KU Convocation to Proceed Despite Chancellor Resignation
Interim Chancellor Raymond Nichols confirms KU will hold the first day convocation at 9:50 a.m. in Allen Fieldhouse, urged by vice chancellors. Chalmers, who resigned as chancellor, may request a leave of absence from the Kansas Board of Regents while remaining a faculty member.
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Raymond Nichols
Allen Fieldhouse
Nichols
Quested
Kansas Board of Regents
Chalmers
University of Indiana
Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
J. Herbert Holloman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Paul F. Sharp
First Timers Lead Kansas Delegates at Democratic and Republican Conventions
Miami Beach report notes over 80 percent of Democratic delegates were first timers while only two of Kansas' Republican delegates had prior national nominating convention experience. The piece highlights remarks by Morris Kay of Lawrence and Biddy Hurlbut of Tonganoxie, plus quotes on party platform talks and the Nixon Agnew renomination aim.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Kansas
Rex Dawe
Lucas
McDill
Huck” Boyd
Phillipsburg
Huck Boyd
Rules Committee
Morris Kay
Lawrence
Kay
Richard Nixon
Agnew
Board Orders Shawnee Drop In Valuations
The state Board of Tax Appeals ordered reductions in Shawnee County property valuations for year. Residential and vacant lots drop 25 percent while commercial industrial and multi family properties fall 15 percent. Net impact shifts taxes toward personal property and raises Topeka mill levy from 105 to about 125 mills, with residential tax cuts around 10.7 percent.
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Topeka
Kan
State Board of Tax Appeals
Shawnee County
Greater
Kansas Delegates Expected to Support Rules on 1976 Ballot
Kansas delegates expect to back the Rules Committee proposal if the 1976 alignment holds, with a possible floor fight looking close and urban states likely opposing. Delegates arrive at the convention hall amid net baskets of red, white, and blue balloons for tonight's Nixon nomination demonstration. Kansas also hosts a social gathering at 5 p.m. and a dinner at the Holiday Inn headquarters.
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Sas
Kansas
Rules Committee
Dawe
Richard Nixon
Holiday Inn
IOC votes to withdraw invitation for Rhodesia from Munich Games
The International Olympic Committee voted 36 to 31 to withdraw Rhodesia's invitation to compete in the Munich Olympics. The decision follows ongoing debates over sanctions and sporting participation amid political tensions.
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Munich
International Olympic Committee
Rhodesia
Robbery Case Probed After Two Hitchhikers Seize Car
Douglas County investigators pursue a strong arm robbery case after Michael L. Commons picked up two black hitchhikers about 1 15 a m near 15th and Iowa. One in back pressed a hard object to his neck, demanded wallet and a watch, then let him out near the former Sigel School. The car was recovered later on the Kansas University campus.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Department
Lawrence
Sigel
Michael L. Commons
1714
Kansas University
Commons
15Th
Iowa
Reading Is Fundamental Book Drive Friday in Lawrence
The Lawrence Branch of Concerned Black Parents hosts its first RIP distribution this Friday. LBCBP director Joanne Hurst explains RIF, started by the Smithsonian Institution in 1966, provides free books for children to choose and keep. Readings are for all black elementary students in East North West Lawrence with sessions at Ballard Center North Lawrence 10 a.m. Hope Plaza West Lawrence 1 p.m. and LBCBP office East Lawrence 4 p.m.
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Lawrence
Joanne Hurst
LBCBP
Smithsonian Institution
East Lawrence
North Lawrence
West Lawrence
Hurst
Ballard Center
Hope Plaza
Cycle Accident Hurts Youngster At Private Property
A 12 year old boy was injured in a motorcycle accident on private property at 181L W Sixth. He is William L Blevins son of Leslie W Blevins Jr. He suffered head arm and leg injuries and is in fairly good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Police investigated eight other crashes Monday and today with no injuries reported.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
William L. Blevins
Leslie W. Blevins Jr
Lawrence
Lawrence Public Library Debuts In New Seventh Street Home
The Lawrence library readies its new Seventh and Vermont location for opening on Wednesday. Head librarian Wayne Mayo reports a hectic move but optimistic plans, highlighting a larger 45 000 square foot facility, expanded seating, new services, and a ceremonial dedication on September 24 with state librarian Dean Gross.
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Lawrence Public Library
Seventh
Vermont
Wayne Mayo
Library Board
Mayo
Tennessee
Ninth
Dean Gross
Topeka
Navy jets strike North Vietnam coast amid limited overcast impact
U S Navy jets ranged from Vinh to Hai Phong wrecking bridges depots and army barracks. About 150 strikes were flown inland, fewer than on recent days. Kitty Hawk A6 Intruders hit Son Duong supply depot and Tho Vuc barracks with flames and explosions. In South Vietnam heavy shelling around Quang Tri and an F4 Phantom shot down over Saigon.
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Saigon
U.S. Navy
North Vietnam
Vinh
Haiphong
U.S. Command
U.S
Son Duong
Tho Vuc
Thanh Hoa
South Vietnam
Quang Tri
Hospital Receives Backed Safety Award
Lawrence Memorial Hospital staff accepted a safety plaque from St Paul Insurance for a low accident record last year marking the second consecutive year of honors. Wade Dexter accepted the plaque from Tom Griffin with Jack Landreth noting the hospital’s low loss ratio and reduced insurance costs passed to residents.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
St. Paul Insurance Companies
Wade Dexter
Tom Griffin
Kansas City
Jack Landreth
Kansas
Lawrence
Manager Position Open at Western Kansas S L A
Small Savings and Loan Association in Western Kansas seeks a manager with four months training offered under retiring secretary. Compensation based on credentials. All inquiries confidential. S&L experience welcomed. Call 913-625-7214 or 625-9[truncated].
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Small Savings and Loan Association
Kansas
Medley Plays Waiting Game on Lawrence Principal Move
Lawrence High School principal William Medley has asked to resign this fall but no decision has been made. He was offered Concord High School in Wilmington Delaware and would accept if released from his Lawrence contract. Lawrence Supt Carl Knox says talks with DuPont district aim for a mutually agreeable solution and Medley may stay through fall or depart in winter depending on Concord's restart plans.
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Lawrence High School
William Medley
Lawrence School
Carl Knox
Medley
Concord High School
Wilmington
Del
Rence
Knox
DuPont
Delaware
Lawrence
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