The use of a pontoon bridge as a stop-gap to alleviate the Perry-Lecompton linkage during repairs and reconstruction was ruled out as too costly and too impractical.

Three top men in the administration of Gov. Robert Docking got salary hikes: state highway director John Montgomery and administrative department director Terry Scanlon, from $15,000 to $20,000 a year, and revenue director James McDonald, from $13,896 to $17,000 a year.

Local churches were preparing extensive Easter programs for the coming weekend.

Police Judge Jack Maxwell announced several changes to accommodate citizens and improve the court’s public image. He planned regular Tuesday night court sessions for trials, establishment of a violations bureau through which to pay standard traffic fines and a revision of current bond procedures and requirements.