30 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1977
Page
1
A Saturday column recalls how wartime innovation in rubber and other technologies underpinned U S and allied victory. It notes postwar spinoffs like television and transistors, and warns in the 1970s of declining federal support for R D, urging renewed funding and private investment to sustain growth and jobs.
Lawrence public libraries report a surge in family history research spurred by Roots and a popular TV series. Archivists note census records 1790 to 1890 are free to view at local libraries, with later records sealed and accessible only with permission. The Douglas County Genealogical Society has grown to about 45 members as beginners learn to organize information and navigate lineage complexities.
A Texas team capped the eight day offshore well in the North Sea 168 miles west of Stavanger after stopping the geyser of oil that had released about 8.23 million gallons. A four ton stopper was placed and mud will be pumped to reduce pressure to zero before the well is officially killed.
About 100 Linwood High School parents and students filled a Basehor-Linwood school board meeting to oppose alleged moves to fire Denise Smith and James Stein over prom misconduct. Board leaders said no firing discussions occurred in two hours of executive sessions.
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