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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1977
Page
3
Lawrence educators roll out positive reinforcement kits through the Human Relations Committee. Certificates and posters aim to boost self image, reward good deeds, and reduce focus on problems across the district’s elementary schools.
In Spokane Ralph Nader and former Atomic Energy Commission head Dixy Lee Ray trade sharp putdowns over Washington governor race. Nader calls Ray gubernatorial lunacy and subservience to big business while Ray retorts that Nader should respect voters before she begins her administration.
Former President Gerald R. Ford accepts the presidency of Eisenhower Exchange Fellows Inc. He will help bring foreign businessmen and professionals to the United States for travel and study. The salary will be set in March by the board and Ford is to address the upcoming meeting.
Virgil C. Dechant of La Crosse Kansas was elected supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus at a San Juan meeting. He succeeds John W. McDevitt who retires after nearly 13 years leading the 114 million member Catholic fraternal group. Richard B. Scheiber will become supreme secretary.
A man was killed early today when his car crashed through a viaduct guard rail and burst into flames on the street below. Police said the driver was burned beyond recognition and could not be identified immediately. he died on arrival at Bethany Medical Center. Florence Nightingale is noted as founder of modern nursing born in Florence Italy.
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