Dole Says Ford Should Be More Aggressive On Campaign
Former Republican national chairman Bob Dole told Time magazine Ford needed a tougher, more centralized campaign effort and should skip a weeklong vacation in Vail Colorado. He said Ford was campaigning like a congressman and leaning on district allies rather than state or regional support. Ford trailed Carter by about 20 points with eight weeks left before the election.
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Political tactics and campaign shuffle across major 1980 race
Dole pushes for bold leadership to strengthen his team while Ford blends White House duties with campaign planning in Vail. Carter’s California swing marks a four day tour as Mondale finishes a lakeside retreat. Connally reportedly declines RNC chair bid amid late race dynamics.
Dallas and Eudora start new school year amid desegregation plans
Dallas opens with a plan to desegregate about 18 000 pupils in grades four through eight and 10 000 transferring to magnet schools. The district houses 140 000 students with 44 percent Anglo 44 percent black and 12 percent Mexican American. Eudora High vows strict discipline after prior racial clashes that closed schools last spring. Labor talks delay Jacksonville and Philadelphia school days as negotiators seek new contracts.
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City Considers PUD Question On Alvamar Golf Course
Lawrence city commissioners will decide if Alvamar Hills Golf Course is part of the Alvamar Estates PUD affecting future development rules. If the plan is approved as is residents gain more constraints. if rejected, developers face fewer limits. The agenda also includes a pizza restaurant parking rezoning and several traffic, zoning, and public works items.
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Baptists Fail To Decide On Moving Church Site
After a three hour meeting the First Baptist Church at Eighth and Kentucky adjourned without settling whether to build a new sanctuary on the old site or buy elsewhere. A three fourths vote rule stalled the move as debate continued. A Sept. 12 meeting is set. Worship continues in the south building.
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Harvest Home Picnic Draws Crowd at Gaines Grove
Clinton report details the 103rd Harvest Home Picnic at Gaines Grove drawing about 650 attendees. Prizes went to Minnie McKinney 92 for oldest lady and Clarence Glenn 87 for oldest man, with his wife 81 earning oldest couple honors. I J Stoneback won a fattest man prize, and Charles Stough led as main speaker for the bicentennial commission.
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KU to explain bill for Bicentennial Wagon Train charges
KU officials will meet with the Douglas County Bicentennial Commission September 23 to clarify charges of 1250.65 for overtime hours during the Wagon Train visit April 30 to May 1. Max Lucas says there was a misunderstanding and no intent to cause friction with the commission.
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Bids Fall Short for Lecompton Elderly Center Project
Douglas County faces high bid prices for the Lecompton senior citizens center with a low bid of 21 289, far above available federal funds of 11 200. County federal funds consultant Ernest Coleman will study offers before recommending next steps, including rebidding or parceling work.
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