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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1973
Page
3
The text argues channelization harms Mud Creek by speeding water, increasing flood risk, destroying fish habitats, and causing erosion and pollution. It notes economic motives for support, high costs, ongoing maintenance, dredging needs, and bridge work, warning of dangerous outcomes for residents and the environment.
George Cameron Coggins argues against channelization for Mud Creek in North Lawrence. He cites higher costs, delays, and environmental damage in alternate plans and endorses the original plan with flood protection and Federal flood insurance as faster, cheaper, and less destructive.
The Lawrence Douglas County Public Health Board meets at 8 p.m. in the health department offices at Seventh and New Hampshire. Chairman Raymond Schlewler says the sole definite agenda item is discussing hiring new employees, including a director.
Taxpayers can defer profit from selling a home by buying another home of equal or greater cost within a defined window. The new home must be bought and occupied within a year before or after the sale, with extensions for active duty servicemembers and new construction. Allowances exist for pre sale fix up costs, with guidance to consult an accountant or the IRS. Gill Agency offers help at 901 Tenn. St. Phone 843-1011.
Art photographer Pat Duncan of Kansas City presents a slide show on the Tall Grass Prairie at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium on Tuesday with showings at 7 8 and 9 p m depending on crowd size. Duncan has ties to KU and plans for a Smithsonian exhibit next year. The program is sponsored by local environmental and arts groups.
Peter Ramwell, professor of physiology at Georgetown University, will deliver the fifth and final lecture of Kansas University Medical Center's Biological Science Lecture Series. The talk titled The Promise of Prostaglandins will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Wahl Hall East Auditorium and televised to Bailey Hall on the Lawrence campus. Ramwell formerly directed toxicology and pharmacology at ALZA Corp and Stanford.
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