Private funding eyed for downtown NDP project
At a Lawrence citizens advisory meeting the Downtown Project Action Committee discussed private investments and a city contribution to the second year of the federal Neighborhood Development Program for the 600 block of Massachusetts. Plans include land acquisition, a plaza, landscaping, traffic changes, and a new street with potential hotel and office development pending feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Downtown Project Action Committee
PAC
Sixth Street
Kaw River
Sixth
NDP
Don Schaake
Bob Pulliam
Jack Rose
David Aull
TransAmerican Investment Properties of
Wichita
Earl Chandler
Lawrence National Bank
Chandler
Aull
Schaake
Warren Rhodes
PAC Cochairman
East Lawrence
North Lawrence
Senate approves handgun ban to curb concealed weapons
The Senate passed a bill 68 to 25 to bar sale of easily concealable handguns, focusing on cheap snub-nosed weapons known as Saturday night specials. Sen Birch Bayh said the measure would reduce crimes by removing commonly used guns from the market and cited Kennedy and Wallace incidents as context for strict sale restrictions.
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Washington
Senate
House
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Bayh
Robert F. Kennedy
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Roman L. Hruska
R-Neb
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Ill
Ted Stevens
R-Alaska
Break-ins in Lawrence show vandalism over theft pattern
Police describe Wednesday break-ins across Lawrence as mainly vandalism with several entries cracked or forced. The Elks Lodge on 23rd shows a different pattern and possible professional theft. audits will determine losses.
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Lawrence
Richard Stanwix
Elks Lodge
W. 23Rd
Stanwix
Elks
Kenneth Harmon
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
KBI
Harmon
Central Junior High School
Mass
Central
W. Sixth
Harness Shrine Inducts Ten at Bay State Raceway
The New England Harness Racing Hall of Fame will induct 10 new members Monday night August 21 at Bay State Raceway in Foxboro Massachusetts. Six writers awards will be presented while honoring harness owners trainers and drivers in the region.
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Foxboro
Mass
New England Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Bay State Raceway
New England Harness Writers Association
Powers Wins Demolition Derby at Douglas County Fair
Danny Powers 29 of Shuck Implement Co. won the inaugural Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby with 14 wrecks driving a 1961 Dodge. John Knackstedt finished second in a battered 1950 Chevrolet, and Harry Boyle took third. The event drew an estimated 3,000 spectators after a delayed start, with Powers earning a $175 prize.
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the Douglas
Danny Powers
Journal- World Photo
Shuck Implement Co
Douglas County Fair
Rodeo Arena
Powers
John Knackstedt
Harry Boyle
Knackstedt
Rex Johnson
Two Families Celebrate at 4-H Livestock Show
Peggy Chamberlin won grand champion hog. several Cham berlins placed in swine divisions. Ron Wilson claimed grand champion lamb in a long journey since joining 4-H, aiming for veterinary studies. Other winners include Jo Ann Brecheisen and Phillip Bradley. juniors Marilyn Taul and Clint Deay earned top lamb and show prizes.
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Metsker
Nancy
Worden Workers 4-H Club
Peggy Chamberlin
Peggy
4-H
Chamberlins
Jo Ann Brecheisen
Barrow
Ron
Marilyn Taylor
Rt. 1
Lawrence
Lamb
Ronnie Wilson
John Riley
Jim Taul
Lynda Alford
Bobby Bigsby
David Nottingham
Cindy Calderwood
Casey Wemper
Roger Whaley
County Budget Approved and Valleyview Facility Update
The Douglas County Commission adopted the 1973 budget of 5.504 million with a 26.61 mill levy, two tenths mill less than last year. They reviewed a State Board of Health report on Valleyview adult care home and concluded converting to a skilled care home is financially unfeasible, noting needed costly facility upgrades and safety changes. Commission chairman Arthur Heck said minor improvements will be made immediately focused on wiring and safety.
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Douglas County
State Board of Health
Valleyview
Commission
Arthur Heck
Heck
Nixon Car Alterations Delay Presidential Lincoln
In Dearborn Ford and the Secret Service say Nixon's new five ton Lincoln Continental limousine will not be returned until design features are addressed. Ford spokesman William Peacock notes the car was sent to Washington and inspected but the issues are not mechanical.
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Dearborn
Mich
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Secret Service
Nixon
William Peacock
Lincoln- Mercury Division
Washington
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Illinois
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Danville
Til
Shuck
Journal-World Story
Journal-World Photo
Galen Jardon
Dale Anders
Hampshire Barrow
Phillip Bradley
Duroc Barrow
Roger
Mike Flory
Poland Barrow
Brad Bradley
Marion Boosters
Santa Fe Trail High School
Clint Deay
Wellsville
Marilyn Taul
Douglas Plantz
John Houk
Ray Calderwood
Neil Gantz
Doyle Wasson
Eugene George
Kroehler
XEROX
M&m Office Supply
New Hampshire
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