City hall site split in Lawrence debate over Sixth and Massachusetts
Ralph C. Simons Jr outlines Lawrence Kansas growth debate over locating a new city hall. Two sites are eyed downtown near Sixth and Massachusetts or between the courthouse and judicial building with ties to bank interests and possible remodeling. Public politics, architect fees, and land costs shape the decision.
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Lawrence City
Sixth
Massachusetts
Douglas County
East 11Th Street
Judicial
City Commission
Court House
C Lear
Theourthouse-Judicial
Chamber of Commerce
Mmet
Chamber
First National Bank
Massachusetts Street
Bowersock
Sheriff's Office
City Hall
Lawrence
City Officials Report Progress on Weekly Trash Pickup Plan
Three city administrators led a one week trial to boost sanitation outreach across areas with backlogs. Public works chief George Williams cites 98 percent pickup for the week while alternatives including a labor pool are studied for permanent efficiency.
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George Williams
Don McLaughlin
Mike Wildgen
Williams
11Th and
Haskell
Watson
McLaughlin
Barkley Clark
Sanitation Department
City sets hearings on 1977 revenue sharing funds
City commission will hold a Jan 12 hearing at 3 30 p m in the First National Bank Tower fourth floor room to review requests by social service agencies for revenue sharing in 1977. About 66000 was allocated last summer for the second half of 1976.
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City Commission
Mike Wildgen
Wildgen
First National Bank
Tanker blast in Los Angeles Harbor kills at least 11
An oil tanker blast in Los Angeles Harbor Friday night split the 810 foot Sansinena into three, killing at least 11 and injuring about 50. Divers searched wreckage as authorities assess casualties and cause while police maintain a large security perimeter.
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Los Angeles
Test of Douglas County Disaster Siren Planned
A noon test of the Douglas County Disaster Siren Warning System is scheduled for Monday. If weather is inclement the test will be moved to the following Monday.
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Douglas County
Monay
Douglas County Vital Stats Show Higher Abortion Rates
The 1975 report notes Douglas County abortion rate at 224.2 per 1000 live births, surpassing the state average of 165.6 and ranking third in Kansas. Births fell to 12.2 per 1000, deaths to 5.9 per 1000, while state totals show a first decline in abortions since earlier years.
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Douglas County
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Kansas
Douglas
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