Lawrence street people carol at police station to spread peace
A cross section of about 30 Lawrence residents gathered outside the police station on a cold pre Christmas night. They sang carols and presented a handwritten Christmas poem to officers as a gesture of peace and goodwill. Barni Mitchell helped organize the event inspired by seasons greetings.
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Lawrence “Street
Lawrence Police Station
Rock Chalk
Lawrence Police Department
Police Department
Barni
Carol
Barnis
Lemon
Barni Mitchell
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Polish Leaders Promise Economic Plan Review
Warsaw AP report says Poland's new Communist leadership under Edward Gierek plans to revise the five year economic program that sparked last week's unrest. Gierek, seen as a neutral factor, replaced Gomulka and vowed to reconsider next year's plan in a televised address.
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Warsaw
Poland
Moscow
Edward Gierek
Gierck
Mississippi Supreme Court Overturns Evolution Ban
The Mississippi Supreme Court struck down the state law banning the teaching of evolution, holding it unconstitutional under the First and Fourteenth Amendments citing the 1968 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Mississippi Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Love in Our Hearts Season Greeting by Rock Chalk River City
A seasonal message from Barni Mitchell in 1970 urging unity among men despite differing lifestyles. It states that all people are brothers and should act with love and understanding during the holiday season.
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River City
Barni Mitchell
16 year old charged in deadly Tucson hotel fire
A 16 year old youth Louis C Taylor faces juvenile court petitions for felony homicide and arson in a 2.5 million fire at the 41 year old Pioneer International Hotel in downtown Tucson, 28 dead 27 injured. He was taken into custody near the scene and questioned by police.
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Tucson
Ariz
Louis C. Taylor
State Industrial School For Boys
Claus Burgman
Taylor
Warming Likely by Tuesday in Lawrence
Freezing drizzle that continued into the afternoon is expected to end tonight in the Lawrence area but travel warnings remain due to freezing temperatures. Lows tonight 25 to 30 with a warming trend into the 40s likely for Tuesday as icy drizzle and hazardous conditions persist. Law enforcement urges delaying nonessential travel until Tuesday warmth arrives.
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Lawrence
High Court Rules 18 Year Vote Approved in National Elections
The Supreme Court splits on the 1970 Voting Rights Law, upholding 18 year olds' right to vote in national elections and approving a five year literacy test suspension. It rules Congress lacks power to enforce 18 year olds in state and local elections. Justice Black leads the majority with four others.
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Hugo L. Black
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Thurgood Marshall
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Potter Stewart
Harry A. Blackmun
Harlan
Senate
Robert G
Bobby” Baker
Arizona
Angela Davis
New York
California
Cal
Oregon
Texas
Idaho
Case for God in a Modern World Explored
The Journal-World begins a four part Christmas series on the case of God with the first essay examining whether faith fits today. The piece appears on Page 28 and invites readers to consider room for God in contemporary life.
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Journal-World
Freezing Drizzle Causes Dozens Of Minor Ices In Lawrence
A freezing drizzle coated Lawrence streets leaving icy patches and a rash of minor accidents and injuries. Police report 10 crashes between 7 and 9:30 a.m. with more into noon as patches thaw. Memorial Hospital treated six people for minor injuries from falls on ice including Hazel Bell Robin Gary Gary Marsh Elizabeth Burnett and Delores Stewart.
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Hazel Bell
Maine
Robin Gary
Gary Marsh
Lecompton
Elizabeth Burnett
Delores Stewart
Louisiana Street
13Th
Mt. Oread
Journal-World
New Weather System Moves In Kansas Tonight
Freezing drizzle made driving hazardous across northeast and southeast Kansas this morning. Motorists warned to stay cautious on bridges and overpasses as a new system from the west is expected to bring more precipitation with little relief Tuesday. Precipitation varied by location with several towns reporting measurable rain and cool overnight lows.
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Highway Patrol
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Wichita
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Chanute
Goodland
Lawrence
Emporia
Liberal
Subscription Offer for Jour nal-World Ad
An ad promotes subscribing to the Jour nal-World as a gift for friends relatives or service members. The offer is advertised with a contact number 843-1L000 and mentions the advertisement is open until 10 p.m. tonight.
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