Kansas geographer to build spatial distribution computer
Dr. Robert E. Nunley of Kansas University will design an analog based spatial distribution computer funded by a 240000 dollar NSF package to answer two dimensional geographical questions. The project emphasizes a mapboard input and display of distribution maps with minimal operator programming knowledge.
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Robert E. Nunley
Kansas University
National Science Foundation
NSF
Nunley
Gerry Kelly
Robert Haralick
Department of Electrical Engineering
Technology
West
Burger says Supreme Court workload hampers top performance
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger warned the Supreme Court cannot do its best with mounting cases. The nine justices handle about 4,000 appeals yearly, up from 1,100 in 1940, 1,300 in 1950. He urged Congress to guide changes to cut time and costs in deciding cases.
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New York
Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court
American Bar Association
Burger
Edwardsville Boy Killed in Creek Bank Cave-In
An eight year old boy Donald Albanese died after soft earth collapsed while cave-digging about three feet into a creek bank near Edwardsville Kansas. Two companions tried to free him then sought help. He died on arrival at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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Edwardsville
Kaw
Donald S. Albanese
Kansas City
Kan
Michael Albanese
University of Kansas Medical Center
Fire from Firecracker Damages Home in Nieder Acres
A fire reportedly sparked by a firecracker caused about 400 dollars in damage Sunday at the home of Harry Winters on Route 5 in Nieder Acres. Fire officials said a booby trap style fire in a bedroom closet ignited papers and clothing. Fire crews from Wakarusa and Lawrence extinguished the blaze.
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Harry Winters
Rt. 5
Nieder Acres
Charles Wales
Wakarusa Fire Department
Wales
Lawrence Firemen
Ind
Gerald Davis
Rt. J
28Th Ter
Ousdahl
Wakarusa
Lakeview Club
Lawrence
Skating Star Madeline Horn Dies at 6
Beaver Dam Wisconsin reports the death of speed skater Madeline Horn at age six after a long illness. Horn won more than 300 medals and trophies across the United States Canada and Europe during the 1930s and captured the North American championship in 1933.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Madeline Horn
United States
Canada
Europe
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Vlasic
Falley's
Jeno
Cudahy
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Giant
Georgia
del Monte
Pepsi Cola
Lipton
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