Easter celebrations amid protests and warnings worldwide
Pope Paul VI urged against the blind craving for material wealth as Easter crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square. Polish primate Stefan Wyszynski denounced government brutality in Warsaw. In Israel and the Holy Land thousands prayed, while in Ireland and Northern Ireland 60th anniversary Easter Uprising marches, organized by the IRA, saw limited violence and a memorial in Milltown Cemetery.
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Kansas mandates minimum sentences for firearm crimes
Gov. Bennett signed a law requiring the minimum sentence for crimes involving a firearm, starting July 1, 1976, before parole. He also signed a one fourth mill property tax to fund penal facilities and building projects, including upgrades to state prisons and a new hospital at Lansing. He vetoed a bill that would make habitual violator status discretionary for traffic offenses.
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KU dedicates Learned Hall addition in stormy weather
The dedication of Kansas University's Learned Hall expansion moved indoors due to weather as faculty and students gathered in a crowded lecture hall. Chancellor Archie Dykes praised Stanley Learned and the impact of the expanded facilities on engineering education amid remarks by Regent Henry Bubb and KU leaders.
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Henry Bubb
Topeka
Prudence Hutton
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Lawrence City Commission to set priorities for coming year
The Lawrence City Commission will meet at 7 p m in city hall to discuss next year priorities. The agenda includes annexation requests for East 23rd Street and a shop move proposal plus multiple public works items and contracts. The meeting will also consider appointments and minutes from boards and commissions.
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Jaycees honor local residents as Outstanding Young Men
Five local residents and two former locals were named Outstanding Young Men of America for 1976 by the U S Jaycees. The nationwide honor recognizes citizenship leadership and achievement among about 9 000 honorees. Local honorees include Dennis Barritt Homer Henderson Richard Hamilton Theodore Wilson George Catt and others Dean Kackley and Martin Owens are listed as former Lawrence and Ottawa residents honored for public service and leadership.
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Theodore Wilson
Topeka
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Camelback
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Lawrence
Governor's Committee
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Ottawa
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
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Former mayor weighs run for 44th District House seat in Kansas
Former mayor Nancy Hambletonton said she is considering the Republican nomination for the 44th District Kansas House seat currently held by Democrat Mike Glover. She has not announced a public decision as both candidates have yet to go public. A Kansas University Hashinger Hall two one act plays event runs April 30 to May 2 directed by Mitsy Maynard.
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Kansas University
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Hashinger
Mitsy Maynard
Winfield
Time Saving Advised by Daylight Saving Stance
A call for mass abstinence urges citizens to set clocks forward one hour on Saturday night to save time. The proposal frames Daylight Saving Time as a collective effort to reduce wasted hours and limit idle consumption of food and sleep.
Housing inspector Sharon Watson resigns from city post
Sharon Watson the city minimum housing inspector resigned Friday after telling assistant city manager Mike Wildgen the city could save money by not hiring another inspector. She cited growing environmental inspection duties and less focus on minimum housing checks. Supervisor Kyle Andregg expressed surprise at the action. Wildgen noted rising environmental complaints in recent months. Watson had joined last summer after Ed Covington resigned amid housing code enforcement controversies.
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Journal-World
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Lawrence Chamber Meeting Draws 500 Plus Attendees
More than 500 people are slated for the 53rd annual Lawrence Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Kansas Union. The event features a new four screen five projector multimedia presentation on Lawrence, to aid economic development. Speaker Michael Moscon of Georgia State University will discuss The American Dream Fact or Fiction. New officers and directors will be installed for 1976-77 with Tom Greene succeeding Al Hack as president.
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Public Lecture by New York Painter Leland Bell at KU
Leland Bell, a nationally known painter from New York City and New York Studio School faculty member, will give a public lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday in 317 Strong Hall on the Kansas University campus. He has worked in New York City since 1940.
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