KU panel trims freshman-sophomore path in Pearson Humanities
Kansas University leaders moved to end the Pearson Integrated Humanities Program as a substitute for freshman and sophomore English, speech and Western Civ courses. The assembly approved an amendment shifting the program to junior and senior levels despite objections, while keeping permanent six-hour credit for its four courses. Discussion continues on an advisory committee and related recommendations.
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Kansas University
The
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pearson College
Assembly
Colleges
Dennis Quinn
Pearson
Delbert Shankel
College
Kansas Union
EPA allows use of existing DDT stocks in 1973
Harold Alford, an EPA special assistant, told 400 officials and farmers that existing DDT stocks not used before the December 31 ban may be used in 1973. He said the relaxation follows requests from state authorities and that products already on shelves can remain in use.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Washington
Harold Alford
Alford
KU studies access improvements for handicapped at campus
An ad hoc committee under the University Committee for the Architecturally Handicapped finished the first phase of a study on accessibility to Kansas University buildings. A subcommittee compiled a standards checklist, based on New York facilities research, with wheelchair stalls and door numerals for the blind. The Kansas Union will lower telephones and water fountains and add accessible restroom stalls. Evaluation of facilities should begin in a few weeks, and the panel will visit Emporia State Teachers College to examine barrier removal methods.
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University Committee For
Kansas University
Roger B. Williams
KU Law School
New York
Williams
Frank Burge
The
Kansas Union
Emporia State Teachers College
Train Hits Bus at Unguarded Crossing Killing 34
Budapest AP reports a passenger train struck a bus at an unguarded rail crossing Tuesday night, killing 34 people and injuring 21.
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Budapest
Rising Food Prices Force Army and Navy Food Cuts
Washington AP report shows rising prices forcing armed services to substitute cheaper items. Navy cooks replace steaks and chops with hamburger while Army troops eat more pot roast. Zumwalt cites 20 percent rise in Navy costs. Agriculture Dept notes price increases from mid December to mid January.
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Navy
Army
Armed — Services
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Agriculture Department
Zumwalt
Chief of
Naval Operations
Marine Corps
Air Force
Defense Department
Armed Forces
Kansas reports surge in child neglect cases under new law
In Topeka AP report, the Kansas Department of Social Welfare notes ninefold rise in reported child neglect cases over six months, due to a new law requiring reports to both juvenile courts and county welfare offices. The statute also provides immunity from prosecution for reporters acting without malicious intent.
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Topeka
Kansas
Mary Thomas
Kansas Department of Social Welfare
Thomas
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