Law professor recalls KU heritage and campus changes
Frank Strong Jr, a visiting law professor and KU chancellor’s son, reflects on three generations linked to Lawrence and the university. He recalls Fraser Hall days, streetcar hazards, Strong’s Folly, and quiet campus shifts while awaiting the new law building.
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School district reassigns nine kindergartners to Sunset Hill
Lawrence District 497 moves nine Prairie Meadows kindergartners from Schwegler to Sunset Hill to relieve overcrowding at Schwegler and Kennedy. A full-time aide will be hired for Kennedy as officials cite scheduling and transportation concerns. Parents protest the last minute shifts and reimbursements for transportation are approved.
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Utilities money dispute delays teacher pay ruling
The Kansas tax appeals board said District 497 could find extra utilities funds elsewhere and that a 134000 request was excessive. Superintendent Carl Knox cited a 40 percent rise in utilities costs and urged contingency planning for winter. Board member Hopkins urged honoring negotiated salary agreements while reining in costs.
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ICC order ends Tonganoxie rail line in Kansas
The ICC approved Union Pacific Railroad 1976 petition to abandon 13.43 miles from Lawrence to Tonganoxie leaving Tonganoxie without rail service. The order requires keeping track for 120 days for potential public sale, then abandonment of the line with limited service remaining as a sidetrack.
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Rhodesia talks move to Tanzania amid mediation push
British Foreign Secretary David Owen and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young fly to Tanzania to brief President Julius Nyerere after six hours of talks with South Africa's Prime Minister Vorster. Key issue remains how Rhodesia's armed forces will be handled during a transition to black majority rule, with Ian Smith insisting on control.
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Powell says Lance won't be quitting
President spokesman Jody Powell said there is no reason for Bert Lance to resign and an administration official predicted he will survive criticism of his banking activities. AFL-CIO head Meany questioned Lance's qualifications, while Rep. Udall urged his resignation to spare Carter embarrassment amid reports of unsound banking practices.
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