City backing Mud Creek Plan reaffirmed by Lawrence Commission
The Lawrence City Commission confirms support for the 1969 Mud Creek channelization plan against Nunley’s Plan 500. They cite maintenance costs of a natural creek, land use trade offs, and faster completion if the Corps plan proceeds, while noting delays and funding issues with Nunley’s proposals.
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Allies and foes honor Truman ex president in tribute
The Associated Press reports political figures from both parties honor Harry S. Truman as a common man and decisive leader. References from Nixon Spiro Agnew Lyndon Johnson Strom Thurmond Henry Jackson and others praise his courage, vision and pivotal postwar actions including the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan. The stock exchanges pause trading for two minutes in memory.
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Banks raise prime lending rate to 6 percent nationwide
A group of major banks including Chase Manhattan Bank Manufacturers Hanover Trust Chemical Bank and Marine Midland Bank lifted their prime lending rate from 5 percent to 6 percent The move follows higher short term rates used to curb inflation with bank officials arguing rate levels must reflect the market to avoid credit distortions and inflationary pressure First National City Bank and Mellon Bank had already increased to 6 percent citing the same market conditions.
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Remarks You Usually Hear The Day After Christmas
New York humor column collects after Christmas quips about gifts bills eggnog and family quirks. Jokes include fixing broken dolls and sleds while poking fun at post holiday bills and January woes.
Sparks Cause Fire in Westwood Suburban Homes
Sparks from a chimney started a $230,000 Christmas Day fire that roared through a dozen homes in Westwood. No injuries were reported as several families were displaced on the holiday.
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Christmas Greeting Arrives From White House In Lawrence
The Lawrence post office received a Christmas Greeting from The White House dated December 20, mailed from Washington and delivered in six days. U.S. Rep. Larry Winn Jr. called former President Harry Truman a grand old man whose lasting impact on history will grow. Lawrence High and three junior high tennis courts are flooded for skating, but gates remain closed until temperatures stay at or below 20 degrees for a sustained period to preserve ice quality. Kenneth Fisher notes it may take two to three days of such cold to make skating surfaces satisfactory.
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Kansas Figures Salute Truman Humble Man of Character
Kansas public figures eulogize former president Harry S. Truman praising his integrity humility and leadership. Gov. Robert Docking Sen. James B Pearson Sen. Bob Dole Alf M. Landon and others laud his decisive conduct for democracy and world peace obligations with calls for national unity. All Raney Drug Stores free delivery prescriptions.
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Truman's Courage Praised by Kansas Governor
Kansas Governor Robert B. Docking, in a statement after Harry S. Truman's death, recalled the former president as a courageous, tough yet compassionate leader who fought for what he believed was right. He noted Truman's impact on the nation and world during difficult times.
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Bridge repairs complete on Daisy Hill overpass
The Daisy Hill overpass over Iowa Street is finished aside from final touch ups. Kansas Highway Department resident engineer Joseph McCourt confirms only girder painting remains, scheduled for the warmest parts of today and Wednesday. Total cost stood at $9,300.
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County approves bids on seven Sheriff vehicles
The Douglas County Commission accepted the low bid for seven cars for the sheriff's department. Turner Chevrolet Inc submitted the lowest of two bids opened December 6, at 15,506 dollars with a trade-in for the seven existing sheriff vehicles after a later review of specifications.
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Food Is Main Disaster Need, Leader States
Managua leader Gen. Anastasio Somoza says survivors of the earthquake need food not medicine or plasma and orders relief food to be prioritized. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 killed and 20,000 injured as Managua, a 300,000 city, suffers widespread destruction with water and power cut.
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