Annenberg Gift Aims Nine Large Districts
Walter Annenberg, 85, announced a $500 million education gift at the White House to aid public schools. The bulk funds nine districts with the largest enrollments, with initial plans for a cluster of experimental small schools in New York City. Chicago Detroit and Los Angeles have also applied.
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Call Sound Off In Journal World Access Line
Readers are urged to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 with category 7478 to leave a question for Sound Off. A recording will prompt for the user’s message and details.
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Blood Center to close Sept 16 for low donations
The local American Red Cross blood center at 2120 W 25th Street will close on September 16 due to low donor turnout. Hours are noon to 7 pm Mondays and Tuesdays, 11 am to 6 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 am to 4 pm Fridays. after closure, mobile drives will continue.
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Headquarters to Host Volunteer Meeting
Headquarters Counseling Center will host an information meeting for prospective volunteers from 8 to 9 pm Wednesday at 1419 Mass. The center handles more than 16 000 contacts yearly on issues from death by own action to homelessness. Parking is available opposite Central Junior High School. Call 841-2345 for details.
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Back-to-School Youth Rally and Community Events in Lawrence
A datebook roundup lists a 1 p.m to 5 p.m Back-to-School Youth Rally with Cardinal Sin and others at South Park gazebo. 2:30 p.m. Naismith Memorial Dedication at Memorial Park Cemetery. 4–5 p.m. Open reception at Lawrence Holidome. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Benefit dance at Linwood Community Building for the Linwood Public Library. 7:30 p.m. Community Barn Dance at Kansas Union for state fiddling championships. 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Summer Brain Cramp III for teens at Holcom Park Recreation Center. 8:15 p.m. Star Gazing at Campground 3, Clinton Lake State Park with Dr. Bruce Twarog.
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Kansas University
Poll on high school vote and KU educational bargains
A reader poll asks if enrollment gains affect votes on a second high school and provides Access phone options for voting yes or no. Results show Money magazine omits KU from top educational bargains with five yes and twenty three no responses, noting the poll is non scientific.
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Stolen beer liquor from Hirds Retail Liquors. car theft reported
Police report theft of beer and liquor worth 118 dollars after burglars shattered the front door at Hird's Retail Liquors on Hasold. Also noted was a missing 1994 Chevrolet Lumina valued at 18,242 dollars from Sonny Hill Chevrolet. A KU student warded off attackers in an attempted wallet snatch in Orchard Lane. Ambulance and fire calls summary follows.
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Dismissals Stephanie Schulz and baby in Lawrence
Births David and Lynnie Miles in Lawrence welcome a baby boy on a Wednesday.
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Father Daughter Hurt In East Lawrence Crash
Jeffrey T. Willis and his daughter Jordan were in serious condition at Kansas University Medical Center after a Thursday crash on 11th Street east of Haskell Avenue. Willis drove a 1966 Chevrolet into a ditch striking a culvert at about 11:30 a.m. He carried his daughter 30 to 40 yards before both were airlifted. Willis had neck puncture and chest and leg wounds while his daughter suffered a fractured pelvis and leg along with abdominal injuries. Neither wore a seat belt.
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