Commissioners Fault KPL Light Removal Bill in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners criticized a Kansas Power and Light Co bill for removing 56 downtown street lights and rejected bids for police building remodeling as over the engineer's estimate. They defer a house wireman licensing proposal and approve various public works and zoning actions while planning further study.
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Lawrence
Kansas Power and Light Co
Buford Watson
Charles Fisher
Electrical Examiners Board
Police Department
City County
Watson
KPL
Austin Stedham
Constant Construction Co
B. A. Green Construction Co
Louie Holtom
N. R. Hamm
Perry
David Fence Co
Topeka
Eighth
Kentucky
John Emick
Don Metzler
Metzler
McGovern Defends Defense Plan at Legion Convention
Senator George McGovern defended his defense proposals before a subdued American Legion gathering in Chicago pledging no foreign power will push the United States around if he becomes president. He warned of waste and called for rein in on military spending while promising sufficient power to deter attack and to threaten Russia and China if needed. Daley backs McGovern as Illinois swing state support figures arise.
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Ghicago
George McGovern
American Legion
America
McGovern
Vmational Legion
John Geiger
Legionnaires
Russia
China
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Illinois
Lyndon B. Johnson
The
Legion
Europe
Daley
Cook County
Chancellor Nichols Leads Interim Move Toward KU Search
Kansas University interim chancellor Raymond Nichols says no ground rules yet set for a search committee to replace Laurence Chalmers. He notes past practice used faculty and student representatives and expects similar selection for the next chancellor. Nichols moves into new offices and plans small group entertaining at home or Kansas Union. The first major event on his schedule is a welcome reception for new students Sunday in the Kansas Room at the union.
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Raymond Nichols
Kansas ‘Board of Regents
Nichols
1617
Ala
Lilac Lane
Chalmers
Kansas Union
Nicholses
Kansas
Union
University Senate
County Joins In City Okay On Subdivision Rules
Douglas County commissioners join Lawrence city officials in approving a joint resolution adopting the county subdivision regulations. The rules take effect after legal publication in the Journal-World next week. The panel also approves the county solid waste management report.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Dick McClanathan
Journal-World
County Commission
Library Opens With Expanded Rooms And Bookmobile Hopes
City officials toured the new library expansion noting a 140 000 capacity now and potential for two bookmobiles within 15 years. They highlighted a grand conference room and preserved 1904 furniture as the space awaits final setup today. Mayor John Emick thanked Lawrence residents and supporters for a universal public library.
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Ing
Buford Watson
Mayo
John Emick
Lawrence
Enrollment Opens At Kansas University Mt Oread
Enrollment at the Kansas University campus begin with Allen Fieldhouse serving as the official site. Seniors fifth year students North College freshmen and sophomores plus students with last names L through O lined up to pay fees and receive class cards. Veterans may pay in installments and a county clerk table offered voter registration to eligible students.
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Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
North College
Delbert Mathia
Lawrence
Power outage affects small northeast area near Lawrence
Lights blinked or went out for about 30 minutes in a zone northeast of Lawrence between Ray's Truck Stop and Linwood. Fewer than 100 customers were affected including the Kansas Turnpike rest area. Service restored by 10 30 with a blown fuse in one small section. Cause under investigation.
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Lawrence
Ray
U.S 40
Linwood
L. E. Lucas
Kansas Power and Light Co
Kansas Turnpike
Lucas
More Candidates Submit Reports on Expenditures
Four more county nomination seekers and one for state office filed campaign expenditure statements with the Douglas County Clerk, bringing the total to 18. Names and costs include Mike Elwell 386 for ads, Edythe Norman 93.94 filing fee and 30 ads, Raymond Ice 60.17 filing and 35.08 ads, Arthur Heck 60.17 filing and 58.66 ads, and David Broyles 321.18 for ads. Sept. 4 deadline for personal expenditures. state filings go to the secretary of state.
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Douglas County
Mike Elwell
Edythe Norman
Raymond Ice
Arthur Heck
Delbert Mathia
Secretary of State
Missouri Man Burned in Turnpike Truck Fire
Alfred Swarnes, 44, of Rich Hill Missouri died Tuesday when his truck overturned on a wet exit ramp of the Kansas Turnpike in El Dorado. One trailer overturned on a curve and caught fire spreading to the other trailer and tractor.
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EL Dorado
Kan
Alfred Swarnes
Rich Hill
Kansas Turnpike
Highway Patrol
Swarnes
Layoffs at Reuter Organ Co as workforce trimmed
A. G Sabol Jr of the Reuter Organ Co in Lawrence announced a partial reduction in the work force to align with national demand for pipe organs. About 60 employees will be retained, while others are released. area firms are being notified of names to assist re employment.
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Reuter Organ Co
Lawrence
A. G Sabol Jr
Reuter
Bank Expansion Under Way at Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence National Bank begins a 1 million remodel and expansion at Seventh and Massachusetts. Exterior work about 75 percent complete interior about 50 percent. Main lobby moves completed Saturday while renovations continue. New furnishings arrive in November with a grand opening planned. Temporary drive in facilities used for 2 3 months. Parking redesigned for two level use and landscaped walls.
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Lawrence National Bank
Seventh
Massachusetts
Alan Hack
LNB
Hack
Vermont
Nixon Seeks Youth Vote as GOP Lines Up Agnew Return
At Miami Beach the Republican convention taps Richard Nixon for a record third nomination and plans to renominate Spiro Agnew as running mate. Nixon urges a strong youth turnout in the fall and vows a united party to face George McGovern Sargent Shriver. He spoke to about 8 000 young supporters after arriving at the airport and again at Marine Stadium.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Richard Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
George McGovern
Sargent Shriver
Nixon
Miami International Airport
Miami Marine Stadium
Biscayne Bay
Convention Hall
Attempted Rape Charge Leveled Against Lawrence Man
A 29 year old Lawrence man is held in Douglas County Jail charged with two counts of attempted rape and a parole violation probe. Police say two women, both 19, reported assaults at separate apartments after a gun was recovered at arrest. Parole violation investigation halts immediate bond setting.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff's Department
Manager position open at Western Kansas S & L Assoc
Small Savings and Loan Association in Western Kansas seeks a manager with training available under retiring secretary. Four months training program offered. Compensation based on credentials. All inquiries kept confidential. S & L experience desired. Call 913 625 7214 or 626- (contact details incomplete)
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Small Savings and Loan Association
Kansas
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