KU Union Entrance Faces Facelift With Canopies
Kansas Union on the Lawrence campus begins a second phase of a three part renovation to its south entrance. contractor B A Green Construction Co. aims for Oct 1 completion with a redwood deck and benches. Canopies will extend from the north entry to the sidewalk, offering shelter and a bulletin board.
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Lawrence
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Union
City Denies East Lawrence Rezoning Request
Lawrence city commissioners denied a rezoning request for a 13.9 acre tract south of East 19th Street and west of a Santa Fe spur, keeping M-1 industrial zoning despite neighbors urging downzoning to residential. The action followed a noon planning commission meeting and earlier discussion about traffic and subdivision legality.
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15Th Street
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TSC
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Co-op
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Barkley Clark
John Immel
Cycle mishaps injure three in Lawrence
Three persons were injured in motorcycle accidents Tuesday in Lawrence. Fred Coffelt, 17, sustained leg and hand injuries when his cycle collided with a car driven by James Hopper. Holly Payne and Jeremiah Payne, 20 and 14 months, had minor injuries near West 23rd and Ousdahl. Thomas Payne, 21, was cited for careless driving and expired registration. Reusch’s car sustained minor damage.
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Topeka
John R. Reusch
Minn
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Reusch
Lawrence Airport bid opening for expansion project scheduled
City commissioners set 2 p.m. September 16 for opening bids to upgrade Lawrence Municipal Airport funded largely by a 540000 FAA grant covering 90 percent of an estimated 600000 stage. The total project value reaches 755000 with city and chamber contributions.
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GM hikes prices on 1978 models across lineup
General Motors announced an average price rise of 405 per vehicle for 1978 models, about 5.7 percent including options, with base prices up 4.6 percent. Shipping adds 18, pushing the total per-vehicle increase. Cadillac, Chevrolet Chevette, and new midrange models await late September to October price disclosures. Oldsmobile diesel options add 740 to 850.
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Kansas Supreme Court may name first woman member this fall
Kansas faces a historic choice as the Supreme Court Nominating Commission submits three candidates for the Sept. 17 vacancy. Kay McFarland and J. Richard Foth join Gene H. Sharp for Gov. Bennett to select one within 60 days. Chief Justice Fatzer will step down and Justice Alfred G. Schroeder becomes chief.
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Newton
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Wichita
Kan sas University out-of-state fees corrected
The fall semester charge for out-of-state residents at Kan sas University totals 839.40 dollars including the 89.40 campus privilege fee. An earlier Journal-World Kansas University Edition report incorrectly stated the out-of-state fee did not include the campus privilege fee.
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Lawrence Warns KU Fans to Bypass Bridge Route on Saturdays
The city urges out of town Kansas University football fans to avoid the Massachusetts Street bridge during fall Saturdays. Heavy construction for two new Kansas River bridges will make the route to the stadium difficult. Travelers are advised to use the west turnpike exit. K-10 east of Lawrence and U.S. 40 west have no construction issues. Drafted by the city manager's office.
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Parakeets Flourish Along Aruba Cliffside at Frenchmen's Pass
Thousands of parakeets populate the cliffs of Frenchmen's Pass in Aruba, forming a vivid avian colony that thrives along the coastal rock face and attracts local observers.
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False fire alarm at Corbin Hall leads to arrest
Kansas University police arrested 18 year old Donald Patrick Gilliam of Prairie Village after a false fire alarm was reported at Corbin Residence Hall. He posted bond and will appear in Douglas County District Court later this week. Capt. M E Hill said bystanders identified him to officers.
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Postal Service Moves to Close Small Town Post Offices
The Postal Service plans to close rural post offices to cut taxes while keeping town identities in the Directory of Post Offices. Berry's Lick Kentucky with three families would be served by rural delivery, saving costs, amid debates on community impact.
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