Dykes Announces Major KU Admin Reorganization
Chancellor Archie Dykes unveils a sweeping reorganization at the University of Kansas to streamline reporting, move general support services under Russell Mills, and create unified admin units across KU campuses. The plan, effective immediately, aims to improve efficiency and responsiveness to faculty students and staff.
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Kansas University
Archie Dykes
Kansas Board of Regents
Keith Nitcher
Max Lucas
Russell Mills
KU Medical Center
Lawrence
Kansas City
KUMC
Regents
University of Kansas
Clarke) Wescoe
University
Mills
Thousands strike as Italy faces govt crisis and delays
Rome reports a 24 hour national strike by civil servants paralyzing offices and delaying transport. Moro announced resignation steps while Christian Democrats refuse Communist cooperation, prompting jockeying for a 33rd postwar administration amid unemployment and firm distress.
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Rome
Italy
Christian Democrats
Fiumicino
Christian Democratic
Aldo Moro
Moro
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Communist Party
City and County Seek HUD Funds for 1976 Projects
Lawrence and Douglas County advance their request for over 800 000 in federal community development funds for 1976. The County preapplies for 303 000 and the City completes hearings for 529 000, with HUD action expected in April.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
City Commission
HUD
State Division of Planning and Research
Ernest Coleman
Federal Funds
Kyle Andregg
Walt Hull
Far East Lawrence
KPL files plan for 800000 share preferred stock issue
Kansas Power and Light Co. filed a registration with federal and state regulators for a public offering of 800000 shares of $25 par value preferred stock. Proceeds will repay short term loans tied to the construction program. First Boston Corp. and Dean Witter & Co. named as underwriters. Five Fort Hays State College students from the area on the fall dean’s honor roll include Beverly Noel Linda Bledsoe Gregory Galluzzi and Gregory Dutt and Leona Shrader.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Power and Light Co
Securities and Exchange Commission
Kansas Corporation Commission
First Boston Corp
Dean Witter & Co
Fort Hays State College
Beverly S. Noel
Linda J. Bledsoe
Gregory E. Galluzzi
Gregory J. Dutt
Lawrence
Leona D. Shrader
McLouth
Route changes hindered by weather delays in city sanitation
Sanitation chief Don Purdy says transition to new routes faced weather problems but crews are adapting. A special truck serves Indian Hills after a pickup gap since Dec 30. One crew eliminated, one truck added for standby. Women’s International Bowling Congress in Denver extends dates by ten days, April 8 to May 27.
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Don Purdy
Indian Hills
Denver
Schmidt promoted to assistant vice president at Federal Reserve Bank
Philip E. Schmidt of McLouth has been promoted to assistant vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He is a 1960 graduate of the University of Kansas.
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Philip E. Schmidt
Jane Schmidt
McLouth
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Schmidt
Kansas University
Market continues 76 rally boosts Dow to near 900
New York traders push the Dow Jones industrial average to 898.69 as gains from a late rise and oil embargo concerns support a market rally. Volume on the NYSE hits 33.17 million shares, a record pace with banks cutting prime rates and auto sales showing gains in December.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cleveland Trust Co
Detroit
Four Seasons plan clash prompts city meeting
In Lawrence the Four Seasons project faces redevelopment pressure as 63 landowners contend with conflicting plans from 1967 and 1973. City officials weigh keeping the original plan with a golf course or reverting to standard zoning while addressing open space and density rules.
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Lawrence
Four Seasons
Kasold
Crossgate
24Th
26Th
City Commission and Planning Commission
Douglas County
Dick McClanathan
McClanathan
Kidnap Victim Rescued in Paris As Suspects Nabbed
Louis Hazan chief executive of Phonogram France was rescued after a week in captivity. Police arrested five suspects including the alleged leader Hugo Brunini and his brother. a ransom of 3.4 million dollars was not paid. Hazan was kept in a house 70 miles west of Paris with a phone number found in a suspect’s cuff guiding the rescue.
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Paris
Record Company
Louis Hazan
Trembley Les Villages
Hazan
Phonogram
France
Place de la Bastille
Versailles
Hugo Brunini
County Receives Liquor Tax Share for Quarter
Douglas County received 19116.74 from the state treasurer as its share of net liquor enforcement revenue for the quarter ending Dec 15. State Treasurer Joan Finney mailed checks totaling over 794000 to 105 Kansas counties.
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Douglas County
Joan Finney
Kansas
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Haskell Indian Junior College
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PTA
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Harold Siegrist
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West
28Th St
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Ted Talmon
Chad Lawton
Journal-World
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Plan Group
Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission
City Hall
Planning Commission
Barkley Clark
Ron Holt
Interior Ministry
Parsons & Bring
Lou Parsons
Charles Burnett
Ken Elder
Bertha Payne
Parsons
Dale Kring
Eva Steffen
Don Vanatta
Darrell McManness
Keinew
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