KU Medical School's Leadership Sparks Friction Across Kansas City, Topeka and Lawrence
The article traces the rise under Murphy and Wescoe and the later decline in public support after chancellor Chalmers’ era. It notes tensions between KU leaders and the Kansas City facility, with Archie Dykes taking the helm to restore direction while the Board of Regents warns of ignored directives.
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Murphy
Clarke Wescoe
Kansas
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George Wolf
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Wescoe
Charles Brackett
Wolf
William Rieke
Laurence Chalmers
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Chalmers
Archie Dykes
Kansas Board of Regents
Medical
Kansas Medical Assa
Dukes
Controversy Over Medical School Leadership at KU
The chancellor seeks to restore the Murphy Wescoe era direction at the medical school with Regents backing. Faculty resolutions calling for Rieke as prime spokesman provoke tension with Regents and lawmakers. A grand jury probes major contracts, and budget issues loom as Dykes strengthens administrative control.
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Medical School
Kansas
Rieke
Chalmers
Oregon
EU Medical School
Topeka
Egypt Says Israel Drone Downed Over Suez Canal
Egyptian news service reports missiles shot down a pilotless Israeli drone during a reconnaissance flight over the Suez Canal. Israel claims the drone was over its held territory. The incident coincides with ongoing disengagement talks in Geneva and Egyptian expectations of a limited, time-bound withdrawal.
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Fuel Plan Failing Winn Says at Farm Bureau Luncheon
U S Rep Larry Winn told Farm Bureau members fuel voluntary efforts fail and new FEA directives issued at midnight will prioritize farmers starting Jan 15. He criticized environmentalists, defended Ford, warned impeachment would harm national and Middle East talks, and said the U S will stay out of war in the Mideast.
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Johnson
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Gerald Ford
Ford
FBI
Ample Holiday Gasoline Seen in Lawrence Area
Lawrence stations plan mixed schedules for New Year weekend with some open Monday and Tuesday while others close Saturday night and Sunday. Four sites report holiday hours. Turnpike station limits purchases for travelers. Klepper Oil and Site Service list outlined hours. Vickers North Side varies by day. Hudson Oil keeps regular hours, closes Sunday.
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Klepper Oil
Vicker’s
North Side
N. 3Rd
Hudson Oil Co
23Rd
Iowa
Hudson
Heroic Act Fatal to Buy
William Kent born January 3 1959 in Chicago Illinois died in a heroic act during a fatal incident. He was an eighth grader at South Junior High School and survived by his parents seven sisters and three brothers. Burial plans previously noted for Alabama were reconsidered.
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William Kent
Chicago
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South Junior High School
KC Businessmen Shot in Holdup
Two businessmen were shot and wounded Friday night in a holdup outside an apartment building in Kansas City. Alfred Lighton 55 president of Woolf Brothers was shot in the chin and through the cheek. Robert W. Slegman 18 president of Stern Slegman Prins Co was shot in the chest and stomach. Both were in fair condition at Menorah Hospital after being accosted with their wives at 4512 Jefferson.
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Robert W. Slegman
Stern-Slegman-Prins Co
Menorah Hospital
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Jefferson
Airlines Lay Outs and Layoffs Remain Set for Next Year
Major carriers announced ongoing cutbacks despite a government fuel policy reversal. Trans World Airlines will furlough 2,900 more workers on Jan 1, totaling 3,750 layoffs. American Airlines plans 2,300 more layoffs in four weeks, with 861 daily flights down from 1,100. Pan American retains a 10 percent flight reduction. United will eliminate 193 flights starting Jan 3.
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Case Dropped in Las County on No-Account Check
Charges against Jerry L. Black were dismissed Friday by County Attorney David Berkowitz. Black, 33, of 1618 Rose Ln, was free on bond as restitution was made. The case, in district court, involved a no account check and remains pending no more.
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Douglas County
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Senator Pearson to Return to Washington Soon
U S Senator James Pearson of Kansas plans to return to Washington from his Leawood home next week minus the cast worn since September after a farm accident near Baldwin. He was recently released from the hospital and is on crutches with full foot use expected in about two weeks. The incident, involving a tractor mounted brush clearing machine, did not affect Lawrence gas users served by Kansas Public Service.
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Kansas utility wins natural gas rate hike approval
The Kansas Corporation Commission on Friday approved a natural gas rate increase for a major utility, signaling higher bills for customers as the utility adjusts prices to reflect operating costs and supply pressures.
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Kansas Corporation Commission
Gunmen Hijack Texaco Tanker in Brooklyn
Three gunmen hijacked a Texaco gasoline tanker in Brooklyn on Friday night and fled with about 5,000 gallons. They blindfolded the driver and dumped him in the back seat of their car, then released him unharmed after about an hour. The truck was later found abandoned and empty.
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Texaco
Brooklyn
Nixon Attends Doctor's Wedding Amid Protestors in La Jolla
President Nixon attended Dr Walter Tkach and Cheryle Gaillard's wedding in La Jolla as 600 to 700 demonstrators gathered outside the chapel shouting Impeachment Now. Police arrested one youth after a rock was thrown. Nixon and family left via rear gate.
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Israel
Cosmos 627 Sent Into Earth Orbit by Soviet Launch
Moscow AP reports the Soviet Union launched Cosmos 627 into earth orbit with instruments aboard functioning normally. Cosmos is a general name for various Soviet satellites spanning test flights to secret research craft.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
TV Schedule Highlights College Bowl Showdowns Today
Sports on TV today lists Mis souri versus Auburn on channel 5-13 at 12 15 pm Sun Bowl. Tulane versus Houston on channel 2-9 at 3 00 pm Astro Bluebonnet Bowl. East West Shrine Game on channel 13-41 at 7 30 pm Gator Bowl Texas Tech versus Tennessee on channels 2-9-13. Sunday noon NBC playoff Minnesota versus Dallas on channel 5-13. 3 pm AFC playoff Miami versus Oakland on channel 4-27. Monday 7 pm Sugar Bowl Notre Dame versus Alabama on channel 29-138.
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Insurance Needed for Tags in No-Fault Law
Topeka Kan AP car owners must show proof of liability auto insurance when applying for 1974 license plates under the new no fault law. Elton Lobban director of the Division of Vehicles said the license form back includes insurer and policy number blanks. He urged applicants to check policies before visiting the county treasurer or mailing forms. The law takes effect Tuesday. County treasurers will not issue plates without the information.
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Kan
Kansas
State Division of Vehicles
Elton Lobban
Lobban
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