Mud Creek flood project ends in mixed victory
After decades of debate and opposition from environmental groups, the Mud Creek channelization plan was revised to a levee only option, then restored to the original plan by Congress. The Corps and city push ahead with four grade control structures while maintenance costs are debated and two snapping turtles witness the final scene.
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Journal-World
Buford Watson
Coronel
Congress
Kansas
Marlin Wolf
Mud Creek
Don Fritts
Corps
George Coggins
The
Sierra Club
Watson
Hamm
Coggins
Last Week of Summer Activities Plans in Lawrence
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the final week of summer neighborhood activity centers. A picnic is planned at Wells Overlook Park during the closing events and the city confirms ongoing recreational offerings in the area.
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Lawrence Parks ‘and Recreation Department
Wells Overlook Park
Kansas University extends deadline for vice chancellor post
The deadline for applications to fill the vice chancellor for student affairs role at Kansas University has been extended. Richard Rundquist heads the search committee and a revised job description will be advertised. William Balfour will leave Aug 15 and may return to teaching.
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Kansas University
Richard Rundquist
KU Counseling Center
Rundquist
William Balfour
Balfour
Registration closes for August primary in Douglas County
Eligible voters may register at the Douglas County courthouse on 1th and Massachusetts until 9 p.m. today and Tuesday. Registration books shut at 9 p.m. Tuesday for the August primary.
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Douglas County
Massachusetts
Agnew and Reagan Attend Sinatra and Barbara Marx Wedding
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew and Ronald Reagan attended the Palm Springs wedding of Frank Sinatra and Barbara Marx. Freeman Gosden, 77, played Amos on radio, served as best man. Sinatra had planned to marry October 10 in Beverly Hills.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Spiro Agnew
Ronald Reagan
Frank Sinatra
Barbara Marx
Freeman Gosden
Amos
Amos *N
Andy
Sinatra
Beverly Hills
Widow says Angola seeks 5000 to return mercenary body
Dan iel Gearhart died after serving as a mercenary in Angola. His widow Sheila Gearhart says the Angolan government demands 5000 to return his body. She worries over debts of 30000 and four children, while efforts by U S officials to secure the body continue.
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Angola
Washington
Daniel Gearhart
Africa
Sheila Gearhart
Soldier of Fortune
Gearhart
Kensington
CIA
Charles McC. Mathias
Lisbon
U.S
Mathias
Elaine Holmes
Pipeline troubleshooter arrives to audit Alaska welds
ANCHORAGE Alaska AP President Ford's pipeline troubleshooter arrives with 11 specialists from the Transportation Department and one from the FEA to review alleged welding mistakes on the Alaska pipeline. Deputy Secretary John W Barnum will meet state officials inspectors and Alyeska representatives as he prepares a weeklong report. The two thirds complete 800 mile line will rely on about 60000 main girth seams for integrity. Barnum notes weld quality is paramount and cautions against rushing work.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Ford
Transportation
John W. Barnum
Federal Energy Administration
Barnum
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Alyeska
Department of Transportation
Interior Department
Department of Justice
Lawrence City Band to Perform Final Season Concert
The Lawrence City Band presents its last concert of the season on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in South Park. Sponsored by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and Musicians Union Local 512, director William L. Kelly will conduct selections including the William Tell Overture 1812 Overture My Hero march The Sound of Music pieces and Stars and Stripes Forever.
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Lawrence City Band
South Park
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Musicians Union Local 512
William L. Kelly
Hero
Sousa
Topeka Officials Weltmer and Shanahan Weds in Private Home
W. Keith Weltmer Kansas secretary of administration and Elwin M. Shanahan Kansas secretary of state were married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Pierson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Pierson. The couple plans a Peekskill New York honeymoon and will reside in Topeka after August 1. Shanahan has served as secretary of state for 11 years.
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Topeka
Kan
W. Keith Weltmer
Kansas
Elwin M. Shanahan
Arthur Pierson
Mr. Pierson
Peekskill
N. Y
Chamber to aid housing crunch in Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans to help KU students find temporary housing if a severe shortage arises this fall. The EU affairs committee will meet KU housing officials in August to assess needs and may urge locals to rent rooms or provide temporary space. KU says dorms may fill by Aug 23 with high freshman applications and wait lists. Donna Goodale of Colorado awarded degree at spring commencement.
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Kansas University
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Larry Danielson
Chamber
EU Affairs Committee
Danielson
Stu
Donna Goodale
Orchard Sa
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
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