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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1976
Page
1
A dynamite blast Tuesday night dug a three by eighteen inch by seven inch hole in the sand beside Plymouth Rock on the beach under a canopy. Police said the granite boulder was not damaged, no one injured, and no suspects or claim of responsibility.
Dr. Leonard Berlin receives $8,000 damages from a jury after suing a woman and her lawyers for filing a malpractice suit in September. Judge Canel notes the verdict penalizes groundless suits. AMA spokesman calls the ruling unusual and potentially influential on future malpractice actions.
The House approved an 18 month extension of the Federal Energy Administration to Dec 31 1977 by 194 to 172 and then authorized $216 million through fiscal 1977 by 270 to 94. The Senate is expected to accept a limited extension. The agency would otherwise close at month end.
The British pound fell over 32 cents to a new low around 1.719 dollars in London trading, closing at 1.7543. Dealers cited fund outflows into Swiss francs and said Sterling is especially vulnerable to such pressure.
King Juan Carlos I arrives with Queen Sofia for a four day U.S. visit the first by a Spanish head of state. He meets President Ford and Secretary Kissinger and addresses Congress as Spain seeks a more progressive regime after Franco era.
The Rhode Island results show uncommitted ballots leading the Democratic field as Carter, Udall and Brown trail. Carter holds 903 of 1,505 delegates. Ford wins Rhode Island Republican votes while Reagan leads in South Dakota. The upcoming California, Ohio and New Jersey primaries loom with divergent momentum. Brown positions as Carter challenger though delegates remain thin. Udall remains a distant second in several contests. Carter calls the stop-Carter effort less significant, arguing a growing consensus against late-stage opposition.
The city commission approved Bicentennial Park shelter plans with bids set for July 7 at 9:45 a.m. and adopted related park fencing and paving using unexpended funds. They also authorized a $500,000 Kansas State Bank revenue bond proposal and endorsed a downtown street closure for a festival.
The city commission adopted a 21 day Bicentennial proclamation from Flag Day June 14 to Independence Day July 4. It also approved July 4 activities at Athletic Park including a flag salute and crowd events. Athletic Park will be closed to vehicles from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking areas south of West Street and nearby streets will be used. police and the Bicentennial committee will arrange parking procedures.
Seven residents attended a second public meeting by the Community Planning Management Study Committee. They urged controlled growth, better traffic flow with more Sand Creek crossings, energy conservation, waste reclamation, and better building insulation. Public-relocation rules under federal law were noted as a concern. other ideas included ramps, sidewalk plans, and shared city county services.
The region remains warm with highs in the mid 80s through Thursday and nights in the upper 50s to low 60s. Southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. At Arpt KIRG, humidity 55 to 67 percent, barometer around 30.04 to 30.27 inches.
The Kansan reports Harvey County East Lake will impound about 235 acres behind a dam over 40 feet high and 2,500 feet long. Michael J. Janis notes the West Branch of Whitewater Creek, flowing year round, will keep the reservoir full and provide downstream flow, aided by natural water movement and aquatic life. Also, city officials say no alleys are platted in the 800 to 1000 blocks of South Plum and outline access plans.
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