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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
13
Archibald Dykes, UT Knoxville chancellor, expresses strong support for a transfer to Kansas University in Lawrence. He praises KU’s academic standing and recalls unifying Knoxville campus relations while facing student activism. The news spurs surprise in Knoxville as Dykes moves toward a new leadership role.
Kansas Board of Regents selected Archie R. Dykes to become the University of Kansas 13th chancellor. Dykes, 42, currently leads Tennessee University Knoxville with about 22 500 students and will assume the KU post July 1, succeeding Raymond Nichols. Regents announced the decision after two days of final interviews with four finalists and amid pressure from other job offers.
Dykes, described as achievement oriented and hardworking, will succeed Raymond Nichols as chancellor of the University of Kansas. The search drew about 150 names with 30 interviewed, involving faculty alumni and students, and included visits to candidate home areas. Stewart praised the process and noted strong administration history in the chosen candidate.
Lawrence and Douglas County officials tentatively allocate ten percent of federal revenue sharing for people programs while eyeing a city county judicial complex. A joint meeting reviewed requests, with rough cost estimates and a proposed package deal including a four million dollar jail and law enforcement facility and city hall moves.
Weather rundown notes cloudy skies and warmth with a chance of showers. The snippet mentions an insurance query and a local agency contact, suggesting reader guidance on coverage options.
The Nixon administration, facing a looming wage price control decision, will summon leaders from textile, canning, paper, nonferrous metal, and machine tool sectors to probe why prices have risen. Sessions start next week and stretch for weeks as Congress weighs new ceilings and an Easter recess approaches.
The forecast shows a wet weekend with partial sun today. Clouds thicken Saturday with showers and thunder showers in the afternoon and evening. Precipitation chances 10 percent tonight and 60 percent Saturday. Sunday and Monday bring a chance of showers, cooler temperatures. Morning low 34 rising to the 70s earlier in the week. Thursday top 59. Tonight lows in the low 40s. Saturday highs around the 60s. Winds southerly 10 to 20 mph tonight and Saturday.
Richard Cossaart, 23, was killed by a police gunshot during a 3:30 am burglar alarm call at the In Sight Tavern in Lawrence. An officer was wounded by shotgun pellets. police report led to an inquest and outside investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Fred and Oscar Rumsey own Husiney Funeral Home at 8446111 in a dispute or case. The fragment notes ownership and business association without further context or outcome.
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