Insurance executive Robert Charlton died at age 68 due to complications from diabetes. He was a World War II military flier who long had been active in major events in Lawrence. Survivors included his wife, State Rep. Betty Jo Charlton, D-Lawrence.

KANU radio officials were finally beginning to see the end of restoration of their 605-foot, 31-section tower that had been sabotaged in 1982. Full power was expected soon, at 110,000 watts.