Cable TV Opens in Lawrence with Local News First
Sunflower Cablevision Channel 6 began broadcasts in Lawrence with a gala event and a debut local newscast. Governor Robert Docking and Max Falkenstien led the program, interviewing officials and sharing memories from their youth as the city marks a milestone in local cable TV service reaching about 800 subscribers.
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KU to receive deed for old bank building in ceremonies
The University will receive the deed to the old First National Bank building at Eighth and Massachusetts in a 10 a.m. Thursday ceremony on the bank steps. The structure will be given by the bank to the KU Endowment Association and later to KU for use by the Audio Visual Center of the Continuing Education Center. Theodore Hagen, 67, of 1745 Tennessee, was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for observation after a illness at Tony's 66 Service Station on Iowa Street.
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Indy Schools May Cut More
Independence Missouri AP reports the school district may cut more than 400000 in the second half budget. The school board met Tuesday and did not specify cut areas but floated possible rescissions including driver training and spring sports and not replacing teachers who resign during the semester.
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Ralston named head coach of Denver Broncos
John Ralston, who guided Stanford to a Rose Bowl upset of Michigan, was named head coach of the Denver Broncos. Gerald H. Phipps, Empire Sports chairman, announced the appointment and said a ruling on Ralston serving as general manager would come soon.
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Kay plans weekly legislative leadership meetings in 1972
Kay outlines proposed weekly meetings with Abilene Senate President Pro Tem Glee Smith and other leaders from both houses to discuss legislative progress. He frames Republican aims as job creation, education, health facilities, and efficient state government, saying public confidence has eroded and meetings could prevent political conflict.
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Lawrence Residents Add One Twelfth To State Tax Deduction
Lawrence residents may deduct one twelfth of the half cent city sales tax on their federal returns. The local tax 0.5% began mid year, with state rate 3.0%, and the deduction reflects the ratio of local to state taxes and months in effect per IRS footnote. Three Kansas cities approved the extra tax last spring to fund police and fire departments.
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Shooting injures girl at Kroger store in Lawrence
Linda Thomas a 17 year old girl from 255 North Michigan was shot in the abdomen near the Kroger entrance at Ninth and New Hampshire. Delores Daisie Anderson 33 of 426 Perry was arrested charged with aggravated battery. Arraignment set for 3 pm in Douglas County District Court. Bond posted at 2000. Anderson says shooting followed a long dispute and occurred after a store meeting. Police searched for the gun near the Kansas River bridge but could not locate it.
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Lawrence HRC to hear final report from Vernell Sturns
The Lawrence Human Relations Commission will meet at 8 tonight to hear outgoing Human Resources Director Vernell Sturns’ final report before leaving for a Muskegon Michigan job. Interim director Robert Dinkins will be introduced and JoAnne Hurst and Hugh Dunhum will present noted items.
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Kansas Traffic Deaths Log Update
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday for January 6, 1972, noting a comparison with the 1971 period. Data covers Topeka and state totals, reflecting early-year crash figures and trends.
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Nixon Meets NASA Officials on Post Apollo Space Plans
President Nixon called NASA administrator Dr. James Fletcher and deputy George M. Law to the Western White House to discuss future programs as Apollo missions wind down. Fletcher might announce goals for future research and development, while Nixon prepares for a summit with Japan. He also announced a recess appointment for Robert Gottschalk as commissioner for patents.
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Peace Corps to Decrease Half of 8,000 Volunteers
The Peace Corps plans to cut about 4,000 overseas volunteers from 55 countries after Congress approved far less funding than requested. Bracing for program cancellations, ACTION chief Joseph Blatchford ordered preparations as the foreign aid package totals under debate.
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Income Tax Might Finance School Needs in Kansas
Sen. Joseph Harder says the interim education committee may recommend using local income tax to fund public education, shifting burden from property tax. The panel aims to finalize a tax resource equalization plan and a new distribution formula for state aid ahead of the 1972 session.
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Cronkite Says Pants Do Not Match Dressed Image
Walter Cronkite challenges fashion awards for best dressed men noting his baggy pants remain unseen on air. He credits only a sharp tie and jacket for his CBS Evening News appearance.
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Cannonball Career Ends After Big Man Hurtles from Cannon
Steve Smith, 210 pounds, attempted a stunt in Leicester fired from a 16 foot cannon. The blast shattered the cannon and launcher, ending his brief career after landing in water ten feet away. Smith declared it his last ride, Webb estimating he should have flown farther. Repairs cost 260 dollars.
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