Kansans Test Personal Tags On Cars Across State
A handful of Douglas County residents join Kansas trend toward personalized license tags. Buyers choose six characters, with examples like ALOHA and NADER, paying a $25 extra fee plus standard registration. Tags last five years with limits on duplications and special-case reissues.
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Douglas County
Kansas
John Emick
Honolulu
John English
Centron
Nader
Ralph Nader
Elton Lobban
Senate
Lobban
Betty Leslie
Douglas County Treasurer's Office
Lawrence Commission to revisit mid block crossing signals debate
Six weeks after nearly removing the Down town Lawrence mid block crossing signals the City Commission will again discuss the controversial lights at a 2 PM Tuesday meeting City Manager Buford Watson notes no complaints since the timing change and law changes may weigh more than timing in the discussion.
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Lawrence
Buford Watson
Computer Services Agency
CSA
Deerfield Park No. 2
Pioneer Ridge No. 4
Pioneer Ridge No. 5
Public Works
George Williams
Schwegler
Trail Park
Auto Plaza
Traffic Safety Commission
Massachusetts Street
Ford plans European swing this summer to boost Atlantic ties
President Ford plans a European tour this summer to press trade energy and monetary cooperation with leaders in Britain West Germany and Yugoslavia among others. Dates are not set pending the Helsinki security talks with 35 nations and invitations remain accepted in principle.
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London
Ford
Europe
Helsinki
U.S
Harold Wilson
Britain
Helmut Schmidt
Tito
AFL-CIO pushes for higher federal minimum wage
The AFL-CIO plans to press Congress for another minimum wage increase to aid workers facing inflation. With current law set to reach 2.30 by 1977, the federation urges immediate action and broader measures, including tax cuts, public jobs, and health insurance for all.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Afl-Cio
Congress
Organized Labor
Ford Administration
America
Topeka Reports Fight Over State Hospital Training Funds
A coalition reports Gov. Bennett’s plan to end first year resident funding at Topeka State Hospital. The notice argues the move is a radical policy shift and outlines proposed funding through the Menninger Foundation for existing residents.
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Topeka
Kan
Elwaine Pomeroy
R-Topeka
Robert F. Bennett
Topeka State Hospital
Pomeroy
Pomery
Bennett
Menninger Foundation
Jackson charged after assaulting officers in Lawrence
Wallace Jackson, 22, of 847 Lyons, was arrested by Lawrence police early Sunday for allegedly striking two officers. Held on 2500 bond on two counts, he reportedly argued with a theft suspect during questioning, leading to a scuffle and subduing by three officers. He was handcuffed and jailed locally then transferred to the county jail.
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Wallace
Rebels halt Cambodian drive near Mekong River
Government forces evacuated lower Mekong positions after heavy casualties in an amphibious assault aimed at breaking the Khmer Rouge blockade. About 500 troops were involved as battles continued and supply routes to Phnom Penh remained cut.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mekong
Neak Luong
Mekong River
U.S
Penm Raing
Khmer Rouge
South Vietnam
KU officials to testify on budget requests before legislature
Kansas University officials will present to the House Ways and Means Committee to defend their FY 1976 budget requests. They seek funds for a biweekly payroll system, Minority Advancement Program, Career Counseling Service, and to offset research overhead with general use funds. They also push to reinstate items cut by Gov. Bennett including Strong Hall roof and Robinson gymnasium.
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Executive Council
General Board
Kansas University
Robert Bennett
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kansas
Keith Nitcher
Nitcher
Ways and Means
Bennett
Strong Hall
Robinson Gymnasium
Kansas Board of Regents
KU Office of Affirmative Action
Clas
Accrediting team inspects Kansas University over three days
The North Central Accrediting team began a three day visit at Kansas University to review progress since their 1969 concerns. They will meet with the Council of Deans Senate Executive Committee and various administrators and students.
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North Central
Kansas University
del Shankel
Shankel
Council of Deans
Senate Executive Committee
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