Elderly housing gap grows in Kansas study
A KU Institute for Social and Environmental Studies report projects Kansas will see a 24 percent rise in residents over 65 by 1980, with 14.1 percent of the population over 65. It highlights housing shortages, reliance on public housing, and limited use of federal programs like Section 202 to aid the elderly.
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Chamber official optimistic airport fund goal reached
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans to tell city commissioners that its drive to raise 35 000 for expansion of Lawrence Municipal Airport has reached the target. Glenn West said final accounting would come later but he is optimistic a favorable report will be issued. Contributions include 1000 from Quaker Oats Co. The project would back a 350 000 land purchase from the Kansas University Endowment Association with FAA grant hopes two to three weeks away.
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LMH Official Calls Federal Hospital Cost Ceiling Unwise
Don Lenz Lawrence Memorial Hospital administrator says a federal ceiling on hospital costs would be impractical unless the rate limit included costs driving higher bills such as wages and supplies. He argues the proposal by President Carter fails to control all cost factors.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Candidates discuss city governance at East Lawrence meeting
Eight hopefuls spoke at a candidate night in East Lawrence Center urging stronger management and better basic services. They split on government form change to mayor council, a key April 5 ballot issue, with primary March 8 narrowing six finalists for three seats.
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Thirteen seek three Lawrence School Board seats
Thirteen candidates spoke at East Lawrence Center aiming to win in the March 8 primary, narrowing to six finalists, with the general election set for April 5. They urged neighborhood schools, better funding for teachers, and more accessible board meetings.
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Ford cancels KU visit this semester
Former President Gerald Ford will not visit Kansas University this semester due to a heavy schedule. Barrett said attempts will be made to reschedule for next fall. Ford’s daughter Susan attends KU this semester.
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Lawrence
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Costa concert draws 700 at KU Theatre
More than 700 attended Sequeira Costa’s recital in the University Theatre at Kansas University. It was his first performance since he was named KU’s Cordelia Brown Murphy Professor of Music in January. Costa wore the medallion design by KU design professor Carlyle H. Smith, bearing the university seal, to honor the Cordelia Brown Murphy Chair of Music. The chair was created by former Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy for his mother, a former professional concert pianist.
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Second liquor store robbed in Lawrence in two days
Lawrence police search for a suspect after a man robbed Clarence T Dockery Retail Liquor Store at 1014 Mass. Monday night and fled after taking cash and personal funds. Witnesses reported a man near the area soon after. The description matches a Sunday liquor store holdup.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital expansion on track for May 5 opening
Hospital administrator Don Lenz says the four story addition should open May 5 with three floors finishing soon. Ground floor work extends into late April and landscaping may complete in time. The board approved an $8,700 water softener and an $85,000 one year services contract with American Management Service to replace Ser vicemasters. January activity shows 3,692 adult patient days and room revenue of $269,576 against budget.
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Carter CIA nominee Turner vows to rebuild trust
Adm. Stansfield Turner told the Senate panel he aims to restore the CIA’s reputation and prioritize lawful intelligence activity. He urged selective publishing of information and said some secrecy is needed yet overclassification should be avoided. Turner plans to keep his Navy commission, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers including Baker.
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