House Caucus Asked on Faith In McCormack
California Democrat Rep Jerome Waldie asks the House Democratic caucus to declare no confidence in Speaker John McCormack. Waldie says the aim is to spur leadership change, though he does not seek the speakership. McCormack, a Massachusetts Democrat, has led since 1962.
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Blast Rips Stations In Shaker Heights
A blast ripped through the municipal court building and police station in Shaker Heights Ohio injuring 15. Police Chief Longstreet said it may be a bombing or gas with the gas meter intact. Police and federal investigators opened a probe as hospitals reported a critically injured officer and the municipal court judge among the injured.
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Shaker Heights
Carl R. Longstreet
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Martin Kafoglis
Treasury Department
Manuel M. Rocker
Cleveland
Two Additions To Extension Set to Arrive
The University Extension at Kansas University expects two temporary buildings after high winds delayed delivery. The 37,000 dollar bid Ozark Homes structures will add 12 offices and a classroom, with one unit atop the hill and the other on a former parking lot near the Kansas Union.
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Kansas University
Ozark Homes Manufacturing Co
Neosho
Allen Wiechert
Keith Lawton
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First City Skate A Thon Skater Breaks 47 Hour Mark
An 18 year old skating enthusiast from Lawrence, Bill Hopkins, won the first Lawrence Skate Center Skate-A-Thon by skating 47 hours and 10 minutes, earning a two foot trophy. The event beganSaturday with 32 participants and required keeping feet moving with hourly 10 minute breaks. Runner up Darren Downing skated 46 hours 40 minutes, with other top finishers including Patricia Faulconer, Rick Farrier, and Benny Erwin.
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Journal-World Photo
Lawrence
Darren Downing
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Patricia Faulconer
Daugher
Jack Faulconer
Miss
Rick Farrier
Reuben Farrier
Elmwood
Benny Erwin
Lee Erwin
Eudora
Desegregation Efforts See Mixed Results Across South
The Associated Press reports slow progress in implementing Supreme Court desegregation orders. Florida districts shut schools while staff transfers push integration. Alabama faced bomb threats with two closures but no explosives found. Mississippi districts Indianola and Tunica went all black with white families fleeing to private schools. Louisiana opened four districts on schedule amid white parent opposition. Georgia Gov Maddox leads a federal suit seeking enforceable nationwide guidelines or freedom of choice.
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Winn Parish
Winnfield
Mississipi
Indianola
Tunica
Lester Maddox
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Georgia Board of Education
Art in the Park Show Names Chairs for Ninth Year
Plans for the ninth annual Art in the Park show on May 3 in South Park were unveiled with 10 organizers led by General Chairs Mr. and Mrs. George Ryan. Sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild and Lawrence Park and Recreation Department the exhibit invites Douglas County residents to display original works across media and sell items if desired.
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George Ryan
Douglas County
Lawrence Art Guild
Lawrence Park and Recreation Department
Space May Hike Bacteria Action
Apollo 12 astronauts Bean and Conrad suffered skin infections after returning from the moon, with doctors noting possible intensified bacterial action during spaceflight. Dr. Berry said reasons are unknown and Gordon escaped infection while Conrad and Bean carried staphylococcus from Earth.
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Charles A. Berry
America
Alan L. Bean
Charles “Pete” Conrad Jr
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Berry
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Conrad
Bean
Carswell Hearings Closed in Senate Judiciary Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee closed its hearings on Judge G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court amid civil rights protests calling for recall to explain a segregationist record. The panel recessed after a 2 1 2 hour attack on Carswell s rulings and actions, with Rauh of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights urging confirmation only of a better nominee.
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Carswell
Rauh
Senate
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Justice Department
U.S. Circuit Court
New Orleans
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Lawrence area school talks seven grade offerings and Isley
West Junior High administration will discuss course offerings and requirements for parents of next year's seventh graders at 7 30 tonight in the school. A total of 83 students 426 boys and 427 girls are enrolled this semester at Haskell Institute. The figure shows a 77 student drop from last term s 930. Absentee ballots for the March 3 library bond election are available in the Douglas County Clerk s Office. Any eligible voter out of county on March 3 may apply for an absentee ballot. Lawrence residents who are eligible but not registered have until Feb 10 to register at city hall to vote in the 1 575 000 city bond election.
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Haskell Institute
Douglas County
Delbert Mathia
Lawrence
Coffee drains honest men at Kansas University
The English department bulletin notes coffee in lounges is largely unpaid. About 300 cups were drunk in 10 days for only 9.95 dollars collected, implying two thirds of coffee goes unpaid. Management has placed the operation on final probation.
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Bulletin of the English Department
Kansas University
Tax Ltd Says Legislature Should Trust Them
The speaker argued against higher state taxes and criticized the idea of a property tax lid. He credited Hodge and Garrett with proposing alternative revenue sources but said they failed to present options that would lower property taxes. He warned the audience not to accept Gov Docking's "political nostrum" and mocked it as a sign reading Sorry No Government Today for schools, counties, and city halls.
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Bennett
Hodge
Garrett
Robert Docking
Eighty new proposals introduced in Kansas House at deadline
In Topeka the Kansas House saw eighty new bills introduced as the deadline for member submissions passed. Measures include a legislative watchdog post audit department, governor administration reform, marijuana pilot program, school year pauses for budget limits, broadened school attendance center powers, pre-approval of data processing contracts, and funding for private school teachers. An 11 member education efficiency panel would study school procedures and report to the governor and 1971 legislature.
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Ways and Means Comittee
Kent Frizzell
Kansas Supreme Court
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Kansas
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Scout Troop to receive Capitol flag in memory of Risk
Boy Scout Troop 53 to be presented a United States flag that flew over the Capitol during ceremonies at First Christian Church. The flag is dedicated to Lowell E. Risk, former Scoutmaster, who died last November after 40 years in scouting. The event marks Boy Scouting’s 60th anniversary. Steve Nelson aided by Rep. Larry Winn arranged the flag. Nelson’s brother Don will present it to Harold Scheve at the Sunday service.
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Capitol
Washington, D.C
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Lowell E. Risk
Risk
National Council
Steve Nelson
Homer Nelson
Manchester Dr
Larry Winn
Nelson
Georgetown University
Rep. Winn
Steve
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Harold Scheve
Kansas Traffic Deaths Log Shows February Total
Kansas traffic death report records 3 fatalities in February, 42 for 1970, 65 for the comparable 1969 period, and 0 in the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Tuesday, reflecting yearly traffic safety statistics across the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
Pleasant Surprises Soon for Lawrence Water Deposits
Lawrence residents with long‑standing water service will receive refunds by March 1 for deposits paid in 1966 or earlier. Water Office Manager Bob Beach says checks will go to residential users who began service before 1967. Interest has already been paid for previous years to long‑term customers. refunds lagged during the data processing switch and are now being processed.
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Lawrence
City Water Department
Bob Beach
Water Department
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