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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1973
Page
10
Lawrence School District 497 faces a drought in enrollment for fall adult education. Only four signups meet the minimum 12 required for the Watergate class, prompting manager Max Stalcup to consider canceling related new courses due to low interest.
The Senate postponed a final vote on the annual military weapons procurement authorization to Monday. Proposals would cut $500 million or $750 million from the $21 billion bill, leaving defense procurement decisions to the Defense Department. The House had favored a $950 million reduction to $20.4 billion. The Senate also rejected a $657 million cut to halt CVN70 construction and added a health service hospital clause.
Jefferson E. Sanders and Terry L. Burr were freed when first degree murder rape and aggravated burglary charges were dismissed at a preliminary hearing for the August slaying of 82 year old Mary Fortney. Insufficient evidence and a witness recantation led to the dismissal. Richard W. Brown Jr. remains charged with aggravated burglary.
Visiting trumpet lecturer Roger Stoner of Kansas University will give an 8 p.m. recital in Swarthout Recital Hall assisted by Mary Ellen Sutton on harpsichord Carole Ross on piano and John C. Ellis on organ. He will perform works by Corelli Ketting Viviani Chance van den Booren and Riisager.
Marine Pvt Gregory D P D Hines, son of Mr and Mrs Paul J Hines of Desoto Kansas, has graduated from basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego California.
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports mid September wheat averaged 4.52 dollars per bushel in Kansas up 26 cents from August and 2.69 dollars from a year earlier. No. 1 grade was 4.52, No. 2 4.51, No. 3 and lower 4.47. About 81 percent graded No. 1 and 18 percent No. 2.
Former Texas Governor John Connally will address a $50-a-plate fundraiser in Overland Park on behalf of Senator Robert Dole, seeking reelection in 1974. His Kansas visit follows a Lawrence appearance and his party switch from Democrat to Republican fueling 1976 presidential speculation. A news conference before the dinner was canceled due to travel conflicts.
The Lawrence School District 497 Board meets at 7 30 p m to receive the annual audit by Frank Bradley of Lesh Bradley Barrand and Schehrer for 1972 73 and to hear an overview of the district facilities committee including the capital outlay fund boundary changes and utilization of facilities. A $4500 bid from Lawrence Construction Co to repair the West Junior High curtain divider is on the agenda along with a policy manual revision on reporting child abuse reflecting Kansas law.
Lawrence Jaycees schedule an annual peanut butter sale Sunday to benefit the Kansas Jaycees Cerebral Palsy Ranch in Augusta. Chairman John Novatka says the drive aims to sell 1,800 jars.
In Gaithersburg Maryland a Democratic drafting committee weighs a compromise to guarantee minority voices in the 1976 delegate selection reform. Proportional representation at district level is debated along with a 15 percent threshold for delegates. The group aims to present language by October 27 to avoid party divisions and potential lawsuits.
AFL-CIO leader George Meany and Teamsters chief Frank Fitzsimmons announced a tentative peace ending the bitter fight over organizing agricultural workers in California. Chavez said Teamsters will quit field contracts with grape growers and not renew expiring pacts while retaining packing house jurisdiction. Chavez’s union will drop lettuce boycotts but continue the grape boycott.
Hillcrest Shopping Center hosts Adventure bookstore offering hardbound and paperback fiction and nonfiction references technical handbooks children and teen titles. Special orders gift wrap mailing and weekly radio program Hear Between the Bookends on KLWN AM Wednesdays at 11 10 a m.
Pharmacist explains trichnosis a disease from undercooked pork. About 17 percent have been infected by trichinae, larvae in muscle tissue causing symptoms from muscle soreness to dehydration. Prevention relies on thorough cooking or freezing meat to specified temperatures. Delivery phone 843-5440.
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