Voter Registration Action For KU and K State Areas
Kansas House to introduce a bill to require voter registration in Douglas and Riley counties home to Kansas and Kansas State Universities. Rep. John Vogel and Rep. Morris Kay with Riley County reps propose registration at primary voting, citing student residency concerns and census counting issues affecting county eligibility.
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Eighth Candidate Enters City Race
Clifford D Turner, 47, a 16 year Lawrence resident and appliance repair operator, filed for one of three city commission seats. He advocates tougher law enforcement, reduced spending, opposes the city sales tax, and has no group backing. Filing closes Feb 16 with a $5 fee or 25 voter signatures. he must be 25, a citizen, and a three year resident.
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Lawrence Chalmers Reinitiates Statewide Talks
Kansas University Chancellor Laurence Chalmers resumes statewide visits and spoke at a noon Rotary Club gathering in Kansas City Kansas today. He recently addressed a Hutchinson group and, in prepared remarks, outlined conflicting value systems and their link to national and university problems.
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KU Reporting Buyer's Market for June Graduates
Kansas University placement directors report a nationwide job squeeze with fewer campus interviews and tighter salaries. Engineering and business see sharp declines, while law remains tight and medicine offers abundant opportunities for June graduates.
KU Activity Fee to Drop Near 254000 for Next Year
KU student activity income for the next school year is projected at about 253 971.98 dollars, down nearly 150 000 from this year. Eudora senior David Miller as Student Senate treasurer notes a fee drop from 12 to 7 50 per semester to fund seven allocations including Daily Kansan Theatre and intramurals with a 1 increase to cover the Kansan.
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Truman Shows Best Night Since Admission at Hospital
Former President Harry S. Truman, hospitalized at Research Medical Center for colitis, reportedly had his best night since admission last Thursday. Doctors say tests are improving, appetite returning, and he slept well after a breakfast following upper and lower GI tests. Mrs. Truman says he is "fine" and has been sitting up, while hospital spokesman John Drewes notes the tests can be tiring.
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Uganda coup sparks ongoing clashes after Obote overthrow
Sporadic gunfire continued in Kampala even as shops stayed open and military vehicles patrolled. Brig. Gen. Idi Amin and Police Inspector-General William Oryema led the coup that toppled President Milton Obote after 12 hours of fighting. Obote, en route home from Singapore, went to Nairobi then planned to fly to Dar es Salaam for support.
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Dole Slams O Briens Salvo On Tax Break Plan
Sen. Robert Dole defended liberalized depreciation tax breaks for business saying they will create jobs and prosperity. He called Lawrence O Briens criticism nonsense and said unemployment falls when industry expands with a thriving economy.
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KU Judiciary Reverses F Grade to A for Student
Richard Cole, professor and division chair, says a KU Judiciary Hearing Division ruling changed an F to an A after a proctored exam showed answer similarity to a course outline. The student contended no cheating, citing proctor conduct and memorized study materials. Proceedings remain confidential per the accused.
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Tragic Blast Kills Three at McAlester Ammunition Depot
At McAlester Naval Ammunition Depot three men died and three were injured when 20 mm shells exploded in a deactivation facility. Six workers were trapped in rubble. rescuers recovered all bodies and survivors within thirty minutes. Cause under investigation.
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Clark Enters School Race in Lawrence District 497
Wallace G. Clark Jr. 38 of 3038 W. Seventh filed for the Lawrence School District 497 board, the fourth candidate. He cites costs, communication, and human relations issues, and seeks wiser spending and new revenue sources while advocating community involvement. He holds a B S from Keene State and a KU master’s in progress, with five years of teaching. He and his wife Karen have two daughters. Other filings include Jack Landreth Shaver and Mrs Alan Hack. Filing ends Feb 16. Incumbents Paddock and Six not running. Spearman and Jackman undecided.
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Huie Files Candidacy For Lawrence School Board
Charles A. Huie of 719 Ariz announces candidacy for one of four open seats on the Lawrence School District board in the April general election. Huie, an employee of Hallmark Cards, said he will offer a comment on his candidacy Wednesday after noon.
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Ninth candidate files for Lawrence City Commission seat
Jon L. Weekly filed to run for one of three vacant posts on the Lawrence City Commission. He becomes the ninth candidate in the race as filings close.
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