From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 28, 1970:

• The Associated Press announced their picks for the top 10 news stories of 1970. They included the abortive mission of the Apollo 13; the shootings at Kent State and Jackson State Universities; the Vietnam War’s spread to Cambodia; hijackings and hostage-takings; the November election results; recession and inflation in the U.S. economy; growing concern over pollution; and terrorist actions in the U.S. and Canada.
• A moon rock sample, on loan from NASA, was to be displayed at Kansas University’s Museum of Natural History during February and March. The timing of the exhibit was coinciding closely with the next planned moon launch in January.