Kansan smiles at convention after changes in delegate rules
At the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach Kansas figures express relief over delegate selection rules aligned with McGovern Commission guidance. Sherry McGowan of Topeka, once critical of Gov. Docking, notes fewer arm twisting efforts and support for McGovern grows among Kansas delegates and alternates.
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Chicago
Sherry McGowan
Kansas
Robert Docking
Kansas Party
Docking
Norbert Dreiling
Hays
Tom Corcoran
Topeka
Hubert H. Humphrey
McGowan
Nort
McGovern
KU Professor Oswald Backus Dies in New York Hospital
Professor Oswald Prentiss Backus III of Kansas University history and Slavic studies died in Bath New York at 51 after weeks abroad coordinating KU Poznan exchanges and conferences. Memorial services planned in Lawrence with private burial in New York City. Backus authored books and 75 plus articles on Soviet law and Polish Russian history and held multiple international fellowships. Survivors include his wife Barbara and six children. Contributions to the Oswald P Backus Memorial Fund are being accepted by the EU Endowment Association.
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Oswald Prentiss Backus III
Kansas University
Bath
N.Y
Backus
Poland
Paris
Ku-University of
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Frederick Joint
New York City
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Ambrose Saricks
W. Stitt Robinson
Saricks
Ford Foundation
American Council of Learned Societies
Carnegie Corporation
Russia
Lithuania
Phi Beta Kappa
Yale
Yale Banner
Barbara
Elma M. Backus
Sunset Dr
Eleanor B. Joint
Mary Whitaker
Frances Dudley
Robert Henry
Oswald Prentiss IV
Anthony Stoddard
Richard Swanton
Oswald P. Backus
EU Endowment Association
City Commission to discuss Sixth Street repaving plans
Lawrence City Commission will consider a two thirds state funded repaving plan for Sixth Street at the 2 p.m. meeting in City Hall. The project covers from the city limits near Fire Station 3 to 150 feet east of Wisconsin Street at an estimated cost of 30000 dollars with no widening planned.
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Lawrence City Commission
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First National Bank
Ninth
Massachusetts
Fire Station No. 3
Wisconsin Street
Lawrence
City Commission Agenda New Business and Old Business Items
The commission reviews Downtown Lawrence and Central Business District sidewalk bazaar July 20. planning commission June 28 items. Pine Tree Addition site plan. Allen Press rezoning 1.3 acres on New Hampshire from C4 to C3. storm drainage on 15th Street. sewer improvements for Alvamar Heights. street and sidewalk plans for 15th Street. sanitary sewer plans for Alvamar Heights Addition. set July 25 2:00 p.m. bids for 1044-46 Connecticut Street demolition. plans for 2 inch asphalt overlay on Sixth Street. Brown Brothers Indian Lane extension 30 days. Human Relations Commission minutes July 5. Hospital Board resignations. five ton box culvert at 23rd Street. Warehouse Furniture addition site plan. Kwik Shop self service gas station site plan 1714 West 23rd Street. rezoning 75.5 acres south of Lakeview and north of Turnpike. appointment to Human Relations Commission.
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Indian Lane
Human Relations Commission
Robert Payne
Hospital Board
23Rd Street
Atchison, Old Business
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Kwik Shop
West 23Rd Street
Lakeview Road
Human Relations Commis
Lawrence City Budget Nears Final Scrutiny
City Manager Buford Watson reports the 1973 Lawrence budget will be presented to the City Commission in about two weeks after a two week vacation during which the budget was typed and nearly proofread. He plans a final scrub of figures amid a notable rise in valuation.
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Lawrence
Buford Watson
Deputies Foil Jail Break At Douglas County Jail
Deputies foiled an attempted breakout at the Douglas County Jail early Saturday when two inmates sawed through a third bar in a southeast cell using hacksaw blades likely smuggled by visitors or through a window. The pair would have escaped after cutting six bars. they were moved to a different cellblock and had damaged bars welded. The investigation continues with no charges decided yet.
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Douglas County
Rex Johnson
Johnson
McGovern Seeks Delegates As He Battles For Victory
The campaign reports that McGovern could gain strength from rulings on contested California delegates and edge within about 50 votes of a first ballot win. He campaigns for delegates, defends Vietnam stance, and presses for end to U.S. participation while labor leaders critique his positions on wages and welfare.
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McGovern
California
Associated Press
Hanoi
U.S
Kansas Delegates Eye National Convention and McGovern Impact
Kansas delegates weigh the McGovern bid against rival candidates Morris Kay Reynolds Shultz and Ray Frisbie. Theaters of finance and party splits spark debate on floor tactics credentials and possible future nominees. The outcome hinges on first ballot momentum and Kansas reaction to South Dakota results.
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Kansas
McGovern
John Anderson
Morris Kay
Reynolds Shultz
Ray Frisbie
Kay
Kansas Board of Regents Schedules Tuesday Special Session
The Kansas Board of Regents announced a special session for Tuesday afternoon. The agenda is not normally released beforehand, and this session is expected to handle routine items. It recalls the earlier July crisis when a 4-3 vote failed to oust Chancellor Laurence Chalmers.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Lawrence
Laurence Chalmers
Convention's Man on Spot Rep O Hara Guides Rules at Democratic Nominating Convention
Parliamentarian Rep James G O Hara of Michigan rose to prominence at the Democratic convention with a pivotal ruling on what constitutes a majority for procedural matters The decision aided Sen George McGovern and challenged rival candidates It marked a rare televised moment for a man normally behind the scenes on Capitol Hill The 46 year old lawyer from a Detroit area district explained his long focus on rules began on the House floor years ago to get things done
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Miami Beach
Fla
James G. O’hara
Michigan
O'Hara
Congress
O’hara
Capitol Hill
O’brien
Detroit
Lawrence Chamber to announce new industry move
A news conference Monday before the Lawrence Chamber board meeting is to reveal a new industry relocating to Lawrence. The event follows a planning commission rezoning of 75 acres in Santa Fe Industrial Park for a Teed Products division, with a 100 job plant. The company may seek city industrial revenue bonds near 1.8 to 2 million for construction.
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Lawrence
Holiday Inn
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Ambassador Club
Lawrence City
Douglas County
Lawrence- Douglas County
Certain-Teed Products Corp
Planning Commission
John
Dorothy Harris
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