Youth Groups Push Voters Registration After 18 Vote
Youth groups move to register 18 to 21 year olds following Supreme Court ruling allowing 18 year olds to vote in federal elections. National parties praise the decision while states warn of costs and administrative challenges to separate registries and voting equipment.
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Better Regents Unit States Probe of Board
A KU faculty student group calls for an independent commission to review Kansas Board of Regents qualifications. Co chairs Tom Kier Lewis Houston Bruce Molholt say the board lacks higher education expertise and the aim is broader representation and standards. Findings would go to the governor and state legislature, with no new appointments until review completes.
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Prosecution of Strong Hall Disturbance Probed by County
Douglas County Attorney-elect Mike Elwell will handle all prosecutions from the Strong Hall disturbances at Kansas University. Three charged under riot statutes are Ronald Washington Darryl Bright and Vanessa Collins with origins in Chicago Maywood and KU ties. Washington Bright and Collins were not enrolled at KU at the time.
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Car Fire Near Fraternity House Causes Minor Damage
A car owned by Jack Kaiser on 1941 Stewart Ave backfired while starting around 8 10 p m Monday near his fraternity house. The Lawrence Fire Department estimated five dollars in damage for the minor fire.
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Humorous icy slip brightens Monday morning in Lawrence
A Lawrence saleswoman slipped on an icy porch but remained unhurt and reached her cab in stride. The cab driver joked about not charging for the show. Assistant City Manager Dennis Kallsen announced no Friday trash pickup for Christmas. collections move to Thursday with the usual schedule.
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Christmas closures halt KU and city offices in Kansas
Kansas University, city offices, and most state agencies pause operations for Christmas. Banks close at 3 p.m. Thursday. drive in banking ends Dec 26. Some stores stay open to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. many close Christmas Day. Haskell remains open. federal offices observe weekend or altered schedules. Post offices suspend Saturday delivery. main post office serves window needs.
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Christmas Prelude at Lawrence High Tonight
Lawrence High presents its annual Christmas Prelude at 7 30 in the school auditorium with the A Cappella Choir directed by Lewis Tilford and Larry Williams leading the orchestra. Ed Bartley conducts the brass choir with Millard Denny narrator as the program includes multiple carols and choral works by Nelson Rozsa Wagner Newberry and Burt among others.
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Youth Wounded In Gun Accident in Eudora
Rodney Strunk a 13 year old, was shot in the upper left leg by his brother 14 year old Charles in Eudora while visiting a neighbor. The injury required treatment by a local physician. Charles had been handling a twelve gauge shotgun when it discharged. Rodney was ascending a staircase at the time.
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Charges Filed In Local Death Involving Self Defense
Voluntary manslaughter charges will be filed against Milo Lowry 73 of 418 Lincoln in the death of Joseph T Suttles 73 of the same address. County Attorney elect Mike Elwell said the complaint was prepared for a warrant. Suttles died from a .38 caliber chest wound and Lowry said he acted in self defense. he was released Sunday after questioning by the police.
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Lincoln
Joseph T. Suttles
Mike Elwell
Elwell
Suttles
Lowry
Lawrence
Top KU Chancellor Says Job Not Jumping
Chancellor Laurence Chalmers told reporters his job is not in jeopardy amid campus disturbances at Kansas University. He stated he would know if the Kansas Board of Regents planned action against him.
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Gibson Happy At Kansas State
In Tallahassee Florida State University president Stanley Marshall names four possible successors to Coach Bill Peterson. Kansas State coach Vince Gibson says he is happy at Kansas State and has not been contacted by FSU. He will coach the North team in the North South all star game in Miami on Christmas Day.
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