Wichita University bid sparks hottest Kansas debate this session
Four Regents told a House committee that moving Wichita University into the state system faces major changes. They urged setting aside political pressure and crafting a plan acceptable to all, while charging heavy political influence and moral concerns in Kansas higher education. Whitley Austin and Clement Hall also testified.
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Kansas
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Salina
Clement Hall
Coffeyville
Wichita University inclusion stirs Kansas political transfer debate
During halftime at Allen Fieldhouse a western Kansas Democrat predicts a state election within months and argues Wichita University should join the state system. KU and K State leaders oppose the move as political and financial strains rise. observers split on House action this session amid regional loyalties and education funding concerns.
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Allen Fieldhouse
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Wichita University
Cincinnati
Simons Addresses Role of Newspaper in University
Dolph C. Simons Jr., publisher of the Journal-World, spoke at Kansas University Faculty Forum on the role of the newspaper in a university community. The event was sponsored by KAY. ACADIA LODGE NO. 9 AF AM holds a special communication Feb 21 at 7 p.m. with First Degree work. all Masons invited.
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Ship's Articles Believed Found Off Key West
A life jacket marked Sulphur Queen and debris were found in the Atlantic Ocean about 14 miles southeast of Key West. The Navy torpedo retriever took the life jacket aboard while Coast Guard vessels investigated floating debris. The USS Patterson and a 95 foot Coast Guard patrol craft were en route to the incident.
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Art Museum Eyes Return of Manet Painting to KU
Kansas University Art Museum officials expect to return the $40,000 Manet painting from Los Angeles to Lawrence around March 21. FBI timing suggests release about a week after the theft defendant is sentenced. Sentencing for William R. Basham is set for March 14 in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Lawrence
Gerald Bernstein
FBI
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Santa Monica
Bernstein
Los Angeles Museum
Death by own action ruled in shooting case
County Attorney Ralph King said the Monday night shooting of William Chinn 17 of Lecompton will be ruled an attempted death by own action. Investigators say Chinn shot himself in the left chest, the slug missing vital organs and lodging in an arm. He drove to a nearby house and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
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William Chinn
Lecompton
King
Chinn
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Junior Stockwell
House Replies To School Talk
The Kansas House adopted an emergency resolution to rebuke remarks attributed to C. O. Wright executive secretary of the Kansas State Teachers Association. Wright criticized Kansas lawmakers at the national school administrators convention in Atlantic City New Jersey for lacking the social concept of state education responsibility.
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American Association of School Administrators
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Civil Case Revision Passes Kansas House 106 to 4
The Kansas House of Representatives approved a 245 page civil procedure revision bill by a 106 to 4 vote. The measure, driven by the Kansas Judicial and Legislative Councils, moves to Gov John Anderson. Proponents say it will speed up justice and simplify procedures.
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City weighs annexation plan as 2200 acres eyed
Mayor Barteldes and commissioners discuss a 2200 acre annexation map affecting outlying land and school districts. Residents push for rapid action while officials signal hearings and pending state legislation may shape the move.
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Albert Hayden
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Delbert Richardson
Eldon Disque
Lloyd Bigsby
Robert Benson
Albert Smith
Lawrence School Board
Salute at KU basketball game sparks call for habit
At the Kansas University versus Kansas State game in Lawrence a hand over heart salute was led by public address announcer E R Elbel during the national anthem. About 8500 fans responded well and some urged making the salute a regular event. The move came during Freedom Week prompted by Charles Stevenson of Kansas City a former Hallmark official now national VP of the Freedom Foundation.
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E. R. Elbel
The
Freedom Foundation
Valley Forge
Sertoma Club
Unusual Hybrid Likely Coydog Found Near McLouth
Kansas University Natural History Museum officials say an unusual animal trapped near McLouth in late January is a hybrid of a coyote and a dog. Museum director Dr. E Raymond Hall noted the skeleton confirms hybrid traits and the animal's pale red color and size suggest possible Ozark red wolf influence.
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Kansas University Natural History Museum
McLouth
E. Raymond Hall
Henry Murr
Vandals at Dread Pay for Window Damage
Kansas University students Gregory L. Duguid and Troy Rinacke admitted vandalism in Lawrence on January 24. They used a sling shot and marbles to break several windows, were suspended, and ordered by District Court to make restitution or serve jail time after appealing from Police Court initial conviction.
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Kansas University
Gregory L. Duguid
McPherson
Troy Rinacke
Independence
Lawrence
Property petitions set for merchants benefit district plan
The city will choose among three petition types signed by property owners. Resident owners with majority property or landowners owning over half the district may sign. Construction timetable not set due to legal issues. minimum duration estimated at over a year.
Brackett and India School Board Set Tonight Meetings
Brackett and India School District plan special meetings tonight at 8 p.m. in district schools. Brackett will discuss possible annexation with Riverside District, followed by a general discussion. India meeting will be more general with various items to be discussed.
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Brackett
India
Riverside
Salvation Army Dinner to Feature Dr. Myers Speaker
Kansas City physician Dr. Robert Myers and Salvation Army board member will headline the Citizens Appreciation Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Hotel Eldridge. Newly elected officers L. E. Morgan James Black Maurice Clarkson and Edward Martin will be installed. About 150 attendees expected.
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Robert Myers
Kansas City
Salvation Army Board of Directors
Salvation Army
Eldridge
L. E. Morgan
James Black
Maurice Clarkson
Edward Martin
Chris Kraft
The
Army
Kansas House considers county manager wage cap proposal
A measure introduced in the Kansas House would authorize all counties to hire a county manager at up to $20 000 annually. The bill is sponsored by Representatives John Conard Jess Taylor and Herbert A Rogg.
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Iowa
Lawrence
Broken
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Kansas
House of Representatives
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Greensburg
Jess Taylor
Tribune
Herbert A. Rogg
Russell
Booth Emphasizes Freedom's Values At Sertoma Talk
Arden Booth KLWN manager spoke at the Lawrence Sertoma Club meeting about preserving freedoms through truth and knowledge and passing them to children. Henry Booth, Arden's son, spoke on the VFW contest and the right to succeed or fail, urging effort to build the future. E J Allison introduced both Booths as Louis Heinrich attended as special guest.
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KLWN
Lawrence Sertoma Club
Hotel
Eldridge
Sertoma
Booth
United States
Russia
Printer Assessment Passes ITU Vote in New York Support
Colorado Springs reports the International Typographical Union says a members referendum approved a 3 percent assessment to aid striking and idle printers and mailers in New York. The extra levy, expected to raise up to 1 million dollars monthly, will take effect on February dues.
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Colorado Springs
International Typographical Union
New York
ITU
Two Generations of Service by the Rumsey Family
Rumsey Funeral Home highlights its two generations of service in the community with contact at VI 3-5111.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
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