Accountability for black students' learning and integration
Dr. Nolen Ellison urged U S educators to redefine accountability to include interpersonal and interracial dynamics in Lawrence Kansas at a Title IV workshop. He called for integrated curricula and a focus on developing professional skills for black students to participate in nation building and urban renewal. Ellison warned against paternalism and urged responsive, nonviolent approaches, with task forces to report recommendations next week.
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Nolen Ellison
Kansas University
Lawrence
Ellison
North Vietnamese shell two DMZ bases amid renewed fighting
North Vietnamese gunners shelled Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 near the DMZ as U S B52 bombers delivered heavy strikes in the region. Lt Col Lee Trung Hien said some South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded but none killed.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Dmz
Lee Trung Hien
Alpha 2
Alpha 1
Hien
Fuller
South Vietnam
Cam Lo
Change of Sex Music Teacher Denied Tenure
Bernards Township New Jersey AP reports Paula Miriam Grossman 52, who underwent sex change, rejected a school board settlement to resume teaching if she resigns and requalifies under her female name. The board seeks to remove her tenure claiming incompetence.
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Gery
State Board of Education
Two Sentenced In Douglas County Felony Theft Cases
Two men appeared in Douglas County District Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to felony theft. Albert C. Thomas of Topeka, given a suspended sentence, was released to Shawnee County for an outstanding arrest warrant. another man received prison time. A third defendant, Richard Beebe, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal radiators and was sentenced to one to five years.
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Douglas County District Court
Albert C. Thomas
Topeka
Shawnee County
Douglas County
Jon Ryburg
Kansas University
Grant
Thomas
Eric
J. D. Snarks
Floyd Williams
Williams
Richard Beebe
Ark
Beebe
Penny Ready Mix Co
Del
Lawrence Resident Aboard Apollo 17 Flight Crew
Lawrence residents share ties to Apollo 17 as Navy Cmdr Ronald E Evans joins the mission. Mrs. Evans is a Lawrence niece of a former Gibbs store manager and cousin to a local resident. KU to get 4000 of 283400 federal LEEP funds for 1972. Wichita State 176000 and Kansas State 10000 awarded.
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Lawrence
William G. Roberts
Barker
Ronald E. Evans
Navy
Evans
C. W. Pollom
Gibbs’ Clothing
Kansas University
Kansas
Law Enforcement Education
LEEP
Wichita State
Kansas State University
Bob Hope Honored by DAV at Detroit Convention
Comedian Bob Hope received the Disabled American Veterans Outstanding Citizen of the Half Century Award at a 2,600 delegate dinner in Detroit. Veterans recalled his wartime visits and shows, praising his support and impact on their morale and recovery. Hope, noting he meets former comrades often, thanked the organization and reflected on the praise.
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Detroit
Ora W. Sisk
Bob Hope
Myrtle
Sisk
Naz Lines
Europe
Tony Winteley
Lawson speaks on race and U.S. values at KU center
A black minister criticizes integration while urging resistance to racist policy. He recalls his 1968 move to Kansas City and 1970 Vietnam visit funded by the Fellowship of Reconciliation. KU faculty note the speech aims to expose foreign students to varied black perspectives and avoid a one sided view.
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U.S
Lawson
Kansas City
Toledo
Ohio
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Methodist General Board of Missions
Methodist General Board of Social Concerns
Associated Press
United Methodist Church
West Missouri
State Department
J. Eldon Fields
Fields
Bank to announce major expansion at Seventh and Massachusetts
Lawrence National Bank officers stated plans for a sizable expansion of their facility at Seventh and Massachusetts. The bank bought the northern property earlier and tentative plans include a large addition and parking facilities.
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Lawrence National Bank
Seventh
Massachusetts
September 21 Eyed as Turning Point in Nixon Anti-Inflation Plan
Washington AP reports growing belief in the Nixon administration that September 21 is the magic date for a policy shift. The president will discuss with his 18 member National Commission on Production and Prices about measures to curb inflation.
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Washington
Nixon
National Commission On Produc
Docking Says State Roads Are Envied In Kansas
Gov. Robert Docking praised Kansas highways as among the best in the nation during a dedication of U.S. 73 in Atchison. He noted Kansas ranks third in road miles behind Texas and California and warned the new road would boost local tourism and access.
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Atchison. Kan
Robert Docking
Kansas
Docking
U.S. 73
Texas
California
Atchison
Man Cuts Head After Incident in Lawrence
A 20 year old Lawrence man suffered a three inch forehead cut at 8 p.m. Thursday after hitting his head against a plate glass window during a disturbance with his former wife at Seventh and Massachusetts. He walked across the street and broke the west window of the Lawrence Typewriter Co. at 700 Mass. The window area measured seven by eight feet and no damage estimate was made. The man was described as despondent by the investigating officer.
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Lawrence
Seventh
Massachusetts
Lawrence Typewriter Co
Rumsey Funeral Home Announces Modern Facilities
Rumsey Funeral Home unveils expanded, spacious facilities located at 84 5111 Ady, highlighting updated service rooms and accessible design for families. The move marks a new era of convenience and comfort for the community.
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Nat Rumsey
Ady
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New York City
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Hope
Lawrence Municipal
Leawood
Journal-World Photo
Will Hess
America
Homer Floyd
Kansas Civil Rights Commission
Sam Jackson
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Kansas City, Kan
Elite Garden Center
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Arthur F. Burns
White House
Warren
New Hampshire
Lawrence, Kansas
John T. Stewart
Hasold
American Family Auto Fire Health Life
American Family Mutual Insurance CO
Madison
Wisconsin
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