Chalmers Seeks More State Funds for KU Expansion
KU Chancellor Laurence Chalmers addressed Kansas legislators in the Space Technology Building detailing a 10 year building plan estimated at 50 million to include capital improvements and new facilities. He urged funding shifts and noted staff shortages and a need for added security and maintenance resources. The visit included a tour and a KU 79 74 win over K State at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Kansas University
Space Technology
Laurence Chalmers
Chalmers
Humanities
Ways and Means Committees
Ku-Kansas
Allen Fieldhouse
K-State
Lawrence elects 11th candidate Dwayne Peaslee to school board race
Dwayne W. Peaslee, 38, a Lawrence resident and field supervisor for a local plumbing firm, filed as the 11th candidate for the Lawrence School District board. If he advances to the April 6 general election, he would join four incumbents seeking the eight top vote-getters for four seats.
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Lawrence
Lawrence School District Board of Education
Dwayne W. Peaslee
Ter
Peaslee
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Young Korean War era candidate Glover to run again after 1972 loss
Pvt. Michael Glover of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, a 23 year old Lawrence Kansas native, narrowly failed to win the Kansas House seat for the 39th District in last November’s election. He carried six of eight urban precincts but strong rural GOP turnout, tied to liquor amendment talk, kept him from victory.
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Fort Leonard Wood
Michael Glover
Kansas House of Representatives
Glover
Lawrence
Kan
Heider and Wife Award Grant for Interpersonal Research
Emeritus psychology professor Fritz Heider and his wife Grace M. Heider, both at Kansas University, will continue their conceptual research in interpersonal relations with the grant.
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Fritz Heider
Kansas University
Grace M. Heider
American Psychological Association
12th Candidate Files for Lawrence School Board Seat
Robert L. Ammel of 1716 Brook filed to become the 12th candidate for the Lawrence School District board of education. Heider, an Austrian-born psychologist, is cited for his classic work and awards, with research on how we think about others.
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Robert L. Ammel
Brook
Lawrence School District Board of Education
Grace M. Heider
Utilities Tax for Schools Proposed in Kansas House
In Topeka AP report three Democrats led by Richard Loux of Wichita introduced a 5 percent gross receipts tax on public utilities to raise 30 million dollars for Kansas schools. The plan would allocate funds by where services are delivered and cover utilities including telephone gas and water. A separate bill, backed by Euler, would create a state crime victims compensation board to provide assistance to crime victims.
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Kansas
Richard Loux
Wichita
Robert Docking
Loux
la Cygne
Kan
Kansas City
Euler
Legal Council
NASA decision looming amid Apollo 14 risks and vast system complexity
In Lawrence, NASA faces a final decision on a manned moon landing by Friday amid extensive debate over risks from docking troubles. The article details Apollo 14’s enormous onboard wiring, 2.5 million soldered joints, 2 million parts, Saturn V's 95 engines, and extreme temperature ranges. Also noted is Kansas University Potter Lake ice measuring over five inches, deemed safe for skating until thaw.
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Kansas University
Potter Lake
Department of Physical Education
Boy dies after fall from playground equipment
Independence 5 year old Michael Shannon Stewart died at a Kansas City hospital after a fall from monkey bars on a school playground. He had been hospitalized unconscious following the incident. his parents are Mr. and Mrs. James L. Stewart.
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Independence
Kansas City
Michael Shannon Stewart
James L. Stewart
Fans react to halftime TV interview at KU vs K State game
About 17 000 fans at Allen Fieldhouse witnessed halftime TV interviews with Chancellor Laurence Chalmers Gov. Robert Docking Gale Sayers coach Don Fambrough and athletic director Wade Stinson The crowd booed the governor and many did not recognize Sayers until an announcer clarified identities The event sparked complaints about lack of disclosure and audience participation amid tense basketball play.
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Kansas University
Laurence Chalmers
Robert Docking
Gale Sayers
Allen Fieldhouse
Chalmers
Docking
Sayers
Don Fambrough
Wade Stinson
Gov. Docking
Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas City
Lawrence
Fambrough
Stinson
Jim Gillispie
Coach Fambrough
Regents board appointment near. governor term unseen
Molholt hinted a Cromb successor may be named before the February 19 board meeting. He supports a Mexican-American or educator representative, favoring Dr. Walter Menninger Jr. for the third seat. The committee shifts to drafting legislation to study board appointment criteria, with Tom Kier guiding a bill for a study commission.
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Molholt
Melholt
Walter Menninger Jr
Topeka
Board of Regents
Kier
Docking
Courter
International House life easy for 11 KU students
Eleven KU students from eight nations share at 1204 Oread in a spirit of harmony under UMHE sponsorship. The residents include graduates and three Fulbright scholars led by president T R Dutta from Andhra, India. They discuss world issues, cook international meals, and aim to expand the program beyond the current quarters.
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Kansas University
International House
Oread
United Ministries In Higher Education
Tom Peters
Olathe
Peru
India
Iran
Taiwan
Guyana
Ecuador
Central Republic of Africa
United States
T. R
Dutta
Andhra
Awe-Inspiring Sunday Space Launch Captivates VIPs and Press
Report describes a bustling Cape Canaveral scene for Apollo 14 launch with 7 000 VIPs, 1 500 press, and a dramatic liftoff. Spectators greet the rocket as it rises three miles away, and traffic swells to over 500 000 along Cape area routes. A second article on economic impact follows.
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Cape
Godspeed
Earth
Moon
Petitions Circulate For KU Student Senate Referendum
About 3000 students signed petitions seeking a referendum on student activity fee allocations to athletics at Kansas University. Organizers say 850 valid names are needed. over 1600 signatures were gathered at a KU Kansas State basketball game.
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Kansas University Student Senate
Jo Justus
Hill City
Ku-Kansas
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