Tractors Rule as Douglas County Fair Draws Crowd
Rain spared Wednesday's Douglas County Free Fair tractor pull drawing contestants from across the state. The event featured hot rod classes, judging of 4H and open cooks, a demolition derby at 8 p.m., and trophy prizes for top finishers in six tractor classes led by David Allison and Kenny Riffle.
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Man charged in fatal wreck arraignment set
Richard G. Petrovits 22 faces two counts of vehicular homicide after a hydroplaning Tuesday on U S 24. He also faces driving while intoxicated and imprudent speed charges while free on 500 bond. Victims Richard Jaimez 21 and Joseph Spotts 22 died. Funeral services for Mr. Sports and Mr. Jaime will be held Friday with burial at Oak Hill and Mt Calvary Cemeteries.
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Break-in at West Hills prompts arrest and warrant
Robert M. Levett, 21, of 931 Homewood, was arrested on burglary charges after a vacant West Hills apartment was entered with a pass key to steal furniture valued at 384 dollars. A Junction City resident is sought on a related warrant. A separate report notes two juveniles allegedly took 178.60 dollars from a Douglas County Fairgrounds cash box with a third suspect questioned and released.
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Armed robbery reported at Kwik Shop in Lawrence
Lawrence Police investigated an armed robbery at 1714 W. 23rd Kwik Shop. A white male about 16, six feet tall and 150 pounds threatened clerk Sheila Stout with a gun around 9:45 a.m. He fled west on foot after forcing access to the register and threatening a floor safe. two customers were briefly held at gunpoint with no injuries.
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Postal Union halts strike threat after arbitration victory
The National Association of Letter Carriers withdraws its two year strike threat after an arbitration ruling on the Kokomo plan. The decision requires Portland Oregon to end route redrawing and return to old routes while preserving the Methods Improvement Plan standards. The Postal Service vows full implementation to raise productivity and cut staff by about 16 000.
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Novotny to join SIU staff with Sayers at helm
Lawrence John Novotny executive director of KU Williams Fund is expected to be named assistant athletic director at Southern Illinois University. Sayers, new SIU athletic director, began duties last week after a month in the post. Novotny, 38, has worked in KU athletics since 1967.
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Fraternity pledges rise at Kansas University
A total of 356 men have pledged social fraternities at KU since open rush began in early June. With 22 pledges announced during the week ending July 30 by the Interfraternity Council, pledges may exceed the 413 men pledged in 1975. Listed pledges include John Junger and David Rosebeary of Medicine Lodge, Jeff Gaddis of Overland Park, and Grant Harris of Cincinnati among others.
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ConRail Reports First Quarter Loss After April Launch
ConRail, the quasigovernmental freight railroad formed from six bankrupt lines, reported a first quarter loss of 34.2 million dollars with 835.8 million dollars in revenue. The company began operations April 1 and has 25 million common shares outstanding. Chief executive Howard Jordan called results better than anticipated but said comparables are not available.
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KU fall term nears as dorms open Sunday
KU prepares for the fall semester with dorms opening at 9 a.m. Sunday and registration underway across campuses. Chancellor Archie Dykes hosts a new student reception, while graduate and undergraduate enrollment schedules roll out with detailed time slots by department and letter group.
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Firefighter Arrested on Arson Charge in 1974 Case
Lawrence firefighter Lawren D. Pringle Jr., 38, was arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's office on a warrant charging him with a 1974 arson. The house at 447 Maine, then owned by him, was burned in August 1974, with detectives suspecting an insurance motive and noting multiple fires and a Molotov cocktail found at the scene. Pringle was released on a 7500 personal recognizance bond and faces an upcoming court appearance.
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President Ford to assume command at Republican Convention in KC
President Ford will take personal command of campaign forces at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City arriving Sunday night. He will operate from a Crown Center Hotel command post and has directed efforts to secure an ERA plank in the platform. It is not yet clear if he will personally urge its inclusion.
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