI Adolf 90 remains with heart beating strongly as lung infection worsens and kidneys nearly stop functioning doctors say. The monarch is in critical condition with medical teams monitoring his status closely.
At Geneva the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ministers announced plans to grant preferential trading privileges to about 77 developing countries. The Nixon round of world tariff negotiations is set to open October 24 in Geneva.
Fire crews responded at 4 12 p m to a report from Dave Tran Sue of 714 North Sixth. The one ton truck from J B Vell Construction Co. had a small fire under the vehicle and fear of ignition. No damage was reported.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce received an award of excellence from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives for its communications program in 1973. The honor cites the economic factbook and annual report prepared for competition with over 200 chambers nationwide.
A Douglas County jury awarded Peggy J. Spencer of Lecompton 1750 in a traffic and personal injury case against Arthur L. McDonald. Evidence was heard after the suit arose from a November 14 1968 two vehicle collision near Ninth and Iowa.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. October 3 for a 29 year old man charged with taking indecent liberties with a 7 year old girl and aggravated sodomy with a 10 year old girl. He posted a $10,000 bond.
A trial setting has been continued until the November term of Douglas County District Court in a case against Homer Fickel Rt 1 Lecompton. A pretrial hearing was held Friday in Division I as commissioners allege two land tracts near Big Springs violate county zoning regulations.
William Sampson 90 formerly of Windsor Missouri died Friday at Lawrence Manor Nursing Home born October 22 1883. Survived by sister Jean A McConnell Kansas City Missouri. Gouge Funeral Home Windsor and Warren Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Ralph Russell Overland Park former Lawrence resident died September at Shawnee Mission Hospital survived by wife Helen a daughter Beth Sparling and son Gene with families in Washington DC area.
Marie Shirer a 1940 Hillview graduate with a major in home economics and liberal arts was selected for the honors program at Kansas State University. Her term paper on the history of hand made lace is added to Topeka Public Library’s fine arts collection.
Jane Asbury assistant professor of painting and sculpture at Kansas University presents a one woman show of paintings prints and drawings at the Department of Art Gallery Eastern Kentucky University Richmond. The exhibition runs Monday through October 3.
Service notes from SAN ANTONIO Texas reveal Airman Carla J. Kirk daughter of Mrs Dorothy M Wirk Lawrence Kansas has been assigned to Chanute APB 1 after completing Air Force basic training She spent six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base Texas where she studied the Air Force mission organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations
The Lawrence Journal-World lists probate court actions in Douglas County Kansas including appointment of Donald H. McDonnell as executor of Silva M Wood deceased No U-11750 and hearings on Wilma Mckenzie final settlement Nos U-11629 with deadlines for creditor claims and defenses reflected in notices published Sept 8 1973 and Sept 15 1978.
Classifieds advertise a Westridge home for 29 950 with features like central air and a two car garage. Other listings include services from concrete work to roofing and a range of used vehicles and mobile homes in the Lawrence area.
Unclassified notice describes Village Square at W9th and Avalon with 2 bedroom units, Frigidaire appliances, private patio or balcony and ample parking. Rent listed at 139 dollars monthly. Proximity to Hillcrest Shopping, grade school, and campus noted. Include contact numbers for after hours.
A dense jumble of local ads offers auto wash service, roofing, ironing, sewing, hairstyling appointments, tree and concrete work, trucking and hauling, discounters on perms, and multiple yard and garage sales. Items include a Ford panel truck salvage, household furniture, clothing, tools, and a moving sale schedule across Lawrence and nearby areas.
Lawrence Kansas bids invited by City Commission for Project 20 SW11 8783 with work including concrete sidewalk 4x40 and 6 wide sidewalk ramps. Bid due 2:00 PM September 25 1978 at City Clerk office.
City of Lawrence invites bids for a project with form and performance bond details. Bid deposits are 5 percent with certified or cashier's checks or bid bonds. Documents cost 5.00 and plans refundable within 10 days of award. non bidders no refund. City reserves right to reject bids and waive informalities. City Clerk Vera Mercer.
Public sale of Holstein cows at the farm 714 miles northwest of Valley Falls Kansas on Highway 16 near Denison on Wednesday September 19 starting at 1:00 p.m. The 39 cows include 32 listed calves and 19 cows aged four to eight years, with 24 in production and others springing. calves vaccinated, clean health papers with each cow. Terms cash. Not responsible for accidents. Owners Mr and Mrs Wilbur S Boyce. Auctioneers Paul A Hurst and Heinen Conser. Lunch by North Cedar Club.
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