Vote Sign-Up Emphasis During Week In Douglas County
County Clerk Delbert Mathia announced twelve voter registration outposts opened this week for Voter Registration Week. The sites aim to help first time registrants, especially rural voters, with three Rusty’s Grocery locations in Lawrence open Saturday afternoon for convenience. Voters must register before the August 1 primary or November general elections, meeting age, citizenship, and residency requirements.
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Lawrence
Rusty’s
Douglas County
U.S
Kansas
Lawrence City Commission to choose new mayor
The five Lawrence commissioners will select a new mayor for a one year term, replacing Bob Pulliam. John Emick will lose the vice mayor role as the commission discusses sidewalk and street construction for Alvamar Heights with an estimated 382000 total cost, of which about 66000 is city funded.
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Bob Pulliam
John Emick
Lawrence
Fort Scott Names Merle Young Police Chief
Fort Scott Kansas appoints Merle Young 47 as the new chief of the citys 15 man police department. He becomes the first Black head of the force and previously served 1959 1961 and rejoined in 1968. He succeeds Charles Dwyer on leave for health reasons.
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Merle Young
Fort Scott
Young
Charles Dwyer
Docking Announces Re-Election Bid Amid Campaign Anticipation
Lawrence observers weigh Docking's decision to run for a fourth term as Kansas governor. Local Republicans and Democrats forecast a spirited primary with filing due June 20. City officials note tax lid and sales tax issues likely to dominate debates as Docking’s stance on tax reform shapes the race.
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Douglas County
Docking
King
Lawrence
Bob Pulliam
Pulliam
Chuck Fisher
Kansas University
Laurence Chalmers
Herman Lujan
EU Political Science Department
Seven Jurors Seek Read of Instructions Again
Harrisburg seven jurors asked the judge to reread the law and to hear more testimony from the government's key witness Boyd F. Douglas Jr. The jury, nearing end of an 11 week trial, found Philip Berrigan guilty of smuggling a letter from prison and remained deadlocked on the conspiracy count involving a White House aide and other alleged plots.
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FBI
Boyd F. Douglas Jr
Herman
Berrigan
White House
Henry A. Kissinger
Washington, D.C
Draft Board
Douglas
Lawrence City Commission agenda plans public hearings and reorganizations
The agenda includes a public hearing on sidewalk benefit districts in the central business district, reorganization of the city commission with election of mayor and vice mayor, proclaiming Barber Shop Harmony Week, variances requests from Ramada Inn and King's Food Host, sewer plans for 2600 block of Haskell Avenue, Indian Avenue improvement near Haskell Indian Junior College, paving and sidewalk petitions from Four Seasons Inc. for West 26th, termination agreement with Santa Fe Railroad near the water plant, removal of parking on Crestline Drive east side, storm damage petition on Fourth Street, paving West 15th Street from Kasold to Alvamar Heights with sidewalks, construction of streets and sidewalks for Alvamar Heights, appointment to the Health Board, and regular meeting time at 2 p.m. Tuesdays in City Hall.
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McGovern Questions ITT Tax Payments and Convention Donation
Sen. George McGovern on CBS Face the Nation charges ITT paid no federal income taxes in 1968 69 and 70 and listed a 400000 convention donation as a business expense. ITT disputes the claim, citing tax payments for 1968 71 and calling the charges unfounded. McGovern and Humphrey rally in Wisconsin ahead of Tuesday’s primary as Muskie cancels appearances.
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South Dakota
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Alabama
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Kenosha
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Sheboygan
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Maine
Wausau
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Gun handling workshops draw 175 youths in Lawrence
More than 175 youngsters aged 12 to 16 signed up for gun handling workshops starting 2 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas County 4-H Fair Grounds. Walk-ins without pre registration can enroll by calling Bill Merhoff at the county extension office before the first session. The program is sponsored by the Lawrence Fraternal Order of Police and the extension service. Gale Catlett is expected to be named head basketball coach at Cincinnati University, replacing Tay Baker who resigned. Wednesday bulk trash pickup covers Zone 3 north of 15th Street and west of Mississippi, with items curbside by 7 a.m.
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Journal-World
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Lawrence
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Kansas
Cincinnati University
Catlett
West Virginia
Kentucky
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Cincinnati
Tay Baker
15Th Street
Mississippi
Sign in Front of Belair Baptist Church Cites Miracle
In Bowie Maryland a sign outside Belair Baptist Church reads Jesus Saves and at Today's Prices, That's a Miracle highlighting a local message about affordability during tough times. The brief sign reflects community concerns over rising costs and faith-based reassurance.
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Bowie, Md
Belair Baptist Church
Jesus
Funeral Home Service Details at aMBey
A personal service note references experienced staff at aMBey Funeral Home located at 843-5111, indicating a focus on individualized arrangements and compassionate care for clients. The entry emphasizes professional handling of funeral services.
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Ambey Funeral Home
Melancholia Looms Over U S Says Winn at Rotary
Rep. Larry Winn Jr told Lawrence Rotarians that national melancholia exists but can be cured by federal programs. He spoke during the Easter recess in Lawrence, praising pollution controls, environmental funding, and reforms to reduce bureaucracy while stressing minority enterprise aid and a Vietnam War nearing conclusion.
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Larry Winn Jr
Winn
Lawrence
Vietnam
Fire damages Ballroom in Paola estimated losses
Paola fire heavily damages the Pla Mart Ballroom with an estimated loss of 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Fire chief Bob Harris says the blaze began near a gas heater and beer cooler and spread through the concrete block and frame building. A dance held Friday night preceded a canceled Saturday event.
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Kan
Kansas
Bob Harris
Harris
Crime Alert for Lawrence Calls for Information
Do you have information that might help police solve or prevent a crime in Lawrence Call the Lawrence Police Department with tips any time. Authorities urge residents to report suspicious activity promptly to aid investigations and public safety.
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Lawrence
Victims Dial Phone Hint In Local Notice
A terse public notice notes the word victims appears on a telephone dial 842 8467 and states a name is optional. The fragment implies a guidance or cautionary message without identifying individuals.
Dun and Bradstreet Loses HUD Business Nationwide
The Department of Housing and Urban Development orders all 87 HUD offices to stop business with Dun and Bradstreet Inc. The FHA suspends its national contract for credit information used in mortgage processes. D and B faces federal indictments in Brooklyn related to a New York real estate case.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
Federal Grand
New York
Federal Housing Administration
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