Rail unions set strike for December 10
Four AFL-CIO railroad unions threaten a nationwide strike at 12:01 a.m. on December 10 over wages and working conditions for nearly 500,000 workers. President Charles Lama says unions may act quickly if no settlement is reached. Clerks union accepts the date. unions oppose the industry wage offer of 1.32 per hour over three years and demand job protections, cost of living protection, and better vacations and holidays.
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Washington
Charles Lama
United Transportation Union
Luna
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
Afl-Cio
Lawrence Jaycees seek outstanding Lawrence police officer
The Lawrence Jaycees canvass to name a police officer of the year and ask the public to nominate by letter. The honoree will be celebrated at the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award banquet on January 19 1971. The local winner advances to state contest in Wellington March 13 14.
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Lawrence Jaycees
Lawrence
Lawrence J. Colona
Trave Lodge
Jaycee
Wellington
70 Census Reveals Shift From Central Cities to Suburbs
The 1970 Census shows central cities shrinking as suburban growth surges, with population loss in 13 of the 25 largest cities including Chicago Detroit and Baltimore. California Florida Texas and New York lead growth while the nation totals 204 765 770 people. Reapportionment follows with California gaining seats and New York losing.
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Bureau of Census
Dakotas
Washington
Census Bureau
Chicago
Detroit
Baltimore
Boston
Atlantic Ocean
California
Florida
Texas
New York
U.S
Arizona
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Iowa
North Dakota
Ohio
Tennessee
West Virginia
Wisconsin
FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder Ad Claim
False teeth tips warn against looseness and advise sprinkling FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder for security and comfort. The ad claims firmer dentures, easier eating, and a non acidic formula with no gummy taste, urging readers to see a dentist and buy at drug counters.
Four DOJ Attorneys to Visit KU on Wednesday
The United States Department of Justice will send four attorneys to the Kansas University campus Wednesday to meet with students. A 2:30 p.m. panel in the Law School and a 7 p.m. session in the Kansas Union will address questions. Participants include Bruce B. Wilson John Lesky James Glasgow and J Robert McBrien.
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United States Justice Department
Kansas University
John Mitchell
Justice Department
Bill Ebert
Topeka
Law School
Kansas Union
Bruce B. Wilson
John Lesky
James Glasgow
Land and Natural Resources
J. Robert McBrien
Committee of the National Council On Organized Crime
No Impeachment Grounds Found Against Douglas
A House subcommittee found no grounds for impeaching Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. The Democratic majority reportedly concluded Ford’s charges regarding outside writings and associations did not justify impeachment. The panel’s findings aim to be part of a draft report for the House Judiciary Committee.
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Washington
House
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
House Judiciary Committee
Douglas
Gerald Ford
Judiciary Committee
Celler
Ford
Subcommittee
Probe Requested On Pot in Dorms
Dodge City Ford County attorney John Fierro says youths reported shoplifting and drug use in men's dormitories at Fort Hays State College and Garden City Junior College and asked the Kansas attorney general to investigate. He cited rumors tied to a five county shoplifting ring as reports emerged after youths were questioned Friday. Simon Roth Jr. and Dr. Bill Jellison voiced surprise and noted rumors of marijuana and shoplifting but no further specifics.
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Dodge City
Kan
John Fierro
Ford County
Fort Hays State College
Garden City Junior College
Fierro
Simon Roth Jr
Ellis County
Hays
Bill Jellison
Fort Hays
Funeral services for Kenneth Reed Campbell set in Tonganoxie
Kenneth Reed Campbell 66 of Tonganoxie died Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church of Tonganoxie with burial at Hubbel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Quisenberry Funeral Home. Clingenpeel, an elementary music teacher in the Lawrence school system, died October 15. Mildred Kirkham named chair of memorial fund committee for Lawrence Unified District. Contributions may be sent to the First National Bank.
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Tonganoxie
Methodist Church of
Kenneth Reed Campbell
Jack Mathis
Hubbel Hill
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Clingenpeel
Lawrence
Mildred Kirkham
Lawrence Unified
Kirkham
Albert Pendleton
W.D. Wolfe
Mildred Brown
First National Bank
Memorial fund in Kristin Chambers death
A memorial fund is set up for Kristin Chambers who died Saturday after a brain hemorrhage. Gifts may be made at First National Bank to support the fund.
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Kristin Chambers
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
First National Bank
Funeral plans for Fred Rothberger in Eudora
Funeral services for Fred Rothberger aged 75 of Eudora are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Patrick Hogan officiating. Burial will follow in Eudora. Rosary is scheduled for 7 30 tonight at Warren Mortuary Chapel in Lawrence. Rothberger, an auto dealer in the area for over 40 years, died early Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Eudora
Fred Rothberger
Holy Family Catholic Church
Patrick Hogan
Warren Mortuary
Lawrence
Rothberger
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Memorial fund established for Miss Madelyn
A memorial fund has been established in honor of Miss Madelyn. Friends and supporters are invited to contribute to the fund to assist with funeral costs and ongoing support for her family.
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Madelyn
Mrs Ruby Wise 82 Dies. services set at Rumsey Funeral Home
Mrs. Ruby A Wise 82 of 2323 Westdale Road died Monday evening at Lawrence Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Rumsey Funeral Home with Edwin F Price officiating. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. She leaves widower Charles of the home, two daughters Ellen Heck and Katheryn Heck, a son Dick, two sisters Rhoda Perkins and Nell Wise, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Ruby A. Wise
Westdale Rd
Lawrence Manor
Rumsey Funeral Home
Edwin F. Price
Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles
Ellen Heck
Katheryn Heck
Trail Rd
Rhoda Perkins
Mass
Nell Wise
W. 21St Ter
Kansas Traffic Deaths for December and 1969-70 comparison
Kansas reported 24 hour period ending Tuesday 9 a.m. recorded 3 traffic deaths for December and 0 for November. The year 1970 shows 62 deaths, compared with 588 in the comparable 1969 period of 713.
Lawrence approves zoning changes for Commerce Plaza tracts
Ordinance 4136 rezones multiple tracts in Lawrence from RS 1 RM 1 RS 2 and other designations to C 4 C 5 and RM 2 following notices and hearings. The measure affects Commerce Plaza Meadow Lea additions and 27th Street area as per Chapter 20 of the city code. Mayor Donald E. Metzler signs the ordinance with the City Clerk attesting. A separate resolution orders paving East Glenn Drive from Cadet Avenue to Harper Street with reinforced concrete at an estimated cost of 50000 and outlines benefited parcels and cost sharing.
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Lawrence _ Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
Planning Commission
Commerce Plaza
Meadow Lea Estates
City
City of
27Th Street
Tract 1
Block 14
Meadow Lealustates
Donald E. Metzler
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
East Glenn Drive
Cadet Avenue
Harper Street
K.S.A
Maple Lane
East Glenn
Davis-Wiggins
Davis- Wiggins
FE. Metzler
Vera Mercer
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Massachusetts
Hawaii
Dept of Commerce
Bureau
Jellison
Kenneth Campbell
Chambers Fund
Clingenpeel Fund
Ruby Wise
Christmas Club
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