KU Grad Leads Military Items Convert Effort
Kansas University graduate Charles H. Beck, electrical engineering professor at Tulane, leads a project converting obsolete Minuteman missile computer gear into scientific tools. His lab ships a mini computer from the nose cone to Walter Reed for protein analysis demonstrations and research across radiology, neuro surgery, ophthalmology and pharmacology. Beck chairs the Minuteman Computer Users Group and pioneered offering excess Minuteman computers for research.
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Jaycees Sponsor Free Vehicle Safety Check Event
The Lawrence Jaycees sponsor a Saturday safety inspection for all vehicles in the 1100 block of Massachusetts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Law enforcement from the Lawrence police Douglas County Sheriff and Kansas Highway Patrol assist in the check lanes. The program promotes Buckle Up It Could Save Your Life and will hand out a safety booklet with checks on headlights horns wipers and brakes.
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Democrats Plan Grand Opening of County Headquarters
Douglas County Democrats announce a grand opening for the county Democratic headquarters at Seventh and New Hampshire on Sept 7. County chairman Jarvis Brink says no program yet but several state and local candidates are invited. office open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. led by Mrs. O H Correa for information on the party or candidates.
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