KU Project Gives Blind More Access to Computers
Five Kansas University students led by Michael Shongo near completion of a remote computer terminal for blind users. The device uses a Braille keyboard with computer output relayed back via raised keys, slow but improvable to about ten characters per second. Funds from NASA supported the project, with Navy cadet Shonyo preparing for duty aboard the USS Long Beach.
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Rushton
Hallenbeck
Shongo
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Shonyo
Navy
Long
Jack Butler
Mike Shongo
Jim Llewellyn
Dave Woolsey
Woolsey
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Spanish university to honor Grisolia with honorary chemistry degree
Dr. Santiago Grisolia, KU Medical Center biochemistry chair, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Chemistry from the University of Barcelona on March 16. The Spain native joined KU in 1954, chaired biochemistry since 1962, and has earned multiple honors including the Civil Order of Alfonso X and honorary professorships in Valencia and Salamanca.
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Kansas University Medical Center
University of Barcelona
Spain
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Biochemistry
Grisolia
Alphonso X, the Wise
University of Valencia Medical School
Valencia
University of Salamanca
Pain
Spanish Research Council
Atchison High School Closed After Large Meeting
Atchison Kansas high school remained closed after a meeting with more than 1000 people failed to set a class resumption date. The gathering followed a conference among officials law enforcement and the human relations commission about a fight Tuesday that injured six students from white and black groups at an Atchison Leavenworth game.
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Expulsion Hearing Set for Chilocco Indian School Students
A Feb. 17 hearing in Chilocco Oklahoma will review the expulsion of seven students after a fall fight between two girls. A board of six school officials and parents will assess the expulsions and report to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Anadarko office. The same panel will conduct a two month evaluation of the school to decide its future.
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Chilocco
Okla
Lawrence Jaycees Launch Eight Week Shooting Education Program
The Lawrence Jaycees announce an eight week program for 7 to 14 year olds starting Feb 19 at 2 pm Saturdays in the National Guard Armory. Up to 150 youths will receive BB gun instruction donated by the Lawrence Police Department KU Rifle team and coaches with a $1 participation fee for ammo and targets. Seven local children will be chosen for a state tournament.Registration is at four local stores Ernst Hardware Gibsons Zimmermans Coast to Coast and Wilsons Sporting Goods.
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